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Section 13: Events Policies

Revised:  January 10, 2012

Article 1: Identification Policy

In order to participate in any RecSports activity, all participants must show a valid photo ID issued by the school or other government identification card. An ID card must include the following information and be clearly visible in order to be considered valid: the individual's name, photograph, and identification number. Identification cards that do not have these requirements will not be accepted and the individual will not be allowed to play.

Registration for events will be clearly advertised if required before the date of the event. Many events do not require participants to register beforehand. Preregistration is encouraged in order to help us to have an accurate amount of equipment.

Students must sign in using their Student I-Card or Student ID number to participate. If student I-Cards are not present then Photo ID's are required if you present your Student ID number. For events with a registration date, players can register on IMLeagues.

Misuse of an identification card (borrowing, lending, counterfeiting, altering, etc) is a violation of the BYU Idaho Honor Code. The identification card will be confiscated and the individual attempting to use the card will be ineligible to participate. If the card belongs to another student, that student must meet with a professional staff member in order to regain possession of their identification card and will be issued a Red Card. RecSports reserves the right to handle eligibility violations without formal protest.


Article 2: Events Captains

During team events or tournaments the team captain is a vital link between the individuals participating in a sport and the RecSports Staff and will have the same responsibilities of the League team. For this reason, any person assuming the role of a team captain has a number of responsibilities he or she is obligated to. Please refer to Section 2, Article 2.


Article 3: Responsibilities

We offer a wide variety of activities for BYU Idaho students and staff. However, each person who decides to participate in a RecSports event assumes responsibilities as an individual participant. Participants are responsible for:

· Knowing the event time and location.

· Arriving at the site at least 30 minutes prior to the start of any event in order to be sure that his or her name is properly recorded and that any necessary equipment is checked out.

· Bringing a valid photo ID to all competitions. IDs are required at all RecSports events and must be presented each time an individual plans to participate in an event.

· Being familiar with all rules, schedules, policies, and procedures including the sportsmanship and eligibility policies of the RecSports Department.

· Cooperating before, during, and after competition with the RecSports Staff on site.


Article 4: Participant Safety and Injury

The RecSports Program will provide initial first response care, such as the provision of bandages, ice, or immobilization, to any participant injured during a RecSports contest. Please refer to Section 4, Article 2 for more detail.


Article 5: Registration Information

Registration is open until the day before the event. Space is in some cases limited, and team spots will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. All dates concerning registration and events will be advertised on the "Wanna Play" poster as well as on the RecSports website.


Article 6: Requirements to Register

Participants are encouraged to register online at IMLeagues.com in order to get an accurate count, however participants are welcome to register at the event 30 minutes prior to the event.

For IMLeauges the following information is required:

- Team Captain - As a team captain, your address, phone number, and email address will be needed. We do not need a team roster at registration.

- Team Name - The captain must provide an appropriate team name to be used. RecSports reserves the right to change the name of teams to avoid confusion and if the name is deemed inappropriate.


Article 7: Rosters for Team Events

A valid roster must have:

· A team captain. (If you register a team, you are automatically made the captain. You may switch captains after you place more players on the team.)

· The minimum number of players required to begin a game as specified by the specific sport's rules.

· No more than the maximum number of players specified by the rules of each sport

If an individual's name, ID number, or photograph are indecipherable or faded out on their photo ID, that individual will not be checked in to the team's roster on the field.

RecSports reserves the right to investigate the eligibility of teams and players. These investigations may result in forfeiture, probation and/or suspension. Teams must follow the eligibility requirements stated in this handbook and reviewed during the registration meeting.


Article 8: Sportsmanship

The team captain is responsible for the actions of his or her team and their spectators during team events. During individual events participants will be responsible for their own actions and comply with the RecSports Rules of Play. Please refer to the Section 8, Article 2 and 3 for more Sportsmanship details.


Article 9: Individual Sportsmanship

All participants participating or spectating in RecSports Events will comply with the RecSports and BYU-Idaho standards. The following are offenses and will suspend participants from playing.

Ejection:

· Arguing
· Rough play
· Taunting opponents

 

Suspensions:

· Illegal participation
· Flagrant contact
· Profanity
· Fighting
· Threatening behavior
· Inappropriate team names

Sports Activities upholds a no-swearing/verbal abuse policy. Any participant found to be violating policy will be suspended from participation.

· Swearing (suspension from all Sports activities)
· Use of extremely vulgar language including the F-word, taking the Lord's name in vain, etc.-
· Verbal abuse
· Flagrant fouls, intentionally endangering an opponent, or threatening behavior
· Impersonation of another player
· Striking or fighting


NOTE: Sports Activities reserves the right to consider any suspension on a case by case scenario. The above situations are guidelines but do not restrict the department from applying stricter or more flexible suspensions if necessary.


Article 10: Player Dress and Grooming

Participants/spectators must maintain an appearance in accordance with the standards established by the University. All men must be clean shaven (no scruff will be allowed) with sideburns trimmed to the bottom of the ear and hair that does not cover the ears or collar.

All participants/spectators male and female must wear clothing that exemplifies the standards set forth in the honor code whether they are indoors or outdoors. No form fitting or revealing clothing may be worn including but not limited to spandex that is not covered by clothing that could be worn appropriately on its own, cut-off or sleeveless shirts, tank tops, and shorts that do not extend to the knee.

Shorts containing pockets may be worn in all sports except for Flag Football.

Brimmed hats may not be worn with the exception of softball. Stocking caps or headwear may be worn with the exception of bandanas.

Shoes must cover the foot completely. No boots, sandals or open-toed shoes are permitted. Cleats must not exceed ½ inch in length and must be made of a non-abrasive rubber or rubber-type material (no metal cleats).

No jewelry may be worn except for medical purposes including: rings, earrings, necklaces, metal hair clips (bobby pins), etc.

Costumes must comply with the dress and grooming standards. The following is not appropriate:
· Face paint must not cover the face
· Bib overalls (of any kind)
· Tight or revealing clothing
· Cross Dressing (Men dressed as Women, Women dressed as Men)
· Clothing or costumes that will endanger you or other participants

In the event that a participant is deemed to be dressed inappropriately, they will be asked to leave and can return to the contest when they meet the dress and grooming standards.