- Officials will start in the appropriate range based on S.I.’s and adjust the rating according to other sportsmanship issues that did not warrant an infraction. Player behavior, coach behavior, fan behavior, attitude towards opponents, cooperation with officials, trash left behind, and other relevant issues will be taken into consideration when assigning a sportsmanship rating. Any team with an ejected player cannot receive above a “2.4” sportsmanship rating.
- Teams having a sportsmanship average below a "2.8” or a single game rating of "1.4" or below will not be considered for league standings at the end of the regular season and will not be eligible for playoffs.
- Teams competing in minor sports (double-elimination brackets) must maintain a “2.8” average after 3 games and may not receive a rating of “1.4“ or below. If a team has won their game but is removed from the bracket due to sportsmanship, their next opponent will receive a forfeit win.
- During the playoffs, teams are expected to show proper sportsmanship and will be held to the same standards as they are during the regular season. Therefore, if a team receives a sportsmanship score of “1.4“ or lower in any game, they will be removed from the playoff bracket. In addition, if a team receives a sportsmanship score of less than a “2.8,” they will be placed on probation for the duration of the playoffs. A second sportsmanship score of less than a “2.8” will remove them from the bracket. If a team has won their game but is removed from the bracket due to sportsmanship, their next opponent will receive a forfeit win. Playoffs include both pool play and the All-Campus Championship.
- In all cases, Intramural Supervisors and the Intramural Sports administrative staff may provide input which may raise or lower the rating. Intramural Supervisors may amend any rating for inappropriate conduct by a team or its spectators before, during, or after a contest. Intramural Sports administrative staff members may amend a rating at any time for inappropriate conduct, use of an ineligible player, use of a suspended player, and/or inaccuracy in reporting.
- Officials have been instructed not to comment to teams about ratings. Teams may inquire with an Intramural Supervisor at the game site to view their sportsmanship ratings. Teams may also view their sportsmanship ratings in the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness during normal business hours. A team captain may appeal his or her team's sportsmanship rating by submitting a written appeal to the Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness by 12 Noon of the next business day following the game or match. Appeals after this time will not be accepted.
- **ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICALS AND UNSPORTSMANLIKE PENALTIES DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS SPORTSMANSHIP**
Sportsmanship Rating Scale
3.5-4.0 Excellent
Attitude impeccable. No confrontations among players and officials. Conduct exhibits utmost respect for opponents, officials, and the intramural program. Fans exhibit the same positive sportsmanship as their team. Team areas/benches kept clean with no trash.
3.0-3.4 Good
Team shows good sportsmanship and full cooperation with officials. Opponents are treated with respect. Team mostly in control of fans. No warnings, ejections, red/yellow cards, technicals, or unsportsmanlike penalties. Team areas/benches kept mostly clean.
2.5-2.9 Average
Shows cooperation with opponents and officials; however, some complaints are present. Team has some issues controlling fans. Maximum of one unsportsmanlike penalty, technical, or yellow card. No red cards or ejections. Some trash left in team areas.
1.5-2.4 Below Average
Continuous complaints to officials about calls and interpretations. Clear bad attitude displayed by one or more players. Captain has little control of team or fans. Teams may receive 1-2 unsportsmanlike penalties, technicals, or yellow cards. No more than one ejection. Team makes little effort to clean team areas/benches.
<1.4 Poor
Blatant disregard for officials, opponents, and the intramural program as a whole. Play is dangerous and team shows no willingness to follow the rules of the game. Captain has no control of team or fans. Team receives multiple unsportsmanlike penalties, technicals, red cards, and ejections. No effort made to clean team areas/benches.