How do I register my team for an IM sport?
How can I join a team?
Can I play for more than one team in a sport?
What does 'open' mean under the league option?
Are there co-ed specific rules?
When and where are team captains meetings held?
Am I eligible to participate?
How often are there games and when do games take place?
Do I have to bring my school ID with me to the games?
How long is the grace period before a game is called because of a forfeit?
How many forfeits is a team allowed before being prohibited from participating in the playoffs?
If my team can't make it, how do we avoid a forfeit?
What is the IM Sports Alcohol Policy?
What is the IM Sports Tobacco Policy?
How do I find out if my game has been rained out or cancelled?
When is the decision made on rainouts?
When are rainouts rescheduled?
How does a team qualify for the playoffs?
Where can I pick up a copy of the playoff schedule?
Where is the golf scramble held?
How can I become an IM supervisor or official?
Q: How do I register my team for an IM sport?
A: Forms can be found under the registration page of this website and also at the Intramural Office, OMAC 101. Each season or tournament has an associated fee and must be submitted at time of registration to the IM Office. See the registration page for more details and deadlines.
Q: How can I join a team?
A: Individuals who do not have their own team or do not know anyone can sign up as a free agent. Free agents will be listed on the free agent page for teams to contact. Be proactive and contact other free agents to form a team. Please note: That while the IM office makes every effort they can to place free agents on teams, we cannot promise that we will be able to find a team for you.
Q: Can I play for more than one team in a sport?
A: Participants can only be on (1) team per league (Men’s, Women’s, Co-ed, and Open) unless the 2nd team is in the Mid Division. (e.g. Ice Hockey High and Mid OR Mid and Low). Participants are free to join any league they are qualified for.
Q: What does 'open' mean under the league option?
A: There is no gender restrictions in the open league. A team can have as many males or females as they please.
Q: Are there co-ed specific rules?
A: Yes. There are four sports (flag football, 5v5 basketball, dodgeball, spring softball) that offer a co-ed league. This means that there has to be an equivalent amount of males and females on the field/court at a given time (basketball requires a 3/2 split). Each sport also has co-ed specific rules (see rules). For example, in softball they need to alternate batting.
Q: When and where are team captains meetings held?
A: All captains are required to attend the mandatory captains meetings which take place generally in the Hall of Fame Room in the OMAC. You will receive a receipt and reminder of when the meeting will be held. Unrepresented teams will have forfeited their forfeit fee
Q: Am I eligible to participate?
A: All Brown University and RISD students, faculty and staff may participate in the Intramural program with the following exceptions. Varsity athletes may not participate in equivalent intramural sports in the same academic year as their varsity standing. IM teams are limited to two (2) club members per team of their equivalent sport. Club teams cannot play in the low division. There is no limit to number of faculty/staff allowed on a team.
Q: How often are there games and when do games take place?
A: Game times vary for each sport, however, games can take place anytime between 3pm-midnight M-Th, and 10am-midnight on the weekends. Most sports will have an hour allocated to play one contest and a team may be scheduled for 0-2 contests a week.
Q: Do I have to bring my school ID with me to the games?
A: Yes, everyone needs to check in with the field supervisor using their ID card as verification of being on a team roster.
Q: How long is the grace period before a game is called because of a forfeit?
A: In most sports we will allow a 10-minute grace period before a game is declared a forfeit.
Q: How many forfeits is a team allowed before being prohibited from participating in the playoffs?
A: Two (2) forfeit losses will disqualify teams for making the playoffs.
Q: If my team can't make it, how do we avoid a forfeit?
A: If a team knows in advance that they will not be attending a scheduled game, the captain should notify the Intramural Coordinator at 401.863.3532 or Diane_Yee@brown.edu at least one (1) business day prior to the contest to avoid a forfeit penalty. Your opponents and game staff will be notified of the cancellation. Your team will receive a loss but you will not be at risk for missing playoffs or in jeopardy of losing your forfeit fee.
Q: What is the IM Sports Alcohol Policy?
A: Brown University PROHIBITS possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on University property, this includes the Intramural Fields and facilities. If a team, either its participants or spectators, is found to possess or consume alcoholic beverages at a sponsored event, that team may be forfeited from the event and self suspended from all Intramural activities. If the team, either participants or spectators, fails to comply with the request of the supervisors, Brown University Public Safety will be called to handle the situation.
Q: What is the IM Sports Tobacco Policy?
A: The Brown University Intramural Department strongly recommends that all tobacco products be eliminated from use by spectators and participants during outdoor Intramural activities. The use of tobacco products is prohibited at all indoor intramural activities. A team, participant, fan or spectator caught using tobacco products at an indoor intramural event will be immediately asked to leave the venue. The game in which the violator is participating (playing/watching) will not continue until that person removes him/herself. Failure for the team captain to assist the Intramural Staff in helping to remove the violator, may result in a default of the contest.
Q: How do I find out if my game has been rained out or cancelled?
A: The IM homepage will be updated with any cancellations. You can also call the IM Information/Weather Line at 401.863.2217. Emails will be sent to captains by an IM staff member when ever possible, but it is the captains responsibility to check for weather cancellations and to notify their team.
Q: When is the decision made on rainouts?
A: Usually final decisions are made an hour before the first scheduled game for the day. Games may also be cancelled by an official at anytime should they feel that the weather and field conditions will compromise player safety. Certain outdoor sports may still be played in the rain, however, play is prohibited in the event of lightning within 30 miles.
Q: When are rainouts rescheduled?
A: Games cancelled by the IM department are usually rescheduled for the following week or the final week after the regular season ends. Please Note: The IM department reserves the right to not reschedule rained out games if time and field space is unavailable.
Q: How does a team qualify for the playoffs?
A: If time and space allows, all eligible teams will make the playoffs. To be eligible, your average sportsmanship rating must be at a 3.0 or above and you cannot have forfeited more than one regular season contest. Playoff spots are based on overall records from the regular season. Teams must earn a sportsmanship rating of a 3 or above to remain in the tournament.
Q: Where can I pick up a copy of the playoff schedule?
A: Playoff schedules & brackets will always be posted on the IM web page under the regular season schedule,
usually within 1-2 days after the regular season has been completed.
Q: Where is the golf scramble held?
A: The location varies depending on who is hosting the scramble, but usually it is within 5-15 miles of campus. Transportation will not be provided.
Q: How can I become an IM supervisor or official?
A: Talk to Diane in the Intramural office, we are always looking for new students who want to work in the Intramural department. More information is available on the employment page.
