Susquehanna University Intramural Sports: Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship

In the event an individual(s), and/or spectator(s) conducts himself or herself in an unsportsmanlike manner during intramural sports competition, the official(s) working the game has complete authority in taking action, as they deem it necessary, in order to keep the game in control. Depending on the severity of the incident, which would be left up to the official's judgment, the official may take the following action: give warning, ejection from game, and/or suspend the game. Any player that is ejected from the game, must leave the playing area/facility immediately.

Incidents reported to the Intramural Sports Staff which indicate unsportsmanlike conduct [examples: using an ineligible player(s); theft of or damage to facilities or equipment; physical and/or verbal abuse toward official(s), supervisor(s), player(s), or spectator(s), etc.] will be investigated by the Intramural Sports Staff. In doing so, the individual(s) and/or team(s) involved will be required to submit a written statement of the incident by noon of the next day following the incident. The individual and/or team in question will meet with the Director of Intramural Sports. Written statements from the officials and/or supervisors will also be obtained.

The offender(s) will be suspended from further play until the investigation is complete and a ruling is made by the Intramural Director. Penalties could include: suspension from a game, games or season; temporary or permanent probation; and/or suspension from intramurals for a specific time period.

Verbal and/or physical abuse towards an employee of the Division of Recreational Sports will result in immediate removal from the facility. In appropriate circumstances, criminal charges may be filed with the Office of Public Safety or disciplinary charges, which can result in penalties up to and including suspension or expulsion from the University, may be filed with the SU Office of Student Affairs.