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Philosophy

  The Intramural Sports Program offered at Western Carolina University is a division in The Division of Student Affairs. Intramurals provide ample opportunities for voluntary participation for all members of the university community which includes students, faculty and staff. A wide variety of sports are offered to meet the different needs of all academic community. WCU's program includes team and individual sports activities for both male, female and co-recreational activities.

  Each individual participating assumes responsibility for his or her health. It is recommended that a person who has not had a physical exam with-in the past year be examined by a physician prior to participating. Each participant should be adequately protected by health and accident insurance.

  Intramurals are provided for the enjoyment of the university community with health and safety a major concern. Each person should be familiar with the program, policies, regulations, and rules.

Objectives

1. To provide ample opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff to participate in wholesome recreational activity.
   
   
2. To provide a variety of organized and structured physical activities to be implemented by the Intramural Sports Program.
   
   
3. To provide a positive environment that will foster group spirit, enthusiasm, and loyalty.
   
   
4. To promote the development of sportmanship, leadership, and fellowship.
   
   
5. To provide opportunities for individuals to experience new leisure activities.
   
   
6. To provide opportunities for the individual to improve his or her skills in team and individual activities.

Sportmanship

1. The WCU Intramural Department is committed to preserving the sportsmanship and good spirit of every contest. In keeping with this committment, the Mike Creason Sportsmanship Award and 20 Intramural t-shirts will be given to each male and female team who has consistently dsiplayed good sportsmanship throughout the year.
   
   
2. The sportsmanship rating system is intended to be an ovjective scale by which each team's attitude and behavior can be assessed throughout the intramural sports leagues and playoff seasons. Behavior before, during, and after an intramural sport contest is included in the rating. The team manager is responsible for educating and informing all players and spectator's affiliated about the system. To encourage acceptable conduct, before, during, and after intramural sport contests, officials, scorekeepers, and/or supervisors shall make decisions whether to warn, penalize, or eject persons and/or teams for poor sportsmanpersons and/or teams for poor sportsmanship. Team ratings are : acceptable, unacceptable, and season ending.
   
   
3. Players thrown out of a game for any reason results in at least a one game suspension. Fighting and other acts of misconduct may result in more than a one game suspension. Peanalties are at the discretion of the Director.
   
   
4. Any player addressing an official in an unsprtsmalike and discourteous mannerdisqualifies himself immediatly for the remainder of the game and the next game. Baiting and abusing the umpires will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Pleas remember, the officials are themselves students in a difficult position doing a thankless job.