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This document provides information for an online managers meeting for intramural wallyball at Northeastern University. It discusses key intramural policies including roster requirements, eligibility, and game forfeiture rules. It also outlines the roles and responsibilities of team managers. Specific wallyball rules are then reviewed such as scoring, serving regulations, and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. Managers are directed to review all policies in the Intramural Manager's Handbook and take an online quiz before their season begins.

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Northeastern University Intramural Sports Online Managers Meeting for Intramural Wallyball
The Five Most Important IM Policies  Game time is forfeit time – please ensure you have enough rostered players present prior to the start of your scheduled contest.  Only a team’s captain may confer with the officials.  All players must present their valid Northeastern University issued Husky Card in order to play.  All roster management is done via the IMLeagues platform.  After the season’s schedule is published, regular season games will not be rescheduled at a team’s request.
Roles and Duties of Intramural Team Managers  Be responsible for your actions and the actions of all your teammates.  Understand all the relevant intramural policies and rules as found in the Intramural Manager’s Handbook.  Communicate all necessary policies and rules to your teammates.  Inform any ejected players that they need to leave the facility and how they can apply for reinstatement.
Player Eligibility  All registered students are eligible to play  Undergraduate, graduate, part-time and law students are all eligible.  Unless otherwise noted, alumni and faculty/staff cannot participate in intramural sports.  Players may only play on one team per league per sport per season:  One open and one co-rec team per season.  There may be multiple seasons in each semester.  Club Sport Rules:  Only three club sport players may be on a single team roster for the related sport. All registrations and roster management is done through the IMLeagues platform.  Ex-Varsity Athletes:  Are required to sit out a year (of any related sport) and each team can only have one such student on their roster
Roster Additions  All roster additions must be done online via the IMLeagues platform.  May be completed at any time – including up until the start of a game!  Managers can drop players by emailing nuintramurals@gmail.com  Please note that you may not drop a player who has already played a game for your team.  Players must complete a short online quiz prior to being eligible to play.  All rosters are found online on IMLeagues.
The Captain’s Rule  Only the captain may clarify calls with the officials.  If players or other team members have questions, issues or concerns they need to direct them through the Captain to the officials.  Each Captain may respectfully question rule interpretations, but not judgment calls.  Judgement calls are at the sole discretion of the presiding match officials.  Players who are not the Captain, and who argue with the officials, will receive an unsportsmanlike penalty.
The Intramural Manager’s Handbook  Can be found online on the Campus Recreation website and on IMLeagues.  Managers must know all relevant policies and communicate them to their team.  Especially important are the policies regarding sportsmanship expectations and ejections.  Note that 3 unsportsmanlike penalties will end a contest in forfeit. Found online at: https://s3.amazonaws.com/file.i mleagues/Images/Schools/Uplo aded/202005/2020526115241.p df  Fighting/taunting or specific violations of the code of conduct will also result in a forfeit.
Team Name Policy  It is the responsibility of the team manager to submit an appropriate team name at the time of registration.  A student panel will review questionably inappropriate team names, where majority will rule regarding if the team name will be removed.  The team name will be changed until the captain resubmits a new team name that is deemed appropriate.  The full team name policy can be found on page # 3 of the Intramural Manager’s Handbook.
Jewelry Policy  Jewelry is not allowed to be worn by any intramural sports participants during a contest.  This includes watches, wristbands, rings, hair ties, piercings, and all necklaces.  Taping of earrings and other jewelry is NOT PERMITTED.  If a player is found to be wearing jewelry during a game, they will be given an unsportsmanlike penalty as it is a safety risk.  There are two exceptions to this rule: spiritual/religious objects and medical items.  Exceptions for spiritual and religious items must be approved by the Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service and by the Office of Intramural Sports at least 5 days prior to the scheduled contest.
The Regular Season  The number of regular season games will vary by sport due to facility availability and the number of registered teams.  For most sports, team managers will be able to select their schedule preferences for the season. Whenever possible the IM office will try - but cannot guarantee - to accommodate these preferences.  Team managers should email the Intramural Sports office with all other scheduling requests prior to the close of registration.  After the schedule is published regular season games will not be rescheduled by team request.
Defaulting an IM Game  After the schedule is published regular season games will not be rescheduled by team request.  However, teams that know that they cannot attend a scheduled contest can submit a Default online.  Defaults count as a loss but there is no penalty to the team’s forfeit bond.  Defaults must be submitted the day prior to a scheduled contest. This allows us time to contact the opposing team.  The link to the online Default Form will be in your registration email. Also online at: https://forms.gle/rrP5WAghExv YRQm3A
Playoffs  At the conclusion of each intramural sports season a single elimination playoff tournament will be held.  The number of teams taken into the playoffs will be determined by facility availability and the number of registered teams in each league.  Playoff Tie-Breaker Procedures: If two teams are tied in the standings the following will be used to determine who will advance:  Sportsmanship  Forfeited games  Defaulted games  Head-to-head record  Point differential  If there is still a tie, which ever team registered first will advance.
Forfeits  All teams in league play and some special events must pay a $20 forfeit bond via the provided link at the conclusion of registration.  Teams will lose $10 for every forfeit.  A team that forfeits will be removed from the league and loss their entire bond.  Unused bonds will be refunded 2-3 weeks after the conclusion of the season.  Game time is forfeit time.  It is recommended that teams show up 15 minutes before game time to avoid a forfeit.
Intramural Code of Conduct All participants in the Intramural Sports program must adhere to the Intramural Sports Code of Conduct. Including the following policies:  3 unsportsmanlike penalties on one team in a game will result in the termination of the game as a forfeit against that team.  Ejected players must leave the facility within five minutes or their team will forfeit the match.  Players who have been ejected must meet with an administrator of the intramural sports program before they may participate in further intramural competitions.
Review: The Five Most Important IM Policies  Game time is forfeit time – please ensure you have enough rostered players present prior to the start of your scheduled contest.  Only a team’s captain may confer with the officials.  All players must present their valid Northeastern University issued Husky Card in order to play.  All roster management is done via the IMLeagues platform.  After the season’s schedule is published regular season games will not be rescheduled at a team’s request.
Intramural Wallyball - Sport Specific Rules & Information
Location – Cabot Center: Racquetball Courts
General Rules  A match is a best of three games to 25 points. • Rally scoring is used. • A team must win by at least two points.  Three players are allowed on the court at one time. • Two players must be present to avoid a forfeit.  A coin toss will be used to begin each game. • Second game service to other team. • The third game is necessary will require another coin toss.  Teams are allowed one timeout per match.  Any rules not explicitly stated will follow NFHS Volleyball rules.
The Serve  Service are is three feet from each end of the court.  The serve cannot hit any wall prior to the receiving team making contact with the ball.  Setting a serve is not allowed.  A serve is live if it hits the net and continues over the net.  The short serve line on the racquetball court will be designated as the center line.
The Rally  Out of bounds is when a ball while crossing the net hits the ceiling or back wall of opponent's side on initial contact.  Back wall on own side is in bounds if own player plays it.  The ball is allowed to hit two walls consecutively, but not the back wall first. The ball must touch another player before going over the net on multiple wall hits.  Players on either team are not allowed any touching of the net, unless the ball is driven into the net and the net hits the player.  The opponents cannot block the set. If any part of the ball has crossed the vertical plane, a free ball is in effect.
Special Rules  The ball cannot be kicked. It must be played from the hands.  Players may not climb the walls, or use the walls to boost themselves higher into the air.  Any ball that hits the gallery cage on the 1st or 2nd hit will be replayed.  A ball passing through the side openings of the net on any contact is replayed.  Substitutes may only enter the court between serves and not when a ball is in play.
Unsportsmanlike Penalties  Players who receive 2 unsportsmanlike penalties in a game, will be ejected from the game and the facility.  Unsportsmanlike penalties include: Arguing Calls. Deliberately interfering with players on the opposing team. Cursing or taunting opposing players or officials.  Players may not argue calls at any time for any reason.  The calls and determinations of the officials are FINAL.
Now Take the Quiz! Thank you for your interest in the Intramural Sports program – have a great season!

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  • 2. The Five Most Important IM Policies  Game time is forfeit time – please ensure you have enough rostered players present prior to the start of your scheduled contest.  Only a team’s captain may confer with the officials.  All players must present their valid Northeastern University issued Husky Card in order to play.  All roster management is done via the IMLeagues platform.  After the season’s schedule is published, regular season games will not be rescheduled at a team’s request.
  • 3. Roles and Duties of Intramural Team Managers  Be responsible for your actions and the actions of all your teammates.  Understand all the relevant intramural policies and rules as found in the Intramural Manager’s Handbook.  Communicate all necessary policies and rules to your teammates.  Inform any ejected players that they need to leave the facility and how they can apply for reinstatement.
  • 4. Player Eligibility  All registered students are eligible to play  Undergraduate, graduate, part-time and law students are all eligible.  Unless otherwise noted, alumni and faculty/staff cannot participate in intramural sports.  Players may only play on one team per league per sport per season:  One open and one co-rec team per season.  There may be multiple seasons in each semester.  Club Sport Rules:  Only three club sport players may be on a single team roster for the related sport. All registrations and roster management is done through the IMLeagues platform.  Ex-Varsity Athletes:  Are required to sit out a year (of any related sport) and each team can only have one such student on their roster
  • 5. Roster Additions  All roster additions must be done online via the IMLeagues platform.  May be completed at any time – including up until the start of a game!  Managers can drop players by emailing nuintramurals@gmail.com  Please note that you may not drop a player who has already played a game for your team.  Players must complete a short online quiz prior to being eligible to play.  All rosters are found online on IMLeagues.
  • 6. The Captain’s Rule  Only the captain may clarify calls with the officials.  If players or other team members have questions, issues or concerns they need to direct them through the Captain to the officials.  Each Captain may respectfully question rule interpretations, but not judgment calls.  Judgement calls are at the sole discretion of the presiding match officials.  Players who are not the Captain, and who argue with the officials, will receive an unsportsmanlike penalty.
  • 7. The Intramural Manager’s Handbook  Can be found online on the Campus Recreation website and on IMLeagues.  Managers must know all relevant policies and communicate them to their team.  Especially important are the policies regarding sportsmanship expectations and ejections.  Note that 3 unsportsmanlike penalties will end a contest in forfeit. Found online at: https://s3.amazonaws.com/file.i mleagues/Images/Schools/Uplo aded/202005/2020526115241.p df  Fighting/taunting or specific violations of the code of conduct will also result in a forfeit.
  • 8. Team Name Policy  It is the responsibility of the team manager to submit an appropriate team name at the time of registration.  A student panel will review questionably inappropriate team names, where majority will rule regarding if the team name will be removed.  The team name will be changed until the captain resubmits a new team name that is deemed appropriate.  The full team name policy can be found on page # 3 of the Intramural Manager’s Handbook.
  • 9. Jewelry Policy  Jewelry is not allowed to be worn by any intramural sports participants during a contest.  This includes watches, wristbands, rings, hair ties, piercings, and all necklaces.  Taping of earrings and other jewelry is NOT PERMITTED.  If a player is found to be wearing jewelry during a game, they will be given an unsportsmanlike penalty as it is a safety risk.  There are two exceptions to this rule: spiritual/religious objects and medical items.  Exceptions for spiritual and religious items must be approved by the Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service and by the Office of Intramural Sports at least 5 days prior to the scheduled contest.
  • 10. The Regular Season  The number of regular season games will vary by sport due to facility availability and the number of registered teams.  For most sports, team managers will be able to select their schedule preferences for the season. Whenever possible the IM office will try - but cannot guarantee - to accommodate these preferences.  Team managers should email the Intramural Sports office with all other scheduling requests prior to the close of registration.  After the schedule is published regular season games will not be rescheduled by team request.
  • 11. Defaulting an IM Game  After the schedule is published regular season games will not be rescheduled by team request.  However, teams that know that they cannot attend a scheduled contest can submit a Default online.  Defaults count as a loss but there is no penalty to the team’s forfeit bond.  Defaults must be submitted the day prior to a scheduled contest. This allows us time to contact the opposing team.  The link to the online Default Form will be in your registration email. Also online at: https://forms.gle/rrP5WAghExv YRQm3A
  • 12. Playoffs  At the conclusion of each intramural sports season a single elimination playoff tournament will be held.  The number of teams taken into the playoffs will be determined by facility availability and the number of registered teams in each league.  Playoff Tie-Breaker Procedures: If two teams are tied in the standings the following will be used to determine who will advance:  Sportsmanship  Forfeited games  Defaulted games  Head-to-head record  Point differential  If there is still a tie, which ever team registered first will advance.
  • 13. Forfeits  All teams in league play and some special events must pay a $20 forfeit bond via the provided link at the conclusion of registration.  Teams will lose $10 for every forfeit.  A team that forfeits will be removed from the league and loss their entire bond.  Unused bonds will be refunded 2-3 weeks after the conclusion of the season.  Game time is forfeit time.  It is recommended that teams show up 15 minutes before game time to avoid a forfeit.
  • 14. Intramural Code of Conduct All participants in the Intramural Sports program must adhere to the Intramural Sports Code of Conduct. Including the following policies:  3 unsportsmanlike penalties on one team in a game will result in the termination of the game as a forfeit against that team.  Ejected players must leave the facility within five minutes or their team will forfeit the match.  Players who have been ejected must meet with an administrator of the intramural sports program before they may participate in further intramural competitions.
  • 15. Review: The Five Most Important IM Policies  Game time is forfeit time – please ensure you have enough rostered players present prior to the start of your scheduled contest.  Only a team’s captain may confer with the officials.  All players must present their valid Northeastern University issued Husky Card in order to play.  All roster management is done via the IMLeagues platform.  After the season’s schedule is published regular season games will not be rescheduled at a team’s request.
  • 18. General Rules  A match is a best of three games to 25 points. • Rally scoring is used. • A team must win by at least two points.  Three players are allowed on the court at one time. • Two players must be present to avoid a forfeit.  A coin toss will be used to begin each game. • Second game service to other team. • The third game is necessary will require another coin toss.  Teams are allowed one timeout per match.  Any rules not explicitly stated will follow NFHS Volleyball rules.
  • 19. The Serve  Service are is three feet from each end of the court.  The serve cannot hit any wall prior to the receiving team making contact with the ball.  Setting a serve is not allowed.  A serve is live if it hits the net and continues over the net.  The short serve line on the racquetball court will be designated as the center line.
  • 20. The Rally  Out of bounds is when a ball while crossing the net hits the ceiling or back wall of opponent's side on initial contact.  Back wall on own side is in bounds if own player plays it.  The ball is allowed to hit two walls consecutively, but not the back wall first. The ball must touch another player before going over the net on multiple wall hits.  Players on either team are not allowed any touching of the net, unless the ball is driven into the net and the net hits the player.  The opponents cannot block the set. If any part of the ball has crossed the vertical plane, a free ball is in effect.
  • 21. Special Rules  The ball cannot be kicked. It must be played from the hands.  Players may not climb the walls, or use the walls to boost themselves higher into the air.  Any ball that hits the gallery cage on the 1st or 2nd hit will be replayed.  A ball passing through the side openings of the net on any contact is replayed.  Substitutes may only enter the court between serves and not when a ball is in play.
  • 22. Unsportsmanlike Penalties  Players who receive 2 unsportsmanlike penalties in a game, will be ejected from the game and the facility.  Unsportsmanlike penalties include: Arguing Calls. Deliberately interfering with players on the opposing team. Cursing or taunting opposing players or officials.  Players may not argue calls at any time for any reason.  The calls and determinations of the officials are FINAL.
  • 23. Now Take the Quiz! Thank you for your interest in the Intramural Sports program – have a great season!