UW-W INTRAMURAL SPORTS

WELCOME ● CAPTAIN’S MEETING PRESENTATION

Softball

1st SEMESTER

WELCOME

• Who We Are
• Matt Schneider, Assistant Director SchneideMD30@uww.edu
• Student Coordinator/Leadership Team
• On-Site Supervisor Staff

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• What We Do
• Oversee all operational aspects of the Intramural Sports program
• Scheduling, Bracketing, Equipment & Facility Management, Situational Mediation
• Recruitment, Training, Evaluation & Management of Staff

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UW-W REC SPORTS APP

• Available for FREE via Apple and Android stores
• Most Rec Sports programs, services and information available 24/7
• Once downloaded, sign in with your UW-W NetID and Password to activate your IMLeagues account via the app
• Product of IMLeagues, should be able to facilitate most IM Sports operations via the app

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INTENDED SEASON OUTLINE

• Regular Season begins Sunday, September 14th
• Teams will have 5 regular season contests
• Softball is played on IM Field 1 during weekdays and played on 1, 2, and 3 on Sundays
• Teams are not guaranteed to play at the same time each week

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INTENDED SEASON OUTLINE

• Playoff memo released Friday, September 26th
• Playoff schedules will be out Thursday, October 13th
• Intended Champ Night is Monday, October 9th
• Rosters will remain open until Champ Night
• There will be two playoff brackets (Men A and Men B)

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INTENDED SEASON OUTLINE

• Important Dates
• Playoff Memo- Friday, September 26th
• Playoff Schedules out- Thursday, October 9th
• Championship Night Monday, October 20th (possibly sooner based on weather)

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GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

• Participant Handbook, Section 1
• Current UW-Whitewater students, faculty or staff
• Individuals on no more than two (2) teams in the same league
• Once a participant is on a roster, they are locked into that team
• EXCEPTION: changing teams is permitted, both captains must agree
• Captains and participants are responsible for understanding and ensuring eligibility
• More guidelines available

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EMPHASIS: IMLEAGUES & QUIZZES

• All members wishing to participate MUST appear on the team roster, no exceptions
• To get on a team roster, members must acknowledge our online waiver and pass a rules/policies quiz in IMLeagues (also available to do on the UW-W Rec Sports app)
• A 100% score is required to pass IMLeagues quizzes
• Not on a roster or need to pass a quiz? Cannot play
• Help our staff and your team out be making sure players get these items taken care of ASAP
• Whole process should take no more than 10-15 minutes

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EMPHASIS: CURRENT ATHLETES

• Current athletes reporting to teams under the Intercollegiate Athletics umbrella are eligible to participate in Intramural Sports, except for those activities that are defined as “corresponding” with their varsity counterpart
• A list of corresponding activities and applicable rules is accessible on the Intramural Sports website
• Once an athlete is on a roster with Intercollegiate Athletics (available at uwwsports.com), that athlete is considered active with the team in-question for the entire current academic year, regardless of playing time or roster status throughout the current year
• It is recommended any athletes confirm their desire to participate in intramural activity with their coaching staff
• Athletes do not receive preferential treatment and IM Sports staff will work with Intercollegiate Athletics to ensure no NCAA violations or impermissible benefits may take place as a result of intramural participation

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ADDING TO YOUR ROSTER

• Can add to your roster at any time during your regular season once your team is created
• There is no daily deadline to make additions, although we recommend 3:00 pm, which is the time (on average) we print scoresheets for a day (scoresheets may be printed earlier in a day)
• Added after 3:00 pm? No problem! The individual may not be on the roster, but ask a supervisor to review your roster on IMLeagues to verify the addition
• Once additions are verified, players get added to scoresheets by staff
• Additions may take some time (again, 10-15 minutes) – allow enough time for people to register
• A lack of compliance does not mean we are flexible with these policies on-site
• On-site additions tend to frustrate members; help us out!

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CHECKING IN FOR CONTESTS

• It is recommended teams arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled contest to allow for proper time to check in and address any roster/eligibility concerns
• Please tell your team members what your team name is
• A valid HawkCard that is legible is required to check-in
• No HawkCard? A “Forgotten ID Pass” may be obtained in Williams Center Room 100
• Not playing in or nearby the Williams Center?
• Must present a HawkCard for every contest – no attitude, please
• We can accept pictures of your HawkCard as long as the picture clearly shows your name, UWW ID number and your face
• WINS accounts, class schedules, driver license, etc. all not acceptable to check in

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FORFEITS

• Game Time is Forfeit Time!
• We do ask teams make every effort to attend all scheduled contests/events
• We also understand things happen. If you cannot play, notify us in-advance
• Two types of forfeits:
• Administrative: team notifies staff of intent to forfeit at least two (2) hours prior to scheduled contest OR does not meet minimum roster requirements to start a contest by rule
• On-Site: team does not show to the site of competition without providing proper notice (which may include being late)
• Forfeit fees may apply to forfeits
• Individual/Dual Activities: $5.00 for administrative and $10.00 for on-site forfeits
• Team Activities: $10.00 for administrative and $20.00 for on-site forfeits

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FORFEITS

• Forfeit fines are payable online in IMLeagues or in Williams Center Room 100
• If your team is fined, the forfeit fee is due before your next contest, but we will work with you
• Why does a forfeit fine exist?
• Fine payment also serves as reinstatement and indicates team is interested in resuming operations
• Forfeits result in a loss in your season standings
• Multiple forfeit occurrences may result in team being dropped from season operations
• More details, including playoff forfeit information, can be found on the Intramural Sports website and in the Participant Handbook, Section 11

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PROTESTS

• Teams are permitted to protest the following:
• Participant and/or Team Eligibility
• Rule Interpretation and/or Application
• Scoring
• Sportsmanship/Conduct Standing
• Disciplinary Decisions
• Recorded Result

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• Judgment is not subject to protest
• To protest during a contest, make your intent clear to staff
• To protest after a contest, email us at imsports@uww.edu
• Once reviewed and decided upon, protest outcomes are final

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EQUIPMENT & JEWELRY

• All basic equipment necessary to start a contest is provided by Intramural Sports
• Some activities require contrasting team jerseys, in which case Intramural Sports will provide those items
• Equipment deemed personal is to be provided by each individual participant
• Jewelry is permitted, however must be removed if it is deemed to put any individual at risk
• This includes personal fitness devices
• Personal items, including equipment and jewelry are used at the discretion of the item’s owner
• Intramural Sports and the Office of Recreation Sports & Facilities are not responsible for items lost, damaged or stolen

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EQUIPMENT & JEWELRY

• In some activity cases, additional equipment (i.e. padding/ headgear, braces/guards) are required. Participants are responsible for providing these items. See activity-specific rulebooks for details
• Any items to be used to facilitate a contest (i.e. a game ball) may not be used for any warm-up period that may present itself. Participants are welcome to rent equipment from the Williams Center Equipment Room at no additional cost, permitted it is available
• Items belonging to Intramural Sports and Recreation Sports are property of the State of Wisconsin and are to be used respectfully. Intentionally modifying or mistreating equipment may result in the applicable person(s) being responsible for replacement equipment and/or parts. Individuals are responsible with returning the exact items they may rent from Rec Sports (i.e. can not return ball #11 when ball #12 was rented and expect to be clear of responsibility)

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INJURIES & CARE

• Safety, health and wellness all comes first
• If any member of your team is injured or requires attention, please inform applicable contest personnel who are trained in how to pause a contest and resume at the point of interruption (as necessary)
• Basic first aid is available for all participants and anyone in attendance
• Supervisor staff receive first aid, CPR and AED training
• Calling an ambulance or EMS personnel does not automatically mean someone will pay for transportation
• Service/attention can always be refused
• Do what is right by the person needing attention – we will not “wait a few minutes” or “until a few more points are scored”

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EMPHASIS: ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC RULES

START TIME: Teams are to be at the field and signed in before the official game time. If any team is not at the field and ready to play at the scheduled game time, the game will be declared a forfeit. It is recommended that teams arrive at the game site fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled start time

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Identification: All participants must bring their current valid UW-Whitewater ID to the field area to be checked in, if someone has forgotten their ID they can go to room 100 in the Williams Center to receive a forgotten ID pass

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Scoring: The home plate umpire will keep the official score for each game

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Tobacco/Alcohol use is PROHIBITED

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Teams: Ten players constitute a team; a game may start with no less than eight players per team; the game cannot continue with less than six players per team

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EMPHASIS: ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC RULES

Extra Hitters: Teams are permitted (but not required) to have extra hitters in the lineup. An extra hitter is considered a spot in the lineup, but the player(s) does not play in the field. An extra hitter may switch positions with a field player at any time during the game. The only stipulation is that the batting order may not change. A team may use as many extra hitters as it desires, but the total number of places in a lineup may not change once the game begins unless due to injury or ejection. A substitute may enter the game into an extra hitter’s position. That player is now considered an extra hitter. Designated hitters are not permitted.

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Game time: No new inning may be started after the field supervisor has made the announcement that the 50 minutes time limit has expired

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Game Equipment: Teams must use the ball provided by the UW-Whitewater Intramural Sports Department, teams may use their own bats, provided they aee ASA-approved slow pitch softball bats

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EMPHASIS: ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC RULES

BATTER’S COUNT: Batters will begin each at-bat with a 1 ball, 1 strike count. All legal pitches that the umpire calls a strike, missed swings, and foul balls will be counted as a strike. All pitches that are illegal or are not called a strike will be counted as a ball (See Rule # 16). Clarification: if a player hits a foul ball with a 2-strike count, that player will be out.

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. TIE GAMES: All games ending in a tie score during the regular season will be recorded as a tie in the win/loss record. During the playoffs, extra innings as described in the ASA Rules shall be used to determine a winner.

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FOUL TIP BALL THAT IS CAUGHT: A ball that is foul tipped and caught is an out. It does not matter the height of the ball.

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BASE RUNNING: Stealing and leading off are prohibited (this includes on a swing and miss by the batter). Sliding is permitted, but not required. A base runner is NEVER required to slide. However, a player who initiates malicious contact, in the judgment of the umpire(s), will be called out and ejected from the game. Running over a fielder attempting to tag the runner is an example of malicious contact. Batters/runners may not advance to first base on a dropped third strike.

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EMPHASIS: ACTIVITY-SPECIFIC RULES

. PITCH ARC: Pitches must have a perceptible arc of between six (6) and twelve (12) feet. If not, the umpire will call an “illegal pitch” while the ball is in flight. If the batter takes the pitch, it will be called a ball, regardless of where the pitch lands. However, the batter may swing at the pitch. If so, the result of the swing (miss, foul ball, or ball in play) will override the “illegal pitch” call and a ball in play will be considered a live ball.

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STRIKE MAT: Any pitch that falls within the legal pitch arc range (see #16) and lands on the plate or the strike mat will be a strike

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. MERCY RULE: Games shall end if one team is ahead by twenty (20) runs after the third inning, fifteen (15) runs after the fourth inning, or ten (10) runs after the fifth inning, after the team behind has had its turn to bat that inning. There is no mercy rule for all-campus championship games.

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RESPECTING STAFF & OFFICIALS

• All staff, including contest officials/referees/umpires are to be treated with respect
• Do you have a question? Want clarification? Certainly ask, but do so respectfully
• Staff are here for you and are expected to address all inquiries that are made respectfully
• Officiating staff will undoubtedly make mistakes and not make everyone happy; you will have moments of disagreements; be professional and treat officials like adults
• Mistakes should never be a result of lack of effort or care
• Any disrespectful treatment of staff cannot and will not be tolerated

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OFFICIATING

• Contests are facilitated by trained student staff
• Trainings follow guidelines established by the NFHS and WIAA
• Anyone is welcome to become an official
• Officials do not write rules; they enforce them
• First priority is facilitating fair contests, not getting calls correct (although this is also important)
• Officials are evaluated on a number of varying components
• Your feedback and suggestions are welcome, permitted they are progressive and positive in nature

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OFFICIATING

• Officiating is always the most negatively-rated facet of IM Sports and we both acknowledge and understand that
• Customer service and professional appearance are top priorities in addition to fairness
• Supervisor staff have the authority to step in and address situations, but cannot overrule officials without following proper protocol
• Staff should never display favoritism and/or preferential treatment – IM Sports will not stand for such items and train to the contrary
• Please do not confuse friendly behavior for favoritism

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EMPHASIS: SPORTSMANSHIP

• Positive sportsmanship is expected at all times
• Unsporting conduct cannot be tolerated
• As silly as it seems to have to address, unsporting conduct can be a major issue if participants, staff and spectators do not act like adults – take the high road!
• Profane language and gestures/other actions in public spaces
• Team names
• Use of Hawk Card and other compliance
• Review the IM Sports Participant Handbook, Section 15 for complete details

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EMPHASIS: BENCH DECORUM & SPECTATORS

• All participants not actively involved in a contest are considered “bench personnel”
• Bench personnel must follow decorum practices at all times
• Simply put: stay in your designated bench/team area at all times and do not instigate
• Cannot vacate a team area without authorization by rule or by staff
• Cannot vacate a team area in the event of any issues on the playing surface
• Staff, captains and non-bench personnel/spectators will handle these situations
• Spectators must follow all applicable rules and policies; teams are responsible for their “fans” and spectators/supporters
• Complete outline of sportsmanship and decorum available via various resource outlets

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CAPTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Captains exist to assist administrative staff in a number of different capacities that can help in the facilitation of a top-notch program with favorable/positive experiences
• Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Serving as a point of contact for administrative staff
• Registering teams and assembling rosters (and ensuring eligibility guidelines are met)
• Communicating operations to team members
• Knowing rules policies and procedures and helping team members understand
• Knowing intended activity operations and communicating to team members
• Assisting with ensuring sportsmanship and decorum policies are met

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CLUB SPORTS PARTICIPATION

• Looking for more opportunities to be involved? Competitive?
• UW-Whitewater offers over 30 club teams that regularly:
• Practice/meet
• Host other club teams from various organizations
• Travel off-campus to compete

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• Clubs accept new/returning members all year long
• Roster cuts are not permitted, although some roster sizes may be limited by rule
• Submit an interest form online or email clubsports@uww.edu

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REC SPORTS EMPLOYMENT – JOIN OUR TEAM!

• Rec Sports is one of the larger on-campus employers here at UW-Whitewater
• Intramural Sports always looking for Officials and Scorekeepers
• Other positions include, but are not limited to:
• Building Supervisors and Office Assistants
• Fitness Supervisors & Group Fitness Class Intructors
• Lifeguards
• Equipment Room & Fieldhouse Attendants
• Set-Up & Grounds Crew

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• If interested, speak with us after today’s presentation

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AVAILABLE RESOURCES

• Activity-specific rulebooks and the IM Sports Participant Handbook are available any time:
• On-site with supervisors
• Online via the Intramural Sports website
• Online via the IMLeagues desktop site (not the app at this time)
• Copies in Williams Center Room 100

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• Various handouts and informational posters around campus
• Request a meeting with staff

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CONTACT US – WE’RE HERE FOR YOU

• Intramural Sports is part of the Office of Recreation Sports & Facilities
• Williams Center Room 100
• Typical Office Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mondays thru Fridays
• Staff are at activities in the evening; inquiries after 6:00 pm addressed as soon as possible
• No administrative hours on weekends
• Need our assistance for a Sunday contest? Contact us by early afternoon Friday at the latest
• Inform us of your concerns, suggestions & feedback – we appreciate hearing from you

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ANY QUESTIONS?

• Our staff will stick around as best we can to address any specific questions you may wish to address out of a group setting
• Do not forget to make sure your attendance is appropriately recorded!

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ENJOY YOUR TIME WITH IM SPORTS!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP & PARTICIPATION ● GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SEASON!

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