Event Rules
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5 V 5 Basketball
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Games will be played in the Danis Field House.
- Games will be approximately 20 minutes long during Activity Periods and begin approximately 10 minutes into the Period.
- ACADEMIC OR SLUH CLUB/SPORTS TEAM CONFLICTS HAVE PRIORITY OVER INTRAMURALS!!! (NOTE: SLUH athletes should contact their coaches for clearance to participate in intramurals.)
- Students should listen to announcements/Social-Intramural Rep's. and check the Tournament Bracket located on the bulletin board to the east of the Cafeteria Doors for the date/time of their next game.
- Players must be dressed in gym-appropriate clothing (t-shirt, shorts, and GYM SHOES)
TEAMS
- Teams will be broken down by homerooms, with a minimum of four players required to play.
- Senior Advisors may ONLY play for their Senior Homeroom.
- EVERY homeroom member who wishes to participate will be allowed to play! There are NO TRYOUTS or "cutting" of players!
- No one on a SLUH basketball team may play for their homeroom in this event.
SINGLE-ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT BRACKET
- Each homeroom will be randomly assigned to a spot in their class' tournament bracket. Depending on the number of teams, some teams may receive a 1st Rd. "bye."
- For each game, the "TOP" team will be designated as the HOME team, while the "BOTTOM" team will be designated as the VISITOR and will wear the mesh jerseys if they do not bring their own uniforms.
- Teams will advance to the next round of the tournament and earn 2 "Cup Points" with each victory. The winning homeroom for each class will play against the Faculty All-Stars.
GAME RULES
- Each game will be officiated by at least one faculty member or Intramural Committee member. Officials will keep the official score of each game in addition to throwing the tip ball and calling fouls. All officials should be treated with respect. Any player or spectator who acts in a disrespectful manner toward an official will be subject to technical fouls (automatic two points and possession for the other team), ejection from a game/tournament, or demerits/JUGS.
- Each game will begin with a "tip-off" at mid-court. All other "jump" balls will be given to teams on alternating possessions.
- There are NO Free Throws. Shooting fouls will result in two points for the shooting team and a change of possession. Non-shooting fouls will result in one point for the fouled team and that team will retain possession of the ball.
- Teams may only substitute players in a "dead ball" situation and the official acknowledges the change. Teams must rotate players if more than 5 homeroom members wish to play!
- No excessive physical play will be allowed (as determined by Mr. Rittenhouse)
- A two-minute warning will be given prior to the end of each game and the end of the game will be announced by the official working the game. The official will be responsible for reporting the winner of the game.
- If the game is tied at the end of regulation a "sudden death" free throw contest will take place. The home team shoots one free throw and the visiting team then gets one free throw. If no winner is awarded after 1 shot for each team then the team shooting order is reveresed and the process is repeated until a winner is determined. No player may shoot more than one free throw unless all team members have had their chance.
- Rules specific to the Faculty All-Star Games will be posted at a later date.
Bashball
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Games will be played in the Danis Fieldhouse.
- Games will be approximately 15-20 minutes long during Activity Periods and begin approximately 10 minutes into the period.
- ACADEMIC OR SLUH CLUB/SPORTS TEAM CONFLICTS HAVE PRIORITY OVER INTRAMURALS!!! (NOTE: SLUH athletes should contact their coaches for clearance to participate in intramurals.)
- Students should check for emails of their schedules and check in on sluh.org for updated schedules
- Players must be dressed in gym-appropriate clothing (t-shirt, shorts, and GYM SHOES).
TEAMS
- Teams will be broken down by homerooms, with a minimum of four players required to play.
- Senior Advisors may ONLY play for their Senior Homeroom.
- EVERY homeroom member who wishes to participate will be allowed to play! There are NO TRYOUTS or "cutting" of players!
SINGLE-ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT BRACKET
- Each homeroom will be randomly assigned to a spot in their class' tournament bracket. Depending on the number of teams, some teams may receive a 1st Rd. "bye."
- For each game, the "TOP" team will be designated as the HOME team, while the "BOTTOM" team will be designated as the VISITOR and will wear the mesh jerseys if they do not bring their own uniforms.
- Teams will advance to the next round of the tournament and earn 2 "Cup Points" with each victory. The winning homeroom for each class will play against the Faculty All-Stars.
GAME RULES
- Most games will be officiated by at least one faculty member or Intramural Committee member. Officials will keep the official score of each game in addition to throwing tip balls and calling fouls. All officials should be treated with respect. Any player or spectator who acts in a disrespectful manner toward an official may be subject to ejection from a game/tournament, or demerits/JUGS.
- Each game will begin with a "tip-off" at mid-field. After a goal, the team which was scored upon will begin with the ball at mid-field.
- The ball may be passed by thrown, punt, or header at any time in any direction.
- A Ball Carrier must stop and pass the ball immediately after being tagged by the opposing team.
- Goalies may NOT use their hands or arms to block a shot in the air by the opposing team, but may pick up a ground ball.
- 1 Point will be awarded for a shot thrown into the opponent's net by hand.
- 2 Points will be awarded for shots "bashed" into the opponent's net. A "bashed" ball is one struck with a fist, open hand, or thrown while in the air. Kicked/Punted Shots are NOT PERMITTED.
- No shots may be attempted from behind over the top of the opponent's goal.
- Teams may only substitute a player when another player leaves the field (similar to hockey), so that NO MORE THAN 6 PLAYERS ARE ON THE FIELD AT THE SAME TIME. Whenever possible, substitutions should be made during a "dead ball situation." Teams must rotate players if more than 6 homeroom members wish to play!
- No excessive physical play (tackling, push tags, etc.) will be allowed (as determined by Mr. Rittenhouse).
- Following a foul or out-of-bounds, the ball must be passed back into play by the opposing team.
- A two-minute warning will be given prior to the end of each game and the end of the game will be announced by the official working the game.
- If teams are tied at the end of the time limit, each team will take sudden death "penalty shots" from 10 feet away until a winner is determined.
Mental Meltdown
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Games will be played in the SLUH Gymnasium during Activity Periods and will begin approximately 10 minutes into the Period.
- The contest will begin the week of Monday, April 3.
- ACADEMIC OR SLUH CLUB/SPORTS TEAM CONFLICTS HAVE PRIORITY OVER INTRAMURALS!!!
- Students should listen to Social/Intramural Representatives and check the I.M. bulletin board to the east of the Cafeteria Doors for game dates/times. Announcements will not be made!
TEAMS
- Teams will be broken down by I.M. Teams and homeroom teachers are encouraged to participate.
- Anyone who wishes to participate will be allowed to play and is encouraged to do so.
CONTEST STRUCTURE
- Day 1: Round One
All 10 I.M. Teams (+5 Cup Points Each For Participating)
Top 5 Teams Advance to Round Two (+2 Cup Points Each For a Victory) - Day 2: Round Two
Top 5 Teams from Round One
Top 2 Teams Advance to Final Round (+2 Cup Points Each For the Victory) - Day 3: Final Round
Top 2 Teams from Round Two Winning Team Advances to All-Star Round (+5 Cup Points for Winning the Tournament) - Day 4: All-Star Round
Top Team vs. Faculty All-Stars (+5 Cup Points for Outscoring the Faculty All-Star Team)
GAME RULES
- Teams will be given clues and asked to correctly answer questions in the categories below. Each question will be read twice and teammates may work together to think of and record the correct answers. Any team found to be assisting another team will lose points and/or be disqualified from the contest.
- Players may wish to use calculators on Mathematics Questions but NO textbooks should be brought into the Gymnasium during a contest.
- Teams will earn points for correctly answering each question. Answers will be recorded on a supplied Answer Sheet and the Answer Sheets should be turned in to the judges after each round.
- Each Day's game will be divided in the following manner:
Round # Q's Categories Pts Per Q 1 10 Social Studies 1 2 10 Language/Literature 1 3 10 Math & Science 2 4 5 Miscellaneous 2 - Points will be totaled by an impartial judge after each round is completed and game results will be determined after calculating each team's total points.
Movie Trivia
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Games will be played in the SLUH "Gymnasium" during Activity Periods and the day's games will begin approximately ten minutes into the Period.
- The contest will begin the week of Monday, January 16.
- ACADEMIC OR SLUH CLUB/SPORTS TEAM CONFLICTS HAVE PRIORITY OVER INTRAMURALS!!!
- Students should listen to Social/Intramural Rep's. and check the I.M. bulletin board to the east of the Cafeteria Doors for game dates/times. Announcements will not be made!
TEAMS
- Teams will be broken down by homerooms and homeroom teachers are encouraged to participate.
- Anyone who wishes to participate will be allowed to play and is encouraged to do so.
SINGLE-ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT BRACKET
- Each homeroom will be randomly assigned to a spot in their class' tournament bracket. Depending on the number of teams, some teams may receive a 1st Rd. "bye" and 1 "Cup Point" accordingly.
- Teams will advance to the next round of the tournament and earn 2 "Cup Points" with each victory. The winning homeroom for each class will earn 5 "Cup Points" for winning their tournament and will play against the Faculty All-Stars .
GAME RULES
- Teams will be given clues and asked to correctly answer questions in the following categories:
- Movie Titles (clue given about the movie, you name the title)
- Actors/Actresses (clue given about the stars of a certain movie or movies, you name the actor)
- Characters (clue given about a movie's character, you name the character)
- Famous Quotes (movie quote is given, you name the movie the quote is from)
- Teams will earn points for correctly answering each question. Answers will be recorded on a supplied Answer Sheet, and the Answer Sheets should be turned in to the judges after each round.
- Each game will be divided in the following manner:
Round # Q's Categories Pts Per Q 1 10 Movie Titles 1 2 10 Actors/Actresses 2 3 5 Characters & Quotes 4 4 1 Miscellaneous "Killer " Q 5 - Points will be totaled by an impartial judge after each round is completed and the team earning the highest number of total points will win their individual "head-to-head" match-up.
- Each question will be read twice and teams may work together to think of and record the correct answers.
- Any team found to be assisting another team will lose points and/or be disqualified from the contest.
Music Trivia
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Games will be played in the SLUH Gymnasium during Activity Periods and will begin approximately 10 minutes into the period.
- The entire contest will begin the week of Monday, September 12.
- ACADEMIC OR SLUH CLUB/SPORTS TEAM CONFLICTS HAVE PRIORITY OVER INTRAMURALS!!!
- Students should listen to Social/Intramural representatives/announcements and check the I.M. bulletin board to the east of the Cafeteria Doors for game dates/times.
TEAMS
- Teams will be broken down by homerooms and homeroom teachers are encouraged to participate.
- Anyone who wishes to participate will be allowed to play.
CONTEST STRUCTURE
- Day 1: Round One
10 Teams Per Grade Level (+5 Cup Points Each For Participating)
Top 5 Teams Advance to Round Two (+2 Cup Points Each For a Victory) - Day 2: Round Two
Top 5 Teams from Round
Top Team Advances to Final Round vs. Faculty (+5 Cup Points for Winning Tourney) - Day 3: Final Round
Top Homeroom from Each Grade Level vs. Faculty All-Stars (+5 Cup Points for Any Team that Outscores the Faculty All-Star Team)
GAME RULES
- Teams will attempt to identify the titles and performing artist(s) of a variety of popular music recordings from one of five categories: (50s & 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s & Today, Miscellaneous)
- Teams will earn points for correctly identifying the song title and artist for each of 25 sound clips. Answers will be recorded on a supplied Answer Sheet.
- Each game will be divided in the following manner:
# Q's Seconds of Song Pts. for Artist Pts. for Song Title 10 6 1 2 10 4 2 4 5 2 4 8 - Points will be totaled by an impartial judge after each round is completed.
- Each Song Clip will be played twice for the number of seconds indicated above.
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