Frequently Asked Questions

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What are Intramural Sports?
Intramural Sports (IMs) are organized sport competitions between Florida Atlantic students and/or members. They consist of competitive and/or recreational sport leagues, tournaments, and events. Campus Recreation provides student officials and all the necessary equipment.
What kind of leagues are available?
Florida Atlantic offers Men's, Women's, Co (set ratio of males and females), and Open (no gender requirements) sports activities. Players may participate in both a Men’s/Women’s league, along with a Co/Open league in the same season.
Do I have to be a student on the Boca Raton Campus in order to play?
No, all Florida Atlantic students currently registered for classes are welcome to participate in Intramural Sports. Faculty/Staff, alumni, etc. must purchase a “Community” Campus Recreation membership before participation in Intramural Sports. Individuals with a “Red” FAU Campus Recreation membership are NOT eligible to participate. A photo ID and proof of membership must be presented before participation in every Intramural contest or activity.
Do I have to be good to play Intramural Sports?
No, all skill levels are welcome! There are recreational leagues available to teams that just want to have fun or try out a new sport. There are also competitive leagues for those who wish to be competitive. Intramural Sports promote sportsmanship, teamwork and participation so we encourage you to come out and have fun!
When and where are the intramural games?
All Intramural Sports games are held on the Boca Raton campus at Florida Atlantic. Outdoor sports locations can vary, but typically are held at the Track & Field Complex near the basketball arena, or Henderson Field near Henderson High School. Indoor sports are typically held at the Recreation and Fitness Center at the North end of the Breezeway. Each sport will list its specific location when you register. Most Intramural Sports games are held Monday through Thursday evenings 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. and Sunday from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
How many people can I have on my roster?
Team rosters are typically capped at 2.5x the number of people needed to field a full team. For sports that require a fewer number of players, the roster maximum may be lower. 
Are there practices?
Some teams may elect to hold practices on their own, but there are no scheduled practices for Intramural Sports.
What should I do if my team cannot attend our game?
If you know for sure that your team will not have enough players to participate in a game, you should default the match. This can be done by emailing imsports@fau.edu with your team name, the sport, and your intention to default prior to 3:00 PM the day of the game or 5:00 PM on the Friday before a weekend game. Doing so will still count as a loss, but you will not be assessed a forfeit fee and the team will preserve a sportsmanship rating of 3.0 for the match. Additionally, this allows the office to see if other teams would like to fill your place in an extra game (does not count towards standings) or adjust our staffing schedule for the evening.
If my team might be short a few players, but we still plan on playing what can we do?
Teams are permitted to utilize our nomad rule to help ensure they have enough players to field a full team. A “Nomad” is a participant who is already on an existing roster, but will temporarily be playing for another team to help them have enough players for the game. You can only add enough nomad players to meet the full amount needed to play (e.g., 5 players for basketball). This is a great way to avoid forfeiting a game. Nomads are not permitted in the playoffs.
What is a forfeit and what happens if my team forfeits a game?
A forfeit occurs when a team does not have the minimum number of players to play the game after a 10-minute grace period. A forfeit results in a loss, 2.0 for sportsmanship, and the captain will be assessed a $30 forfeit fee. The team will be suspended from playing and the captain will be suspended from all Intramural Sports until the forfeit fee is paid. Additionally, the captain will be suspended from all Campus Recreation facilities until the fee is paid. The best ways to avoid forfeiting are to either default the game in advance (see above) or to use the nomad rule/free agency to get enough players.
Can we reschedule our game?
Due to space and staff limitations, reschedules are not available for regular season games. During the playoffs, if a team is unable to play a scheduled game, they are responsible for submitting a reschedule request and working with the other team to find a new time that works for both teams. The team wishing to reschedule should email the Sport Programs office at imsports@fau.edu before the day of the game. Reschedule requests must be approved no later than 4:00 PM the day of the scheduled game. A limited number of rescheduled opportunities will be allowed in the playoffs.
It is supposed to rain the night of my game, are we still playing?
Inclement weather does happen and we will do our best to notify you in advance about any weather cancelations. Games will either be canceled by 5:00 PM if we anticipate lightning or other inclement weather, or as soon as we make the determination that it is no longer safe to play. An email will be sent from IMLeagues to all participates scheduled to play notifying them of the cancelation. If you have not received an email from IMLeagues, plan on your game happening.
I created a team but we did not get moved over into the division timeslot we wanted to play in. What happened?
There are a few different things that could cause this to happen. First, you need to have a roster that meets the standard number of players for that sport (e.g., 5 players for basketball) and the required number of males/females if it is a Co-league. Next, if the division preferences you submitted were already full, IMLeagues will not automatically move you into a division. You can still move your own team into an open slot or contact us to move it for you at imsports@fau.edu. Your team is not considered registered until it meets the roster minimum and has been slotted into a division.
How do I become an Intramural Official?
We are constantly on the lookout for people passionate about sports to become Intramural Sports Officials. Please check out the Join Out Team page under "About Us" on the Campus Recreation website. You can also contact  imsports@fau.edu for more information.