Innertube Water Polo Summer 2011
Playoff Bracket Innertube Water Polo Schedule I understand that as Team Captain, I am responsible for communicating rules and policies to my team. I will maintain communication with the Intramural Sports Office and act as a liaison between the Intramural Sports Office and the rest of my team. I will inform my team of our schedule and ensure my team's cooperation with the Intramural Sports Staff.
I agree to the terms listed above Team Name:
The Intramural Sports Office reserves the right to cancel or change team names if deemed indecent, inappropriate or offensive. Captain's Name: Captain's Phone Number: Captain's Email Address: @fau.edu Please enter Contact Information that is accurate and current. This is the information that will be used to communicate your team's schedule and/or updates throughout the season so it is VERY important that you check your email regularly and answer your phone!
Day of Play Team entries will not be confirmed until the team has paid their forfeit deposit through the FAU Marketplace and the team captain receives an email from the Sports & Competition Staff.
Are you tired of showing up for your Intramural Sports game just to find out the other team isn’t coming? So are we. Starting July 1, 2011, a forfeit deposit will be required for each team prior to registration.
The forfeit deposit is designed to enhance the quality of our leagues, reduce the number of forfeits and recuperate wasted funds spent on staffing costs of forfeited games. Most importantly, the forfeit deposit will improve the overall experience for our participants. Go to the Intramural Sports website to register your team as usual. You will also notice a link that directs you to the “FAU Marketplace”. Prior to completing your team registration, you must go to the “FAU Marketplace” where you will be instructed “purchase” a team forfeit deposit for $30.00 using a credit/debit card. The charge should only go through if your team fails to show up for a scheduled game. The Intramural Sports staff will contact you if this occurs. If you show up to all of your scheduled games, all charges will be cleared no later than the league championship game.
It is important to note that the majority of teams who play in our leagues will not be affected. In addition, you still have the option to default a game if you know at least one business day in advance that you will not be able to make your game. If you have questions, please contact Kate Quinlan at (561) 297-4512 or kquinla3@fau.edu.
What is a forfeit? A game will be considered a forfeit if a team fails to have the minimum number of players ready for play when game time occurs. For specific sports minimums, please visit the rules section of our website.
What is a default? If you know ahead of time that your team is unable to make a game, you must call or email the Coordinator of Sports & Competition or Sports & Competition Graduate Assistant at least one business day in advance to notify us of your intention. That means for a Sunday or Monday game, you must notify the Coordinator of Sports & Competition OR Sports & Competition Graduate Assistant by 5:00pm on the previous Friday. The Sports & Competition staff will notify the other team. The defaulting team will receive a loss, but sportsmanship will not be affected, and they will not be charged.
What if I don't have a credit card? The captain of the team does not have to be the person who purchsases a team on the "FAU Marketplace," it can be any team representative.
Is there a forfeit deposit required for all sports? No. The forfeit deposit only affects teams singing up for league sports. One-day tournaments or individual sports will not require a forfeit deposit.
I signed up a team and then decided that I won't have enough people to play the season. Will I still be charged? As long as you notify the Intramural Sports Staff at least 1 business day prior to your first scheduled game, we will remove you from the schedule with no penalty. Within 1 business day, we recommend that you visit the Free Agent List to find more players and avoid a charge.
If I know my team can't play for one of our games, how do I avoid a charge? You have several options if you know in advance.
If neither team shows up for a scheduled game, both teams will be charged. If two opposing captains mutually agree to default a game, BOTH captains must contact the Sports & Competition Staff in order to avoid a charge.
Will I ever be scheduled during times I can't play? No! You will have the option to fill out black out dates and times, during which your team will not be scheduled. Playoffs may require you to play at inconvenient times, but this will be communicated to you in advance.
I showed up for my game and the other team did not. Can we use the game site? Yes, you may use the game site during your allotted time, however, the Intramural Sports Staff may not officiate or score keep as this will not be considered an Intramural Sports contest.
I forfeited once and paid $30. Now what? After the first forfeit, your team captain will be contacted by the Sports & Competition Staff to confirm your intention to participate in the league. A team may choose to be removed from the league or to continue playing. If a second forfeit occurs, a team will be removed from the league but the account will not be charged a second time.
Can I appeal my forfeit charge? Yes, in the event of an extenuating circumstance, you may appeal a forfeit charge. Tests, traffic, class conflicts and work obligations are not considered examples of extenuating circumstances. To appeal, email the Coordinator of Sports and Competition within 48 hours of the forfeit explaining the circumstance.
TO REGISTER YOUR FORFEIT DEPOSIT ON THE FAU MARKETPLACE, CLICK HERE. Innertube Water Polo will be played Monday through Thursday evenings between 7:00pm and 8:00pm. In the box below, please indicate which night(s) your team would prefer to play, and if there are any days your team CANNOT play.
