Spirit of Competition
Sport activities find their origin in the basic human need for the spirit of the play. Winning and losing are mere outcomes of this play spirit. What is part of the game is the pure satisfaction of participation (fun, fitness, friendship, stress release, etc.). Without your opponent, you have no game, no contest, and no fun. You are indebted to them, as they are to you. The spirit of the play, then, is based on cooperation. Upholding high standards of integrity and fair play acknowledges this idea of cooperative competition. All players are encouraged to exercise good judgment in caring for the safety of others as well as themselves. At Kings Bay Sports, an intentional violation of the rules is considered cheating and a gross offense against the spirit of competition.
Participants & Sportsmanship Ratings
It is the responsibility of each participant to be knowledgeable and understand the policies and procedures set forth by Kings Bay Sports. By signing up to play Kings Bay Sports, participants agree:
To treat all persons involved in or associated with their intramural games (including the officials) with dignity and respect. Participants expect to be treated in the same manner. Participants agree to not use profanity, make disrespectful gestures or fight. Participants agree to let their captain calmly and respectfully discuss any questions or problems concerning the game being played, keeping in mind that the officials/staff are the final authority on the playing field or court. Participants will compete in a fair manner and within the intent and integrity of the rules. Participants agree to actively discourage unsportsmanlike conduct by any other participant(s) and/or spectator(s). Participants agree to follow all guidelines and policies established by Kings Bay Sports, MWR Department, and Navy.
A participant exhibiting unsporting or threatening behavior will be asked to leave the facility out of sight and sound immediately. Players can be ejected by EITHER STAFF OR OFFICIALS. If a player refuses to leave in an orderly fashion, security will be notified.
Participants will be graded on their sportsmanship after each game by the officials and opponent’s captain. This rating is applied to the team’s behavior BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the game. Additionally, teams and players man be penalized for behaviors exhibited as spectators.
Team sportsmanship ratings will range from “0” to “5,” with “5” being the best score, and “0” being the worst score. Things that will lower sportsmanship ratings include, but are not limited to: unsportsmanlike penalties, ejections, cursing, inappropriate language, inappropriate gestures, excessive physical contact, taunting, aggression, uncooperative, uncontrolled behavior, engaging in arguments, challenging call, misuse of program equipment, and/or acting outside the “spirit of competition.”
Teams with a 2.99 or lower average sportsmanship rating during regular season will be ineligible for playoffs, regardless of the team’s record. These ratings will carry over into playoffs. If at any point during playoffs, a team’s sportsmanship ratings drop to a 2.99 or lower, the team will removed from playoffs. Teams removed from the league or playoffs due to poor sportsmanship will be ineligible for a refund of the forfeit deposit.
Sportsmanship Rating – 5
The team behaves throughout the entire game, interacting with staff, officials, opponents, teammates, and spectators in a dignified and sportsmanlike manner. The team fully cooperates with officials and presents a great attitude. The team receives zero warnings or unsportsmanlike penalties. No players are ejected.
Sportsmanship Rating – 4
The team acts in a dignified manner. However, there is a small amount of complaining or jawing with staff, officials, opponents, teammates, and/spectators. Team may have received a warning, but the team receives zero warnings or unsportsmanlike penalties. Team who win due to the other team not having enough players or failing to show up for a game will receive a “4.” No players are ejected.
Sportsmanship Rating – 3
The team engages in a few arguments with staff, officials, opponents, teammates, and/or spectators. The team receives one unsportsmanlike penalty throughout the game. Warnings are given throughout the game, and the team receives one unsportsmanlike penalty. No players are ejected.
Sportsmanship Rating – 2
The team continues to argue with staff and/or officials throughout game. The team exhibits excessive/aggressive contact. Warnings are given throughout the game, and the team receives two unsportsmanlike penalties OR a player is ejected from the game (equivalent to two unsportsmanlike penalties). Teams who show up without the minimum number of players or fail to show up will receive a “2.”
Sportsmanship Rating – 1
The team is completely disrespectful and consistently engages in arguments with staff and/or officials throughout the game. The team retains a bad attitude toward opponents. Team receives three unsportsmanlike penalties OR one unsportsmanlike penalty and a player is ejected (equivalent to three unsportsmanlike penalties). Teams who receive a sportsmanship rating of “1” will be put on probation for the remainder of the season. (Probation: If a team on probation receives a “2” or lower for their sportsmanship rating, they will be removed from the league immediately.)
Sportsmanship Rating – 0
Team maintains no respect for staff and/or officials and/or opponents. The team exhibits complete disregard for the safety and wellbeing of itself and others. The team receives four unsportsmanlike penalties OR two unsportsmanlike penalties and one ejection OR two ejections (equivalent to four unsportsmanlike penalties). The captain exhibits poor control over self, the team, and/or spectators. ). Teams who receive a sportsmanship rating of “0” will be put on probation for the remainder of the season. (Probation: If a team on probation receives a “2” or lower for their sportsmanship rating, they will be removed from the league immediately.) However, depending on the situation as well as the viewpoint presented by the staff and officials, teams with a sportsmanship rating of “0” are subject to immediate dismissal from the league.
Teams that receive a “0” sportsmanship rating during playoffs will automatically be removed from the playoffs.
Ejected Participants
Players may receive an ejection BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER a Kings Bay Sports event by any staff member or official present. An ejected player must immediately leave the premises, out of sight and sound. Failure to leave in a timely manner will result in a forfeit for the team, and security will be called. Any ejected player will automatically be suspended from ALL Kings Bay Sports programs until he sits out a minimum of one game from the league in which he was ejected. Ejected players are also required to meet with the Sports Coordinator before being reinstated to play; the team captain must also be present at this meeting. The Sports Coordinator may lengthen the number of suspended games based on his discretion. Players ejected for fighting will serve a minimum TWO game suspension, and the Sports Coordinator has the right to eject the individual(s) in question from the league and/or Kings Bay Sports.
Spectators
It is the responsibility of each spectator to be knowledgeable and understand the policies and procedures set forth by Kings Bay Sports. Spectators are to exhibit sportsmanlike behavior at all times. Taunting players or teams is strictly prohibited. Those spectators who are found to be in violation of this policy will be ask to leave the facility for the remainder of the day. If a player from another team is spectating a game, and he is ejected as a spectator from a game, he will also be suspended one game before being allowed to return to play. Those who fail to comply with this policy will be escorted off base by security.