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XII. Forfeits
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If a team or contestant fails to appear at the designated playing site at the game's scheduled starting time, the Staff will declare the contest forfeited to the team or individual that is present. A "team" is considered as TWO LESS than the maximum number of players that can legally play in a contest at any given time. (Exceptions: Soccer teams may play with 8 players, bowling must have 3 players, futsal and basketball must have 4 players.)
Forfeits: Game time is forfeit time. Game time is determined by the official's watch/clock on each field/court, which is set to the Official Clock on the web page. The minimum "start number" for the sport must be present in order to avoid forfeiting the contest. When a contest is forfeited, the captain will be charged a $10 forfeit fee (Section IX) unless prior notice is given (see below) and that team will not be scheduled the following week unless the captain comes and clears the forfeit with the RecSports office before Thursday at 5:00 of the same week as the forfeited contest.

 

If a team knows they cannot make a game, they may call the RecSports Office a minimum of 24 hours in advance to default the game. They MUST talk to or leave a message for the Scheduling Manager.

If one team is not ready to play at game time the following occurs:
  1. The team ready to play will win the game by forfeit.
  2. If neither team has the minimum number ready to start at game time a double forfeit is declared.
Teams may block out times or days that they are unable to participate and we will try to schedule them during their available time or leave them off the schedule entirely (Section 11).  EXCEPTION: During tournament time, the team with the higher seed will be given preference.  It will then be the responsibility of the lower seed team to notify the RecSports Office if they are unable to meet the scheduled game.  Any team who finds out after games are scheduled that they can not attend must notify the RecSports Office during office hours and at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a forfeit.
If both teams are ready to play at the designated start time, but due to a previous game running long or the court/field is not ready for play, the starting time will be adjusted so that the teams receive a full allotment of time. Game time begins as soon as the field/court is available for play. No forfeit will be called if the field is not available.
If a team cannot fulfill their commitment to complete their schedule, they are encouraged to notify the RecSports Office of their wish to be dropped from the schedule. Regardless of the reason(s), after a team receives two forfeits, they will be IMMEDIATELY DROPPED FROM ANY FURTHER COMPETITION.
If weather is questionable, no decision will be made as to the games' status until game time. This decision may be attained by dialing the RecSports Office, 496-2115, or by checking the RecSports bulletin boards in the Hart Physical Education Building.