Western Carolina University

Section 1. Divisions of Competition
1. Mens - Composed of individual men or mens teams, which may, but are not required to, represent the various residence halls, Greek organizations or independent groups.
2. Womens - Composed of individual women or womens teams, which may, but are not required to, represent the various residence halls, Greek organizations or independent groups.
3. CoRec - Composed of teams consisting of a minimum number of players of each gender. Teams may, but are not required to represent the various residence halls, Greek organizations or independent groups. The division of male to female ratio can never be higher then 2:1 on an Intramural roster.
4. Greek Division: This division shall consist of students belonging to Greek social organizations that are recognized by the Department of Greek Life at Western Carolina University. EXCEPTION: Fraternity participants in individual and dual sports and some team sports must compete in the independent division. All actives and pledges must compete for their respective affiliates and their names must appear on their organizations official membership list.

Section 2. Competition Level

Intramural Sports competition is divided into three (3) different leagues. Each team or individual is encouraged to select the league which best suits their abilities and interests. The following leagues are offered:

1. Competition league is designed for teams/individuals with high skill levels, seeking intense competition.
2. Recreation league is available for those with beginner or intermediate skill levels, seeking a moderate level of competition.
3. Open league offers a combination of different competition levels and divisions
4. If no league is distinguished, then there will only be one competition and division level.

Section 3. League and Tournament Structures

1. Team Sports

1. Leagues will be formed according to division (Mens, Womens, CoRec, Greek) and league (A, B, or Open). Team sport leagues shall be conducted with round robin league play followed by a single elimination play-off.
2. All teams shall advance to play-offs in their respective divisions and leagues if all requirements are followed. (See Article 3, Section 2, B)
3. Intramural Sports may find it necessary to combine divisions where there are too few entries in a particular division.

2. Tournaments

1. Tournaments are offered in single or double elimination format (depending on number of teams).
2. Tournaments will be played usually over one evening, but could possibly go longer and may be played on weekends.
3. During tournaments, reschedules will not be allowed. Participants must be available to play the entire tournament.

3. Individual/Dual

1. Individual and dual sports may be conducted with round robin play followed by a single elimination tournament or may be conducted as a tournament depending on the number of entries.
2. Based on entry numbers, some sports will only be single-elimination or double-elimination tournaments.
3. Individuals and teams shall be placed in brackets according to their division and league
4. Intramural Sports may find it necessary to combine divisions and leagues or cancel the tournament in instances where there are too few entries in a particular division.