Chapter 5
Automatic Losses and Forfeits
As a courtesy to other participants, teams and individuals are encouraged to
arrive early enough to check in with South Bay Sports Staff. If a team
absolutely cannot make a scheduled contest, the Team Manager should notify the
Intramural Sports Office at least 24 hours prior to the date of competition to
request an automatic loss and avoid receiving a forfeit.
A. Automatic Loss
If the minimum number of eligible players is not present and ready to play at
the scheduled game time, the contest is recorded as an automatic loss and a win
awarded to the team fielding the minimum number of eligible players. An
automatic loss does not affect a team`s chances of making the playoffs. If
neither team is present and ready to play at the scheduled game time with the
minimum number of eligible players, both teams receive automatic
losses.
B. Forfeits
If the minimum number of eligible players do not show up within 10
minutes after the scheduled game time, the contest is recorded as a forfeit. A
team must start with the minimum number of eligible players as stated in the
rules for the sport or a forfeit is declared. If both teams do not have the
minimum number of eligible players to start or finish a game, both teams receive
a forfeit.
South Bay Sports Staff may also assess a forfeit for player and/or spectator
misconduct.
During the first week of play, it is required that teams show up with at
least the minimum number of eligible players to reserve their spot in the
league. A team forfeiting their first scheduled game of the season will be
removed from their league without a refund. The South Bay Sports
Office will notify teams dropped from the league.
C. Officiating of Forfeits and Automatic Losses
It is against South Bay Sports policy for any Officials to officiate a
forfeited game. An Automatic Loss can be officiated by officials if so requested
by both teams participating.
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