Cost: $400/team – NIRSA Institution $450/team – Non-NIRSA Institution Divisions: Men, Women, CoRec
For more information, visit our website: http://usf.edu/CampRec/Intramurals
Dear NCCS Guests and Participants: On behalf of the NIRSA and the NCCS, I would like to welcome you to the 2008 Flag Football National Championships hosted by the University of South Florida. Many people have contributed countless hours to host this event so that all of the participants could engage in a safe and enjoyable flag football tournament. We hope that you enjoy this National Championship tournament, the wonderful city of Tampa, and especially the hospitality of the University of South Florida. We ask that you represent your respective institutions through good sportsmanship and friendly competition and have a fun and memorable time. If you have any questions during the event, please seek out a staff member, so we can try and accommodate your needs. Have a great weekend, an enjoyable stay and thanks for playing. Sincerely,
Mark “The Shark” Williams, Tournament Director NIRSA/NCCS 2008 Flag Football Championships
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Entry Deadline
Entry Form and Entry Fee are due by Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Entry Fee
$400/team – NIRSA Institution; $450/team – Non-NIRSA Institution Visa/MasterCard preferred; money orders or certified checks must be made payable to the: University of South Florida. No personal checks accepted Pay online at: http://usf.edu/CampRec/Intramurals Entry Fees are Non-Refundable (unless a team does not get into the tournament)
Divisions
Men’s, Women’s and Co-Rec *Players may not play on both a single gendered and a Co-Rec team
Eligibility
Please see the attached eligibility guidelines
Rules
The 2007 & 2008 NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book and Officials Manual will govern play.
Tournament Structure
Team play begins on Sunday, December 28 at 8:00am. Pool play will be comprised of 3 or 4 teams. Depending on the number of teams, the top two teams from each pool will advance to the single elimination championship bracket or all teams will advance to the single elimination championship bracket. You will know your opponent, time of games, and field number by the captain’s meeting on Saturday, December 27 at 7:00pm. The round robin schedules and tournament brackets will be posted at the fields at all times.
Site of Play
University of South Florida IM Fields or Fowler Fields 4202 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa, Florida 33620
Mandatory Captains Meeting
Saturday, December 27 at 7pm Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Busch Gardens Ballroom 3 2701 E. Fowler Avenue Tampa, FL 33612
Awards
*Championship and Runners-Up Trophies to the 1st and 2nd place teams *Championship T-Shirts to the 1st place teams *All-Tournament awards will be given to the top seven players in the men’s and women’s division and the top eight players in the Co-Rec division.
Check-In
Please check-in at the tournament table in the lobby of the Clarion Hotel between 4:00pm-6:30pm on Saturday, December 27, 2008. Accommodations Please see host hotel information at http://usf.edu/CampRec/Intramurals. The Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Busch Gardens is providing tournament guests with excellent rates.
NCCS Eligibility Guidelines
Player Eligibility Enrolled student with a minimum of 1/2 full-time enrollment as an undergraduate or minimum of six hours as a classified graduate student of the representing institution, throughout the NCCS event. Not listed as a member of a varsity sport (or on “Squad List”) in the same or related activity and gender during the 2008-09 academic year. o Exceptions will be granted for players who were listed on a “Squad List” for less than three weeks. Never been declared a professional player in the same or related activity. Additional Player Guidelines Players are limited to six years of consecutive participation in NCCS/NIRSA events. Year one begins the first year a player's name appears on a NCCS/NIRSA roster OR the first year their name was listed on a “varsity squad list” of any 2-year or 4-year college varsity team. o Exceptions may be granted in the case of six years of consecutive eligibility for the NCCS/NIRSA events to players that meet certain criteria, AND submit a formal request in writing. Exceptions may be granted for "mandatory" military or religious service. Requests for exceptions should be mailed at least 30 days prior to the NCCS event. Players must be enrolled for the minimum number of credit hours, at least 45 days prior to the start of the championship event. If a player is a graduating senior, and taking less than the required hours to fulfill their graduation requirements, submit a letter from the registrar along with the registration materials stating that the player will be graduating the same term as the event. A professional athlete is one who receives any kind of payment, directly or indirectly, for athletics participation or who has participated with a professional team. o A professional athletics team is any organized team that provides any of its players more than actual and necessary expenses for participation on the team and/or declares itself to be professional. A player is eligible for NCCS events if they are listed on a varsity team’s “Squad List” for less than three weeks. For NCCS events that occur during an academic break, the preceding semester/quarter will be used to determine eligibility. All quarter-school players must meet the eligibility requirements of 1/2 full-time enrollment for both the winter and spring quarters. Players may only play on a single gendered team or a Co-Rec team, not both
Team Eligibility All team players must attend the same institution from any two (2) or four (4) year degree-granting college or university. Teams representing military installations are eligible to compete, with all members of these teams consisting of persons that are assigned to that respective military installation. No women are allowed to compete on a men’s team, and no men are allowed to compete on a women’s team. Teams are limited to the following number of former varsity player(s) (A former varsity player is defined as a student who has been listed on the “school's varsity squad list” for any 2 year or 4 year college/university team for greater than three weeks): o Basketball – 1 o Flag Football – 2 o Volleyball – 2 o Tennis – 1 o Soccer – 3 Student Officials Eligibility Enrolled student with a minimum of 1/2 full-time enrollment as an undergraduate or minimum of six hours as a classified graduate student of the representing institution, throughout the NCCS event.
Mail forms to: 2008 NCCS National Flag Football Hosted by University of South Florida
December 28 – 30, 2008 *** Official Entry Form *** College/University Name: Team Name: Team Rep: Address: City: State: Zip: University of South Florida ATTN: Jason Werle 4202 E. Fowler Ave REC 111 Tampa, FL 33620
School Enrollment:
Division: Men ______ Women Co-Rec______
Team rep e-mail address Ph: ( ) -
PH email Signature of Intramural Sports Director approving team entry Incomplete forms or entries submitted without an entry form, entry fee, or Intramural Sports Director signature will NOT be accepted. An “original” player certification form must be received by the entry deadline of December 17, 2008. Please list players in ascending jersey number order. Roster limit: Fifteen (15) team members, sixteen (16) Co-Rec.
Jersey #
Team Member
Former Collegiate Varsity Player YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO
Listed on Varsity/NIRSA Roster prior to 2003-04 YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO YES / NO
Email Address
Coaches: ENTRIES ACCEPTED: Must be received by December 17, 2008; Entry Status Notification: December 17, 2008 ENTRY FEES: NIRSA Institutions: $400; Non-NIRSA Institutional Member: $450 • Entry Fees are non-refundable (Unless a team does not get into the tournament) • In the event that the Championships are cancelled due to ANY circumstances beyond our control, expenses WILL NOT be refunded. Payment Options: Check or Credit Card # Expiration date: Amount charged:
* Email addresses will not be sold or shared with other parties. Email addresses are used for tournament communication, research, and evaluation.
2008 NCCS National Flag Football Hosted by University of South Florida Enrollment Verification
College/University Name: Address: Team Rep: email:
Mail forms to: University of South Florida Attn: Jason Werle 4202 E. Fowler Ave. REC 111 Tampa, FL 33260
This original form (no copies or faxes)must be submitted
The Minimum requirement for eligibility is half of full-time enrollment for undergraduate students and a minimum of six (6) credit hours for classified graduate students at the institution for which they represent, throughout the fall prior to the championships. Participants must be enrolled 45 days prior to the event. TO BE FILLED OUT BY REGISTRAR Player’s Name/SIGNATURE
credit hours
Student ID# or SS#
Fall 2008 Semester Fall 2008 Quarter UG/GR Current Classification
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Additions must be submitted on this form.
Please verify the above information and draw a red line after the last name verified. I certif y that the above (#) listed student-athletes are currently enrolled for the above stated credit hours and have paid the appropriate student fees. (Note: College/University seal of certification must be placed on this form to validate all of the above information.) Please list your college/University’s requirement for Full Time Undergraduate Enrollment = credit hours (Place School Seal Here)
X Institution’s Registrar or Rec Sports Director
(
) Phone #
Date
NIRSA National Campus Championship Series (NCCS) Regional Flag Football
The NCCS reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate action to protect the mission of the NSC, NIRSA and/or the safety of its participants. This may include taking disciplinary actions against participants whose behavior violates federal, state, or local laws and/or ordinances; or which materially and adversely affects the individual’s suitability as a participant of the NCCS endorsed event. The Code of Conduct shall serve as a standard for how individuals are expected to behave when participating in a NIRSA NCCS event. Students and staff enrolled in an institution of higher learning assume an obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with the college/university's function as an educational institution. When involved in an event sponsored or endorsed by NCCS, the participant indicates, by his or her registration in the event, he or she agrees to represent his or her club/team and college/university in a way that does not detract from the reputation of the institution he or she represents, before, during and after any competition. Participants will be accorded due process in disciplinary matters including a right to know of charges against them, the right to a meeting with the on-site Tournament Appeals committee and/or the right to appeal to the NCCS. Guidelines of conduct include, but are not limited to, the examples outlined below. PARTICIPANTS/COACHES/OFFICIALS/STAFF SHALL NOT: • Use drugs, except for medical purposes, while traveling, competing, socializing and/or using facilities including lodging spaces; • Consume alcohol while traveling, competing or spectating; • Attend any part of the tournament or tournament events while intoxicated; • Strike, attempt to strike or otherwise physically abuse any individual; • Intentionally engage in or incite participants and/or spectators to engage in abusive or violent conduct; • Use verbal, or non-verbal profanity, disrespectful language, obscene gestures or behavior; • Violate any rules or policies of the NIRSA Championships, Tournament Hotels/Facilities, or city, state or governmental entities. VIOLATION of the Standards of Conduct may result in: • Suspension from the game/match; • Suspension from the Tournament; • Forfeiture of any individual or team awards; • Ejection from the Tournament hotel(s); • Ejection from the tournament site or any tournament sponsored event; • Forfeiture of all games/matches won and possible team elimination from current and future NIRSA sponsored or endorsed events; • Liability for all monetary damages arising from, or caused by, a participant’s conduct while participating in, and attending, a NIRSA Tournament. • Notification to University Officials for any violation of the Standards of Conduct by an individual or team. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------College/University: _________________________________Please have all players/coaches sign. Use back of form if necessary. I hereby agree, and the team collectively agrees, to abide by the NCCS Standards of Conduct set forth above and acknowledge: 1) I have read all of the Tournament guidelines in regard to team and individual eligibility, and 2) should I violate any standard of conduct set forth above, I may be subject to disciplinary actions as set forth in this document, including, but not limited to: notification of such violation to university officials; payment of fines, penalties and monetary damages arising from, or caused by, my conduct while attending and/or participating in the Tournament; possible expulsion from the Event. Participant’s Name – Printed Participant’s Signature
Code of Conduct
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