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Revised for Fall 2001
Florida State University does not provide accident insurance coverage
for injuries received by Intramural participants. Each participant should
make sure that he/she has coverage either through family policies or the
student insurance plan. We cannot emphasize this point enough.
Florida State University PROHIBITS possession or consumption of
alcoholic beverages on University property. This includes the Intramural
Fields and Tully Gym. Violators will be asked to leave the area. Failure
to do so can result in forfeiture of the ball game, suspension of individuals
and/or teams, and appropriate action by the University Judicial Office.
Current USTTA Rules will govern table tennis play except for
the following modifications.
I. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
1. Participation is limited to currently-enrolled,
fee-paying FSU students, faculty members, and full-time staff. FAMU &
TCC students and members of the community are not eligible. All
areas of eligibility are covered in the Intramural By-Laws which are available
through the Campus Recreation Office and online at the FSU Campus Recreation
web site.
2. In order to participate in an Intramural contest each player must present
their validated FSUCard. Exceptions must be directed to the Intramural
Sports Office for consideration by the IM staff during regular business
hours (9:00am-6:00pm). Bring a photo ID and proof of payment to obtain
a waiver from the IM staff. No such waiver will be granted on the field.
II. RULES
1. A coin toss or paddle spin determines who is to serve. The winner may
elect to play at either end of the table, or to serve or receive. The
loser is allowed the alternate choice.
2. On the serve, the ball shall be placed in the palm of the flat hand
about the level of the playing surface. The ball should be tossed upwards,
with no spin, and struck as it is descending.
3. A serve that touches the net and proceeds over into the opposing team's
side is considered a let. The server will then receive another attempt
to serve. There is no limitation to the number of lets permitted per service.
4. Each player serves 2 consecutive points then receives 2 consecutive
points.
5. Players or pairs shall switch sides after each game. In the fifth game,
the players or pairs shall switch ends when someone reaches the score
of 5.
6. The player or pair who served first in game one shall receive the first
serve in the second game. The rotation continues at the start of each
subsequent game.
7. Matches are best 3-out-of-5 games. Matches may be shorten to 2-out-of-3
by mutual agreement of both players/teams. Each game is to 11 points.
8. If the score reaches 10-10, the service changes after each point until
one player gains a two-point advantage.
9. A shot is no good when it hits the side edge of the table below the
white line.
10. No sandpaper covered paddles are allowed.
11. A player or his racket may not touch the net, its supports, or the
playing surface while the ball is in play. The player shall lose the point.
III. DOUBLES RULE ADDITIONS
1. Service must be from your right hand court into the opponent's right
hand court.
2. Each player must hit alternate shots. Each player (except the first
server) receives service for 2 points, then serves for 2 points after
which his partner receives and serves.
3. The pair choosing to serve in any game shall decide which partner shall
do so. In the first game, the opposing pair shall then decide which shall
be the first receiver.
4. The initial order of receiving in following games shall be opposite
to that in the proceeding game.
5. In the last possible game, the receiving pair shall alter its order
of receiving when either pair reaches the score 5.
IV. SPORTSMANSHIP
1. Sportsmanship is an important part of intramural sports.
2. Any player who uses foul language, violently protests a call, or curses
an official or supervisor, will be removed from the game and will automatically
be suspended from his/her team's next game. In addition, he/she will have
to meet with the Director of Intramural Sports during office hours (Monday
through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) before he/she is eligible to participate
again. Any player who touches an official or supervisor will be placed
on suspension from all Intramural activities for a minimum period of one
calendar year from the time of the incident.
3. Supervisors are college students employed by FSU Campus Recreation
to provide a service to the participants of FSU Intramural Sports. Supervisors
are trained to handle conflicts that occur during games and are there
to answer questions that participants may have regarding Intramurals.
The supervisors can be identified by the FSU IM shirt or sweatshirt they
will be wearing. FSU IM supervisors are veteran officials or trained tournament
personnel who have complete authority to make decisions regarding problems
or special situations. Supervisors have been selected for their knowledge
of intramural sports regulations and rules, maturity, professionalism
and a sincere interest in intramural sports.
4. Additional information regarding sportsmanship may be obtained from
the Intramural Sports office or online at the FSU Campus Recreation web
site.
Call the IM Sports Office at 644-2430 or email
us for more information.
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