Personal athletic equipment may be used for activities provided the equipment meets the sport specific standards and intramural sports standards. For all intramural activities, participants are strongly encouraged to wear athletic attire.

 

6.1 Jewelry

Select jewelry is allowed to be worn during intramural competition.

 

Below is a list of jewelry that is not allowed:

• Hard plastic/metal jewelry including rings, watches, bracelets, etc.
• Jewelry with loose hanging loops/hoops
• Non-stud piercings

If necklaces are worn, they must be tucked in and always remain tucked in.

 

Individuals wearing religious or medical alert jewelry will be allowed. In such cases, the jewelry should be taped to the skin with the medical information visible.

 

The Competitive Sports Staff and supervisors have the final say on approved jewelry for each sport.

6.2 Footwear

Athletic, close-toed shoes are required for all intramural competition. Cleats are only allowed for outdoor sports and must be rubber. Metal cleats and spikes are not allowed.

 

The Competitive Sports Staff and supervisors have the final say on approved footwear for each sport.

6.3 Headgear

Headgear/hats are not allowed to be worn during flag football, basketball, soccer and volleyball.

 

Illegal headgear consists of any hats, bandannas, baseball caps, metal or hard plastic headbands and any similar headgear. For indoor sports, winter/wool hats are not allowed.

 

Soft concussion headgear may be worn in all sports.

 

The Competitive Sports Staff and supervisors have the final say on approved headgear for each sport.

6.4 Braces and Supportive Equipment

Any brace that has hard protruding metal or plastic is not allowed to be worn unless it is covered with a soft sleeve or other material that will not come off.

6.5 Staff Discretion

The Competitive Sports Staff on duty have the authority to disallow any participant from participating if they feel their equipment would endanger themselves, the facility or their opponents. The Competitive Sports Staff and supervisors have the final say on approved equipment including jewelry, footwear, headgear, etc. for each sport. The Competitive Sports Staff will not be held liable for any non-visible misapplication of the equipment policies.