What is a forfeit?
If the minimum number of eligible players (with valid picture identification) do not show up within 15 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. A forfeit makes a team ineligible for playoff competition. If neither team has the minimum number of eligible players to start or finish a game, both teams shall receive a forfeit. Exception: In CoRec play, only the minimum number of eligible players (regardless of gender) is required to avoid a forfeit. However, an automatic loss will still be declared. Example: For an 8:00pm CoRec Speed Soccer game, if at least four males are present by 8:15pm (with valid picture identification), that team would avoid a forfeit. Intramural Sports Staff may also abandon a game and declare a forfeit for player and/or spectator misconduct.
A forfeit is when a team does not have the required number of players at game time. A first forfeit will result in a $50 fine for the forfeiting team. A second forfeit will result in immediate elimination from the league in addition to a second $50 fine. These fees are designed as a deterrent for teams to continue showing up for games even if their season isn’t going as well as planned. It also offsets some of the costs we incur as we still must pay staff during a forfeit.
