1. Varsity athletes are defined as those participating in organized practice or games at the varsity level and/or individuals that have been awarded an athletic scholarship but are not eligible for participation in games and/or practices. If any player has a question about his/her eligibility, the team manager and student involved should contact the Intramural Sports Director to ensure compliance with the eligibility guidelines.
2. Professional athletes may not participate in their sport or a related sport until two full years have lapsed since they permanently terminated their active participation at the professional level. After two years, ex-professional athletes may participate.

Penalty

Any team using a person who is ineligible shall lose all contests in which the person played if the violation is detected (through protest or by officials) before playoffs begins. If detected during playoffs, the team shall lose the game in which the player is detected. The game will be awarded to the team that originally lost the game, and that team will automatically advance.  In addition, managers/captains allowing violations of any of the above eligibility guidelines may themselves, be suspended from participation in any capacity at the discretion of the Intramural Sports Director. Each case will be judged on its own merit.