INDOOR SPORTS ONLINE MEETING NOTES
Floor Hockey, Basketball, Dodgeball, Volleyball, Badminton & Soccer
PLAYERS MEETINGS
The CSSC will not be hosting players meetings for any indoor sports for the Spring season. Please be sure that you and your team mates are familiar with the CSSC's league rules and sportsmanship policy.
THE CSSC OFFICE
Location: The CSSC office is located
at Suite 202, 4702 1st St. SW - Turn East off of MacLeod Trail South at 46th Avenue and the CSSC is in the building on
the NE corner of 1st Street SW.
Check out the following link for a map to the
office: http://www.calgarysportsclub.com/main/images/map.gif
LEAGUE FEE CANCELLATIONS
All cancellations must be made 5 business days prior to the start of your league. After this period we cannot guarantee a full refund. Please note that there is a $10 administration fee for refunds.All indoor leagues begin the week of April 13, 2008.
GYMS
About:
The gyms are rented from the City of Calgary - Parks and Recreation
or Private Facilities. Weekday start times (Monday
to Friday) may range from 6:15 PM to 10:00 PM. Sunday start times will range from 9:00
AM to 10:00 PM. During the
week you can expect most games to be scheduled for
later in the evening due early slots being reserved
for youth activities. Please see more below on CSSC
expectations regarding school and/or private facility
use.
Permits:
The CSSC has booked and paid for each facility that
is scheduled for a game. Please pay close attention
to the permit times on the schedule as players cannot
be in the gym prior to or after the rental agreement
time. Expect the schools to be LOCKED until
15 minutes prior to the start of your scheduled
game time. If you arrive early and the doors are
locked, please wait outside until the caretaker
comes to unlock the door or until the Games Coordinator
(GC) or Event Coordinator (EC) arrives.
Treat The Facilities Right:
All players MUST respect the facilities,
building property and the caretakers. Gym use is
a privilege that should not be taken lightly. Please
be kind to the caretakers in all circumstances and
please treat the school as you would want someone
else to treat your home. Be patient! If you have
any comments about your school, please address them
with the CSSC staff the following day by sending
an email to scores@calgarysportsclub.com.
THE CLUB RENTS FACILITIES
WHICH MEANS THE FACILITY STAFF MAY REVOKE OUR RENTAL
PRIVILEDGES AT ANY TIME. Any player or team who
causes The Club to get a complaint may, and likely
will be removed from the league immediately.
SCHEDULES, STANDINGS & GENERAL SPORT INFORMATION
Schedules:
The schedule for all leagues will posted 48
hours prior to your first game. If the schedule
is not yet posted, you may safely assume that the
schedule is not yet completed. Please be patient
and be ready to play on opening day!
Standings:
Will be posted within 48 hours of completion of
your game.
Playoffs:
The playoff schedule will be posted on the website
after the final regular season games are completed,
you will be emailed once these schedules are completed
and posted.
Sports Information Pages on the CSSC
Website: Check out the
following links for ALL league information including
schedules, standings and RULES (see below
for more information).
Floor Hockey: http://www.calgarysportsclub.com/floor_hockey/index.shtml
Basketball: http://www.calgarysportsclub.com/basketball/index.shtml
Dodgeball: http://www.calgarysportsclub.com/dodgeball/index.shtml
Soccer: http://www.calgarysportsclub.com/indoor_soccer/index.shtml
Volleyball: http://www.calgarysportsclub.com/indoor_volley/index.shtml
Badminton: http://www.calgarysportsclub.com/badminton/index.shtml
RULES, WAIVERS, DEFAULTS & SUBSTITUTE
PLAYERS
Your rules have been posted
on the website. All players must know the rules
before playing - NO EXCEPTIONS! If you are a new
team or new player to the league this is VERY important
as our rules are different from other leagues.
All CSSC leagues are self officiated; you are responsible
for calling your own infractions.
Rules can be found on the website by going to the individual
sport information pages listed above, click on the
RULES tab at the top of the page.
Team Shirts:
All sports (with the exception of volleyball, badminton and
dodgeball) require each
player to bring a white and dark colored shirt to
each game. Teams will decide who is wearing what
color at the gym. Players who do not have an appropriate
shirt color to match their teammates may be asked
not to play by the GC or the opposing captain.
Teams are allowed to have a ‘team color’ but should
always bring a second shirt in the event that your opponent
has the same ‘team color’.
Waivers: Have you submitted
your waiver yet? All players must submit a waiver
every season before playing in the CSSC league: http://www.calgarysportsclub.com/register/waiver.shtml.
Even if you have played with the CSSC in a previous
season, you must submit a waiver for EACH
season that you are actively playing in the club.
Defaults: The ultimate
in unsporting behaviour
is to default! Teams who default (no show, not
enough players, late, etc) are charged a $50
fee with each default. Teams who do not
provide the fee will be suspended from playing until
the bond is paid. Please
see the rules for default score and default sportsmanship
ratings. Please remember, teams pay to play. If
you default, another team doesn't get to play.
What does the CSSC do with default fees it collects? The fees that are collected from teams that default are given
directly to the team that was defaulted against. The CSSC does not keep any portion of the default fee.
Substitute Players: The CSSC feels that defaults should
be prevented whenever possible. Teams pay
to PLAY! Therefore the Calgary Sport and Social
Club encourages teams to
find substitute players to fill out their roster
for a game. Here are the CSSC guidelines for bringing
in sub players:
1. A team may bring in subs that are not listed on
the roster. Subs must not have, at any time,
played at a higher skill level than the player(s)
they are replacing.
2. All subs MUST sign the online waiver
prior to playing. It is the captain’s responsibility
to make sure that this is done.
3. If you are playing in a league where
a game is being played before yours, you may only
borrow players from the previous game to prevent
your team from defaulting. You can not add
players from a previous game if it increases the
number of players on the roster beyond a minimum
number of players required to avoid defaulting the
game.
4. Teams may bring in subs for playoff
games but these players must have played
during the regular season with the team. There is
one exception to this rule: Your team
is going to default due a lack of players.
In this case new players will be allowed to play
but teams may only field a minimum roster to avoid
defaulting.
a. It is each team’s responsibility to NOT bring in ‘ringers’ – respect your
opponent and the league by making it a fair game!
5. A sub-list can be requested from
the office. Just email scores@calgarysportsclub.com to
request a sub-list. If you recruit a sub, it is your
responsibility to ensure that they are ready to
play (know the rules and have submitted a waiver).
GAMES COORDINATORS (GC’s)
& EVENT COORDINATORS (EC’S)
Games Coordinators: GC’s are CSSC employees. Their main role is to set-up
the facility so it is ready for game time, keep
the score and time, and report the results to the
CSSC. They are also there to encourage sportsmanlike
play and to help to keep the games running smoothly.
Players must understand the role of the GC and
know what is expected as a player in the league. The following is a list of the roles that the
GC will perform during your game:
Pre-Game Intros - the GC will call in both captains for introductions, confirm
which colour each team is wearing, define any particular court/gym
rules, and provide league updates and other special
notes.
Managing the Time - the GC will manage the game time on either a clock or their watch.
They will ensure that the game starts at the scheduled
start time and manage the time for the remainder
of the game.
Keeping Score - the GC will keep track of the score.
Intermission - the GC will act as a 'mediator' for the captains during the intermission,
they will also provide feedback to both teams at
this time.
Officiate – the GC will call fouls or penalties when
needed. The GC is NOT a referee,
CSSC leagues are all self-officiated. However the
GC will assist in keeping the game under control
by calling infractions that are not called by the
teams and by providing constructive and positive
feedback to the players throughout the game.
The GC will eject players who are a
threat to the fun or safety of their opponents -
the GC is obligated by the CSSC to step in and
assign a game misconduct if warranted by a player's
actions. A GC cannot allow a player to continue
who is jeopardizing the safety or fun of other players. See the rules for more details.
In some cases a GC may not be present to monitor the game.
In these cases, the team captains are responsible
for keeping time, keeping score and making sure
that their own players are playing within the guidelines
of the CSSC. The captains need to make sure that
the equipment is returned to the correct location
and report the score of the game and the sportsmanship
ratings to the CSSC office the following day by noon. Phone: 244-7529 or Email: scores@calgarysportsclub.com
Event Coordinators: At each volleyball
and badminton gym, there will be a CSSC player called
an Event Coordinator (EC). This person is a registered
player in the league. Their main purpose is to bring
playing equipment and a score sheet to the games,
update players with pre-game announcements and report
the game scores to the CSSC. Please help them with
set-up and take-down and make sure that you are
helping them out by reporting your game scores to
the scoresheet they have
provided. For more information on becoming
an EC and its benefits (….FREE PLAY!!!) see the
JOBS section of the website at http://www.calgarysportsclub.com/jobs/index.shtml
.
SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY
Why is sportsmanship so important?
The CSSC emphasizes good sportsmanship before, during
and after the games. The reason this is important
is that playing good sporting opponents and being
a good sport yourself make the game fun for everyone.
Players who do not follow the rules, try to bend
the rules, have intensity issues and/or lack respect
or courtesy are NOT fun to play. Every player who
chooses to play in the CSSC is asked to abide by
CSSC sportsmanship policies. There is very little
tolerance for players or teams who challenge these
policies. Play fair and be nice to keep the game
fun for everyone!
If
you commit to understanding your sport, it's rules
and the expectations surrounding sportsmanship; not
only will YOU have FUN but YOU will make the game
FUN for those around you!
Rating
Your Opponent
After
each game teams will rate their opponent on their
sportsmanship (the exception being volleyball and badminton teams).
The rating is a combination of how well they followed
the rules, called their own infractions/fouls AND
how much fun they were to play. The GC will also
rate both teams on their impression of those factors.
These ratings are combined and affect the standings.
Please review your league rules for more information
on rating your opponent and the policy regarding
-1 ratings.
How
Does Sportsmanship Affect The Standings?
-
REALLY REC- DODGEBALL Division: A
total of five sportsmanship ratings will be given
by your opponent and the GC. These ratings will
be for the following categories: 1. Accountability
2. Fun & Excitement 3. Attitude 4. Sociability
& Friendliness 5. Overall Experience Given by
the GC. Wins and losses are not counted, the league
champion is voted on by their opponents.
-
REC Divisions:
Sportsmanship ratings will be combined with the
game result for total points in the standings. The
sportsmanship ratings you receive from the GC and
your opponent will be added to the points your team
was awarded for the win, tie or loss.
For example: a team who wins the game and gets three
+1 ratings will receive a total of 5 points. Another
example would be a team who tied the game and got
one 0 rating and one +1 rating. This team would
get a total of 2 points. The lowest score a team
could receive would be a -4. This would occur when
a team loses the game, gets three -1 ratings and
also loses a point for getting two or more -1 ratings
in one game.
- ALL Other Divisions: A team's ranking in the standings is determined
first by the number of games that you have won, tied
or lost. A team gets 2 points for a win, 1 for a
tie and 0 for a loss. Teams who share the same number
of points will then be ranked according to whose
team has a higher sportsmanship rating as determined
by your peers and the GC (see above for more details).
If that is tied, teams will be ranked according
to which team has a better points for/against differential.
A team who at the end of the regular season has
an S/R rating of less than a '0' average, may not
be able to continue with playoffs or in the next
season. If a team receives a "-1" from
both the GC and their opponent in a game, they will
lose 1 point in the standings.
Where can you find out more information
on the CSSC Sportsmanship Policy?
The
CSSC Sportsmanship Policy is listed in each individual
sports rules section plus on each sports information
page as listed above. Any questions regarding the
sportsmanship policy can be forwarded to info@calgarysportsclub.com .
How
does the CSSC acknowledge teams who are GREAT sports?
The
CSSC started the LADY BING SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD in
Winter 2005. Teams who
have been nominated by their opponents or a GC are
eligible to win the award. Tentative prizing is
Lady Bing shirts, preferred registration in an upcoming
season and your team’s name forever etched on a
plaque and on the CSSC website. You can nominate
an EXCEPTIONAL team online or by email to scores@calgarysportsclub.com .
SPONSOR BARS
Playing
the game is only half the fun! Don’t miss
out on the SOCIAL side of the CSSC…The Calgary Sport
& Social Club has 11 sponsor bars around Calgary where you can go after
the game for some great player specials. Hit
a pub close to your gym, or close to home! To
find out more about these sponsor bars, click on
SPONSORS at the top of any CSSC webpage and then
on SPONSOR BARS.
How do you cash in on the
specials?
For all sponsor bars, you will need to show your player discount card. For the Spring 2008 season, these cards will be included in your players package. Teams that do not attend the players meetings will be mailed the sponsor bar cards.. The cards MUST BE presented in order to receive the discounts.
OFFICIAL CSSC SPONSOR BARS
LOCATIONS
2 Boston Pizza Locations: Shawnessy, Memorial (currently closed for renovations)
Calgary's Best Pubs: The Seanachie,
Limerick’s, The Kilkenny, Dixon's, The Joyce on 4th, The Donegal
Cat N Fiddle Pub
The Tropicana Lounge
The Toad 'N' Turtle
SPONSORS
The CSSC has partnered up with some excellent sponsors
who have come onboard to heighten the CSSC experience. These
sponsors not only support league activity, but provide
great prizing for all CSSC events! Check them out
online, and please support your league sponsors!
Wilson
Sleeman
World
Health Club
Russell Athletic
Sport Swap
Calgary
Roughnecks
