Individual and team sportsmanship is of the utmost importance to the Intramural program and all of its participants. Certain behaviors will not be tolerated before, during, or after intramural activities (such "examples" are included below, but not limited too).

1) Actions meant to cause harm to any person.
2) Verbally abusive or threatening language towards players, spectators, or officials.
3) Lack of control by individuals or the team.

4) Alcohol or drug use before, during or after the contest.

Please see the Unsportsmanlike Consequences and Disciplinary Actions pages for further information and details regarding player and team conduct.

Admission to the University carries with it the presumption that students will conduct themselves as responsible members of the community. Upon registration, each student agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the University.

Working together as a community, students, faculty, and staff help foster a campus atmosphere that furthers the mission of the University. Students are expected to enhance the campus ethos. This expectation calls for behavior which demonstrates the five principles of students conduct:
respect for oneself, respect for others, respect for property, respect for authority, and honesty.

Intramural Alcohol and Drug Policy

The Intramural Department reserves the right to confiscate, retain and dispose of/destroy any and all alcohol related paraphernalia regardless of value or ownership. Drinking/intoxication at, or prior to, any Intramural event/location is not acceptable and will not be taken as an excuse for inappropriate behavior. At any time, the Intramural Department may remove any individual from an event/location that has alcohol, they feel is intoxicated, has been drinking, smells of alcohol, may possibly harm themselves or others, any individual that is displaying inappropriate behavior, disruptive and/or out of control behavior. Security will be contacted in events pertaining to any or all of the above and the Spokane Police Department if necessary.

The illegal use of drugs at Gonzaga University is not tolerated. The unlawful manufacturing, possessing, having under control, selling, transmitting, using, or being party thereto of any dangerous drugs, controlled substance, or drug paraphernalia on University premises or at University sponsored activities, including any and all Intramural events/locations, is prohibited. Any individual involved or suspected of being involved of any of the following will be removed, Security will be contacted and the Spokane Police Department if necessary.

Bystander Conduct

Students are expected to refrain from being in the presence of others who are violating University policies and rules. Students will be held accountable for their actions even if they are not participating in prohibited conduct. This includes but is not limited too: students who are in the presence of others using alcohol or drugs in violation of University/Intramural policy, even if they are not using alcohol or drugs themselves.

Intramural Harassment and Bias Policy

Gonzaga recognizes the inherent dignity of all individuals and promotes respect for all people in its activities and programs and in the relationships it shares with students, faculty and staff.  The University expects all community members to promote dignity and respect in their daily interactions with each other.  The Intramural Department reserves the right to remove any individual in question of violating the harassment and bias policy before, during, or after any intramural sport/event. 

Consistent with its Statement on Non-Discrimination and its Mission Statement and values, the University is committed to providing a positive learning and working environment and therefore will not tolerate any form of harassment or bias based on race, sex, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other harassment or bias prohibited by federal or state laws.  This includes, but is not limited to, slurs, comments, rumors, jokes, innuendoes, unwelcome compliments or touching, pranks, and other verbal or physical conduct.

Any individual involved or suspected of being involved in any of the previously mentioned will be removed from the premises, Campus Security will be contacted and Student Life will be made aware of the incident.

Behavior which is Disruptive

In its broadest and most generic sense, the term disruptive applies to behavior that persistently or grossly interferes with academic, residential and administrative activities on campus. This policy covers acts and attempted acts, regardless of whether the act or attempt was deliberate and whether the potential outcome was intended. Extreme forms of disruptive behavior may threaten the physical safety of students, staff and visitors. Examples include, but are not limited to:

1) Physical abuse, assault and battery

2) Verbal abuse

3) Threatening behavior and actions

4) Intimidation and stalking

5) Harassment (including sexual, racial, ethnic and other harassment as outlined in the Harassment section of the student handbook)

6) Any action that might lead to serious physical harm is considered Endangering Behavior.

Examples of #6 include, but are not limited to:

1) Throwing, dropping or suspending objects from windows, balconies or roofs

2) Operating vehicles in an unsafe manner

3) Tampering with fire protection equipment

4) Possessing, displaying or using weapons

Non-Cooperation with University Officials: Students, visitors, and guests are required to follow the verbal and/or written directives rendered by University personnel and officials in the performance of their duties. Included in, but not limited to the category of University Officials are Athletic Administration, Campus Security Officers, Student Life staff members, Residence Hall staff and Sodexho staff.