RULES AND REGULATIONS
Intramural European Handball
The current York University Intramural Program rules shall apply with the following exceptions:
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Games will be played by two teams with four players and a goaltender on the floor at all times. There must be a minimum of two players from each gender on the court at all times.
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Teams may play with a minimum of a goaltender and three players provided there are at least two members from each gender.
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Teams will default if they are not ready to play, ten minutes after the scheduled start time.
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Substitutions may occur at any time.
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All games will be played in the main gymnasium.
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Net to be used will be the indoor hockey net.
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Each net is surrounded by a goal crease. The outside of the goal crease is the penalty shot line.
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Players may take no more than three steps with the ball.
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Players may only hold the ball for three seconds.
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Defense must remain at least three yards from the player receiving a penalty throw.
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There is no shot clock but a turnover will occur if the referees feel that a player is not attempting to score.
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Fouls:
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Barging or head ducking
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Elbowing or palming off
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Swiping away defenders with arms or hands
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Travelling
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All fouls are turnovers
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Major Fouls:
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Purposely tripping, body checking, pushing, etc.
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Unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Fighting, intent to injure, travesty of the game.
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All major fouls will result in elimination from the game with a review by the Recreation and Intramural Programs Officer.