Skill Levels of Competition

Skill Levels of Competition-Losing is not an option/Play for Fun & Health/Men’s Division/Co-Rec
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The following classifications are utilized in intramural sports to maintain equity of competition whenever possible. In the event there are a limited number of teams in any division, cross competition may occur.

STUDENT AND OPEN REC LEAGUES CONSIST OF:

Losing is not an option! - When entries allow, these leagues are offered to individuals or teams with more experience and higher level skills in the given sport activity. Participants in these leagues usually have either participated and/or lettered in the respective sport and/or have extensive playing experience.

Play for Fun and Health - When entries allow, these leagues are offered to individuals or teams with only a beginner’s level skills in the given sport activity. Participants in these leagues have little or no playing experience in the respective sport.

Men’s Division - The men’s division is composed of currently enrolled Jackson State students, faculty and staff with current memberships who are male. * Women are allowed to play on a men’s division team if they wish. Players may participate on only one team in a division.
Women’s Division - The women’s division is composed of currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff with current memberships who are female. Players may participate on only one team in a division.

Co-Rec Division - The co-rec division provides competition in which men and women compete together. The rules for this division may be modified (depending on the sport) to encourage equal play opportunity for both men and women. This division is open to all students, faculty, and staff with current memberships. Players may participate on only one team in a division.