If the team was a part of a multiple entry from a living unit, its forfeiture will cost that unit 15 points from its final all-sports total for that sport. Teams are encourage to play the contest even if a full team is not available. If after a warning by the officials, one of the game rules is willfully violated. This includes unsportsmanlike conduct or the use of obscene language by either the players involved or the participating teams' spectators If the order for removal of a player is not obeyed. Forfeits ruin the competition and hurt the total program.
All intramural participation is on a voluntary basis at the participant's own risk.
Additionally, the student must be covered by the standard Colgate student policy or by other privately arranged coverage as per university policy. Additional expenses incurred after the carrier has processed all claims must be borne by the participant. The Department of Recreational Sports will do all it can to minimize the chance of injury by exercising discretion as to types of activity offered and by adopting appropriate rules of play. After initial field First Aid, the First-Aid person will direct the injured party to the proper authorities for treatment. The Colgate Intramural Program utilizes a large number of student officials to administer the many team sports that are offered.