Slam Dunk Contest Rules

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. All participants must meet the eligibility requirements listed in the Intramural Sports Policies and Procedures handbook. Each player must be an FIU student or current FIU Recreation Member. All expired memberships must be updated before the individual may play in any game. Participants must have their Panther ID at every game. Any games in which an ineligible player signs in will be considered a forfeit.
2. All intramural participants must personally sign the Waiver Release and are responsible for their own medical expenses.
3. Teams are responsible for keeping their players and spectators under control. Misconduct of players, coaches, managers or spectators can result in penalty, ejection or forfeiture of the game. Spectators must also remain within the area designated by the IM Sports staff.
4. Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and pets are prohibited from all intramural contests.
5. IM Sports Officials/Supervisors will have absolute authority during the contest and can make decisions on any matter or question not specifically covered in the rules.
6. Official NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) rules will be observed with the following Intramural Sports modifications.

EQUIPMENT

1. Appropriate gym footwear must be worn.
2. Balls will be provided by Intramural Sports.

CONTEST RULES

1. Each participant is provided two minutes to complete two dunks of his/her choosing.
2. The first two completed dunks will be the dunks on which the individual will be judged.
3. Participants may modify the dunk they are trying to attempt as many times as they wish during their allotted time.
4. The players with the top four scores will advance to the second round. The top two scorers in the second round will advance to the final round. The individual achieving the highest score in the final will be declared the winner.

EQUIPMENT

1. Each participant will be judged by a panel consisting of 5 Recreation Services employees.
2. Judges will award each contestant a score of 1-10 for each dunk based on creativity, style, and execution. Props and/or other individuals may be utilized.
3. The participant’s score will be the total amount of points awarded by the judges for both dunks. Scores will not carry over from round to round.