Any team player that is not actively participating in a contest is to be considered “bench personnel.” All bench personnel are expected to adhere to “bench decorum” policies at all times, regardless of the situation present during a contest/event. More details and information are included in this section of the handbook, however, to put it simply, the best way to comply to bench decorum policies is to simply act in a sporting manner that is “good for game” and remain in your designated team area/bench when not actively participating in a contest permitted by activity-specific rule. Bench decorum is defined as practicing appropriate/suitable treatment and sporting conduct while on the bench or in a designated team area. Decorum expectations also apply to team players participating on/in the playing surface area. Please be advised that given how certain facility spaces are utilized by Intramural Sports, spaces that are designated as “team benches” or “team areas” may have altered dimensions and/or locations and may also include the presence of additional personal items including (but not limited to) as backpacks, jackets and other clothing items. Teams are expected to follow bench decorum policies regardless of the space available, which may vary from contest to contest. Individuals are also encouraged to use locker room facilities, when available, to secure personal items in an effort to increase the size of available space designated to each team. It is very possible one team may have more designated space available to them, however if that is the case, it is likely because of how teams place personal items. Intramural Sports will ensure each team is afforded equitable designated team spaces. Intramural Sports takes bench decorum very seriously. Decorum policies play a large role in determining a team and/or individual’s sportsmanship standing with the program. Violating decorum policies and expectations may also be considered violations of the UW-Whitewater Student Code of Conduct and UW System Chapter 17 policies as they relate to Student Non-Academic Compliance.