[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BigT

Varsity game two #13's. White uniform with blue numbers.

Easy fix. Use blue tape to make one #13 a #33, or a #23, or a #43, or a #53 (a little more difficult), all properly centered. Or use blue tape to change the "3" in #13 to another number, five choices (also difficult). Will probably satisfy even the most overly officious official (assuming the fix is not an identical number).

The restrictions which the rules place upon the players are intended to
create a balance of play; to provide equal opportunity between the offense
and the defense; to provide equal opportunity between the small player and
tall player; to provide reasonable risk minimization; to create an
atmosphere of sporting behavior and fair play; and to emphasize cleverness
and skill without unduly limiting freedom of action of individual or team
play on either offense or defense. Therefore, it is important to know the intent
and purpose of a rule so that it may be intelligently applied in each play situation.

3.3.7 SITUATION A: B1 is directed to leave the game because of excessive blood on his/her uniform jersey. Team B does not have any extra jerseys. (a) The coach asks one of the substitutes to give his/her jersey to B1; or (b) Team A is able to find a jersey which B1 can wear although it is not exactly the same color or style of the Team B jersey. The jersey will, however, clearly identify B1 as a member of Team B and will not be confusing to either team or the officials. RULING: Acceptable procedure in both (a) and (b). In both situations the scorer will make necessary changes in the scorebook without penalty. COMMENT: The spirit and intent of the rule is to do everything possible to allow the player to use a different jersey and return without penalty. However, identical numbers shall not be allowed on the same team.