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Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
The wearing of jewelry prohibited under NFHS (NCAA Men's/Women's, NBA/WNBA, and FIBA) Rules.
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I agree with Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. by the “letter of the law”.
Jewelry is prohibited. Religious … medals are not considered jewelry.
Religious medals must be taped, and worn under the uniform.
But we also have to figure in purpose and intent.
We now allow, with no documentation from the state, religious head coverings that do not present a safety hazard.
3-5-4-Exception-B State associations may on an individual basis permit a player to participate while wearing a head covering if it meets the following criteria: For religious reasons. Players may wear head coverings for religious reasons without obtaining state association approval. The head covering shall not be made of abrasive or hard materials and must be attached so that it is highly unlikely to come off during play.
Would taping over such a soft braided bracelet worn for religious purposes fulfill the purpose and intent of the rule (not a safety hazard) while also allowing for religious freedom of expression?
Due to the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) the NFHS now allows jewelry in hair.
Are we taking away a player's Civil Rights by prohibiting religious freedom of expression?
I already know what IAABO's Alan Goldberger, Esquire would say.
“The judge will ask to see the written rule in the rulebook", and I will lose my house, my car, and all of my savings and investments, as well as my valuable antique slide rule collection.
