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Originally posted by ugr001
I got into a discussion with some officals regarding women playing the game with their hair too long. To my surprise there were several guys that were not aware that there are provision in rules that require an intrepretation from the official when this occurs. I believe it is Rule 3, Section 7 which talks about the official making a decision regarding this matter.
The reason why I am asking is because, I was at a game last weekend and there were at least three young ladies that had hair down in the middle of their back. I ask the official at half time, why they allowed them to play and it was stated, they were not aware of any rule applying to the length of hair. I indicated to them that I would not have allowed them to play until the hair situation was taken care of. Isn't this a liability issue for the official(s) if someone were to get hurt doing the course of the game for not enforcing the rule?
Could someone give me a clarification on how this rule should be applied.
[Edited by ugr001 on Jan 26th, 2005 at 01:28 AM]
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My initial response is ????
Unless the hair is is done is a syle that will hurt some one when whipped around (as previously mentioned) I would not go down the path.
I can just see the conversation with a coach that you are not going to let a girl play because her hair is too long.
What would you do to have them "take care of it"?
Not letting them play due to hair length only is going to be dangerous territory.
I have refereed for more years than I want to admit, I refereed players from MS level to pro level and never seen hair "get tied up" or never seen anyone get hurt because of hair length...
Maybe Juulie will offer us some additional insight beyond that provided already but My advice
Dont go looking for things like this.
Hair length in and of itself is never a safety issue.