I think the whole captains' meeting is more or less optional, by rule (but I think almost everyone does it).
The new mechanic says that a representative can (not must) attend (I don't have the specific mechanic here).
The *head coach* must verify the uniforms and equipment.
This is one of the areas where the states are given some freedom to implement different specific rules. For example, some states, I see by this board and others, dictate a specific time for the meetings. Here in Illinois, we don't, but when we have it, a team rep *must* attend (i.e., Illinois has made the optional mandatory).
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