I operate under the zero tolerance theory.
My high school had officiating classes for volleyball and basketball, which is a big reason I am an official today.
During class, our teacher, who had the screw in studs got one caught in the net and had it ripped out. I have NEVER seen so much blood in my life. I know it was an accident, but it left a huge impression on how I run games.
I wish I had a tape of that incident, because once they see what happens when an earring gets yanked, they would never ask again to wear them in a game.
Brass tacks is this, I had my ear pierced during my rookie season. I took it out for every game and never had one problem. I am a very tough sell on the "it will close up" argument.
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