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Old Wed Apr 13, 2005, 01:50pm
Theisey Theisey is offline
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I can only speak for Track (and Football) but it has been passed down to me that all NF rule codes have a consistent ruling for jewelry.

If track officials are indeed premitting tape over ear rings, then they guilty of making up their own rules and are doing a disservice to the kids especially when they go out-of-state to compete.

I've seen tears flowing from young girls eyes when they are told to remove the item or sit. It bothers me not. You'd be surprised how quickly the item comes out.

Here in my state, if you report to the event with a banned item, you're gone. Coaches know this and go all out to assure that their athletes comply prior to leaving the bus or enter into the competition area.

If the NF ever does change (to be like the NCAA or USATF) I'll be more than happy as I do all three. It makes live easier for me if that were the case.
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