I guess the only thing that comes close to addressing the contacts is Rule 3-5 which deals with Team Members Equipment/Apparel. Although none of the articles address the contacts directly, the first statement, "The referee shall not any team member to wear any equipment or apparel which, in his/her JUDGMENT, is dangerous or CONFUSING to other players or is not appropriate." I guess if someone from the opposing team were to question/complain about the contacts, it would be within the official's right to determine if they fit the definition of confusing items and make the player change them if he/she wanted to play. This is the closest I can come to finding a rule addressing it. I know there are some weird colored contacts out there so it could lead us down a slippery slope if we start inspecting eyes for "confusing contacts". I must admit we have an official in our board who, for every girls game she officiates, makes all the players line up before the game and inspects their fingernails and ponytails "in accordance with Rule 3-7". Drives her partners crazy but she'll never change as long as that rule is there.
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