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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee
I believe that MASS has a mouthguard rule. I don't know if wearing the mouthguard during warm-ups is mandatory also though. Maybe someone from MASS can chime in here.
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The full language of the rule in Massachusetts:
Mouth guards are required for all basketball players while on the court.
We are also told:
• Mouth protectors must be worn in all practices and games. This includes pre-season scrimmages, jamborees as well as the state tournament.
• Mouth protectors are required of all participants at all levels of interscholastic competition (Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity).
Administration on the Court:
• In the event a player intentionally participates without a mouthguard, the game official will require that the player be replaced at the next dead ball whistle. The removed player may not re-enter until after the clock has started and a substitution opportunity occurs.
I do not require mouth guards to be worn during warm up. Most players wear them, although many tuck them under their shirt strap until they are playing.