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Originally Posted by beachbum
So, I what is the answer to this.
Player shows up with a string and a small knot in the end. he has a doctors note saying that the string must be left in "for medical reasons". what are you going to do. Does he get to play based on the doctor slip????
we all know that most coaches know a doctor that can give them a medical excuse if they ask.
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I think you are mashing a few different issues together. An actual doctor's note is only required if a kid has been determined to be unconcious. If someone is wearing an otherwise illegal piece of equipment such as an arm sleeve, they don't need a Dr.'s note, all they need to do is "attest" that it is for medical reasons (at least that is how it is handled around here). However, if they are wearing a knee brace with exposed metal hinges or a cast on their arm, they could have a note from whatever Dr. they want, they aren't playing with it....I think you just need to determine if it is disallowed by rule (maybe, maybe not with the thread in the ear depending on interpretation), if it is not disallowed, is it dangerous or confusing? The whole Dr.'s note is irrelevant unless you are dealing with an unconcious player...