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The Head band rule for pre-wrap when used as a hair control devise.

I thought the Head Band rule only applied the bands the go completely around the head and a hair control devises did not fall under that rule.


From PIAA

PRE-WRAP AS A HAIR CONTROL DEVICE:

We have received many questions regarding the use of pro-wrap as a hair control device.

This type of material seems to be trendy, yet suitable for this type of use. However, they are some items to consider. If knots are tied in a series, or sequence, for decorative purposes, this type of hair control device is not legal. If the only knot used is to secure the pre-wrap to the head and is inconspicuous and/or located under the hair to cause no danger to the opponent, it is legal equipment.

The headband must be worn on the forehead and must be a maximum of 2 inches. If girls are wearing rubber bands to hold up their hair and they wear it across the forehead, it must meet the same requirements as a headband. It must be soft material, a single color, either white or the color of the torso of the jersey, unadorned except for a logo, manufacturer’s or school’s and up to a maximum of 2 inches. If it is multicolored, it cannot be on the forehead. It must be pushed back off the forehead to hold down the hair.

SITUATION #4: A player on Team B is wearing a multicolored rubber band or “scrunchie” to control her hair. She also has on a beige headband that goes around the entire head and meets all the requirements.

RULING: Legal. As long as other members of the team are wearing a beige headband if they are wearing one.

COMMENT: Hair control items may be multicolored. Beige is an acceptable color for the headband which goes around the entire head.