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SECTION 5 TEAM MEMBER’S EQUIPMENT, APPAREL
ART. 1 . . . The referee shall not permit any team member to wear equipment
or apparel which, in his/her judgment, is dangerous or confusing to other players
or is not appropriate.
ART. 2 . . . Guards, casts, braces and compression sleeves must meet the
following guidelines:
a. A guard, cast or brace made of hard and unyielding leather, plaster, pliable
(soft) plastic, metal or any other hard substance may not be worn on the
elbow, hand, finger/thumb, wrist or forearm; even though covered with soft
padding.
b. Hard and unyielding items (guards, casts, braces, etc.) on the upper arm or
shoulder must be padded.
c. Knee and ankle braces are permitted but all exposed hinges must be
covered. Most over-sleeves recommended by manufacturers are
acceptable. These braces may be padded or unpadded.
d. Must be worn for medical reasons.
NOTE: Each state association may authorize the use of artificial limbs which in its opinion
are no more dangerous to players than the corresponding human limb and do not place
an opponent at a disadvantage.
ART. 3 . . . Wristbands and headwear must meet the following guidelines:
a. Headbands and wristbands must be white, black, beige or a single solid
color similar to the torso of the jersey and must be the same color for each
item and all participants. See 3-6 for logo requirements.
b. A headband is any item that goes around the entire head. If worn, only one
headband is permitted, it must be worn on the forehead/crown, it must be
nonabrasive and unadorned, and it must be a maximum of 2 inches.
c. If worn, only one wristband is permitted on each wrist, each must be worn
on the arm below the elbow, each must be moisture-absorbing,
nonabrasive and unadorned, and each must be a maximum of 4 inches.
d. Rubber, cloth or elastic bands may be used to control hair. Hard items,
including, but not limited to, beads, barrettes and bobby pins, are
prohibited.
e. Head decorations and headwear, except those specified above, are
prohibited.
EXCEPTION: State associations may on an individual basis permit a player to participate
while wearing a head covering if it meets the following criteria:
a. For medical or cosmetic reasons – In the event a participant is required by a licensed
medical physician to cover his/her head with a covering or wrap, the physician's
statement is required before the state association can approve a covering or wrap
which is not abrasive, hard or dangerous to any other player and which is attached
in such a way it is highly unlikely that it will come off during play.
Rule 4-1 2009-10 NFHS Basketball Rules Page 24
b. For religious reasons – In the event there is documented evidence provided to the
state association that a participant may not expose his/her uncovered head, the state
association may approve a covering or wrap which is not abrasive, hard or
dangerous to any other player and which is attached in such a way it is highly
unlikely it will come off during play.
ART. 4 . . . Equipment which is unnatural and designed to increase a player's
height or reach or to gain an advantage shall not be permitted. Equipment and
apparel shall not be modified from the original manufactured state and shall be
worn in the manner the manufacturer intended it to be worn.
ART. 5 . . . Undershirts shall be a single solid color similar to the torso of the
jersey and shall be hemmed and not have frayed or ragged edges. If the
undershirt has sleeves, they shall be the same length. A visible manufacturer's
logo/trademark/reference is not permitted on the undershirt.
ART. 6 . . . Compression shorts/tights shall be a single solid color similar to
the predominant color of the pants/skirt; the length shall be above the knee.
Undergarments shall not extend below the pants/skirt. See 3-6 for logo
requirements.
ART. 7 . . . Jewelry is prohibited. Religious and medical-alert medals are not
considered jewelry. A religious medal must be taped and worn under the uniform.
A medical-alert medal must be taped and may be visible.