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Originally Posted by referee99
... illegal unless player has letter from the State Association allowing her to wear it. Real World: You would have to be a hard-azz to not allow her to play with it.
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Originally Posted by jdw3018
Actually, by the letter of the rule, the state association simply has to approve it. How it does that (provide a letter, instruct officials to allow them if the player and/or coach says they have approval, etc) is not specified.
Unless directed by the state otherwise, my default is to ask if it's for a medical purpose. All I need to hear is 'yes.'
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Yep, and the default varies from state to state, just like for the arm sleeves. This is a case where I'm going to make assumptions, like the OP did.