Wed Jan 15, 2003, 09:23pm
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In Memoriam
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Houghton, U.P., Michigan
Posts: 9,953
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Re: Re: Not a protective devise
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Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
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Originally posted by oatmealqueen
Shin guards, knee braces, and so on, are different than a tether. These are worn for protection purposes, and we have guidelines for protective gear.
The MichiganHSAA will not allow tethers for any sports. Schools may petition for any uniform/equipment deviation from traditional equipment, but wearing a tether will never be allowed and has been vetoed everytime.
Rule 3-5 covers it pretty well.
I believe that the boy should be allowed to play sans the tether. If his PO, coach, and parents believe that basketball is a great release for him, and they know he'll be at a game, allow it to be removed for his games. That way he cannot injure himself, or others.
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You still haven't answered my original question: Please verify your statement concerning the MichiganHSAA. I am registered with the MichiganHSAA and have never seen a ruling from them or the NFHS concerning the ankle tether that is being discussed in this thread.
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Mark T.,
She needed a ruling last year, made the phone call and got it. She's not guessin' here. She doesn't work that way.
mick
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