[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

In the situation we're discussing, the umpire knows - and then suddenly a band-aid is there where the earring was. Letting it go at this point is irresponsible.

t is entirely conceivable to me that a player who did indeed just have the ears pierced and then had to remove the earrings in order to continue playing would put a bandage over the hole to prevent the possibility of infection. It is , unfortunately also conceivable to me that a player would cover the offending earring thinking that would be good enough. I would like to think that if I came across that situation, I would go to the player and her coach and ask them to confirm to me that the jewelry was removed.
I will not ask anyone to remove the bandage and show me.