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Originally Posted by crosscountry55
We've beaten the facial hair horse dead, so let me shift gears. I invite a discussion about wedding rings to begin. Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by JRutledge
Wedding rings are the only jewelry acceptable to wear that can be seen.
Peace
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Originally Posted by jpgc99
I wear my wedding ring. I don't see how rules governing the players has anything to do with me.
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Originally Posted by Welpe
I've always worn my wedding ring and nobody has ever said a thing about it to me. Shrug.
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Originally Posted by Welpe
Absolutely and you're also not telling others to take them off. I have no problem with you choosing not to wear one. My comment was directed towards those that are saying to take them off.
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For those of you who officiate Men's College Basketball or aspire to, the following is from the 2015-16 Officiating Manual:
Page 32, Article 5. Emblems and Jackets
A. Wrist watches,
rings, chains, necklaces, and other jewelry
shall not be worn.
Short story: The observer in my area was very keen on an official's uniform appearance. Last season during a post-game evaluation with the crew, the observer asked why I didn't wear my wedding ring during the game (because he knew I was married) and I simply replied, "It's not allowed to wear while we officiate on the court."
My assignor told me one of the reasons I advanced to the conference tournament was that I complied with the uniform regulations of not wearing my wedding ring.
Question:
When advancement to the next level is so competitive with other officials, why do something voluntarily that is against regulations that could hinder your advancement?