Headwear

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

I believe it the issue is they want only closed loop elastic bands, not inflexible fabric tied firmly.

If it's just knotted, with no extensions showing, I'm allowing it.

In the past, the NFHS allowed underwrap tied in a knot, or a cloth ribbon tied in a knot, used as a headband.

If I can't see extensions, just a knot; then there are no extensions, just a knot; then I'm allowing it.

The NFHS hasn't made knots illegal, just extensions are illegal, and I'm pretty strict about most fashion issues.

3-5-4: Wristbands and headwear shall meet the following guidelines:
a. Headbands and wristbands shall be white, black, beige, or the predominate color of the jersey, and shall be the same color for each item and all participants. They must be the same color as any sleeve/tights worn.
b. A headband is any item that goes around the entire head. It must be a circular design without extensions. 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.
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.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I know that, that's why I wrote "Other than just "the rules say so""...

If you are gonna respond with "Don't question it, just follow the rule" when I already covered that, then why respond at all?? Don't shoot me in the face for questioning the rationale or spirit of a rule, I feel like that should be acceptable and encouraged here. You should be biting the heads off of the people that say "I don't agree with the NFHS so I'm going to ignore the rule", which you should know is definitely not me.

At some point, you'll realize that your feelings are irrelevant when it comes to rules and you'll just work the game.