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'Non-compliance' as they relate to uniform/equipment policies will be a continual issue across the nation. As playing equipment evolves there will be more 'devices' that blur the distinction between "equipment" and "fashion accessories". All of which will need to be adjudicated upon to determine it's compliance. Back in the day when I played varsity hoop, no one ever wore arm sleeves (shooting sleeves) or ballerina leotards. But then again, I'm a dinosaur who used to wear those white puffy knee pads.
I just know that last week I did an 8th grade boys game we noticed during warmups that a player had on gray leotards when all other teammates were wearing black ones. My partner--who was more senior than I said that "since this is just 8th grade I'm not going to call them out on the color violation". I then replied to him, "well I think we should notify coach of this player's uniform non-compliance". He begrudgingly said "well, OK, if 'you' want to you can go tell the coach about it". This set us off on a sideways tone for the game because I know he viewed me as not wanting to follow his lead--I could sense that he was a bit miffed by my assertion. But, I thought of the bigger picture: somewhere in those stands there could be my Association evaluator --it could go downhill fast from there if he saw me kicking a rule, and then I attempt to rationalize it by saying "well, my partner said it was just 8th grade and not varsity so we let them play". In the end, I told coach, and he had the player just take off the gray leotards. |
A Catharsis ...
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Or, Maybe The Players Are Trying To Get Away With Something ...
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And then, of course, there's the inconsistent enforcement issue, which has already been discussed above, and we all know who to blame for that. "We have met the enemy and he is us." (Pogo, Walt Kelly, 1971) |
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Our association made this adaptation (that I wasn't aware of until last night):
http://ighsau.org/wp-content/uploads...Adaptation.pdf NFHS Basketball Rule 3-5 Team Member’s Equipment, Apparel Modify Rule 3-5-3c to the following: All sleeves/tights shall be the same solid color. Modify Rule 3-5-4 to the following: a. Anything worn in the hair (including headbands as shown in Figure “C” below) must be soft and unadorned but may be any color or multi-colored and do not have to match for all teammates. The 2-inch maximum width provision for headbands will be waived, and headbands with extensions as shown in Figure “A” below will be permitted. b. Protective soft headgear as shown in Figure “B” below will be permitted provided the headgear is not abrasive, hard, or dangerous to any other player and which is attached in such a way it is highly unlikely it will come off during play. c. Bobby pins 2” or less will be allowed. d. Wristbands may be any color or multi-colored and do not have to match for all teammates, but must be made of moisture-absorbing material. e. Silicone and rubber bracelets, rubber bands, bandanas, etc., are illegal as they are not moisture-absorbing or appropriate for the game of basketball. NFHS Basketball Rule 3-6 Logo/Trademark/Reference Modify Rule 3-6-1 to the following: One visible manufacturer’s logo/trademark/reference or school logo/mascot is permitted on the compression shorts, arm and leg compression sleeves, and wristbands. Multiple manufacturer’s logos/trademarks/references and/or school logos/mascots are permitted on the headbands as shown in Figures “D” and “E” below. So now..... rather than the simple "everything the same for everybody," rule, it's headbands can be different, the ninja turtles are okay. Here's the annoying part-- 3-5-3c All sleeves/tights shall be the same solid color. But wristbands can be multi colored and different colors for everybody, unless I'm reading it wrong. I'm frustrated with our association's decision to make these changes. |
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Why do these exceptions only apply to girls basketball?? And with a bunch of MEN interpreting the 2" Bobby pin restriction, you could end up with some rather LARGE 2" Bobby pins. [emoji3] |
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Ahhh, yes, do they still start a girls basketball game with a coin flip there in Iowa? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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And the church said: AMEN |
Last night, I was U1, and during warm-ups, 2 players had black headbands, and one had white. I told the R that I would talk to them. When I talked to the girl with the white headband, she said she would talk to her teammates.
She came back, and said that one of the girls would take off her black headband, and the other would find a white headband - the girl I talked to was a team captain, and a senior. Momentarily, I saw a girl helping tie a white headband, with 7 to 8 inch tails, for the girl who had removed the black headband. When I told them that the tails were not allowed, they asked whether they could just tuck them in. I explained that that wouldn't work, and they complied. Then, they asked me why, and I told them that the HS Assn wants the emphasis to be on the team and not on a player for their unique way of dressing. And I said that, as officials, we are evaluated, and that I needed their help so an evaluator wouldn't eat me alive for not following the rules. They seemed quite willing to help me with that aspect. It's girls' b-ball. And the fashion rules' responses all soooo predictable. . . |
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I knew the tails weren't legal but reading through I can't see where it specifies that. Any help would be appreciated.
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