Concussion Type Headbands ???

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

The Full90 headgear is not allowed in an NFHS basketball game under the current rules, unless the player is granted a specific exemption by the state association.

Under the following rule, I can't disagree. The key word in the rule is "headwear". The "if" in the NFHS statement "this equipment may be used ... if these devices are deemed appropriate within the sport’s playing rules" makes sense in the application of this rule, leaving it up to the state association, with input and documentation from licensed medical physicians.

Head decorations and headwear, except those specified above, are prohibited. EXCEPTION: State associations may on an individual basis permit a player to participate while wearing a head covering if it meets the following criteria: a. For medical or cosmetic reasons – In the event a participant is required by a licensed medical physician to cover his/her head with a covering or wrap, the physician's statement is required before the state association can approve a covering or wrap which is not abrasive, hard or dangerous to any other player and which is attached in such a way it is highly unlikely that it will come off during play.

With some states allowing these devices and others not allowing them, I still think that the NFHS need to fish or cut bait.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

The puffy headband of which you also posted a picture does seem to meet the current NFHS basketball rules.

Seems that this version can be legal under normal "headband" restrictions (solid color black, white, beige, or the predominant color of the uniform jersey, nonabrasive and unadorned, maximum of 2 inches) with no need to call it a medical device (even though it really is, suitable for preventing fractures, lacerations, and bleeding). Certainly makes any general statement like "protective headbands are illegal" debatable, since this protective headband is clearly legal (with a blue uniform jersey) under NFHS rules.

[bob jenkins]

The first headband does NOT meet the basketball rules requirements. AND, since the NFHS medical committee (whatever it was called) says it does not help with concussions, it's not allowed. The secodn headband meets (appears to meet) the basketball requirements. IT would be allowed.

I am done.

[JRutledge]

Ask you local people. We obviously do not have the answer for you.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

The second headband meets (appears to meet) the basketball requirements.

Good point. I've never actually seen the "puffy" protective headband type, so "appears to meet" is a good statement..

(Or maybe I have seen them and thought that they were just "regular" headbands.)

[Mark Padgett]

This headband is allowed by our local rec league. I think other organizations should adopt its use.


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[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

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It's not a solid color.

Hey Mark Padgett, is that you? You look pretty good for a guy who's been dead for twenty-five years. Wait? I'm being told ... Not dead? Never mind.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Good point. I've never actually seen the "puffy" protective headband type, so "appears to meet" is a good statement..

(Or maybe I have seen them and thought that they were just "regular" headbands.)

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

This headband is allowed by our local rec league. I think other organizations should adopt its use.


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I have never seen this head gear worn in H.S., college, AAU, and YBOA games that I have officiated over the years, BUT I have seen a few players in Special Olympics games wear it.

MTD, Sr.

[Mark Padgett]

It's actually worn by members of the U.S. Olympic Pole Dancing team.

And no - I'm not posting a photo of someone pole dancing.