mouthguard rule

[scottk_61]

Originally posted by mdray
new this season - Massachusetts is requiring all players (all HS levels) to wear a mouthguard while on the court. It's up to the coaches to make sure they do, but officials are told that "In the event a player intentionally participates without a
mouthguard, the game official will require that the player be replaced at the next dead ball whistle. The removed player may not re-enter until after the clock has started and a substitution opportunity occurs."

Any other states have this requirement?


[Edited by mdray on Oct 3rd, 2003 at 11:29 AM]

Here in Florida it is not required but in Hillsborough County, (Tampa area) it ie required for all sports participants at all levels.
If a player doesn't have it in, then they end up burning a substitution (baseball and softball) or like your example in basketball they have to go out and wait for another opportunity to reenter.