Apparel 3-5

[bob jenkins]

NCAAW:
A.R. 14. A1 is wearing tights that extend below the game shorts. The left leg is
longer than the right leg.
RULING: Illegal. Similar to an undershirt, both legs must be the
same length. A1 may not participate until they are properly attired.
(Rule 1-23.2)

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Zoochy

I still don't have a consensus on the ruling if a player is wearing different length leg tights. Legal? or Illegal?

Asked and answered.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Legal tights ... There are no "length restrictions" on any equipment (sans headbands and wristbands) except for undershirt sleeves.

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

NCAAW: A.R. 14. A1 is wearing tights that extend below the game shorts. The left leg is longer than the right leg. RULING: Illegal. Similar to an undershirt, both legs must be the same length. A1 may not participate until they are properly attired.(Rule 1-23.2)

As far as I know, the NFHS does not have the same length restrictions and limitations on tights as NCAA-W.

NFHS: 3-5-3: Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves, compression shorts and tights are permissible:
a. Anything worn on the arm and/or leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and must meet the color restrictions.
b. The sleeves/tights, compression shorts must be black, white, beige or the predominant color of the jersey and the same color sleeves/tights must be worn by teammates.
c. All sleeves/tights, compression shorts must be the same solid color and must be the same color as any headband or wristband worn.
d. Meet the logo requirements in 3-6.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

NCAAW:
A.R. 14. A1 is wearing tights that extend below the game shorts. The left leg is
longer than the right leg.
RULING: Illegal. Similar to an undershirt, both legs must be the
same length. A1 may not participate until they are properly attired.
(Rule 1-23.2)

Same for Men.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Same for Men.

Makes we wonder if the NFHS has a similar purpose and intent, but has not published any corresponding rule language?

Sign of things to come?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

NCAAW ...

Makes me wonder.

How does a college official determine the difference between tights (with their specific restrictions) and thigh sleeves, as worn for hamstring injuries (with their specific restrictions)?

No way am I asking a young woman if "those" are tights or sleeves.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Makes me wonder.

How does a college official determine the difference between tights (with their specific restrictions) and thigh sleeves (as worn for hamstring injuries)?

No way am I asking a young woman if those are tights or sleeves.

If I see a garment well below the shorts on one leg and something barely peeking out the on the other leg, I don't ask. I go to the player and tell them "Your tights have to be worn the same length on each leg." If they have only a single sleeve, they will tell us such. If the have a tight pulled up on one leg, they fix it. Don't think I've yet met a player clever enough to say one leg is a sleeve and the other is just showing the bottom of their compression shorts.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Raymond

If I see a garment well below the shorts on one leg and something barely peeking out the on the other leg, I don't ask. I go to the player and tell them "Your tights have to be worn the same length on each leg." If they have only a single sleeve, they will tell us such. If the have a tight pulled up on one leg, they fix it. Don't think I've yet met a player clever enough to say one leg is a sleeve and the other is just showing the bottom of their compression shorts.

I ask, "Do those tights have a waistband?" That usually starts the conversation and we get to the bottom of the situation. If they show me it is a tight, then they are allowed to wear them. If they show me it is an undergarment, then I tell them they cannot play with them. Then usually address it with the coach and let them deal with it.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I ask, "Do those tights have a waistband?" That usually starts the conversation ...

Thanks JRutledge. Wow! Another college conversation I don't have to have in my high school game. I was only joking and it turned out to be a real "thing".

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Maybe someday it will be a NFHS rule, and I'll be ready for such situations.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

... we get to the bottom of the situation.

I'm not sure. Is this a pun?

JRutledge is usually so serious on the Forum. A pun like this would be so unlike his usual presence on the Forum.

Pun, or not, this is one of his funniest posts ever.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I'm not sure. Is this a pun?

JRutledge is usually so serious on the Forum. A pun like this would be so unlike his usual presence on the Forum.

Pun, or not, this is one of his funniest posts ever.

I am actually rather sarcastic a lot. Most of the time because that is what I do.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

If I see a garment ...

Thanks Raymond. As someone will never officiate a college basketball game, I was actually thinking facetiously out loud. But I guess that it really does require some thought. I do appreciate your sincere reply. Maybe someday it will be a NFHS rule, and I'll be ready for such situations.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

No way am I asking a young woman if "those" are tights or sleeves.

Sixteen will get you twenty.