Tracheotomy tube allowed?

[Jimgolf]

I haven't seen this here before. We had a visiting player (9th grade boys) show up yesterday wearing a tracheotomy tube, and one of the officials said he was uncomfortable allowing the kid to play.

Apparently the kid has worn this device practically from birth. The device is a soft plastic tube that protrudes maybe 1/2" from the front of the kid's neck attached with a cloth around the neck. No bodily fluids are expelled from the tube.

After being told that the league director had approved this device and that the kid has played with it for years, the official allowed the game to begin. The other official did not express any reservations at any time.

To me this is like a kid wearing eyeglasses with a strap. It could be hazardous, but it is allowed.

Has any one dealt with this before, or can anyone shed some light on what their association would rule?