Sloppy Summer Leagues

[Mark Padgett]

First of all, IANAL, but I do know that you are liable if you allow a player to play with jewelry and their is an injury to either that player or another player.

I never officiate a game if the court administration (rec league) tells players they may wear jewelry, taped over or not. I will not risk my entire career just because some kid got her ears pierced the day before, or because some guy doesn't want to take off his wedding ring.

Also, I don't allow rubberbands on the wrist, ever since I saw a kid get his little finger caught under one while swiping at the ball, and dislocated it (his finger, not the ball).

Usually I tell a complaining kid that they don't have to remove their jewelry - they just can't play if they don't.

If I get an obstinate coach and/or parent, I even have gone so far as to get out the NF rulebook, show them the rule and ask "what part of 'no jewelry' don't you understand?"

[dhodges007]

Originally posted by Brian Watson

What are you the bionic man? Do you even need to keep band aids in the house?

LOL

I am only a villan on the court...to the coaches, fans, and players of course.

[rainmaker]

Originally posted by Brian Watson
I operate under the zero tolerance theory.

I am a very tough sell on the "it will close up" argument.

Ditto for me. I carry a needle and thread in a little plastic bottle in my bag, and when the kid complains it willclose up, I offer him to put thread through it until after the game. It usually shuts them right up.