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And, yes, I just phoned one of our officials who is a lawyer and got a legal opinion on that. |
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If I saw it, and allowed it, I would be in trouble. But if I tell the coach, he kinda takes responsibility if he allows the player in, and I don't see it. But, of course, that wouldn't stop me from getting sued. It might keep me from being liable. |
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....which certainly can be a plus..... ....which also brings to mind a coupla jokes, which I think I'll hold in abeyance until Mother Teresa gets back from her retreat.:D |
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There was a case somewhere in a football game where a player put a tack in his glove and purposely shook the hands of opponents to cause injury. There was another case were a player sharpened the face mask so that anyone touching him or the player could use the facemask as a weapon to cut players on their hands and arms. The player's were penalized and to my knowledge the officials were never held responsible. You have to be aware that something is illegal. We are debating over a string, not a knife or other weapon. The officials have to know this is illegal. If we just put our hands in a player's hair, we would be responsible for other issues. Our responsibility is only going to go so far. Peace |
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The good thing is that the rules allow the R to use his judgement as to whether something really is safe or not. If someone else disagrees, then let 'em go to the State governing body and get a definitive ruling....which they shoulda done in the first place anyway on anything iffy. |
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Not according to Merriam-Webster Online:
Main Entry: 1band Pronunciation: 'band Function: noun Etymology: in senses 1 & 2, from Middle English band, bond something that constricts, from Old Norse band; akin to Old English bindan to bind; in other senses, from Middle English bande strip, from Middle French, from Vulgar Latin *binda, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German binta fillet; akin to Old English bindan to bind, bend fetter -- more at BIND 1 : something that confines or constricts while allowing a degree of movement [this certainly defines what a hair band would do, but it doesn't say it has to be continuous] 2 : something that binds or restrains legally, morally, or spiritually 3 : a strip serving to join or hold things together: as a : BELT Quote:
In all seriousness, what am I missing? :confused: And if the whole issue is tied up [no pun intended, but I like it anyway] in the definition of the word "band" then there is most certainly room for interpretation. An elastic piece of cloth can't be a string, i.e., "a strip serving to join or hold things together, as a belt"? The NFHS needs to be clearer and more specific if they mean a continuous piece of cloth or rubber. |
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Chapter meeting later had a field day this one. Consensus was to remove player BEFORE game in regrds for all players saftey. Could return if corrected. |
NFHS 3-5-3...... Changed the guidelines for headbands and sweatbands.
I was watching a H.S. football game last night. Some of the players had on "bands" above their elbows. The NFHS basketball rule regarding sweatbands says they must be worn BELOW the elbow. Question: Does anyone know of a "band" that could be legally worn above the elbow in basketball? I know we had some issues with this last year...some people say that these "bands" (that look an awful lot like a sweatband) are indeed supports for the upper arm. :rolleyes: |
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The way the rule is written is that if there's any doubt, the R makes a judgement call as to the legality. In this particular case, I would say that the criteria that you are looking for are (1) is it decorative? (2) is it worn for non-medical reasons? and (2) could it be hazardous to another player? If the answer is "yes" to any of those, I'd rule them illegal. |
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