Rules Interpretation Meeting--Bicep Bands

[Nevadaref]

That is a sensible ruling. Thanks for sharing Rut.

I don't have the same thoughts on this issue, but I'm not in charge.

FWIW, (nearly zilch) I would have ruled that bicep bands are only legal for a medical reason with a written note from the doctor available at the game site.

Otherwise, we have to worry about the same issues with the bicep bands that the NFHS is trying to stamp out with the new regulations on the sweatbands. For example, do bicep bands have any color restrictions?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

FWIW, (nearly zilch) I would have ruled that bicep bands are only legal for a medical reason with a written note from the doctor available at the game site.

We were told that anything with the neoprene material should be considered "medical" and a note was not necessary. Kind of like the Allen Iverson sleeves that were shown in the PowerPoint or the S & I Rulebook.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Otherwise, we have to worry about the same issues with the bicep bands that the NFHS is trying to stamp out with the new regulations on the sweatbands. For example, do bicep bands have any color restrictions?

We were also told that the bicep bands did not fit the regulations of the sweatbands because they were not sweatbands. So they could be any color.

I wish they had put those two rulings in the interpretations, but they did not. But it was discussed at the IHSA Rules Meetings so many could hear. But I see these as what was said at one meeting might not have been said at another meeting.

Peace

[tjones1]

That's for the post JRut. I didn't know they released a ruling already, so I'm sure not many people are aware. I'll be taking this to our meeting tonight.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by tjones1

That's for the post JRut. I didn't know they released a ruling already, so I'm sure not many people are aware. I'll be taking this to our meeting tonight.

Be sure to point the attendees to the "rulings" page on the IHSA website / official's center.

There are a few more things there than the biceps band, and more is likely to be added later.