Hair Control Devices and Headbands

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Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

11/9/06 Headbands/Hair-Control Devices
Interpretation: The following interpretation was issued on January 11, 2006 as part of the Women’s Basketball Coordinators of Officials Teleconference Minutes; it will be applied again this season. The Rules Committee will review the rules pertaining to headbands and hair-control devices at its May rules meeting.
1/11/06: “Players may wear pre wrap to hold their hair back, rubber bands, scrunchies and thin elastic pieces that also hold their hair back. They do not have to be the same color as the uniform. They are not considered head bands and therefore do not fall under the rule. They can be of any color and they do not have to be a single color.”
11/9/06: In addition, these items are not subject to logo restrictions.
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We just got this clarification from Debbie Williamson. This goes along with this Ncaa bulletion:

Ribbons are considered decoration and are illegal (3-7.7- you were right on the money with this rule). Be aware that we have posted a new interp on line regarding hair control devices. Ribbons are not mentioned but will be addressed when we meet with the Rules Committee in May regarding all headbands, hair control devices, etc.... There is much ambiguity at this time and I hope that we can get a handle on it in the spring. Thanks for your question. Let me know if you have others.

Debbie