Uniform/Apparel Question

[Reffin' Sgt]

The following appeared in our recent state monthly publication. Hope it helps clarify your situation and how the NFHS explains the rule.

"Editor’s Note: The following reprint from the December BULLETIN is a clarification regarding the wearing of hair-control devices from the NFHS
and Mary Struckhoff, NFHS Assistant Director, Basketball Rules Editor/National Interpreter. There have been numerous questions recently
relating to the legality of certain hair-control devices. Players may wear rubber bands, scrunchies, pre wrap and narrow, multi-colored elastic bands
to hold their hair back (3-5-3d). These items are not considered headbands (3-5-3a) and therefore do not fall under the new headband rule. These
items do not have to be the same color as the uniform or white, they can be of any color, they do not have to be a single color and they are not
subject to the logo restrictions in 3-6. Further, a ribbon worn in addition to a haircontrol device is considered to be a head decoration, and is prohibited (3-5-3e). If a ribbon is being worn as a hair-control device, it would be
permitted provided it is not judged to be dangerous or inappropriate by the referee (3-5-1)."