Shirt tucked in

[Official99]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Forget common sense.....

What do the rules say?

Do players in the pre-game warm-up have to tuck their shirts in?

I would say, if the players have to wear their mouthgaurds during warm-up and they have to be "ready to play" during warm-up, then I enforce that the shirts have to be tucked in during warm-up.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Official99

I would say, if the players have to wear their mouthgaurds during warm-up and they have to be "ready to play" during warm-up, then I enforce that the shirts have to be tucked in during warm-up.

I believe that MASS has a mouthguard rule. I don't know if wearing the mouthguard during warm-ups is mandatory also though. Maybe someone from MASS can chime in here.

[Official99]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

I believe that MASS has a mouthguard rule. I don't know if wearing the mouthguard during warm-ups is mandatory also though. Maybe someone from MASS can chime in here.

Sorry, I forget that the mouthguard is state-regulated. In NH, players must wear mouthguards during any school sponsored (or NHIAA regulated) sport, including practices and school summer ball.

[BayStateRef]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

I believe that MASS has a mouthguard rule. I don't know if wearing the mouthguard during warm-ups is mandatory also though. Maybe someone from MASS can chime in here.

The full language of the rule in Massachusetts: Mouth guards are required for all basketball players while on the court.

We are also told:
• Mouth protectors must be worn in all practices and games. This includes pre-season scrimmages, jamborees as well as the state tournament.
• Mouth protectors are required of all participants at all levels of interscholastic competition (Freshman, Junior Varsity, Varsity).

Administration on the Court:
• In the event a player intentionally participates without a mouthguard, the game official will require that the player be replaced at the next dead ball whistle. The removed player may not re-enter until after the clock has started and a substitution opportunity occurs.

I do not require mouth guards to be worn during warm up. Most players wear them, although many tuck them under their shirt strap until they are playing.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by BayStateRef

I do not require mouth guards to be worn during warm up.

Does that mean that they're not mandatory during warm-ups? Or that the subject just hasn't ever really been clarified one way or t'other?

[BayStateRef]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Does that mean that they're not mandatory during warm-ups? Or that the subject just hasn't ever really been clarified one way or t'other?

I cited the exact wording of the Massachusetts rule.

It has not been further clarified by the MIAA nor by my association interpreter. I take the language to mean "while the ball is live" and not during warmups. I know it also says they must be worn in practice....but that is obviously up to the coach, not the official.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by BayStateRef

I cited the exact wording of the Massachusetts rule.

It has not been further clarified by the MIAA nor by my association interpreter. I take the language to mean "while the ball is live" and not during warmups. I know it also says they must be worn in practice....but that is obviously up to the coach, not the official.

Iow, it's basically the same as the FED jewelry rule. It can be interpreted either way.

I'm kinda surpised that the MIAA didn't clarify it like N.C. did. It's a whole bunch easier on all officials if you can get a uniform ruling to apply.