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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 12:33pm
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Last night it was a large piece of what looked to be tape. While you could still see the tattoo through the tape, we did give them credit for the effort.
Where do you officiate? I work in Allen Iverson's hometown so you can imagine what I see. We would have a bunch of mummies runnning around the court.
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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 12:37pm
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in samoan culture body art is is sacred and a right of passage -- so I see many samoan teens with tatoos and its not to be cool -- its because thats their culture.
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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 01:29pm
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NFHS Rule 3-5 Art 1 says: "The referee shall not permit any team member to waer equipment or apparel which, in his/her judgement, is dangerous or confusing to other players or is not appropriate"
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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 01:37pm
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NFHS Rule 3-5 Art 1 says: "The referee shall not permit any team member to waer equipment or apparel which, in his/her judgement, is dangerous or confusing to other players or is not appropriate"
True...but do you wear a tatoo or do you have a tatoo?
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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 01:45pm
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True...but do you wear a tatoo or do you have a tatoo?
I have 3 tats, and as a player, our state association made me wear a sleve because i had "Pirate Pride" on my left arm. I'm just saying that there are some rules that may protain to tattoos
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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 01:46pm
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A tattoo is not equipment, nor is it apparel. This rule does not apply.
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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 01:50pm
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True...but do you wear a tatoo or do you have a tatoo?
I "have" tatoos, and they are not "worn" - they are "displayed." (And not when officiating.)

Theoretically here (reaching - reach with me), could a vulgar tattoo not possibly be construed/judged to be an offense punishable by a flagrant technical foul? For instance, one that includes the bad word? (-I've seen one in university intramurals.) - Although, I suppose it would go directly against the previously mentioned repeal of the pertinent NFHS rule.

Not that I'm wanting to do this, just stirring things.
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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 01:57pm
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I "have" tatoos, and they are not "worn" - they are "displayed." (And not when officiating.)

Theoretically here (reaching - reach with me), could a vulgar tattoo not possibly be construed/judged to be an offense punishable by a flagrant technical foul? For instance, one that includes the bad word? (-I've seen one in university intramurals.) - Although, I suppose it would go directly against the previously mentioned repeal of the pertinent NFHS rule.

Not that I'm wanting to do this, just stirring things.
If a tatoo was vulgar or offensive I would require it to be covered up and would use the rule as being inappropriate
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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 02:02pm
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If a tatoo was vulgar or offensive I would require it to be covered up and would use the rule as being inappropriate
AMJ -

I think you would have to avoid using the word "offensive," and use only the word "vulgar" if you were to do so in talking with the player/coach, per 4-19-4, as it would directly contradict the NFHS repealed rule JRut mentioned, assuming the word "offensive" was the language used in the rule.
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There was a NF rule about 8 years ago that outlawed tattoos that would be considered offensive or profane.
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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 02:00pm
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Didn't Lebron play for a catholic school? My guess is it's a school or conference thing.
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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 01:47pm
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NFHS Rule 3-5 Art 1 says: "The referee shall not permit any team member to waer equipment or apparel which, in his/her judgement, is dangerous or confusing to other players or is not appropriate"
Is a tatoo equipment or apparel which is dangerous or confusing to other players or is not appropriate?
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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 01:52pm
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Thats the best rule I could find, but who really cares about players wearing tattoos anyways
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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 02:53pm
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NFHS Rule 3-5 Art 1 says: "The referee shall not permit any team member to waer equipment or apparel which, in his/her judgement, is dangerous or confusing to other players or is not appropriate"
Equipment and apparel are not tattoos. You cannot just put them on or take them off as you wish (at least the permanent kind). If that is the case then hairstyles would be subject to this rule.

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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 02:55pm
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Equipment and apparel are not tattoos. You cannot just put them on or take them off as you wish (at least the permanent kind). If that is the case then hairstyles would be subject to this rule.

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How about NFHS rule 2-3??
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Old Fri Jan 05, 2007, 02:57pm
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How about NFHS rule 2-3??
I'm thinking about have that tattoo'd to my forehead.
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