Personal Posession Keeper

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by CaliOne

My personal favorite is the rubber band on left or right wrist. My problem would be, trying to rembmer which team is which hand....

It's illegal for players to wear rubber bands, and we would never allow them to do so. Why would you wear something then that has already been specifically banned by the NFHS?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

It's illegal for players to wear rubber bands, and we would never allow them to do so. Why would you wear something then that has already been specifically banned by the NFHS?

While I don't think we should be using a rubber band to keep track of the arrow, the equipment/uniform requirements for players simply don't apply to officials. If they did, we wouldn't be able to wear a lanyard for our whistles since that is akin to a necklace. The safety issues that affect players are not relevant to officials. The issue of the rubber band relates to a player slapping at a ball and getting their finger caught in another player's rubber band. I don't know of ANY legitimate situation where a player will be slapping at the ball when it is in or near a referee's hands.

It merely comes down to what looks professional.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

The safety issues that affect players are not relevant to officials. The issue of the rubber band relates to a player slapping at a ball and getting their finger caught in another player's rubber band. I don't know of ANY legitimate situation where a player will be slapping at the ball when it is in or near a referee's hands.

It merely comes down to what looks professional.

Camron, does your association allow their officials to wear rubber bands on their wrists? Watches too under the same reasoning that jewelry isn't relevant to officials either?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Camron, does your association allow their officials to wear rubber bands on their wrists? Watches too under the same reasoning that jewelry isn't relevant to officials either?

While it is not viewed professionally and it is suggested that the official not wear a watch or large rings, it is not because players can't wear them. It's simply because that is the expected uniform for the officials.

As far as rubber bands go, I don't know that it has ever been mentioned. I think I've seen some people with them.

Again, just because it is frowned upon and usually not done does not mean that the reason is the rules governing players.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Again, just because it is frowned upon and usually not done does not mean that the reason is the rules governing players.

What is the reason then?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

What is the reason then?

You got me. But the fact that we don't require that the officials match all the uniform rules of players is a clear indication that the rules that apply to players is not the source.

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

It's illegal for players to wear rubber bands, and we would never allow them to do so. Why would you wear something then that has already been specifically banned by the NFHS?

How many guys do you ref with that wear wedding bands while they ref?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

How many guys do you ref with that wear wedding bands while they ref?

Most of the married officials do. Hardly any of the single officials.