Personal Posession Keeper

[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.