Apparel?

[fan]

Can anyone give me a list of what players cannot wear during a game (nfhs)? For example, can girls wear earrings?

Thanks,

[Adam]

Originally Posted by fan

Can anyone give me a list of what players cannot wear during a game (nfhs)? For example, can girls wear earrings?

Thanks,

I'm sure someone will post the rule. But the answer to your final query is no. Earrings are not allowed (boys or girls). Jewelry is not allowed, period.

The answer to the follow up question is also no. They may not tape over the jewelry. It must be removed in order for them to play.

[JRutledge]

There are a lot of things they cannot wear. Could you be a little more specific with what you are looking for?

Honestly there are so many things I do not know that anyone will be able to list everything.

Peace

[Texas Aggie]

Spiked motorcycle helmets is about all that comes to mind right now. Perhaps others can come up with one or two other things.

[Mark Padgett]

They cannot wear Barry Manilow T-shirts. And not just during games.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

They cannot wear Barry Manilow T-shirts. And not just during games.

NICE!

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

They cannot wear Barry Manilow T-shirts. And not just during games.

Careful: they CAN wear them, but if so they may not participate.

[fan]

My main concern was with earrings. In the past, someone has told me that they can put tape over their earrings and play.

Thanks

[Splute]

Basically anything that can hurt another player would not be allowed. That includes earrings, bobby pins, barrets, any hard hair clip, long finger nails, etc.

[kbilla]

Originally Posted by fan

My main concern was with earrings. In the past, someone has told me that they can put tape over their earrings and play.

Thanks

Oh I have no doubt that you WERE in fact told that probably by a registered/certified official...this is the same official that I want to strangle every time a coach goes "BUT THE LAST REF LET HER WEAR THEM!" That damn Last Ref sure makes my life difficult...

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by fan

My main concern was with earrings. In the past, someone has told me that they can put tape over their earrings and play.

Thanks

No they cannot wear earrings with or without tape. The only penalty is they cannot play until they remove them.

Peace

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by fan

My main concern was with earrings. In the past, someone has told me that they can put tape over their earrings and play.

That someone is wrong. Here is the NFHS rule plus the accompanying play rulings:

3-5-7 . . . Jewelry is prohibited. Religious and medical-alert medals are not considered jewelry. A religious medal must be taped and worn under the uniform. A medical-alert medal must be taped and may be visible.


3.5 SITUATION B: The officials are on the court prior to the game observing the team warm-ups. One official notices that a member of Team A is wearing a decorative necklace. RULING: The official should inform the team member to remove the jewelry immediately. Upon compliance, the team member may continue to warm up with his or her teammates and may start the game without penalty.

3.5.6 SITUATION A: Substitute A6 is beckoned and enters the court to replace A1. A6 is wearing: (a) compression shorts below the game pants which extend below the knees; (b) cut-off jeans extending below the game pants; or (c) jewelry. RULING: The items in (a), (b) and (c) are illegal and A6 will not be allowed to participate while wearing the items. No penalty is involved. A6 simply cannot participate until the illegal items are removed. (3-5-7)

[kbilla]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

There are a lot of things they cannot wear. Could you be a little more specific with what you are looking for?

Honestly there are so many things I do not know that anyone will be able to list everything.

Peace

How about a list of what they CAN wear?!?

1. Uniform,shoes,socks basically no limitation
2. Compression shorts not to extend below uniform shorts.
3. Undershirt same color as primary color of jersey if visible with no unhemmed sleeves or sleeves of unequal length.
4. Wristbands/headband, all same color as primary color of jersey or white and all team members same.
5. Brace/support worn for medical reasons with the limitation that it not be made of any hard plastic or metal and/or that it not be deemed dangerous by the official.
6. Hair control device again not made of any hard plastic or metal.
7. Medical alert device taped to chest
8. Other items (pants under shorts, skirts) for religious reasons

That was off the top of my head, am I missing anything??

No rubber bands, "LIVESTRONG" bands, or any of the other cause celeb bands that are hot that month...basically nothing that doesn't assist in the playing of basketball...that is why we're here right?

[Indianaref]

Originally Posted by kbilla

5. Brace/support worn for medical reasons with the limitation that it not be made of any hard plastic or metal and/or that it not be deemed dangerous by the official.

a. A guard, cast or brace made of hard and unyielding leather, plaster, pliable (soft) plastic, metal or any other hard substance may not be worn on the elbow, hand, finger, wrist or forearm; even though covered with soft padding.
b. Hard and unyielding items (guards, casts, braces, etc.) on the upper arm or shoulder must be padded.
c. Knee and ankle braces are permitted but all exposed hinges must be covered. Most over-sleeves recommended by manufacturers are acceptable. These braces may be padded or unpadded.
d. Must be worn for medical reasons.

[Adam]

Maybe we should start including earrings in the common basketball myths.