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Originally Posted by HoopsRefJunior

It was a Nike hair control device. Nike "swoosh" and the words "JUST DO IT" repeated about 10 times all the way around.

In that case, good job! I don't care for that company. :p

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Originally Posted by HoopsRefJunior

It was a Nike hair control device. Nike "swoosh" and the words "JUST DO IT" repeated about 10 times all the way around.

Illegal as per NFHS rule 3-6. Only <b>one</b> logo is allowed per headband/sweatband.

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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Illegal as per NFHS rule 3-6. Only one logo is allowed per headband/sweatband.

Nope. :p

That rule is completely inapplicable. This is NOT a headband or sweatband, rather it is an elastic band to control hair. If it were a headband or sweatband it would also be subject to the color restrictions.

[QUOTE=HoopsRefJunior]Wouldn't the use of prewrap for a hair control device be the utilization of equipment in a manner other than its intended purpose?

If so, that would make it illegal.

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Hoops, Don't go there with pre-wrap. Let them wear it. There are too many more important things in a game to worry about than that.

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Originally Posted by HoopsRefJunior

Wouldn't the use of prewrap for a hair control device be the utilization of equipment in a manner other than its intended purpose?

If so, that would make it illegal.

--Unless your state association deems it legal - and I'd bet a game check or two that you wouldn't be able to find one that says it isn't.;)

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Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Regarding color of hairbands:

2006-07 NFHS Basketball Rules Interpretations

SITUATION 8: Three team members from Team A have multi-colored, narrow elastic bands (not moisture-absorbing headbands) around their heads for hair-control purposes. RULING: Legal. There are no color or size restrictions for elastic hair-control bands. (3-5-3d)

Regarding prewrap:
I cannot recall anything from the NFHS specifically addressing the use of prewrap to control hair in basketball. NFHS soccer rules state that it is allowed as long as it is NOT tied in a knot. For basketball, one must consider 3-5-3e. That rule may forbid prewrap.

Iirc, Was this not discussed last year after the new head band and arm band rules came out. I thought a clarification was posted that said the prewrap was allowed.
http://forum.officiating.com/showthread.php?t=29502

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Originally Posted by SmokeEater

Good catch and memory, Smokie. I see that I was wrong about the logos too. No restrictions.

Nice work, Smoke. I knew that the NFHS had issued a clarification on the elastic bands, but I couldn't recall if it included prewrap and ribbons. I must be getting old. :(

Glad to be reminded that both are legal and that I don't have to deal with them. :)

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Originally Posted by HoopsRefJunior

It was a Nike hair control device. Nike "swoosh" and the words "JUST DO IT" repeated about 10 times all the way around.

Absolutely legal in Oregon. Anything with the Nike name and/or logo is permitted. You can play with a steel cast on your arm if it has a swoosh on it. Phil Knight got the Oregon legislature to pass a law allowing this. It was a rider on the bill that gave Nike an annexation exemption for their property for the next 30 years (not kidding about that part).

Hair Control Devices

In our state (Georgia) we've been told that the elastic hair control devices no matter what is written on it, will be treated as a headband...logo, color, etc. In my interpretation of the rule (3-5-3d), these are not moisture wicking devices, but are allowed according to the wording of the rule. That said, it doesn't matter how we interpret the rule, but the state high school athletic association has now dictated we treat these devices the same as headbands and we are to enforce this interpretation.

Isn't it fun being the uniform police? I cant wait till next year when they introduce sock color limitiations. :) Oh wait, no I'm not...

I hear you!! Sock color and the straps on the kids shoes...which they think is "cool" to leave unstrapped...games I do though I make them strap 'em up or sit.

Hair Control device. Does that mean we have to call a hair-control foul? Is there a signal for this?

Man, who cares. As long as it doesn't say F*** the ref or something, I could give two shakes about it.

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Originally Posted by HoopsRefJunior

NEW QUESTIONS....
Have you seen the new hair control (elastic) devices with logo/writing all the way around it? I know NF does not limit color, etc. on hair control devices, but this seems to violate the spirit of our decorum rules. In a scrimmage last night, I asked the girls in question to flip these hair control devices over to a solid white side. (players and coaches complied without question) Did I overstep?

I took a similar stance on wrists wrapped with athletic tape. Several girls on one team had their wrists wrapped with athletic tape and had written initials and/or numbers on the tape. I asked them if the tape was needed. When the response was yes, I asked them to cover the writing with another strip of tape or remove it. (again, players and coaches complied without question -- two of four removed it all together.)

I've seen writing on shoes also (although I've never seen it so blatantly displayed that I considered it a problem). Where do we draw the line?

These players keep coming up with more and more issues. I feel like I'm policing fashion as much as the game!

Yes, you overstepped.

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Originally Posted by Airborne!

That's strange considering the NFHS has stated the exact opposite.

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Originally Posted by DonInKansas

Hair Control device. Does that mean we have to call a hair-control foul? Is there a signal for this?

Will the NFHS be adding a new hair control mechanic to diferentiate between team, player and hair control fouls? Do we shoot hair control fouls?