Questions on hair control devices

[HoopsRefJunior]

Nevada,

I agree and as you can see from my post above, I think that is what I've done. I know there will be those on this site who disagree.

I coached at the high school level for 18 years before crossing over to the "stripes side", so my real question is: "What are these coaches thinking when they allow these types of displays?"

[Nevadaref]

I really can't tell you whether I agree or disagree with what you did because you haven't stated what was written on the elastic headband. I can only tell you that I have no problem with kids putting initials or numbers on tape or their shoes, if that is all that was there. As long as it is nothing unsporting, I don't see a reason to ban it.

[HoopsRefJunior]

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

[Nevadaref]

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.

[Jurassic Referee]

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 one logo is allowed per headband/sweatband.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

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

Nope.

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.

[Mark Padgett]

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).

[Airborne!]

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.

[cdaref]

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...

[Airborne!]

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.

[DonInKansas]

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.