Questions on hair control devices

[SmokeEater]

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.
Hair Control Devices and Headbands

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by SmokeEater

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.
Hair Control Devices and Headbands

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

[Nevadaref]

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.