Questions on hair control devices

[todd66]

Rule 3-5-3d states the rubber, cloth or elastic bands may be used to control hair. There is no color restrictions on these like there are on headbands, correct? Also, the definition says a band. In my opinion, rolled prewrap tied in a circle or a hankerchief tied the same way are not legal. Is this the correct interp on this?

[SmokeEater]

prewrap is legal.

[grunewar]

At the annual Northern Virginia Clinic this yr they specifically informed us color was not an issue.

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by SmokeEater

prewrap is legal.

yes, handkerchief not legal.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

yes, handkerchief not legal.

Juulie - what about a footkerchief?

OK - back on the meds.

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

yes, handkerchief not legal.

Thanks Rainmaker, I will have to be sure to expand more on my posts next time.

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by SmokeEater

Thanks Rainmaker, I will have to be sure to expand more on my posts next time.

nah, I need something to do to keep my post count going up.

[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.