Hypothetical time

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

Find a way to tape the medal such that the icon isn't taped over. It's how you might tape over a medic alert bracelet. Tape the chain, attachment ring and edges of the medal. That should be enough to prevent any safety issues.

Works for medic-alert bracelets. Doesn't work for religious jewelry.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Careful, someone might call you a "rulebook official."

When you get a clue, call me.

Peace

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

What would you do? And no - this has never happened in one of my games and I have no idea why I was thinking of it.

Sans the father coming out of the stands, I've had similar happen in my games. The answer is always the same.

1. Dad takes his seat.
2. Tell the coach that you respect the kid and his beliefs.
3. Clearly state that the player does not have to either remove or totally cover the medallion, however
4. By rule he's not coming into the game unless one of those two things happens.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Time to play "what if". NF rules. Prior to the start of a game, you notice a player is wearing what seems to be a religious piece of jewelry on a chain around his neck. You inform the coach that it is to come off, but if the player insists that the item is part of his religion and he must wear it, he can - however it must be taped under his uniform onto his body. The coach informs the player of this and the player calls his father out from the stands. The father informs you that the symbol cannot be taken off due to religious reasons and cannot be "taped over" because that would be disrespectful and would be "against" their religion.

Forget bringing into the equation what the player has done in prior games. What would you do, assuming it would be impossible to get the parents of all the players on both teams to sign a liability waiver.

What would you do? And no - this has never happened in one of my games and I have no idea why I was thinking of it.

Tell him that he can't play without complying with the rules that you've laid out for him.

[truerookie]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

The reason for the rule is player safety. What if you let him play without taping it and during play the object swings around, hits another player in the eye and causes damage? What do you think your personal liability would be?

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Mark, I got it; understand it; I did not articulate that clearly in my initial response. Until, the player conforming to the rule he/she will not participate.