Shooting sleeves

[BktBallRef]

Is it for a medical purpose? If not, it has to go.

[todd66]

That is what I thought. I was just thinking about all the little wannabes that will be wearing them this year after seeing them in the Olympics. Therefore, if you have a doctor's note then ok, otherwise leave it in the locker room, correct?

Originally Posted by todd66

Therefore, if you have a doctor's note then ok, otherwise leave it in the locker room, correct?

It may vary so check with your association... 'round here we've been instructed to ask the coach if it's for medical purposes & if he says "yes" then we play ball. No doc note required.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by todd66

That is what I thought. I was just thinking about all the little wannabes that will be wearing them this year after seeing them in the Olympics. Therefore, if you have a doctor's note then ok, otherwise leave it in the locker room, correct?

They have been wearing them since Alan Iverson made them popular.

Also we are not to ask for a doctor's note (unless you are told otherwise by your local associations) for these things. We assume they are for medical purposes and move on. These devices are not considered adornments or decorative items so we just assume they are using them for those reasons and we allow them.

Peace

[todd66]

I understand that situation. I was just wondering if there had been a change in view since the NFHS has ruled them adornments for cross-county. I know, I know, this is basketball not cross-country, but god forbid that we apply logic in these circumstances.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by todd66

I understand that situation. I was just wondering if there had been a change in view since the NFHS has ruled them adornments for cross-county. I know, I know, this is basketball not cross-country, but god forbid that we apply logic in these circumstances.

Not at this point. Cross-Country is mostly a fall sport so I am sure they meet or get requests right before their season. It is always possible for Basketball to change their position, but there is no indication at this time that is going to happen. I am a little surprised because the NF likes to be consistent with rules like this across the board especially on issues like what is allowed to wear outside of the uniform.

Peace

[todd66]

Thanks! I guess we will just wait and see what happens.