Tights

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

But, seriously, is there a legitimate, mainstream religion that requires their followers to wear tights, not pants?

There are religions that require them to cover up, not necessarily wear tights as opposed to pants. Honestly I do not think it really matters that much to me either way. That is why I said to check with your local associations or state associations. I am sure some schools that are religious would not allow their players to wear things that are normally considered illegal. I have seen kids that were Jewish insist wearing a Yamaka (sp?) and others not wear one at all.

The problem with religion is there are so many interpretations of what should be done and what should not be done. Not everyone Muslim woman wears a burka of any kind or head dress. It really comes down to what the individual thinks is important to them.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I have seen kids that were Jewish insist wearing a yarmulke, and others not wear one at all.

A yarmulke, if held in place properly, I believe would be legal.

A) Pants: Legal
B) Compression shorts down to knees, socks up to knees: Legal
C) Tights: Illegal

Seems like a small jump from A to B, but a really big jump, in penalty, not in fashion, from B to C. Why does the NFHS force us to be fashion police?

Bottom line for me. A girl shows up with a pair of tights in one of my scholastic games with a note saying it's for medical, and/or, religious reasons, especially if the tights are the same color as the shorts, and especially if I had not heard anything in advance from any governing body, she's playing in my game, but the player, coach, and if it's a home game, the site director, will be told that this may be a problem in future games, and I'll be sending out several emails that evening to my superiors. And, if there's an evaluator at my game, and I get a bad rating for letting her play, I'll be pissed, but in my heart, I'll know that I did the right thing for the kid that night, whether she starts, and plays the whole game, or comes off the end of the bench, and plays a minute of garbage time.

[Juulie Downs]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

A yarmulke, if held in place properly, I believe would be legal.

Rule reference? how would it be held in place properly, meaning without metal, such as bobby pins, or clippies?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Juulie Downs

Rule reference? how would it be held in place properly, meaning without metal, such as bobby pins, or clippies?

From 3-5-3:

e. Head decorations and headwear, except those specified above, are
prohibited.

EXCEPTION:

State associations may on an individual basis allow a player to participate
while wearing a head covering if it meets the following criteria:
a. For medical or cosmetic reasons – In the event a participant is required by a licensed
medical physician to cover his/her head with a covering or wrap, the physician's
statement is required before the state association can approve a covering or wrap
which is not abrasive, hard or dangerous to any other player and which is attached
in such a way it is highly unlikely that it will come off during play.
b. For religious reasons – In the event there is documented evidence provided to the
state association that a participant may not expose his/her uncovered head, the state
association may approve a covering or wrap which is not abrasive, hard or
dangerous to any other player and which is attached in such a way it is highly
unlikely it will come off during play.

[derwil]

There is a young lady in one of our schools that wears a bandana on her head due to chemo. She keeps it nice and tight and its the same color as her teamate's headbands. She has a letter from the state office that is covered under Nevada's rule citation.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by derwil

There is a young lady in one of our schools that wears a bandana on her head due to chemo.

Hey, if you want to talk about bandanas, go start a new thread, will ya? This thread is apparently only for tights. [/sarcasm]

[refnrev]

I have trouble seeing the medical need for a kid to wear tights, but if they have a legitimate physician's note stating they need it, I'm not saying no. When I was coaching, I once saw a soccer official refuse to let a kid on the opposing team play because he was wearing an insulin pump. I knew that it was legal for him to wear it because I was the person who first brought insulin pumps to the attention of the IHSA several years ago. The kid disconnected to pump and played. Can you imagine what might have happened if that kid went down during the game and had problems? For a pair of tights, I'll just submit a report to the IHSA and let them figure it out.
Also, the same thing for religious reasons. As you might guess, I'm not interfering with someone's religious practice, in fact I'll go out of my way to validate it. If, as many have said, there is no need for tights because pants will suffice, why make an issue? Pants or tights... I going to let them wear the tights. NFHS rules explicitly state no jewelry, however there are exceptions for medical alert bracelets and necklaces, and for crosses or a crucifix. If I err on the side of letting them play, they'll let me know from Bloomington if it was a mistake. I'm sure your state will, too.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Hey, if you want to talk about bandannas, go start a new thread, will ya? This thread is apparently only for tights.

No. We need more than just a new thread. I think we should have a new Forum, just for bandannas. I've got it. We'll call it the "Bandanna Forum" and it can be listed on the bottom right with the other Forum Jumps. It can be listed right after General, right before Baseball. This will make it easy to find.

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by derwil

There is a young lady in one of our schools that wears a bandana on her head due to chemo. She keeps it nice and tight and its the same color as her teamate's headbands. She has a letter from the state office that is covered under Nevada's rule citation.

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There was a where I used to live who had a psychological problem that caused her to pull her hair out. She wore a bandanna every game... but no medical release. You think I'm going to add to her trauma my making her take it off. No way.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Juulie Downs

Rule reference? how would it be held in place properly, meaning without metal, such as bobby pins, or clippies?

Tape.