Hidden jewelry

[3SPORT]

Originally Posted by rgncjn

I understand what you are saying. I am asking if YOU would stop play when you are alerted that player "might" be wearing hidden jewelry.

No I wouldn't stop the game but at the next dead ball I would address the matter. For blood, immediate stoppage.

The bigger question to me is if "hidden jewelry" is truly the safety issue that the spirit of the rule wants to protect. Easy to understand that a ring or bracelet can get caught on an opponent or on equipment but "hidden jewelry"?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by 3SPORT

The bigger question to me is if "hidden jewelry" is truly the safety issue that the spirit of the rule wants to protect. Easy to understand that a ring or bracelet can get caught on an opponent or on equipment but "hidden jewelry"?

Some safety rules are not for others. Most hidden jewelry has the ability to puncture. That alone qualifies it as a safetey hazard for the wearer, if not for someone else.

[3SPORT]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Some safety rules are not for others. Most hidden jewelry has the ability to puncture. That alone qualifies it as a safetey hazard for the wearer, if not for someone else.

Then does a retainer qualify as a hazard for the wearer. I would argue that could also puncture the wearer and come out and injure a player.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by 3SPORT

Then does a retainer qualify as a hazard for the wearer. I would argue that could also puncture the wearer and come out and injure a player.

It may, but it is not considered jewelry.