jewlery question

[slow whistle]

Originally Posted by beachbum

Ok,

so the kid comes in and says that the string must stay in "for medical reasons", as his doctor says the pierced hole would close up if he didn't leave it in.

i know this sounds stupid, but it is part of the same ole SH## that we hear day in and out.

I know i would tell him he can't play

If you judge it to be jewelry the fact that he says it is for medical reasons is irrelevant unless it is a medical alert bracelet...no provision for "medical reasons" for jewelry other than m.a.b...if you do not judge it to be jewelry (and if there is no local interp saying that it is), then just judge if it is dangerous or confusing....

[BillyMac]

Players may not participate while wearing jewelry. Religious medals or medical alert medals are not considered jewelry. A religious medal must be taped and worn under the uniform. A medical alert medal must be taped and may be visible. State associations may, on an individual basis, allow a player to participate while wearing a head covering, if it is worn for medical or religious reasons, provided that the covering is not abrasive, hard, or dangerous, and is attached in such a way that it is highly unlikely to come off during play. Written documentation should be available.

"On this next number I want you all to join in. Would those in the cheap seats clap their hands? The rest of you can rattle your jewelry." (John Lennon)

[ga314ref]

Originally Posted by ma_ref

Wrong. No jewelry allowed. Shame on the previous officials for allowing it and putting you in this position.

I had a 6th grade girls wreck ball game a few years ago. Girl had tape over her earrings. I told the coach sorry no tape and no jewelry. Parents were right behind the bench saying that she just got her ears pierced the night before and had to leave them in or else the piercings would close. I told them I hate to be the bad guy here, but there's no jewelry allowed. The girl started crying as she pulled them out so she could play, and I felt really bad, but thems is the rules.

If I had a quarter for everytime I heard that one, I could probably buy a large pizza.