Earrings Question

[Mark Padgett]

Originally posted by echo
I called a few park and rec girls games this past season (U12). Most of the girls that did have earrings would come out with tape covering them. It seemed to me they were playing the gray area of the rule.
What's your thought?

My thought is very clear. Do not let this happen under any circumstances. It is the "slippery slope" theory. If you allow taped-over earrings this game, how much must be covered next game, etc.

My liability insurance will not cover me if I knowingly allow a player to play with anything that is generally considered a safety hazard in the industry. 'Nuff said.

I worked one rec tournament two years ago where the coordinator told me on the first day that they were allowing players to wear taped over earrings. I told him to get another ref. He recanted.