Electronic Ankle Tether

[tjones1]

I'm guessing... but I'd say if it was removed it'd be some type of violation... and I'm not talking about Rule 9.

[chartrusepengui]

Maybe you should ask if they are wearing it because of some kind of violent action

[vbzebra]

Had that exact situation last year, we let the kid play, no problems. Asked our supervisor later, they said we were ok with letting him play. Of course, in the varsity game after our game with ankle monitor boy, there was a huge fight in the stands during the varsity game, which had to be stopped for a few minutes to let the police get control! An interesting night all around!

[Anchor]

It's like a religious medal or similar--in this case his parole officer is his "Higher Power."

[chseagle]

Both my wife & I are wondering why was he even allowed to play with the Electronic Ankle Tether, as that normally constitutes close monitoring by a parole officer. Maybe his playing was considered community service?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by chseagle

Both my wife & I are wondering why was he even allowed to play with the Electronic Ankle Tether, as that normally constitutes close monitoring by a parole officer. Maybe his playing was considered community service?

Or maybe he's allowed to be at "home" and at "school" and since the game was as "school" it was allowed.

My guess is that it's not as uncommon as many here seem to think -- it's just that most of the time it goes unnoticed.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

My guess is that it's not as uncommon as many here seem to think -- it's just that most of the time it goes unnoticed.

And as the technology becomes smaller, will become unnoticeable (and thus cease to be an issue for officials).

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Or maybe he's allowed to be at "home" and at "school" and since the game was as "school" it was allowed.

My guess is that it's not as uncommon as many here seem to think -- it's just that most of the time it goes unnoticed.

I was kinda thinking the same thing myself, that if it's an away game he must be with the team at all times, aka be under constant supervision via his coach. It's cool to hear he's still allowed to participate as interscholastic activities are great character builders.