Head apparel?

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by referee99

... illegal unless player has letter from the State Association allowing her to wear it. Real World: You would have to be a hard-azz to not allow her to play with it.

Actually, by the letter of the rule, the state association simply has to approve it. How it does that (provide a letter, instruct officials to allow them if the player and/or coach says they have approval, etc) is not specified.

Unless directed by the state otherwise, my default is to ask if it's for a medical purpose. All I need to hear is 'yes.'

[Adam]

Originally Posted by referee99

... illegal unless player has letter from the State Association allowing her to wear it. Real World: You would have to be a hard-azz to not allow her to play with it.

Originally Posted by jdw3018

Actually, by the letter of the rule, the state association simply has to approve it. How it does that (provide a letter, instruct officials to allow them if the player and/or coach says they have approval, etc) is not specified.

Unless directed by the state otherwise, my default is to ask if it's for a medical purpose. All I need to hear is 'yes.'

Yep, and the default varies from state to state, just like for the arm sleeves. This is a case where I'm going to make assumptions, like the OP did.

[BillyMac]

... Mythbusters.

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.