3-5-2c discussion

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by constable

1) We had a meeting last night. We discussed the knee brace rule. For a long time our association wanted the braces covered with a sleeve even though the rule didn't specify. We opted against it last night.

2) It was determined setting aside that rule is no different from setting aside any other rule.

1) The rule specifies that exposed hinges only must be covered. I'd be very careful altering a safety rule without approval from your state governing body.

2) Again, I'd be very, very careful with this. Anybody altering a safety rule is leaving themselves wide-open imo. Telling players that they can't participate even though the equipment that you're deeming illegal is regarded as legal by both the NFHS rulesmakers and your state governing body might be opening up helluva can of worms. State bodies in my experience kinda frown on their member officiating associations making up their own rules. I'd recommend asking somebody at the state level before implementing anything.

Whoops..see you're from Ontario, Canada. In that case I'd check with your provincial governing body.