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whether a team member will be permitted to wear certain equipment? RULING: There are three criteria which determine the legality of equipment. First, any equipment which, in the judgment of the referee, is dangerous to others. In this respect, elbow, wrist, hand, finger or forearm guards, casts or braces made of hard and unyielding leather, plaster, plastic, metal or any other hard substance shall always be declared illegal “even though covered with soft padding.” Thus, the rule does not permit that this provision be set aside. The prohibition of the use of hard substance material does not apply to the upper arm, or shoulder if the hard material is appropriately padded so that in the judgment of the referee it is not hazardous to others. Knee and ankle braces which are unaltered from the manufacturer’s original design are permitted and do not require any additional padding/covering. Equipment which could cut or cause an opponent to have an abrasion is also always illegal and, therefore, is prohibited. It will be noted that the listing of equipment which is always illegal is not inclusive. It cannot identify every item which is not permitted. The generalization is required since the referee’s judgment is necessary. The second standard provides that “any equipment which is unnatural and designed to increase the player’s height or reach, or to gain an advantage, shall not be used.” The referee is given no leeway here and judgment is not required. The third criterion provides that equipment used must be appropriate for basketball and not be confusing. In this sense, gloves, football face masks and helmets are not acceptable. A protector for a broken nose, even though made of hard material, is permissible provided it is worn molded to the face with no protrusions. Eyeglass protectors are considered appropriate equipment for basketball provided they meet the qualifications for legal equipment, including the third criterion. Religious and medical-alert medals are not considered jewelry and may be worn provided: 1) religious medals are taped and worn under the uniform, necklaces/ bracelets must be removed or also taped and completely under the uniform; and 2) medical-alert medals are taped to the body (portions may be visible to show medical information), necklaces/bracelets must be removed or also completely taped. An artificial limb may not be worn unless it has been specifically approved by the state association and such authorization statement is available to the referee. The referee must rule on the legality of any piece of equipment which is worn to protect an injury. Protective equipment must be individually inspected and approved using the criteria outlined. In the case of headwear for medical, cosmetic or religious reasons, the state association may approve upon proper documentation as in 3-5-3 Exception a.
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It's Not in "The Situation," it's in the Rule
Rule 3-5 ART. 7 . . . Jewelry is prohibited. Religious and 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.
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"Religious & medical-alert medals are not considered jewelry & may be worn provided: 1) religious medals are taped & worn under the uniform, necklaces/bracelets must be removed or also taped and completely under the uniform; & 2) medical-alert medals are taped to the body (portions may be visible to show medical information), necklaces/bracelets must be removed or also completely taped." So there is a mention about jewelry, although it's vague. The other question then is: what is, specifically, considered jewelry?
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I'll say this though ......the officials ON THE FLOOR are responsible for policing what the players are permitted to wear or not. As for those of you at the table, as has been said before - don't worry about it.
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I am asking to see what the varying responses are. To some any & all piercings are jewelry, to others it just depends on the location oif the piercing(s). How the rule is stated, no jewelry allowed, does that include body piercings no matter the location, & if so how can that be enforced?
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At the Captain's meeting they are specifically told about jewelry. At the coaches meeting - we ask the coaches, "Are your players properly equipt and ready to play?" If after that I notice a player on the court with jewelry on......TWEEEEET! "Coach, I need another player, this one's not ready." AND, I send them off. No taking it off as they walk to the bench, etc. They're gone until the next dead ball. Usually, the players learn quickly and it's not a problem as the yr goes on. We've had the discussion about body piercings here before too. Bottom Line - If I see it I take care of it.
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Yes. Enforced if / when seen. I don't / won't go looking for items hidden in the mouth or under the uniform, even if the scorekeeper insists that someone is wearing jewelry.
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Carrot, Karat, Carat ???
If you weren't born with it, it's jewelry.
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Who woulda thunk it?
Wow, a tattoo is jewelry?
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How many college & NBA players are guilty of that with their tattoos?
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Socks are considered jewelry?
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