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Old Wed Sep 22, 2010, 06:19am
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Has case book play 3.5SitA changed too? I've just got an older rule/case book at my 'puter. That case play says also that all exposed hinges need to be covered.
*3.5 SITUATION A: What are the standards which the referee must use in determining
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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Old Wed Sep 22, 2010, 06:37am
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*3.5 SITUATION A: What are the standards which the referee must use in determining
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.
I'm not seeing anything there pertaining to earrings or rings.
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I'm not seeing anything there pertaining to earrings or rings.
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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Old Wed Sep 22, 2010, 08:20pm
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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.
However in the situation it does say:

"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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The other question then is: what is, specifically, considered jewelry?
I'm not going to get into a semantics and definitions discussion here. Ill leave the jewelry to my wife!

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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Old Thu Sep 23, 2010, 06:32am
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I'm not going to get into a semantics and definitions discussion here. Ill leave the jewelry to my wife!

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.
How often do floor officials notice a player on the floor with a necklace or earrings?

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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How often do floor officials notice a player on the floor with a necklace or earrings?

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 of 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?
I do a lot of girls V games. After we enter the court I look very carefully for berets, pins, earrings, necklaces, etc. Hair devices can be especially tough to spot depending on hair/device color. But, many are shiny and I catch the glare off the lights. If I see em I call the player over and tell them to get rid of em.

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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Old Thu Sep 23, 2010, 07:30am
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How the rule is stated, no jewelry allowed, does that include body piercings no matter the location, & if so how can that be enforced?
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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Old Thu Sep 23, 2010, 02:42am
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The other question then is: what is, specifically, considered jewelry?
Anything which isn't specifically declared by the NFHS to NOT be jewelry.
Seems simple to me.
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Old Thu Sep 23, 2010, 06:15am
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The other question then is: what is, specifically, considered jewelry?
If you weren't born with it, it's jewelry.
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Old Thu Sep 23, 2010, 06:20am
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if you weren't born with it, it's jewelry.
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If you weren't born with it, it's jewelry.
Wow, a tattoo is jewelry?
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Old Thu Sep 23, 2010, 06:34am
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If you weren't born with it, it's jewelry.
How many college & NBA players are guilty of that with their tattoos?
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Old Thu Sep 23, 2010, 01:29pm
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If you weren't born with it, it's jewelry.
Socks are considered jewelry?
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Old Thu Sep 23, 2010, 04:37pm
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Socks are considered jewelry?
IF they have more than one visible manufacturers logo they are!!!!!!
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