3-5-2c discussion

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by chseagle

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.

[chseagle]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

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.

I was just asking a generalized question pertaining to the rule as it pertains to piercings.

It's not like I'm gonna do as suggested. Considering there's a lot of piercings that can't be seen through clothing, or noticed.

[Terrance "TJ"]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

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.

If that does happen, I guarantee you (assuming we're dealing with a girls game, jewelry/piercings isn't that much if an issue with guys from my experience) that the first time she takes a hard bump/knee/contact (or biting down on a tongue stud) to an area with a piercing she will be thinking twice before wearing it out on the floor (halftime or next game) again.

I would hope that a player getting into the game of basketball realizes there is contact of varying degree and in knowing that would knowingly remove _any_ piercing as to avoid any type of injury sustained from wearing it during a game.

Just my two cents.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Terrance "TJ"

I would hope that a player getting into the game of basketball realizes there is contact of varying degree

Hope springs eternal!!

Alas, many young people simply don't think about such things ahead of time. Welcome to the forum, TJ. Hope you keep checking in throughout the season.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Terrance "TJ"

I would hope that a player getting into the game of basketball realizes there is contact of varying degree and in knowing that would knowingly remove _any_ piercing as to avoid any type of injury sustained from wearing it during a game.

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Hope springs eternal!!

C'mon TJ - if the players take out their jewelry they won't look as . Isn't THAT, what's most important to some of these players?

and, concur - welcome to the forum!

[Terrance "TJ"]

Originally Posted by grunewar

C'mon TJ - if the players take out their jewelry they won't look as . Isn't THAT, what's most important to some of these players?

and, concur - welcome to the forum!

Thats when they should opt for the other position during a game....cheerleader. I hear there aren't jewelry restrictions there!

Thanks Scrapper and grune, being a young official, I hope to use of much information as possible when I can get it.