Legally Equipped? Why Do We Ask?

[BillyMac]

Inquiring minds want to know.

The "Garden State" and the "Bluegrass State":
"The National High School Federation and your state association require officials to enforce sportsmanship rules. High school athletics emphasize positive values. All of us have worked hard to create a sense of teamwork, respect, responsibility and perspective. We remind you that we expect good behavior and will quickly penalize misconduct. We encourage and appreciate your help. Let the competition reflect mutual respect among participants and officials. Coaches please certify that your players are legally equipped and uniformed according the NFHS rules. Good luck and have a great contest!" (New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, Kentucky High School Athletic Association)

The "Keystone State":
"PIAA requires all registered sports' officials to enforce the sportsmanship rules for coaches and contestants. Actions meant to demean opposing players, team, spectators and officials are not in the highest ideals of interscholastic education and will not be tolerated. Let today's contest reflect mutual respect. Coaches please certify to the umpire that your players are legally equipped and uniformed according to NFHS rules. Good luck in today's contest." (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association)

The "Sunshine State":
To captains: "The FHSAA requires officials to enforce all rules regarding unsportsmanlike conduct by players and coaches. Violators will be ejected. It is strongly suggested that you remind your teammates and coaches
of this policy. Additionally, this is a simple reminder that jewelry is not allowed, and jerseys must be tucked in during play if they are designed to be worn in." To coaches: "Coaches, do you certify that your players are properly equipped and will demonstrate sportsmanlike behavior during today’s contest?" (Florida High School Activities Association)

Are there others?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Inquiring minds want to know.

The "Garden State" and the "Bluegrass State":
Coaches please certify that your players are legally equipped and uniformed according the NFHS rules.

The "Keystone State":
Coaches please certify to the umpire that your players are legally equipped and uniformed according to NFHS rules.

The "Sunshine State":
To coaches: "Coaches, do you certify that your players are properly equipped and will demonstrate sportsmanlike behavior during today’s contest?" (Florida High School Activities Association)

Are there others?

Hope so. Read NFHS rule 2-4-5 lately?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Are there others?

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

2-4-5

Verify with the head coach, prior to each contest, that his/her team
member’s uniforms and equipment are legal and will be worn properly, and that
all participants will exhibit proper sporting behavior throughout the contest.

I was referring to a script for states in addition to New Jersey, Kentucky, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Also, are these still valid in those states, or has the script changed recently. These scripts are rather dated.