Mouthguard

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

My guess is that it's a safety rule, too many kids were not wearing them appropriately, so the state put in a penalty to encourage the coach to take care of the problem.

Not only that, but some kids cut them to only fit over the front 4 teeth. The VT rule specifies that it must protect the molars as well. Had one instance where the home AD had extras that he provided so that the game could be played. {And, no they were not used ones.}