Bobbie Pins and the Splits
 

Gosh I hate those things. Earlier this season I stepped on one and went skateing. I did the splits,then hit my head and elbow. The crowd got a good laugh out of it. I maintain they shouldn't be allowed.

from a player? Or the stands?

Player.........

I'm not getting this one. Bobby pins are not allowed. Look hard before the game and get rid of em. Period.

I gotta tell you, I do allot of girls games and I look really hard for the hair devices. As I said in a thread earlier this week, I think they've made allot of strides in this area locally and I have little trouble with it anymore.

Allowed in Iowa

Then Iowa doesn't adhere to the NFHS rule on this.

Then you need to complain to Iowa.

Or move. :)

Rule 3-5, Art 3.d. Strictly prohibits it in writing - no questions.

I'm kinda lost here...What are "the splits"? You mean like a gymnastic split? One bobby pin caused that?

Are you sure the bobby pin didn't come from a cheerleader?

Nor do they adhere to the restrictions on headbands.

"We will be adhering to Rules 3-5-3 and 3-6 regarding wristbands and headwear with the following exceptions. Anything worn in the hair (including headbands) must be soft and unadorned but may be any color or multi-colored and do not have to match for all teammates. Bobby pins and unadorned flat clips, no longer than two inches, will also be allowed. Wristbands may be any color or multi-colored and do not have to match for all teammates, but must be moisture-absorbing material. Lance Armstrong bracelets, rubber bands, etc., are still illegal as they are not moisture-absorbing."

What part of SPLITS don't you understand? It was a turn-over and my left heel caught a bobbie pin and down I went. Hurt like heck!

I have heard of states adding rules but haven't heard of them not following them. THat is news to me. In Pennsylvania we added the rule that you are not allowed to have a player inbound the ball infront of players. You have to move them to one side of the bench or the other. The reason is because a few years ago there was a fight in the state championship game that involved a incident when taking the ball out infront of the oppenents bench. This happened a few years ago but we still follow this rule.

Based on what? State directive? If so, that must be a new development (within last 5 years or so).

Just read jalons' post. Wow. I would be sending a report to Boone and/or Des Moines (is this just the IGHSAU, or are the boys doing the same thing?) detailing the dangers of bobby pins flying out of the hair.

In your inbounding case,could not a coach get upset if it is brought in at one particular end or the other of the opposing bench?