Bobbie Pins and the Splits

[River Ref]

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.

[Terrapins Fan]

from a player? Or the stands?

[River Ref]

Player.........

[grunewar]

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.

[River Ref]

Allowed in Iowa

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by River Ref

Allowed in Iowa

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

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by River Ref

Allowed in Iowa

Then you need to complain to Iowa.

Or move.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by River Ref

Allowed in Iowa

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

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

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

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by River Ref

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.

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?

[jalons]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

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

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."

[River Ref]

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!

[PIAA REF]

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.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by River Ref

Allowed in Iowa

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.

[River Ref]

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?