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.

[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.

[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."

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by River Ref

Allowed in Iowa

Then you need to complain to Iowa.

Or move.

[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.

[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?