OT - how would you like to work this league?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

Yarmulkes are kept in place with bobby pins or something similar. Was this a violation of the "no jewelry" rule?

Originally Posted by grunewar

These often have to be kept in place by metal hair restraint-type devices.

Remember, this was a men's recreation league, not a high school game, so bobby pins were allowed by league rules. Of course now we might allow the yarmulkes to be held on with tape, even in a high school game, under the "Uniform Police" exception:

State associations may, on an individual basis, allow a player to participate while wearing a head covering, if it is worn for medical or religious reasons, provided that the covering is not abrasive, hard, or dangerous, and is attached in such a way that it is highly unlikely to come off during play.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Remember, this was a men's recreation league, not a high school game, so bobby pins were allowed by league rules.

State associations may, on an individual basis, allow a player to participate while wearing a head covering, if it is worn for medical or religious reasons, provided that the covering is not abrasive, hard, or dangerous, and is attached in such a way that it is highly unlikely to come off during play.

Sleeves, wrist bands, hair restraint devices, etc. are uniform police issues. This is a safety issue where we need to be careful. And, understanding this the way I do, if it's ok with them, it's ok with me. I mean, Rulz is Rulz!

Speaking of safety - had a B13 Rec player go down and slide head first into a wall the other night. He hit the back of his head pretty good. I spoke to the coach/his dad about the seriousness and emphasis on this lately and my concerns. Dad sat with him on the bench for the rest of the game and he never came back in. I sent a note to the league.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by grunewar

If it's OK with them, it's OK with me. I mean, Rulz is Rulz!.

Remember, this was a Jewish Community Center league. When a mohel holding a knife tells you that yarmulkes kept in place with bobby pins are allowed, you better listen. They're allowed. No argument from me.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Remember, this was a Jewish Community Center league. When a mohel holding a knife tells you that yarmulkes kept in place with bobby pins are allowed, you better listen. They're allowed. No argument from me.

When an armed mohel tells me anything.......I'm not arguing!

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by grunewar

When an armed mohel tells me anything, I'm not arguing!

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[refiator]

I have had the pleasure of working a "Golden Boys" league at the local Jewish Community Center. Half court, 4 on 4, two officials. No kidding. Lead and trail pretty much just stand there and never move, except for an occasional side-step or to switch every few fouls. Candy from a (seriously whining) baby.