Inquiring Minds Want To Know ???

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

The headbands and wristbands must match.

That's what I always assumed and how I always interpreted the rule, but I'm now having problems with the actual wording of the rule. "Headbands and wristbands shall be white, black, beige or a single solid school color and shall be the same color for each item."

I'm sure that I'm reading too much into this, but, to me, it reads that each item refers to either headbands or wristbands, i.e. headbands shall be the same color for each, and wristbands shall be the same color for each.

Is there a caseplay that states that both items must be the same color and will therefore put my question to rest?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Is there a caseplay that states that both items must be the same color and will therefore put my question to rest?

NFHS 2010-11 Comments On The Rules (Page 3, 2010-11 NFHS Basketball Casebook)

3.5.3 SITUATION: Team A’s school colors are blue and gold and the predominate
color of Team A’s jerseys are white. Prior to the game, an official notices that
several Team A members are wearing (a) blue headbands and blue wristbands;
and (b) beige pre-wrap around the entire head and blue wristbands. RULING:
Legal in (a). Illegal equipment in (b); the headband color does not match the
wristband color. The official shall inform the player and the head coach that these
items are illegal and may not be worn during the game.