NFHS Rules Question

[Adam]

I agree. I had a girl in a JV game a few years ago who wore long sleeves, for religious reasons. The only problem was they were blue and her jersey was white. We allowed it and reported to the state.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Adam

I agree. I had a girl in a JV game a few years ago who wore long sleeves, for religious reasons. The only problem was they were blue and her jersey was white. We allowed it and reported to the state.

I would have NOT allowed it and reported it to the state. I agree, though, that the state needs to make a decision and let it be known to schools and officials.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I would have NOT allowed it and reported it to the state. I agree, though, that the state needs to make a decision and let it be known to schools and officials.

I was hesitant at the time, but I was new to Rome (my first year in that city) and working with local royalty. It wasn't a hill worth, well, you know.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I would have NOT allowed it and reported it to the state. I agree, though, that the state needs to make a decision and let it be known to schools and officials.

I likely would not have allowed that either.

Peace

[RookieDude]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I likely would not have allowed that either.

Peace

...Middle School game? In these parts, if it meant the player was not going to get to play...we would have allowed it.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by RookieDude

...Middle School game? In these parts, if it meant the player was not going to get to play...we would have allowed it.

This was high school JV. First game of the season.

[RookieDude]

Originally Posted by Adam

This was high school JV. First game of the season.

...Gotcha...yep, H.S. they should know better...Middle School, training/learning grounds.

[Rich]

I have to admit -- as soon as someone said "religious grounds" I probably would've let her play with the blue long sleeves. I'm not really willing to be "that guy" over something like this.

And yes, if she wore tights for the same reason, I'd have the same answer. Even at the varsity level (where I spend all my time).