Exception for wedding bands?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by zebraman

I have always removed my wedding band when officiating. I don't feel fair about asking players to not wear any jewelry and then keeping mine on.

I don't. I'm not playing defense and making contact with the players. If I did take it off, I'd be the only one doing it.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Adam

I don't. I'm not playing defense and making contact with the players. If I did take it off, I'd be the only one doing it.

I always take mine off and stick it in my left pocket. Don't know why. Think I just don't want anybody distracted by it because I always notice other officials' rings.

[Rich]

I take mine off and hide it in my bag. Always have. Do it for all the sports I work.

[OKREF]

Last summer at a camp, an evaluater told me we should not wear any jewelry. The book says no jewelry allowed. Those were his words not mine. I have always worn mine.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by OKREF

Last summer at a camp, an evaluater told me we should not wear any jewelry. The book says no jewelry allowed. Those were his words not mine. I have always worn mine.

Which book? Rule book or manual?

[VaTerp]

My wedding band is too tight and a pain to take on and off so I wear it on the court.

Nobody has ever said anything at the HS level and I have not done enough above that to really comment. I trying to work college ball so I'll just have to get it resized if it's an issue at that level.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by VaTerp

My wedding band is too tight and a pain to take on and off so I wear it on the court.

Nobody has ever said anything at the HS level and I have not done enough above that to really comment. I trying to work college ball so I'll just have to get it resized if it's an issue at that level.

I had the same problem with fit until this year. Amazing how easily it spins now that I've lost 25 pounds.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by VaTerp

My wedding band is too tight and a pain to take on and off so I wear it on the court.

About 15 yrs ago I slipped on some ice at my house, fell, and dislocated my ring finger. In order to x-ray and repair my finger, the hospital had to take a little saw and cut my ring off.

Now, I have a wedding band that is easily removable.........under the right circumstances.

Not that I've ever removed it! "Yes, dear....... Yes, dear..... Yes, dear....." She's behind me as I'm typing!

[OKREF]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Which book? Rule book or manual?

I don't for sure. I didn't ask, and I just assumed he meant the rule book.

[mj]

I wear mine while officiating. For me it's a little tribute to my wife who never complains about how much I'm away from the house officiating all seasons.