NCAAW proposed rule changes...The Fashion Police Strike Back

[JetMetFan]

I'd appreciate it if any of the NCAAM officials can tell me whether these would apply to them as well. Just check your Arbiter page.

*Players are permitted to wear long-sleeved shirts made of compression-type material under the game jersey without having to request a medical waiver. The shirts must be a color similar to that of the game jersey and meet all other undershirt restrictions.

(Rationale: Each year, there is an increase in the number of players with medical conditions that require them to wear long sleeves. There is no reason not to permit players to wear these shirts. Allowing players to wear full-length tights puts the responsibility back on the coaches regarding how players should look on the floor, and it removes a rule that has no impact on how the game is played or officiated.)

*Players are permitted to wear full-length tights under the game shorts without having to request a medical waiver. The tights must be black, white, beige or the color of the game shorts.

(Rationale: Each year, there is an increase in the number of players with medical conditions that require them to wear full-length tights. Allowing players to wear full-length tights puts the responsibility back on the coaches regarding how players should look on the floor, and it removes a rule that has no impact on how the game is played or officiated.)

*The use of an arm sleeve, knee sleeve and lower leg sleeve is permissible and does not need to be verified by team medical personnel that it be used for medical reasons only. These sleeves must be a solid color. The arm sleeve may be black, white, beige or any color contained in the jersey and the same color must be worn by teammates. The sleeves on the leg (knee or lower leg) sleeves may be black, white, beige or the color of the game shorts and the same color must be worn by teammates.

(Rationale: There was no need to have officials ask team medical personnel whether the sleeves were to be worn for medical reasons. In addition, multiple designs in arm and leg sleeves were creating too many variations in the uniform appearance of players. Further, multiple colors makes it hard for officials to distinguish players from each other.)