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.)

[JeffM]

I'm still a high school official, but I like the proposed rule changes. I would rather not worry about the sleeves/leggings/tights.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

Multiple colors makes it hard for officials to distinguish players from each other.

Agree. Fashion Police rules should let the players wear just about any type of clothing that they want, as long as everybody on the same team wears the same colors, hopefully matching the color of the jersey, and/or the pants.

[Multiple Sports]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Agree. Fashion Police rules should let the players wear just about any type of clothing that they want, as long as everybody on the same team wears the same colors, hopefully matching the color of the jersey, and/or the pants.

Isn't it fitting that the guy with the belt and the pocket protector get involved with an article concerning the fashion police.....

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Multiple Sports

Isn't it fitting that the guy with the belt and the pocket protector get involved with an article concerning the fashion police.....

I've got the badge.

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by JeffM

I'm still a high school official, but I like the proposed rule changes. I would rather not worry about the sleeves/leggings/tights.

The proposed changes don't mean officials would stop worrying about all those things. It would just save the schools sending requests for medical waivers to the NCAA.

The possibility of a rainbow of color on players would still be there. Say a team has white jerseys and orange shorts. A player could wear a white undershirt (short or long-sleeve), black arm sleeve, beige wristbands, beige headband and orange full-length tights and they'd be absolutely legal.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

The proposed changes don't mean officials would stop worrying about all those things. It would just save the schools sending requests for medical waivers to the NCAA.

It does mean we would have a lot less to worry about though. If it is a legal color and properly matches between the teammates (much like the jerseys must match), then we're done. No format authorization required.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

A white undershirt (short or long-sleeve), black arm sleeve, beige wristbands, beige headband, and orange full-length tights.

"Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection, the lovers, the dreamers and me."

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

A player could wear a white undershirt (short or long-sleeve), black arm sleeve, beige wristbands, beige headband and orange full-length tights.

Wait a minute? Wasn't this the uniform of the Houston Astros back in the 70's?



(Yeah. That right. Yogi Berra in an Astros uniform. I bet a lot of you guys didn't know that?)

[Multiple Sports]

Another profile with good intentions hijacked by Billy Mac!!!!!!

[SDRef]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

It does mean we would have a lot less to worry about though. If it is a legal color and properly matches between the teammates (much like the jerseys must match), then we're done. No format authorization required.

The part I like the most is the statement that says "...and it removes a rule that has no impact on how the game is played or officiated."

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Multiple Sports

Another profile with good intentions hijacked by Billy Mac!!!!!!

Are you sure about the "intentions" part?

Peace

[Multiple Sports]

I meant a thread started with good intentions ( by JMF ) was kidnapped by BM...

I would never state that BM good intentions.....

[Rich]

Originally Posted by billymac

wait a minute? Wasn't this the uniform of the houston astros back in the 70's?



(yeah. That right. Yogi berra in an astros uniform. I bet a lot of you guys didn't know that?)

1986-89.

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by SDRef

The part I like the most is the statement that says "...and it removes a rule that has no impact on how the game is played or officiated."

I laughed when I read that! My first thought was, "Hey, someone finally figured it out!"

At any rate, the feeling is they only relaxed the requirements so it's easier for schools to have players cover up their tattoos.