Short Tights Or Compression Shorts ...

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

It really does not matter what you call them. If you are wearing something from the waist that is under you shorts/skit that extends below the knee, then they cannot be worn or cannot be shown ... this was clarified by our head person the other day as I was having a similar disagreement with a fellow official.

What? Your "head person" is sadly mistaken. This was a major rule change this year. How could he miss it? Was he out of the country, or in the hospital in a coma? I certainly hope that you set him straight. Is the college rule different, and, if so, could he have confused the college rule with the high school rule?

2014-15 NFHS BASKETBALL RULES CHANGES

3-5-3
Art. 3: Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves and tights are permissible:
a. Anything worn on the arm and/or leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the color restrictions.
b. The sleeves/tights shall be black, white, beige or the predominant color of the uniform and the same color sleeves/tights shall be worn by teammates.
c. All sleeves/tights shall be the same solid color.
d. Meet the logo requirements in 3-6.
Note: In general, a brace is defined as anything that contains hinges and/or straps or an opening over the knee cap.
Rationale: To clarify the rule and give better guidance to what is acceptable.

The committee expanded Rule 3-5-3 by identifying anything worn on the arm and/or leg as a sleeve, except a knee brace. These items, including tights, will now be permitted but must meet the color and logo restrictions in Rule 3-5-3. Previously, this rule permitted only arm sleeves and leg-compression sleeves.

Tights (noun, plural): A snug stretchable garment covering the body from the waist down, designed for general wear by women and girls.

Tights (noun, plural): A piece of clothing that is worn especially by girls, women, and dancers, that fits closely over the feet, legs, and waist, and that is made of a thicker material than pantyhose.

If JRutledge's "head person" confused this issue, then it's pretty obvious to me (what I've been saying all along) that the new fashion rules need some work.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

... you can look at the items and tell what they are or what they are not.

You can? How can you determine the difference between calf sleeves, and compression shorts, by just looking at the player? One (compression shorts) is cinched at the waist, and the other (calf sleeves) isn't cinched at the waist. How do you determine the difference by just looking?