concussion headband

[bbman]

Had a player with a 'concussion headband' on. Color was black (no problem), but it had multiple markings on it. (ie couple manufactures logos & a symbol of some kind.
1. Is it legal?
2. Is this something the coach should inform us of before the game?
3. Is a 'doctors note' required?

Thanks

[jeremy341a]

Not legal in Missouri without a wavier from the state.

[BillyMac]

Legal in Connecticut. No medical clearance needed. No color restrictions.

[Adam]

Unless your state says otherwise, I'd suggest considering this the same as a knee brace.

[BryanV21]

Originally Posted by Adam

Unless your state says otherwise, I'd suggest considering this the same as a knee brace.

I'd go with this. In fact, the "knee brace" thing was exactly what I thought of when I first read the OP.

[HokiePaul]

Originally Posted by BryanV21

I'd go with this. In fact, the "knee brace" thing was exactly what I thought of when I first read the OP.

Also agree ... although the potential liability involved with suggesting that a player remove such a device was the first thing I thought of. Without explicit guidance otherwise, I'm not telling the player to remove that.

[letemplay]

I've seen these worn and allowed too here in VA. Just curious cuz I don't know, but are these to help prevent an initial head injury, or are they being worn by kids who have already suffered a concussion, been cleared to play again, and are just being cautious to protect against another such blow to the head?

[BryanV21]

Originally Posted by HokiePaul

Also agree ... although the potential liability involved with suggesting that a player remove such a device was the first thing I thought of. Without explicit guidance otherwise, I'm not telling the player to remove that.

"Sorry, but you can't play with that on." - you're not telling them to take off something that may be medically necessary to keep on, but you're enforcing the rule too.

NEVER tell them they have to take something off.

In this case, though, I'm saying nothing and ignoring the thing.

[referee99]

EXCEPTION: State associations may on an individual basis permit a player to participate while wearing a head covering if it meets the following criteria:
a. For medical or cosmetic reasons – In the event a participant is required by a licensed medical physician to cover his/her head with a covering or wrap, the physician's statement is required before the state association can approve a covering or wrap which is not abrasive, hard or dangerous to any other player and which is attached in such a way it is highly unlikely that it will come off during play.
b. For religious reasons – In the event there is documented evidence provided to the state association that a participant may not expose his/her uncovered head, the state association may approve a covering or wrap which is not abrasive, hard or dangerous to any other player and which is attached in such a way it is highly unlikely it will come off during play.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BryanV21

"Sorry, but you can't play with that on." - you're not telling them to take off something that may be medically necessary to keep on, but you're enforcing the rule too.

NEVER tell them they have to take something off.

In this case, though, I'm saying nothing and ignoring the thing.

Semantics.

I use the same phrasing with earrings. While I'm probably going to be even more careful with something like this, let's not pretend they don't mean the same thing.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Adam

Unless your state says otherwise, I'd suggest considering this the same as a knee brace.

Bad advice. Better to just follow the rule for headwear.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Bad advice. Better to just follow the rule for headwear.

This is me backtracking and apologizing.

Frankly, I'd forgotten the rule for headware.