Originally posted by FrankHtown
The new rule prohibits removing a jersey within the "visual confines of the court" for any reason. (3-4-15)
You are correct. We don't have our books yet, but I see this case on the NFHS website:
SITUATION 5: A1 is directed to leave the game with a blood-saturated jersey. While at the team bench area, he/she removes the jersey and changes into a clean, spare jersey. RULING: A1 is assessed a technical foul. Team B is awarded two free throws and the ball for a division line throw-in. COMMENT: The uniform rule is intended to be applied in all situations. It is not unreasonable to expect team members to leave the playing area to change uniforms. (3-4-15; 10-4-1h)
I'm guessing that came into play due to girls games. Girls will often change jerseys and be in nothing but a sports bra and that probably offended someone and led to the change. Can't imagine anyone got offended by a boy in his under armour but we do need to treat both genders equally now don't we. 😀
I'll be interested to hear what is said about this at our state's interpreter's meeting.
Like someone else said, if you give out T two's for this you might as well get ready to give at least one more because the head coach is going to get one shortly thereafter.
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