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Refsmitty Mon Sep 05, 2011 08:37pm

Play cards
 
I can't find it but I'm sure I've read where players using play charts must wear them on their wrists - not on belts. Anyone know?

tomes1978 Mon Sep 05, 2011 09:23pm

If they are designed for the wrist they can't be worn on the belt. The casebook specifically addresses this issue under Rule 1-5-3.

bisonlj Mon Sep 05, 2011 09:30pm

To me this is a silly rule but I have to enforce it almost every week. I'd never flag a player for it but I have them move it to their wrist. They look at me like I'm crazy and I think I am.

HLin NC Tue Sep 06, 2011 06:17am

Our state supervisor apparently took in a game last Friday night. He sent out an e-mail reminding us of it so I guess the crew missed that.

We're coming up on Week 4 here and it hasn't been a problem so far. <furiously knocking on wood thingy> Last season it took a while to break the habit.

tomes1978 Tue Sep 06, 2011 06:23am

So how long until a manufacturor comes up with play cards that are made to be put on the belt?

HLin NC Tue Sep 06, 2011 06:26am

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So how long until a manufacturor comes up with play cards that are made to be put on the belt?
That is what the spat manufacturers did. They were banned and they were able to convince the Fed that they had a purpose.

mbyron Tue Sep 06, 2011 07:07am

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Originally Posted by HLin NC (Post 785926)
That is what the spat manufacturers did. They were banned and they were able to convince the Fed that they had a purpose.

May I suggest that "per$$$uade" is a better word here? Same thing happened with "illegal" bats in NFHS baseball. :(

MRH Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:26pm

Here in KS a team was listing plays on the back center's helmet. According to an area supervisor, the state contacted the Fed. and they gave their approval.

JugglingReferee Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:30pm

Canadian Ruling
 
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Originally Posted by Refsmitty (Post 785862)
I can't find it but I'm sure I've read where players using play charts must wear them on their wrists - not on belts. Anyone know?

CANADIAN RULING:

Legal, unless it contravenes the safety of others.

Jim S Thu Sep 08, 2011 01:30pm

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Originally Posted by MRH (Post 786439)
Here in KS a team was listing plays on the back center's helmet. According to an area supervisor, the state contacted the Fed. and they gave their approval.

As long as it doesn't cover the NOCSEA label or Warning Sticker. :eek:

MRH Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:08pm

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Originally Posted by Jim S (Post 786453)
As long as it doesn't cover the NOCSEA label or Warning Sticker. :eek:

Yes, that was included in their ruling. Forgot that important part. :rolleyes:

Reffing Rev. Fri Sep 09, 2011 08:54pm

Most of the time those cards are attached to the belt with a "key ring"

We had a video from Omaha or Lincoln a few years ago where a kid got his finger caught and severed trying to sack the quarterback.

So it might seem silly, but rules get to be rules for a reason and I wont look the other way for these.

Robert Goodman Sat Sep 10, 2011 09:52am

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Originally Posted by Reffing Rev. (Post 786814)
Most of the time those cards are attached to the belt with a "key ring"

We had a video from Omaha or Lincoln a few years ago where a kid got his finger caught and severed trying to sack the quarterback.

I wonder if anything's ever happened like that with the belt loops in flag football. I would think it'd be even more likely there

HLin NC Sat Sep 10, 2011 03:05pm

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Most of the time those cards are attached to the belt with a "key ring"
Huh?

The ones I've busted are just threaded on to the belt through the armhole.

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