NFHS equipment check

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by dlsumpntx

NFHS 3-2-12 says "Players in the game are prohibited from wearing jewelry such as rings, watches, earrings, bracelets, necklaces (including cloth or string types) or other hard cosmetic or decorative items." Some of my friends and I are debating whether or not “(including cloth or string types)” applies to just necklaces, as it would appear how the sentence is written, or to all jewelry. The issue is whether or not string and other bracelets that are not "hard cosmetic" are prohibited. Thoughts?

As someone who officiates NFHS basketball (and officiated NFHS soccer) and umpires NFHS baseball and softball and has friends who officiate NFHS football, volleyball, soccer, and swimming and diving. As far as the NFHS is concerned: No matter what the sport, no jewelry means no jewelry and the best definition of jewelry is: If you weren't born wearing it, it is jewelry.

MTD, Sr.