taped jewelry

[FMadera]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

"Legally"? Why not? NCAA specifies that tape can't be worn.

It can't be worn to cover something illegal. Certainly tape can be worn, and is all the time. Check wrists, fingers, etc...

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by FMadera

It can't be worn to cover something illegal. Certainly tape can be worn, and is all the time. Check wrists, fingers, etc...

Of course. I hope it was clear that this is what I meant. But since tape is never used to provide support to an ear, an eyebrow, or a nostril, I don't think it's too unreasonable to ask a player to show me what it's covering.

My post was intended to dispute the idea that officials aren't allowed ("legally") to ask.

[IK13]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Of course. I hope it was clear that this is what I meant. But since tape is never used to provide support to an ear, an eyebrow, or a nostril, I don't think it's too unreasonable to ask a player to show me what it's covering.

My post was intended to dispute the idea that officials aren't allowed ("legally") to ask.

You can ask what’s under the tape. They might or might not be honest about it. Or might refuse to answer at all.

You cannot insist that they take the tape off so you can check out for yourself.

[bob jenkins]

I think you can use 9.2.2 (emphasis added) and the rule "taping over jewelry is not permitted" to ask to see what's under the tape (or to use any of the other methods mentioned here).

19.2.2 Scope of Authority
The first referee directs the match from his or her arrival at the court until the
end of the match� This includes:
19�2�2�1 Having authority over all team members;
19�2�2�2 Having final authority over all decisions including those not specifically
addressed in the rules;
19�2�2�3 Having authority over other officials and overruling other officials if
certain they made an incorrect decision; and
19�2�2�4 Replacing an official who is not performing functions properly�

[FMadera]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I think you can use 9.2.2 (emphasis added) and the rule "taping over jewelry is not permitted" to ask to see what's under the tape (or to use any of the other methods mentioned here).

19.2.2 Scope of Authority
The first referee directs the match from his or her arrival at the court until the
end of the match� This includes:
19�2�2�1 Having authority over all team members;
19�2�2�2 Having final authority over all decisions including those not specifically
addressed in the rules;
19�2�2�3 Having authority over other officials and overruling other officials if
certain they made an incorrect decision; and
19�2�2�4 Replacing an official who is not performing functions properly�

Sure, you *can.* And then feel free to be uninvited from your assignor's cadre once coaches complain about it...