Doctor's note is needed at the high school level. How many coaches keep those notes handy on the bench in case they are questioned by an official? Probably not very many.

 

What's the penalty for wearing one without a note?

Son wore one all last season. Damaged ulnar nerve in the elbow playing basketball. Doctor prescribed the elbow padding for protection from further damage while healing.

Son wore one all last season. Damaged ulnar nerve in the elbow playing basketball. Doctor prescribed the elbow padding for protection from further damage while healing.

 

Completely legitimate reason and different, in my opinion, than 90% of the other kids / guys wearing them.

Doctor's note is needed at the high school level. How many coaches keep those notes handy on the bench in case they are questioned by an official? Probably not very many.

 

Who checks those notes?

 

HIPAA anyone??? :troll:

What's the penalty for wearing one without a note?

 

I'm pretty sure you just have to take it off. I've never seen an official actually question it though.

Referees are charged with checking uniforms and equipment.

I have seen them ask kids to remove necklaces, wrist bands, rubber bands, earrings, t's hurts under a uniform that doesn't comply with the matching rules. I have seen them ask for a doctors note for a brace. But never for a sleeve or a cloth knee brace.

Commando!

 

Or Free Balling.