I didn't know officials got to pick and choose which rules they apply.

 

Exactly.

Don't we all have more important issues to be concerned about?

 

In the grand scheme of things, can't we say that about all sports in general?

 

The question posed deals with a written rule that has caused confusion not only to the coaches and players but some officials as well.

What if Team A has one player wearing a white head band and 1 player wearing the beige pre-wrap?

What if Team A has one player wearing a white head band and 1 player wearing the beige pre-wrap?

 

By rule, this is not legal.

Its partially correct. Yes on the definition. No on the color restriction mentioned.

 

Just going by a ruling in a recent game. During the pregame warm-ups of a recent game, the ref quoted the rule to the captains/coaches just as mentioned above (white or dominant color of the uniform). He allowed the players to go to the locker-room and change. All they had was beige prewrap and the ref said "they are supposed to be white since you are the home team, but I'll make an exception".

Don't we all have more important issues to be concerned about?

 

Come on...of course there are more important issues...just using the board for a friendly discussion.

Just going by a ruling in a recent game. During the pregame warm-ups of a recent game, the ref quoted the rule to the captains/coaches just as mentioned above (white or dominant color of the uniform). He allowed the players to go to the locker-room and change. All they had was beige prewrap and the ref said "they are supposed to be white since you are the home team, but I'll make an exception".

 

That would be incorrect. The beige is fine.

That would be incorrect. The beige is fine.

 

I was within inches of the ref that said it. I'm sure your are right...just repeating what was said.

I was within inches of the ref that said it. I'm sure your are right...just repeating what was said.

 

Next time it happens, I would make sure you say something.

Tell the official you heard different on BGP!!

What is the significance of having a such a rule? I can't fathom a reason how the color of a headband will impact the game. Anyone care to speculate?

Speculation: Insanity !!!!!!!!!!!!

What is the significance of having a such a rule? I can't fathom a reason how the color of a headband will impact the game. Anyone care to speculate?

 

I think it is to keep some uniformity to what players wear. There are restricitions on the width of numbers on the uniforms, logos on shirts, etc. Almost like David Stern handing down guidelines for dress codes while NBA players are on road trips. Doesn't have any significance or impact on the game itself other than presentation and appearance. If not then there is no telling what you would see players trying to wear.

Kentucky follows the National Federation Rules--these rules are all discussed at the Rules Clinic in which officials and head coaches must attend.

 

This rule would never become an issue if the coaches informed their players and enforced it. Because they don't (or won't), the official has to be the bad guy (gal).

My daughter has worn a headband her entire career. She has always made sure she wore either solid white or solid blue at the high school level to go with the uniform, no logos. She was, however, informed of the rules requirement by her head coach when she began playing at the high school.

 

I am going to ask another rules question! In regard to a knee brace, in this respect, a custom ACL brace. The brace has no exposed metal of any kind & no sharp corners, all areas are rounded. It is marketed as meeting the national requirements for being "legal" so to speak for competitive sports activity. In our region, the player wears the brace with an undersleeve but no tape or covering over it & has had only 1 ref question her regarding the brace. It was determined it was "OK." However, when playing in another region in the same state, the player was required to "cover" the entire brace. Looked like a tire after that! The only information I could find was on the national association refs site & it only mentioned exposed metal. Any one have what the official position on the ACL braces are or any brace for that matter?

The only braces that need to be covered are those with exposed metal. Haven't seen many (if any) braces lately with any type of exposed metal.