2022-2023 NFHS Comments on the Rules...
3-5-4d – Allowing hair-control devices and adornments such as, but not limited to, barrettes, bobby pins and beads creates inclusivity of hair styles while maintaining that the risk of injury to the athlete, teammates and opponents should not be compromised. Hair adornments must be securely fastened close to the head and not increase risk to the athletes, teammates or opponents. It remains the responsibility of the head coach to ensure players are legally equipped before the competition...
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SITUATION 1: An official notices that No. 23 on Team A is wearing earbuds during pregame warm-ups. The official notifies the head coach of Team A that wearing equipment which, in the referee’s judgment, is dangerous or confusing to other players or is not appropriate is not allowed. The official then directs the coach to notify No. 23 that the earbuds need to be removed. No penalties are assessed. RULING: Correct procedure. COMMENT: Officials’ jurisdiction, prior to the game, begins when they arrive on the floor. Officials should use pregame warm-ups and the pregame meeting to identify and address illegal uniforms and equipment. Items that have the potential to increase risk, such as headphones and earbuds, should be corrected when addressed by the official. Illegal items that do not increase risk, such as player equipment that violates the...
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3-5-4d: Allows hair adornments provided they are securely fastened close to the head and do not present an increased risk to the player, teammates, or opponents. Rationale: Creates inclusivity of hair styles while maintaining that the risk of injury to the athlete, teammates and opponents should not be compromised. 2022-23 Basketball Major Editorial Changes Shot Clock – State Association Adoption Guidelines 2022-23 Basketball Editorial Changes 4-19-4, 4-22, 4-28-2, 6-4-3f 2022-23 Basketball Points of Emphasis 1. Sportsmanship 2. Reducing Illegal Contact – Hand Checks, Post Play, Off-Ball Play 3. Pregame Meeting – Addressing Illegal Uniforms, Equipment and...
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Congratulations to all officials that worked the 2022 Maryland State Championships, Jermaine Rogers for working the 2022 CIAA Men’s Championship game and Joe Emerson for working the Division III Final Four, Joi Jefferson officiating the finals of the NCAA DIII Womens just to name a...
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