DRAFT 4/17/2010
SECTION SIX
UNIFORM RULES SUMMARY
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
2009-2010
NOTE: In lieu
of a coaches meeting at the state meet, all stakeholders should review both the
general and specific instructions for uniform rules.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Greg Wayne, Meet
Director
Alternative Programs
Coordinator
(
(Home) 928-697-8572
SUMMARY—UNIFORM RULES
NOTE: At both the region and state meets, meet
management does not want to engage in any disputes over uniform and equipment
regulations. Furthermore, meet
management does want to exhaust a disproportionate amount of time dealing with
uniform infractions. Thus, meet
management is asking that the coaches take the time to properly instruct their
students on the various uniform and equipment rules.
PLEASE REVIEW
NO JEWELRY
INTRODUCTION:
Athletes are prohibited from competing while wearing any jewelry.
(Rule
LEGAL ITEMS:
a.
Watches (worn on the wrist).
b.
Religious medal – medal must be taped to the body under the uniform (no chain
allowed).
c.
Medical alert bracelet – taped to the wrist with the faceplate showing.
d.
Insulin pump – taped to body, worn under the uniform and adequately padded.
e.
Heart monitor – only with the physician’s statement documenting the need (shown
to the meet referee).
f.
Atomizer – only with physician’s statement documenting the need (shown to the
meet referee).
g.
Glasses—including sunglasses.
h.
Rubber bands or elastic bands to control the hair – even if the elastic band
has a small piece of metal.
i.
A scrunchie or a ribbon to control hair – maximum of two ribbons in
total hair.
j.
Tattoo – unless objectionable. The tattoo must be covered if found
objectionable.
k.
Regulation headband or knit cap – must be unadorned except for school name,
school nickname, or school mascot—if the weather is cold.
l.
Regulation “sweat band” for the head or wrists when needed – must be unadorned
except for school name, school nickname, or school mascot.
m.
An American flag not to exceed 2 x 3 inches.
n.
One manufacturer’s logo/trademark is permitted on each piece of apparel that
does not exceed 2 inches square inches in any dimension.
ILLEGAL
ITEMS:
a.
Cloth/yarn/hemp/etc., bracelets.
b.
Rubber band(s) on wrist/ankle. This includes the Lance Armstrong “Live Strong”
yellow wristbands.
c.
Earrings – even if covered with tape.
d.
Rings or any other jewelry (i.e., navel rings, tongue rings, eyebrow rings,
nose ring, or post earrings of any kind).
e.
Barrettes or bobby pins/beads/etc.
f.
Face/body paint and/or stickers.
g.
Glitter.
h.
Baseball hats, scarves, bandannas, do-rags, etc.
i. Pins, except to hold on competitor
numbers.
j.
Ribbons, pins, etc., attached to shoes/shoelaces.
PLEASE REVIEW
INTRODUCTION: Track-and-Field
athletes must wear a school issued jersey.
a.
Must be school issued.
b.
Must be tucked into the shorts (must be able to see hip numbers).
c.
Body suits (either one or two piece) may be worn in lieu of the traditional
jersey and shorts.
d.
The jersey may contain no ornamentation that is objectionable.
e.
Any visible undergarments under the jersey must be unadorned and of a single
color; however, the undergarment and jersey don’t have to be the same color.
f.
Bras are considered foundation garments and not undergarments under NFHS
Track-and-Field rules.
g.
Relay team members that chose to wear undergarments (shirts under their
jerseys) must have the same color undergarments. NOTE: Not all team members
must wear undergarments; however, if they do they must be the same color.
h.
Foundation garments (example: bras) are not undergarments and may be of
different colors.
i.
Bare midriffs are not acceptable. The jersey must be tucked in or touch the
waistband of the shorts when standing erect.
j.
No knots or knot-like protrusions.
k.
The jersey may be a tank top or t-shirt style jersey; however, football jerseys
are not track-and-field uniforms and may not be used. If there are
circumstances where a uniform situation may be a problem, it is recommended
that the coach consult with the referee after the coaches meeting.
l.
The jersey shall not be removed in any competition areas.
SHORTS
INTRODUCTION: Track-and-Field
athletes must wear a school issued shorts.
a.
Must be school issued.
b.
Loose fitting boxer type shorts are permitted for boys and girls, and closed
leg briefs are acceptable for girls.
c.
Body suits (either one or two piece) may be worn in lieu of the traditional
jersey and shorts.
d.
The shorts may contain no ornamentation that is objectionable.
e.
Any visible undergarments under the shorts must be unadorned and of a single
color; however, the undergarment and jersey don’t have to be the same color.
f.
Relay team members that chose to wear undergarments (such as bicycle shorts)
must
have
the same color undergarments. NOTE: Not all team members must wear
undergarments; however, those runners that do must be the same color.
g.
Hip numbers will be worn on both hips.
h.
No knots or knot-like protrusions—NOTE: The NFHS rule interpretation is that
the waistband may not be
rolled over provided the shorts remain above the hips (NFHS rule
i.
Athletes may compete in sweat pants provided they are school issued.
j. Shorts
shall not be removed in any competition areas.
SOCKS, SHOES,
a.
The only rule pertaining to socks is that no more than one logo in one
individual sock.
b.
Athletes are required to wear a bona-fide shoe.
c.
Meet management has determined that hats and other full-cover headwear are not permissible. If a special
needs case does exist, the referee may approve headwear for a competing athlete
on a case-by-case basis. The referee does have the authority to request medical
or other appropriate documentation.
d.
No spikes shall be longer than one-quarter inch or five centimeters.
e.
Relay or field event competitors shall not wear gloves.
f.
Throwers may wear weightlifting belts, but may not wear weights.
g.
Sunglasses may be worn; however, it is not recommended for the high jump or
pole vault due to liability.
h.
Bandanas may not be worn, and beads in the hair are considered jewelry.
i. Head
bands of a single color may be worn.
Meet officials must still do preventative officiating
and check all athletes before they compete. However, if an athlete competes
while wearing illegal uniform/apparel, jewelry, and/or illegal items/equipment,
he/she is subject to disqualification.