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Wristband Rule
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 1:29 pm
by mikeyziggy
Alright so recently I was at a meet and the official told me that I can't where my wristband in competition. I was wondering if anyone else had heard this because this is the first time that ive ever been told I can't wear my wristband
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 1:37 pm
by kev44000
In Oklahoma no jewelry, wristbands anything like that . Also all uniforms must match, no logos over 2 1/2 inches in diameter among other things. They are very picky here. Several players were dq for uniform violations.
Re: Wristband Rule
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 1:54 pm
by rainbowgirl28
mikeyziggy wrote:Alright so recently I was at a meet and the official told me that I can't where my wristband in competition. I was wondering if anyone else had heard this because this is the first time that ive ever been told I can't wear my wristband
Do you mean like a livestrong type wristband or a forearm protector?
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:16 pm
by mikeyziggy
Im talking about a forearm protector
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:46 pm
by txpolevaulter_k25
The rules say you can use tape, but you should be able to wear a wristband as well.
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:49 pm
by Sean/vaulter/naeS
Well take it off and tough it out the bruise doesn't hurt that bad.
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 1:25 am
by rainbowgirl28
I bet if you completely taped over it, so that all they could see was tape and not wristband, I bet that would slide. You should always ask the officials though.
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 10:36 am
by OH-IOvaulter
Forearm protectors are specifically allowed for, bust out a rule book on 'em. Or just get used to not using one if you don't want to confront them.
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:45 am
by rainbowgirl28
OH-IOvaulter wrote:Forearm protectors are specifically allowed for, bust out a rule book on 'em. Or just get used to not using one if you don't want to confront them.
Where is it in the rule book?
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 1:52 pm
by OH-IOvaulter
USATF
Art. 4
Sec III
Rule 183
3. ... The use of a forearm protector to prevent injuries shall be allowed.
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 2:04 pm
by rainbowgirl28
OH-IOvaulter wrote:USATF
Art. 4
Sec III
Rule 183
3. ... The use of a forearm protector to prevent injuries shall be allowed.
USATF rules don't apply to high school meets.
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 4:00 pm
by vaultmd
mikeyziggy wrote:Im talking about a forearm protector
Out here, forearm protectors are considered "equipment" just like watches.