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"eyewear"
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 12:45 pm
by LHSpolevault
In HS are you allowed to wear eyewear (sunglasses) during meets? i know about headbands and jewelry but what about sunglasses?
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 12:51 pm
by Scott Go Pre
Most states will not let you vault with shades on unless you can prove that they are perscription sunglasses.
Re: "eyewear"
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:30 pm
by Skyin' Brian
LHSpolevault wrote:In HS are you allowed to wear eyewear (sunglasses) during meets? i know about headbands and jewelry but what about sunglasses?
only if you are super cool
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 5:42 pm
by Aviendha
My experience with sunglasses was odd...I prefer to wear them because my contacts make my eyes more sensitive to light, and I don't like squinting. Most meets they let me (They were plastic sunglasses). The odd thing though, I was allowed to at Districts (Step 1 to State), but not at Sectionals (Step 2), then they let me at State...go figure
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 5:44 pm
by ashcraftpv
I don't think there is an actual NFHS rule about wearing sunglasses. I've never been to a meet where its been a problem, but I guess it would be up to the head official....
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:58 pm
by sjsvaulter
I sometimes wear them on bright days so that my eyes can relax and because a lot of pits in texas seems so best east/west. I've never heard they're illegal, though i could see them being banned by an officious official.
Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 11:37 pm
by CHC04Vault
Yeah, im almost 100% positive there is no rule against wearing sunglasses, because 1) some people vault with regular glasses and 2) other events its allowed.
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:06 am
by VaultMarq26
I have only vaulted in sunglasses a couple times, but it has actually been more difficult for me to jump. I worry too much about them and it distractes me.
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:55 am
by vaultmd
You just have to convince the official that the glasses are equipment and not a fashion item. Although there is no limit to how dumb some of us officials can be, most will acquiesce if you claim that it keep pit crud and wind out of your eyes, especially if you wear contact lenses.
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:57 am
by VaultnGus
In Massachusetts we've been warned that sunglasses constitutes "jewelry" and thus cannot be worn during competitions :-(
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 1:50 am
by ryansanta
the problem with glasses is, if you make the bar and they fail to follow you over (ie fall off), it is counted as a miss
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:38 pm
by CrossBarHOpper
i wear shades so i dont get mat dust in my eyes