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Wristband Rule

Unread postby mikeyziggy » Mon May 12, 2008 1:29 pm

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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Unread postby kev44000 » Mon May 12, 2008 1:37 pm

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.
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Re: Wristband Rule

Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Mon May 12, 2008 1:54 pm

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?
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Unread postby mikeyziggy » Mon May 12, 2008 10:16 pm

Im talking about a forearm protector
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Unread postby txpolevaulter_k25 » Mon May 12, 2008 10:46 pm

The rules say you can use tape, but you should be able to wear a wristband as well.
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Unread postby Sean/vaulter/naeS » Mon May 12, 2008 10:49 pm

Well take it off and tough it out the bruise doesn't hurt that bad.
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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Tue May 13, 2008 1:25 am

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.
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Unread postby OH-IOvaulter » Tue May 13, 2008 10:36 am

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.
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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Tue May 13, 2008 11:45 am

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?
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Unread postby OH-IOvaulter » Tue May 13, 2008 1:52 pm

USATF
Art. 4
Sec III
Rule 183
3. ... The use of a forearm protector to prevent injuries shall be allowed.
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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Tue May 13, 2008 2:04 pm

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.
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Unread postby vaultmd » Tue May 13, 2008 4:00 pm

mikeyziggy wrote:Im talking about a forearm protector


Out here, forearm protectors are considered "equipment" just like watches.
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