Play calling cards...

[DiamondDude]

What is the rule about players having play cards in high school? Are they limited to the wrist or waist or both. I see the Jayem players pictured (on 10/22) on the main page has it on his belt. Is there a rule about this from the VHSL?

 

[White hat]

It's not a VHSL rule, it's a NFHS rule. And by rule, no, play cards cannot be worn on the belt.

I see them there quite often and I've never said a word about them and don't intend to start. They are functional, not decorative. No one wears them as adornments.

 

[White hat]

Know what else is illegal?

Pink towels. Know what else I'm not going to say a word about? Same answer.

 

[DiamondDude]

Re: Know what else is illegal?

Frankly, I just don't understand some of these petty NFHS rules. I would think a towel should be any color, as long as there is no ad or logos.

 

[White hat]

Re: Know what else is illegal?

The reasoning behind the color prohibition is to prevent gang members from displaying their colors. A school that's black and gold won't have guys with red towels hanging off their pants. Hopefully that's not a big issue in Virginia but I suppose it could be.

that's the reason for the rule and I'm all for it, but if a team is supporting an effort like cancer awareness and it's obvious to all involved, nothing good can come from being a hard-@$$ about that rule.

From what I understand, some areas in Virginia are saying no pink towels, and my friends in Tennessee said their state office says flag anyone wearing a pink towel. I just don't get that.

 

[Hampton Roads 6]

Re: Know what else is illegal?

I think NFHS rules are violated more than most think they are.