34.0 CASTS, KNEE BRACES, JEWELRY

As per FIFA Laws of the Game ‘A player must not use equipment or wear anything which is dangerous to him/herself or another player (including any kind of jewelry).

A.      CASTS & KNEE BRACES

A player may not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous. It further states that non-dangerous protective equipment is permitted as long as it has the sole purpose of protecting the individual physically providing that it poses no danger to the individual or any other player.

Modern protective equipment made of soft, lightweight, padded materials are not considered dangerous and are therefore permitted.

Hard casts are considered to pose a danger to both the wearer and other players and are not permitted to be worn. The practice of padding a hard cast does not reduce the element of danger.

Players wearing a soft cast will be permitted to play if the cast does not present a danger to the individual or any other player.

The referee or Supervisor of Officials (if one has been appointed to the match/tournament) will make the final decision as to the acceptability of any cast.

Any player who uses a cast with the intent to intimidate or injure an opponent shall be sent off.

B.      JEWELRY

Any player wearing jewelry will not be permitted to play until it is fully removed. This is per FIFA Laws of the Game Law 4. This includes Daith piercings; Daith piercings are NOT permitted.

Note: Applying tape over jewelry is not sufficient.

If a player participates in a game wearing any jewelry, neither the referee nor the SAS League will be held responsible. Please see ‘C’ above regarding Jewelry.

C. MEDIC ALERT

If a player wears a Medic Alert bracelet, they must make sure that it is covered by a soft material while playing.