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Question Number: 20150Law 18 - Common Sense 10/4/2008RE: high school Under 17 david of wingo, ky us asks...is painting of the whole face illegal during the game? Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino This question involving high school play has been showing up on our site frequently recently. I suspect you need guidance from the Kentucky High School soccer authorities.
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View Referee Keith Contarino profileAnswer provided by Referee Richard Dawson Each year the Halloween tournaments see a few odd wrinkles in player attire not the least of which is painted faces. It really is a competition authorities policy that could permit it subject to the referee's decision is it safe. There are non toxic paints and dyes and those that are NON-staining might be permitted. We had red and black and orange faces one year and the team wearing whites were not amused so it became a point of contestation. It was mentioned that gang colors and racial or religious issues could be raised. I would NOT recommend it unless cleared by the competition authorities and you will still have to satisfy the referee's opinion that it is safe.
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