Question Number: 27681

Law 4 - Players Equipment 8/22/2013

RE: Competive Under 17

Heather of Randolph, MA USA asks...

Hi, I am a junior in high school. I play on my schools varsity soccer team and i have gauged ears(size 2g). I just have a few questions regarding the rules:
1. Will this stop me from being able to play?
2. Will I have to tape up my ears to cover the hole?

Please respond as soon as possible, thank you.

Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi Heather
Once earrings are removed there is no issue and there is no restriction on playing in the game.
There is no requirement to tape and in fact it is best if tape is not used as the referee can then see that there are no earrings present.

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Answer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham

It is unlikely that you will be permitted to play with any adornment in the ear. But, there should not be any other issue.

Referees will assume there is jewelry underneath any taped earring. I agree with Ref McHugh that you are better off not taping them.

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Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

If you choose to use tape to protect the holes, you might show the referee that you have removed your jewelry before you tape them up. Then there is no question.

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