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Question Number: 29983

Law 4 - Players Equipment 12/9/2015

RE: Select Under 18

John of Atlanta, Georgia USA asks...

Can you wear a elevation mask/training mask during a game.

Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi John
As a referee I would not allow this as it is a training aid and there is no reason for it to be worn in a game. Reasons for wearing something other than basic equipment has to be related to protection. This is not for protection so it is not allowed



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Answer provided by Referee Richard Dawson

Hi John,
I did not even know what this was . Had to look it up. It looks like a muzzle ?
lol It is not a safety device as far as I can tell, but is it dangerous? I would tend to not permit it but in truth not sure why other than it just seems wrong!
Cheers



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