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Question Number: 22847Law 4 - Players Equipment 2/21/2010RE: High School Wesley Hayslette of 112 Devore Rd, Donalds, SC USA asks... I am a goalkeeper and would like to know if I can wear plastic lens sunglasses during games.
I'm looking forward to your reply,
Thank you,
Wesley Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh Hi Wesley
Glasses must not be a danger to either the wearer or an opponent and it is a matter for the referee to make the decision on the day.
I personally would not allow sunglasses and if a player wants to wear sunglasses/glasses then they should be the goggles variety made of rubber with plastic lens. These are purpose made for the sport and pose no risk.
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View Referee Joe McHugh profile Answer provided by Referee Jason Wright The laws of the game make no specific reference to sunglasses, only that equipment must not be dangerous to anybody on the field, yourself included. While the chances of injury may be minimal, there could still be a slight risk of one of the arms or the corner of the glasses being pushed into somebody's eye after a collision.
It's simply up to the referee on the day - but he's within his rights to say no.
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View Referee Jason Wright profile Answer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham The referee ultimately decides what is dangerous (thus, illegal under NFHS rules). Few referees in my region would permit ordinarily sunglasses. The risk of danger to the player and others from sunglasses shattering when hit by the ball is a risk few are willing to accept.
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