Question Number: 15262

Law 4 - Players Equipment 4/23/2007

RE: Competitive Adult

phil wearmouth of sydney, NSW Australia asks...

This question is a follow up to question 15232

Would a wedding band count as a religious item for exemption? I can't see how a plain unbejewelled ring can be deemed dangerous, and surely taping over the thing makes it even less.

Answer provided by Referee Ben Mueller

No. If it is unsafe, then it cannot be used. This is the referees discretion.

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Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer

Phil there's nothing wrong with the referee allowing the band to be worn and taped over. Until, that is, little Johnnie tells his referee he can wear his earrings because you were allowed to wear your wedding band by your referee. At that point what your referee did is hurtful to The Game and is going to give another referee a problem. Just take it off like it says in Law 4...

Regards,

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Answer provided by Referee Keith Contarino

Nope. Not religious and it is dangerous. Can't be taped. We are told explicitly by IFAB that ALL jewelry is to be considered dangerous and wedding bands are no exception

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