Sports Medicine Handbook - NCAA

Mandatory Protective Rules Governing Special
Sport Equipment* Protective Equipment
Basketball (continued) does not apply to the upper arm,
shoulder, thigh or lower leg if the
material is padded so as not to create
a hazard for other players.
Equipment that could cut or cause an
injury to another player is prohibited,
without respect to whether the equipment
is hard.
3. Fencing 1. Masks with meshes (space
between the wires) of maximum
2.1 mm and from wires with
a minimum gauge of 1 mm
diameter.
2. Gloves, of which the gauntlet
must fully cover approximately
half the forearm of the
competitor’s sword arm.
3. Jacket or vest and metallic lames.
4. Ladies’ chest protectors
made of metal or some other
rigid material.
5. Underarm protector.
Equipment that, in the referee’s
judgment, is dangerous to other
players, may not be worn.
4. Field Hockey 1. The following equipment is per- Players shall not wear anything
mitted for use only by goal- that may be dangerous to other
keepers: body and wrap-around players. Players have the option
throat protectors, pads, kickers, of wearing soft headgear subject
gauntlet gloves, helmet to game official approval.
incorporating fixed full-face
protection and cover for the head,
and elbow pads.
2. Mouthguards for all players
including goalkeepers.
3. Wrap-around throat protector
and helmet for player designated
as a “kicking back.” In the event of
a defensive penalty corner, the
“kicking back” must also wear a
chest protector and distinguishing
jersey.
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