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Question Number: 19772Law 4 - Players Equipment 8/19/2008RE: Select Under 15 RS of Milwaukee, WI USA asks...This question is a follow up to question 19223 If the goalie is wearing a baseball style cap with a 'standard' cardboard bill, is this more than likely to be not allowed?
Answer provided by Referee Steve Montanino Anyway, that is up to the ref at the game. If he thinks its dangerous then it will not be permitted.
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View Referee Steve Montanino profile Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer You can count on wearing it half the time. The brim may constitute a danger in some situations.
Regards,
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View Referee Chuck Fleischer profile Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol It would be best if the brim was worn in a bit, not stiff cardboard, but in all likelyhood it will not be any harder or any more dangerous than the keeper's gloves.
I will generally allow this type of cap when conditions warrant - later in the day when the bright sun is in your face. Don't try it at high noon when the sun is overhead; don't try it when it's cloudy. And above all, don't try it like one player did, wearing it 'stylishly' with the brim toward the back!
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View Referee Gary Voshol profile Answer provided by Referee Michelle Maloney The first question in dealing with equipment is whether or not it poses a danger to the wearer or to any other player. A referee's decison on this issue is final.
If that doesn't solve the issue, (the referee doesn't think it is dangerous yet) then the next question is what is the purpose of the attire? If it has a reasonable purpose, such as shielding the goalkeeper's eyes from late afternoon sun, holding hair out of the eyes, glasses that allow a player to see, insulin pumps, or medical or religious requirements (not an exhaustive list - only explanatory), then the referee may choose to allow it.
Lack of a reasonable purpose will or should keep it off the field.
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