JEWELLERY POLICY 1st March 2006
Soccer NSW advises all members of the following 2005 FIFA guidelines concerning the wearing of jewellery whilst participating in the game of soccer (football).
This advice has been forwarded to Soccer NSW from Football Federation Australia and is confirmed to all Branches, Associations, Clubs and NSW Referees Association Inc. as applicable to all competitions at all levels.
FIFA LAWS OF THE GAME
LAW 4 - PLAYERS' EQUIPMENT
SAFETY - "A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to himself or another player (including any kind of jewellery)."
This includes anti-discrimination bands, leather necklaces and any other loose wristbands.
The taping of jewellery is no longer allowed (including earrings and wedding rings).
Sweatbands may be worn.
Any player not complying with these regulations will not be allowed to play.
Exception:
An exception to this Policy is where a person is required to wear a "Medic Alert" bracelet for emergency medical reasons. In this case the bracelet should be taped in an appropriate manner and to the satisfaction of the referee of the game.