cslaxplaya11
04-19-2006, 05:06 PM
is it illegal to not wear arm pads in highschool rules. i play on jv and some of the other players say its illegal to not wear armpads in a game, but i have done it throughout this season sofar and no ref has said anny thing to me. i am just wondering.
thanks for the help!
J Gough
LaxRef
04-19-2006, 05:37 PM
is it illegal to not wear arm pads in highschool rules. i play on jv and some of the other players say its illegal to not wear armpads in a game, but i have done it throughout this season sofar and no ref has said anny thing to me. i am just wondering.
Arm pads are required under both rule sets (NCAA and NFHS). When—not if—you get caught, it's a 1:00 nonreleasable penalty (unless you're the goalie, in which case you don't have to wear arm pads or shoulder pads, but you would need a chest protector and throat protector).
If the opposing coach sees it, he can request an equipment check on the spot and you'll go to the box.