Jewelry RULES
ABOUT
NFHS Jewelry Rules
BBALL ● FLAG FB ● VBALL
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Understanding which sports prohibit or allow jewelry is best achieved when the current NFHS rulebook is actually read vs assumed. Let's cover the sports Ace 5on5 services.
COACHES
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Communicating safety rules (in advance) to players & parents bridges the gap of undue tension w/officials during live play.
Coaches Responsibilities
¹Ensuring all players enter the game properly equipped.
² If unsure, please debate responsibly by asking officials for an understanding of current NFHS Rules.
FYI
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Contact Sports
Continue to prohibit jewelry.
Non-Contact Sports
Are trending to allow certain jewelry.
Unconfuse The Confusion
Sure, some rules are misperceived by AAU, NFHS, NCAA, and professional circuits. Access the rules in your sport for the current year and that will unconcuse all notions.
Cosmetic inconveniences
are no excuse for safety!
BASKETBALL
2025 NFHS
Rule 3-5 • Article 7
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● Jewelry is prohibited.
● Religious and medical-alert items are not considered jewelry. Religious items shall be taped and worn under the uniform. A medical-alert item shall be taped and may be visible.
2023 NCAA (W)
An interesting YouTube video
of a player instructed to
remove a piercing.
Listen closely to the commentary.
VOLLEYBALL
2025 NFHS
Rule 4-1 • Article 7
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● All jewelry shall be removed except small, secured jewelry (stud or post).
● No jewelry shall be permitted below the chin. String bracelets, commemorative bracelets, and body jewelry are considered jewelry and are not permitted.
● Taping over jewelry is not permitted.
● A medical-alert shall be taped to the body and the alert may be visible. Religious medals and/or other religious items shall be taped to the body and worn under the uniform.
FLAG FB
NFHS • Rule 1-5-5
● Jewelry shall not be worn except for religious or medical medals.
● A religious medal must be taped and worn under the uniform. A medical-alert bracelet must be taped and may be visible.
RULEBOOKS
Purchase
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