ARTICLE 12. A player who is not properly equipped shall not be permitted to participate until the illegal equipment has either been repaired or removed. This applies to all equipment which an official deems dangerous and/or confusing. Types of equipment or substances which shall always be declared illegal include, but are not limited to the following:
a. Equipment worn by a player that could endanger other players.
b. Pants or shorts with any belts, belt loops, pockets, zippers, or exposed drawstrings
c. Jewelry of any type, except for a medical bracelet.
d. Headgear other than that approved in Rule 1-4-7.
e. Casts and braces worn above the waist.
f. Jerseys which do not remain tucked in.
g. Hoods of any type.
h. Shoes with metal cleats.
i. Exposed metal on the uniform or clothing of a player. This includes “O” or “D” rings used to secure flag belts.
j. Towels, hand warmers, playbooks, and other items not specifically approved according to rule attached at the players waist.
PENALTY–Unsportsmanlike Conduct, Illegal Player Equipment, Ten yards. [S24]
