Law 4 - The Player's Equipment
Official Publications Related to Law 4
- 08/01/2005 – US Soccer Statement on Use of Padded Head Gear
- A statement by US Soccer addressing questions asked of the Federation regarding the use of padded hear gear for players.
- 09/03/2003 – Players Wearing Non-Compulsory Equipment
- A US Soccer Memorandum that further clarifies the referees role in evaluating player equipment or uniforms to ensure they meet the requirements of Law 4 and provide for player safety.
- 03/17/2004 – Law 4, Player’s Equipment (Jewelry)
- A US Soccer Memorandum clarifying that jewelry is not to be worn by any player, except for that for medical reasons.
- 03/07/2003 – Player’s Equipment
- A US Soccer Memorandum that provides broad guidance to referees on how to evaluate whether a uniform or equipment item is “safe” for use during play.
- 11/04/2002 – Jersey Sleeves Rule Suspended
- A US Soccer Memorandum clarifying and suspending a previously announced policy of FIFA requiring all jerseys to have sleeves.
- 11/22/2002 – Medical Alert Jewelry and Law 4
- A US Soccer Memorandum that clarifies and addresses common sense approaches to the handling of players who wear medical alert jewelry.
- 11/22/2002 – Shinguards
- A US Soccer publication clarifies the requirements of Law 4 as they relate to player shinguards and stockings.
- 11/22/2002 – Player Dress
- A US Soccer Memorandum that addresses and clarifies the wearing of religious garments during a match.
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