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Please read in regard to a ruling regarding "Superman Cape" socks some of the athletes have been wearing:
SITUATION:
Competitor A
reports to the clerk of the course wearing Superman socks that have a cape
attached to each sock flowing behind the athlete. The clerk, after consulting
the meet referee, directs competitor A to either remove the socks or
securely affix the capes to the socks so as not to come loose during
competition; otherwise, he/she will not be permitted to participate.
RULING: Correct procedure.
COMMENT: Although socks are not a part of
the uniform and, therefore, are not required to meet uniform restrictions, the
cape extending from the socks becomes a risk minimization issue,
as the spikes from the individual runner or others could get caught in this
excess material. The referee, under Rule 3-4-6, has the authority
to restrict this garment due to risk minimization. (3-4-6, 4-3-1, 9-6)
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