Helmet Visors with Tint
Posted: 9/14/2012
Q5: – What is the WIAA rule on football helmet visors?
A5: – Football sport rules are NFHS rules. They are not WIAA season regulation or Constitution, Bylaws, or Rules of Eligibility. The NFHS rule for visors in football are on page 22.
SECTION 5 PLAYER EQUIPMENT
ART. 3 – Illegal equipment. No player shall participate while wearing illegal equipment. This applies to any equipment, which in the opinion of the umpire is dangerous, confusing or inappropriate. Illegal equipment shall always include but is not limited to:
c. The following Other Illegal Equipment:
4. Eyeshield attached to the helmet that is not:
(a) Constructed of a molded rigid material; or
(b) Clear without the presence of any tint.
Common questions and answers are on the web site at:http://www.wiaawi.org/Sports/Football/RulesRegulations.aspx
Clear visors are OK. Tinted visors are not OK. There are no waivers for safety rules and doctor’s notes don’t exempt an athlete from this rule. An athlete must have a clear visor. They may wear tinted athletic goggles or glasses. In fact, this rule has been covered in the Rules meeting the last three years.
