NW High School Athletic Association

The undergarment rule with SHSAA  and Canada Basketball modifications:

Allowed

• T-shirts  - allowed in either white, black, or dominant colour of the uniform; all players must wear the same colour – no long sleeves or cut offs.
• Compression t-shirts – allowed in either white, black, or dominant colour of the uniform; all players must wear the same colour
• Compression Arm Sleeves - allowed in either white, black, or dominant colour of the uniform; all players must wear the same colour
• Compression Shorts -  allowed in either white, black, or dominant colour of the uniform; all players must wear the same colour
• Compression Leg Sleeves (any length) - allowed in either white, black, or dominant colour of the uniform; all players must wear the same colour
• Headbands/Wristbands - allowed in either white, black, or dominant colour of the uniform; all players must wear the same colour

Not Allowed

• Long sleeve or cut off t-shirts
• Long sleeve compression shirts
• Bandana’s or loose-fitting headwear (unless for religious purposes)

ALL UNDERGARMENTS MUST BE THE SAME COLOR FOR ALL ON THE TEAM – BLACK, WHITE, OR DOMINANT COLOR – i.e. if one player is wearing a black arm sleeve then all players must wear black undergarments.

Exceptions

• Tape and K Tape can be of any colour
• Headwear can be worn for religious purpose as long as not deemed dangerous to the player or others
• Medical exceptions can be made for any of the above as long as conference approval is provided
• Braces – can be of any colour
• Socks – can be of any colour or length

Any concessions that might be required by schools for the their student athletes (religious, health, etc.) should be addressed through the SHSAA office.