NW High School Athletic Association

The SHSAA Office has also received inquiries about the undergarment rule and Canada Basketball approved modifications that were implemented starting last year.  The following is a reminder of those rules:

Allowed

• T-shirts are allowed but must be the same color as the uniform – no long sleeves or cut offs.
• Compression t-shirts – allowed in either white, black or color of the uniform, all players must wear the same colour
• Compression Shorts -  allowed in either white, black or color of the uniform, all players must wear the same colour
• Compression Arm Sleeves - allowed in either white, black or color of the uniform, all players must wear the same colour
• Compression Leg Sleeves - allowed in either white, black or color of the uniform, all players must wear the same colour
• Headbands/Wristbands - allowed in either white, black or color of the uniform, all players must wear the same colour

Not Allowed

• Long sleeve or cut off t-shirts
• Long sleeve compression shirts
• Long leg compression pants (extend below the knee)
• 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 approval is provided
• Braces – can be of any colour
• Socks – can be of any colour or length