Jewellery

Law 4 of the Laws of the Game

All items of jewellery (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, leather bands, rubber bands, etc.) are strictly forbidden and must be removed. Using tape to cover jewellery is not acceptable.

Referees are also prohibited from wearing jewellery (except for a watch or similar device for timing the match).

Disciplinary Sanctions

The players are to be inspected before the match begins and substitutes before they enter the field of play.

If a player is discovered to be wearing jewellery during play the referee shall:-

·       inform the player that the item in question must be removed

·       order the player to leave the field at the next stoppage if she is unable or unwilling to comply

·       caution the player if she willingly refuses to comply or, having been told to remove the item, is discovered to be wearing the item again

If play is stopped to caution the player, an indirect free kick shall be awarded to the opposing team from the position of the ball when play was stopped.