04/2/12 Welcome

We have had several questions about hair color and the legality of nontraditional colors (i.e. blue, green, pink).  After further review of the rule currently in place, the conclusion that permanent or semi permanent dyed hair is legal and shall be ruled legal by all officials for the track and field and cross country seasons.  If the official questions the permanent or non permanent nature of the dyed hair, the coach shall bare the responsibility for checking and confirming that the hair is legal by the rule. Coaches:  We remind you that this rule was put in place when participants were using face paint and temporary hair coloring.  At that time health care professionals recommended that we ban these non permanent substances for health and safety reasons.