4.6 Compression Garments
Compression garments are defined as any technical garments worn under a player’s / match officials on field uniform. These garments include upper body tops, shirts, tights and shorts.
In a match environment, compression garments may only be worn as follows:
» Garments may not exceed past the knee, past the elbow or past the length of the playing socks
» Compression garments must only be black or the skin tone colour.
In the event of a breach of this policy the following penalties will be enforced:
» A player will be asked to remove the garment before entering the field of play
» If he refuses to do this, he will be removed from the field and action taken against the club.
In a training environment, compression garments of any nature may be worn by players and branding is not restricted.
If for any reason (religious or medical) a player is required to wear full length compression (or other) garments, an application should be made to the Junior League Administrator who will refer the matter and application to the NSWRL for approval.
Written approval should be sought and kept readily available at each game to present to the referee.