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How do you hold your whistle?

MiddleAgedRookieRef said:
I'm a new ref, and feel I'd drop my whistle. So I made a contraption. A coil wrist bracelet with a loop of ball chain attaching the whistle to the bracelet. So I hold the whistle comfortably, but can drop it when needed. The bracelet has a pretty sparkle to it too - it's kids' jewelry. ✨View attachment 5908

Also, I'm brand new to this forum. It looks like a great place to learn and ask questions. Thanks to those of you who help run this!
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I mean no disrespect by this, but I think this looks totally unprofessional.
 
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WalterPinkman said:
I mean no disrespect by this, but I think this looks totally unprofessional.
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Thanks to folks responding to my comment about what I've rigged up to hold my whistle. Seems to be unanimous disapproval!

The point about it looking unprofessional is valid.
But I question the comment about it being considered jewelry and thus against Law 5.5. I don't see how it differs from a lanyard wrapped around a wrist. No difference in level of danger posed by it compared to a lanyard, and it's obviously intended as a tool rather than jewelry. I tried the wrapped lanyard around my wrist for my first few games and found it uncomfortable - the coiled bracelet is more comfy and useful (though perhaps less professional looking). How can a lanyard be considered "not jewelry" but my contraption be "jewelry" - are there criteria?
 
MiddleAgedRookieRef said:
Thanks to folks responding to my comment about what I've rigged up to hold my whistle. Seems to be unanimous disapproval!

The point about it looking unprofessional is valid.
But I question the comment about it being considered jewelry and thus against Law 5.5. I don't see how it differs from a lanyard wrapped around a wrist. No difference in level of danger posed by it compared to a lanyard, and it's obviously intended as a tool rather than jewelry. I tried the wrapped lanyard around my wrist for my first few games and found it uncomfortable - the coiled bracelet is more comfy and useful (though perhaps less professional looking). How can a lanyard be considered "not jewelry" but my contraption be "jewelry" - are there criteria?
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Whilst people and yourself are referring to as wrapped lanyard have you tried this? Doesnt wrap, should be as comfy as what you use and doesnt cost a fortune

RefStuff RefSlanyard Football Referee Elasticated Wristband Lanyard for a Whistle https://amzn.eu/d/aLK2jv0
 
MiddleAgedRookieRef said:
Thanks to folks responding to my comment about what I've rigged up to hold my whistle. Seems to be unanimous disapproval!

The point about it looking unprofessional is valid.
But I question the comment about it being considered jewelry and thus against Law 5.5. I don't see how it differs from a lanyard wrapped around a wrist. No difference in level of danger posed by it compared to a lanyard, and it's obviously intended as a tool rather than jewelry. I tried the wrapped lanyard around my wrist for my first few games and found it uncomfortable - the coiled bracelet is more comfy and useful (though perhaps less professional looking). How can a lanyard be considered "not jewelry" but my contraption be "jewelry" - are there criteria?
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Lanyard, a cord designed for a variety o functions
Bracelet, Jewerly

yiu cannot go round telling players to remove a bracelet when you have one on yourself
leave aside any danger aspect, the law states the referee cannot wear jewerly
( watches, stated as essential)

the bracelet can only be considered jewerly, regardless of its intention
 
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