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The NCAA News -- September 27, 1999

Sports Sciences Education Newsletter

Safeguards committee issues statement for body piercing

The following is the official statement from the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports meeting, which was held in June:

"Any jewelry or ornamentation that could cause an injury to the wearer or other participants should be prohibited from use in all practices and competitions."