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Runner Disqualified for Illegal Bra
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Posted on 05/31/2002 8:08:51 AM PDT by RCW2001

STEVENS POINT, Wis. May 31 — Brandi Chastain, beware.

A Wisconsin track team could become as synonymous with the sports bra as the soccer player who stripped off her shirt at the World Cup.

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association disqualified the Stevens Point Area Senior High School's 800-meter relay team after one of the runners wore an illegal sports bra. The association later reinstated the team.

The team of Jackie Kropp, Molly Sprouse and Emma and Kara Tauchman won the race at Thursday's sectional meet in Ashwaubenon by 9 seconds. But a meet official disqualified them because a runner had a sports bra that was white with one-quarter-inch black trim on the straps.

WIAA rules stipulate a visible sports bra must be one solid color, either black, gray or white.

WIAA executive director Doug Chickering said the association was served with an injunction Tuesday filed on behalf of the girls' parents, who wanted to stop the state meet unless the team was reinstated.

The association's legal counsel determined the rule will need to be rewritten because it is more restrictive for girls than boys, Chickering said.


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To: NittanyLion
Usually athletic conference rules simply stipulate "no logos".

Now that, I could understand...to some degree. But, it still doesn't have a substantive effect on the outcome of the race. Rather, it only demonstrates, once again, the "death of common sense" that runs rampant in our society these days.

21 posted on 05/31/2002 8:24:34 AM PDT by mattdono
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To: RCW2001
I have 'first dibbs' on the new "Bra Compliance Inspector" position... lol!!!

You're going to have to fight with the vice principal from San Diego who has moved up from panties.

22 posted on 05/31/2002 8:26:02 AM PDT by DrDavid
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To: mattdono
This definitely could be filed under "Has to be one of the stupidest rules ever created".

Rules like this have been on the books and enforced literally for decades. A relay team from my HS was once disqualified at a state meet because of it, and we always took great care to ensure that the "same uniform" rule was followed closely.

The rule's a bitch, but I think every relay team I've ever come into contact with was aware of it.

Never thought it would extend to underwear, though....

23 posted on 05/31/2002 8:26:03 AM PDT by r9etb
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To: mattdono
Now that, I could understand...to some degree. But, it still doesn't have a substantive effect on the outcome of the race. Rather, it only demonstrates, once again, the "death of common sense" that runs rampant in our society these days.

Agreed. If anything, the official probably should've informed the runner prior to the race that the bra didn't conform to rules - if she could change it in time, she could run. DQing her after the race makes no sense to me.

Of course, all that ignores the fact that 1/4" trim is no grounds for a DQ in the first place.

24 posted on 05/31/2002 8:26:54 AM PDT by NittanyLion
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To: NittanyLion
Is there a rule that a bra must be worn? If not, the official should have informed her that her bra was in violation and told her to change it or run without one.
25 posted on 05/31/2002 8:32:24 AM PDT by Phantom Lord
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To: Phantom Lord
Is there a rule that a bra must be worn? If not, the official should have informed her that her bra was in violation and told her to change it or run without one.

Good question...I don't know. If this is an 800-meter relay (and not a 4x800), I imagine she could manage 200 meters without a bra, and not do any major damage. Not that I know, since I'm a man.

26 posted on 05/31/2002 8:34:54 AM PDT by NittanyLion
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To: RCW2001
I think the best way to make sure that the sprinters are not wearing illegal sports bras is to make them all compete topless. It would certainly generate bigger audiences for women's sports!
27 posted on 05/31/2002 8:36:04 AM PDT by DonQ
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To: DonQ
That's close to being over the edge...(but only because these are high school girls...otherwise, I think it is a great idea).
28 posted on 05/31/2002 8:39:54 AM PDT by mattdono
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To: CheneyChick
I wonder if it helped lift them to victory.

Yes. It helped lift them to victory AND separate them from their competition.

Cross your heart?

29 posted on 05/31/2002 8:41:54 AM PDT by Hessian
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To: RCW2001
Knowing how these socialist rule wizards work you'll probably wind up inspecting the bras the "boys" are required to wear to create an EOT/PC environment for all the racers...............:o)

Stay Safe !

30 posted on 05/31/2002 8:56:28 AM PDT by Squantos
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To: tracer
It is clear that this young athlete is deserving of our support.......

Evidently she has plenty of support now, black stripe and all.

Would this be a Wonderbra? ;-)

31 posted on 05/31/2002 9:01:30 AM PDT by Ole Okie
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To: the
WIAA rules stipulate a visible sports bra must be one solid color, either black, gray or white.

I'm all for Rules are Rules .. but I will admit disqualifying someone because of the COLOR of her bra is a little over the edge

My next question is .. why are they more concerned with the color of her bra then how well she ran???

32 posted on 05/31/2002 9:20:50 AM PDT by Mo1
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To: RCW2001

33 posted on 05/31/2002 9:20:56 AM PDT by RippleFire
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To: RCW2001
But did anyone check to see if they were wearing thongs?
34 posted on 05/31/2002 9:22:47 AM PDT by codebreaker
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To: RCW2001
...one of the runners wore an illegal sports bra


35 posted on 05/31/2002 9:45:41 AM PDT by Slyfox
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To: RCW2001
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association disqualified the Stevens Point Area Senior High School's 800-meter relay team after one of the runners wore an illegal sports bra.

The boobs!

36 posted on 05/31/2002 10:06:38 AM PDT by martin_fierro
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To: Dallas
Wish I could fit into a D cup again. Seems so small now.
37 posted on 05/31/2002 3:52:51 PM PDT by farmfriend
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To: RCW2001
Probable has something to do with not being able to advertise in HS sports. Just a guess...
38 posted on 05/31/2002 4:21:26 PM PDT by LowOiL
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To: scholar
"Career opportunity"

Yea might be; there's some , here.
Thanks; whadda friend you are, kid.

Imagine that, too: An *Illegal* Bra.
I've never met one of those kinds.
Did some things that might be considered illegal with 'em; but, never an illegal one, per se.
Wonder what one looks like...

Of course as you know, panties are my specialty (& forte'), scholar.
Just a little truth in lending, OK?

...but I do learn fast; and, am very trainable.

39 posted on 06/01/2002 8:56:20 AM PDT by Landru
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To: the
ROTHFLMAO AND CAN'T QUIT LAUGHING!
40 posted on 12/01/2002 8:54:13 AM PST by B4Ranch
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