What equipment is banned, and what must I remove?

• Gloves and mittens are prohibited.
• All visible body jewellery must be removed, and non-visible jewellery must be taped before the match starts.
• Power bands and wristbands may be worn but must be covered by tape so that no part of the band is visible.
• If you have beads in your hair, you must remove them or wear head gear that covers them.
• "Knotting" (tying a knot in the jersey) and "bundling" (pulling the jersey into a bundle or tail and taping it) to tighten the fit are prohibited.
• Any non-standard or modified equipment must first be approved by the Competitions Manager (or their nominee) before you use it in a match.
• The referee can order you to remove any item that might be considered dangerous, and you cannot take any further part in the match until it is removed. If the start or restart would otherwise be delayed, you must leave the field to remove it.
• Match officials check all equipment before each match.

Source: 2026 Statewide Competitions Operations Manual, clauses 11.7 to 11.15.