The document provides guidance for referees on inspecting and enforcing soccer player equipment rules according to Law 4. It states that referees must inspect all player equipment before matches and ensure safety is the top priority. Non-compulsory protective gear is allowed if deemed safe by the referee. Medical alert jewelry may remain but must be padded, and wedding bands must be removed unless safely padded.

1. OUTDOOR SOCCER REFEREE PROGRAM

2. LAW 4 THE PLAYER’S EQUIPMENT

8. LAW 4 THE PLAYER’S EQUIPMENT

16. MEDICAL ALERT

17. MEDICAL ALERT

18. MEDICAL ALERT

23. WEDDING BANDS

24. WEDDING BANDS

25. WEDDING RINGS

26. WEDDING RINGS

27. KARA BRACELET

28. WRIST BANDS

30. BASIC COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT

40. FOOTWEAR

42. NON- COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT

45. HEADWEAR

47. BANDANAS

49. SWEATBANDS

50. SWEATBANDS

51. SPORTS SPECTACLES

53. FACE MASKS

54. PLAYER GLOVES

55. WRIST BRACES

56. ARM PADS

58. KNEE PADS

59. KNEE BRACES

60. KNEE BRACES

61. PROSTHETICS

63. RULE 4 - GOALKEEPERS

65. GOALKEEPER JERSEY

67. GOALKEEPER GLOVES

73. THE PLAYER’S EQUIPMENT INFRINGEMENTS