The Ontario Soccer Association has recently received questions around the wearing of Activity Trackers. The OSA would like to confirm the following:

Law 4 is clear and as a provincial organization, the OSA cannot make exceptions. Only medical alert bracelets are permitted to be worn during games. 

FIFA and/or Canada Soccer are the only ones that can make changes/amendments to Law 4.

Law 4 2015-2016 FIFA Laws of the Game

Safety

A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous to himself or another player (including any kind of jewellery).

Jewellery

All items of jewellery (necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, leather bands, rubber bands, etc.) are strictly forbidden and must be removed. Using tape to cover jewellery is not acceptable.

Personal health/activity tracking devices are not permitted to be worn.

If you have any further questions, please contact Nicky Pearson.