The Quebec Soccer Federation's Ban on Turbans

[Malthus]

In line with Duque de Bragança's thread on the French law banning face coverings (and his jabs at me about Quebec  ), what does Languish think of the Quebec rule banning turbans from soccer?

The debate began earlier this month when the Quebec Soccer Federation, the association responsible for organized leagues of all ages, banned Sikh headwear from its competitions.

The association cited safety concerns as its rather dubious justification; no dangers are known and none proven.

QSF director Brigitte Frot followed up with the suggestion that players left on the sidelines for sporting the headwear could play among themselves in their own backyards, adding, somewhat officiously, without the assistance of any official referees.

The ruling was controversial and criticized for being senseless, ridiculous and, some argued, outright prejudiced. But none of those objections seemed to matter to Premier Marois and the Parti Québécois this week.

On Monday, the Canadian Soccer Association gave the Quebec federation a dose of its own medicine, and suspended the provincial body. Until further notice, Quebec leagues will not be allowed to compete in any national tournaments.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2013/06/12/f-vp-gagnon-quebec-soccer-turbans.html

[Grey Fox]

It's not Quebec's ban it's FIFA's ban.

The Canadian Soccer Association is the one not respecting the rules.

Also, what Jab?

[crazy canuck]

It's not Quebec's ban it's FIFA's ban.

Wow!

Is that the spin this is getting in your Province.  It is utter Bullshit.  The FIFA rule gives refs the discretion to remove unsafe headgear.  There is no FIFA ban on turbans.  In fact once FIFA learned the Quebec association was using the FIFA rule as a justification this happened:

FIFA authorizes wearing of turbans at all levels of Canadian soccer

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/fifa-authorizes-wearing-of-turbans-at-all-levels-of-canadian-soccer/article12550476/

I understand the Quebec association has now backed down.  The premier now looks really stupid for backing this right - or is that just when opposition parties try to protect minority rights 

[Malthus]

It's not Quebec's ban it's FIFA's ban.

The Canadian Soccer Association is the one not respecting the rules.

Also, what Jab?

The article is about how the Quebec politicians are supporting the Quebec soccar federation on this.

The "jab" was him claiming I have massive problems with Quebec, or something, which I presumably need to get over before I can comment on the French veil thing. I decided I needed to do something to prove him right. 

[Grey Fox]

@CC She doesn't care about the rule. She cares that the Quebec Association gets to dictate the rules in the province & was pissed off at the Canadian association being a bunch of pussies about it.

I think it's a stupid ban from the FSQ & that the Canadian Association has no right to ban members.

[Josephus]

FIFA approves turbans, the only requirement being that the colour match the team jersey.

[crazy canuck]

I think it's a stupid ban from the FSQ & that the Canadian Association has no right to ban members.

Sure they can

[FunkMonk]

When I was a kid one of the players on our soccer team was Sikh. He was also one of the best headers of the ball in the league so we attributed it to the magical power of his turban. 

[Malthus]

When I was a kid one of the players on our soccer team was Sikh. He was also one of the best headers of the ball in the league so we attributed it to the magical power of his turban. 

They hide springs in there. Outta be outlawed. 

[The Brain]

I first read Sorcerer Federation.

[Ed Anger]

I first read Sorcerer Federation.

LIGHTNING BOLT

[Grey Fox]

I think it's a stupid ban from the FSQ & that the Canadian Association has no right to ban members.

Sure they can

Bah, it's Bullshit, they totally overstep their mandate.

[Jacob]

Bah, it's Bullshit, they totally overstep their mandate.

What's their mandate?

[crazy canuck]

I first read Sorcerer Federation.

And you are at the controls of a nuclear facility

[Grey Fox]

Bah, it's Bullshit, they totally overstep their mandate.

What's their mandate?

Oversee Soccer in Canada. They don't get to pick their membership.