Body piercing in schools

[KnitShoni]

My martial arts instructor used to insist that earrings come out during class too- he had seen even tiny, discrete hoops and studs ripped out when somebody's hand or hair got caught.

Not to mention watching girls bleeding because they got kicked in the helmet and the back of their earring was driven against the skin behind their ears.

[fireheart17]

Unfortunately most teachers will turn a blind eye to the ear piercings. Girls and guys.
I've seen most rulings for safety regarding ear piercings (at a minimum) be studs or sleepers. But then again, gridiron (American Football) isn't nearly as popular down here.