(a) Section 2.5 of General Competition Conditions shall apply to the dress of competitors in first aid events, except for the following provisos:
(i) No item worn by a competitor is permitted to be used to treat a casualty.
(ii) The wearing of footwear is optional.
(iii) Shorts and shirts may be worn provided such clothing does not impede the judging for the event. This also includes protective clothing if worn. A peaked cap may be worn under or over the top of the fastened club cap.