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Originally posted by DaveASA/FED
I was asked this question last night and wanted to make sure I was right. Is any organization disallowing painted helmets? I have heard several discussions about this, the paint may weaken the helmet etc. I know that they should not paint over the warning label and that they need to ensure they don't sand or paint so thick that they make the NOCSAE symbol unclear. But do any of you know of any league that has actually "banned" or discussed banning painted helmets??
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Dave,
With all due respect, I believe this to be a parent/coach subject. This discussion is perpetuated throughout the year, IMO, by people looking for a complaint.
The umpire's job is to enforce the rules for the organization for which they are umpiring at that moment. Obviously, it has no affect in the games you work or you would not have asked the question because you would have checked the book(s) first.
If an organization does have a problem with painted helmets, that's just what it is, their problem and the umpires working their games will know about it.
As far as certification is concerned, unless a company is willing to incur the expense of serializing each helmet and providing a picture of the helmet as it comes off the line, it is useless. Also, no amount of certification absolves ANYONE from the long arms of the legal system in this country.
JMHO,
[Edited by IRISHMAFIA on Apr 27th, 2004 at 12:37 PM]