[Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I disagree, it is not your concern. You are not a coach, a team member or a parent. The sole purpose for your being on the field is to umpire the ball game.

As well intentioned as I am sure your action is meant to be, it just isn't you place to do this.

There is no doubt that parents are the bane of youth sports. However, that is the coaching staff's issue, not that of a game official. If the coach believed it affected the player's ability to participate in the game, then s/he is the one who should make the decision, not you. If this were someone attached to the opposing team, I could see you raising the issue, but to the coach, not the fan or TD. You deal with the people on the field, let them deal with the people outside the fences.

JMHO,

WOW, I refuse to allow a small child to be deriled (sp) on a field that I am umpiring on. I took the proper steps to make sure it didn't continue. I talked to the TD who escorted the lady off the property. If the TD wanted to handle the situation differently, that was his perogative. After the game the grandparents of the little girl thanked me for taking the action that I took. I make no apologies for the actions that I took and would take them again today if faced with the same situation. My concern is for the child's safety as well as safes and outs. If you don't feel that's your concern too - I think we need to refocus. Again, if I have a girl that has her attention focused elsewhere, she's in danger when other kids are hitting balls at her. At least that's MHO.