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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
The thing that has always made me go "WHY?!" is the fact that there are multiple editions of the rule book. Coaches' Edition. Umpire's Edition. UIC's Edition.
I agree that there should be one, and only one version of the rule book. For example, does it not say in the UIC version that umpires should not wear jewelry (I've never seen the UIC Edition, but I could have sworn someone on this forum has said that in another thread)? Why doesn't the Umpire's Edition say that?
My suggestion: one rule book. Period. All the same rules and all the same Rules Supplements in one book. You'll have a lesser likelihood of inconsistent print between the two versions. If you're a coach, get the rule book a separate coach's manual. If you're an umpire, you get the same rule book with a separate Umpire's Manual. If you're a UIC, get the same rule book and get the separate UIC manual.
I'm still waiting for the Fans' Edition, but I guess that one is always subject to change.  |
What are you talking about? If there is a UIC edition, someone in OKC owes me a few rule books.
The rules and supplements are in all rule books. The difference between the Umpire and Team Editions is the Umpire Manual and ASA Code, respectively.
As far as wearing jewelry, there are a couple of reasons why an umpire should not wear jewelry.
#1 is that it is possible, and it happens, where a player does make contact with an umpire and you do not want contact with a watch, bracelet, ring with a hard edge or stone, etc. to cause harm to the player.
#2 is hypocrisy. If an umpire is going to go onto the field and tell players to not wear jewelry because it is dangerous, how would his/her be any less dangerous. See #1.
#3 is professionalism. And I'm not talking about all pieces of jewelry. However, just as an umpire is instructed to not wear some gaudy belt buckle, so would the same be with certain pieces of jewelry. Imagine Mr. T umpiring with all his bling.