Pitcher Warming - HS Varsity Fed Rules

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Tim C

All I can tell ya is that the FED rules committee discussed having 'protectors' wear helmets and selected to NOT include them in the rule (remember, while the committee permanent chair is an umpire there are only coaches on the rules committee).

Oregon (by OSAA command) HAS INCLUDED the protectors in the helmet portion of the rule.

While not arguing whether a 'protector' should or should not be required to wear a protective helmet it appears on the surface that more-and-more states are moving towards state decreed protective helmet use.

T

And when WI requires it (if they have done so, they haven't communicated it well), you know I will be happy to enforce the rule.

[JFlores]

Great points guys, I had the young man put it on which coach said it was not required,however, he had the young man put one on anyways. Caught me off guard since the request for the protector to wear a helmet has never been questioned, surprisingly coach knew what he was talking about.

I like to side on the side of caution, however, next time I will just ask for a protector and allow for the coach to decide whether he will wear a helmet or not. One less thing to worry about i suppose.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by JFlores

however, next time I will just ask for a protector and allow for the coach to decide whether he will wear a helmet or not.

I think you should ask your state / local association / league, etc. whether a helmet is required there.

[ODJ]

Originally Posted by Tim C

All I can tell ya is that the FED rules committee discussed having 'protectors' wear helmets and selected to NOT include them in the rule (remember, while the committee permanent chair is an umpire there are only coaches on the rules committee).

Oregon (by OSAA command) HAS INCLUDED the protectors in the helmet portion of the rule.

While not arguing whether a 'protector' should or should not be required to wear a protective helmet it appears on the surface that more-and-more states are moving towards state decreed protective helmet use.

T

Illinois too.