Home plate appeal costs HS Conn team Championship.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

He said that it isn't my job to be the jewelry police and by warning them prior to the game I had prevented them from breaking a rule later. He told me to call what I see and not attempt to do what the coach is supposed to do, namely ensure that all players are properly equipped and within the rules of our administration. He was right. I'm simply doing what he did for me - help others understand that old school and innocent communication can be perceived as a violation of our code of responsibility.

Well good for you and him. I am telling kids in all my sports to remove jewelry when I see it. I guess that makes me a bad umpire or doing things outside of my job.

Peace