...Another one for you...EYE BLACK....?

[jicecone]

"We (the dissidents) agreed that for this tournament, we would swallow our prides, and umpire as a group, following the same rules, but would eventually get a clear and concise ruling.

Since that time we have learned that-
MLB allows it- see MLB site Q&A with Tim McClelland
NCAA allows it- learned through correspondence
And our governing bodies (OBA and Baseball Canada) allow it"

I agree that the ruleing that this tourament has come up with, is a little strange however, it is their tourament.
If the Leagues you mentioned above did not allow it, then it would be our responsibility to enforce it also.

Too many times, I have seen officials that believe if they don't like a rule then it shouldn't be enforced. Even if the tourament wanted to change the rules to 4 strikes and 5 balls. As ridiculus as that sounds, I believe your group has to decide if they want to work the games or not, regardless of what rules the tourament has.

In these cases, "swallowing your pride" has nothing to do with it. Do you want to work or not?