Face masks?

[Rich]

I've coached young players for 2 years, and I required even the outfielders to wear them. Our fields are crap and I've seen base hits bounce up and hit players in the face.

I know that masks will get fewer and farther between as the kids get older. I know this -- as long as I'm paying any bills MY daughter will wear one no matter what position she plays.

[Rich Ives]

As someone on a "you'll get sued" list - how do I know if the mask is sufficiently protective? What do I need to do to meet such a rule? What if we select Brand A and it fails and we get sued by someone who claims we should have known Brand A is no good? What basis does either of us use in such for such a claim?

[Tru_in_Blu]

Curious if my umpire's mask is NOCSAE rated/approved.

Where would I see the markings?

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

Curious if my umpire's mask is NOCSAE rated/approved.

Where would I see the markings?

It likely is not approved, unless it is approved as a catcher's mask, and even then, the approval will likely require it to be paired with an approved helmet.

[Tru_in_Blu]

NFHS requires a mask for PUs. Do I get to sue them if it fails and I get injured?

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

NFHS requires a mask for PUs. Do I get to sue them if it fails and I get injured?

Sure. Do you get to win? Well, that's a different question!

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Sure. Do you get to win? Well, that's a different question!

Well, as Irish claims, it should be about the competition. Does it really matter who wins?