NFHS Jewelry Rant

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

I see the exact opposite.... they place it firmly in our laps to NOT allow any of the ambiguously described pieces of jewelry or cosmetic devices.
Although like i explained to the coach.... hard is bad... soft is good.. he actually seemed to get it. (regarding hair containment devices)

NFHS Rule 3-5

ART. 1 . . . Prior to the start of the game at the pregame conference, a head
coach shall be responsible for verifying to the plate umpire that all his/her players
are legally equipped, and that players and equipment are in compliance with
all NFHS rules.
PENALTY: (Art. 1) The game may not begin until the head coach attends the
pregame conference and verifies player and equipment compliance.
NOTE: Although umpires have the duty and right to inspect equipment, the responsibility
for proper equipment rests with coaches, student-athletes and their parents/guardians.

[CajunNewBlue]

Originally Posted by Dakota

NFHS Rule 3-5

"have the duty".... is what wraps us up in the legal matters. imho.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

"have the duty".... is what wraps us up in the legal matters. imho.

Where does it say we have the duty to inspect the players?

[CajunNewBlue]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Where does it say we have the duty to inspect the players?

Although umpires have the duty and right to inspect equipment, the responsibility
for proper equipment rests with coaches, student-athletes and their parents/guardians.

"equipment" is on the players....

[wadeintothem]

Far too many umpires spend way too much managing the people and not the game.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

Although umpires have the duty and right to inspect equipment, the responsibility
for proper equipment rests with coaches, student-athletes and their parents/guardians.

"equipment" is on the players....

In the meeting, the reason NFHS requires the head coach to be present is so he can verify "to the plate umpire that all his/her players are legally equipped, and that players and equipment are in compliance with all NFHS rules", thus confirming that he understands compliance is his responsibility, and it is not a game of "see what you can slip by the umpire."

[youngump]

So, in the spirit of this thread, I got to call my first jewelry violation yesterday.

The visiting coach pointed it out to me; if he hadn't I never would have seen the small ugly stud in the 2nd Baseman's eyebrow from behind the plate.
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HEADSHOP

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by youngump

So, in the spirit of this thread, I got to call my first jewelry violation yesterday.

The visiting coach pointed it out to me; if he hadn't I never would have seen the small ugly stud in the 2nd Baseman's eyebrow from behind the plate.

And I'm sure he was just concerned for the player's safety

[SRW]

Originally Posted by youngump

So, in the spirit of this thread, I got to call my first jewelry violation yesterday.

The visiting coach pointed it out to me; if he hadn't I never would have seen the small ugly stud in the 2nd Baseman's eyebrow from behind the plate.

So in the spirit of this thread you had her remove it, issued a team warning, and notified the head coach that the next offense would result in the HC and the player restricted to the bench for the remainder of the game?