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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

In Rule 10, no. That said, I challenge youto wear one at an ASA National. I can promise you that the "official" uniform requirements says the hat must be sized for all male and female umpires.

Just as a note about the hats, I have about a dozen hats, not one adjustable. And yes, a hat must be fitted at a national or any tournament which requires an umpire to leave their area unless otherwise noted by the UIC/TD/Whomever is in charge.

However, at the state level, I will permit the adjustable wool cap. I do this because of ASA Merchandise's inability to provide the appropriate sized hats.

I have had an umpire order three hats all the same size. They came with identical tags, but not one matched in size. He had to send two back. The umpire should not have to play "pot luck" when purchasing a uniform item and have to be bothered with all the back and forth crap.

Returning any item purchased from any vendor should always be the rare exception, not part of a standard routine.