What's the rule on helmets in FP

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by dsimp8

for 2010? I'm hearing no painted helmets(airbrushed with girl's name on it) will be allowed. Is there a link to this? I'm trying to convince some parents of this so I need to get a link. I told them it was something to do with altering safety equipment and they didn't like that. Can anyone help?

No such rule in ASA, NFHS (high school), or NCAA. Granted, the typical umpire does not (and cannot) know what paints may have altered the structural integrity of a helmet; and I accept that there may be such a paint that conceivably could.

However, I have seen thousands and thousands that were painted, and the material sure seemed the same to me, with just a new color (colors, or design) on top. Seems like overkill legislation to me by whomever may actually have such a rule.