let's make up rules!!!!!

IRISHMAFIA · #28 (**permalink**) Mon Apr 28, 2003, 06:25pm

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Originally posted by mick

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Originally posted by Dakota
While we're on the topic, have had this happen a couple of times... Player shows up with tape covering her ear lobe, probably because there are earings under there. I let it go, since I didn't see any jewelry and I'm not going to ask a player to remove a bandage.

OTOH, if a player has earings and asks if she can just tape it over, the answer is no - since I've seen it, I know there is no injury, just a coverup. The earings have to be removed.

Is this the correct way to handle this?

Tom,
Three years ago, my ref/ump life became much simpler when I went with the 'zero tolerance' policy where the jewelry rules were clear.
I do ask, "What's under the tape?"

If any pretty ear gets disfigured because we allowed tape, we will not necessarily be forgiven for not attending to the rules.
mick

Not to be a smart-***, Mick, but it is really none of your business what is under the tape. Do you ask the players to open their mouth to check their tongue? Lift their shirt to check their navel or breast? Drop their....nevermind, you get the point.

Speaking ASA

The rule specifically states the jewelry must be exposed. It also states that only that jewelry which YOU deem dangerous must be removed.

With all due respect to those who live their lives in such a manner, on the ball field, I am not my brother's keeper. My concern lies with articles dangerous to others, not the ball player wearing them. If they are foolish enough to risk their own well-being, so be it. If a juvenille, shame on their parents/guardians and/or coaches.

I know some of you may believe this as heresy, but I'm quite comfortable with my stance.