CA CIF umpires, facemask rule?

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

On top of that, I dont think legally they can mandate equipment that does not carry the NOCSAE seal.

Not all equipment that is required for safety purposes is subjected to any NOCSAE standard. For example, chest protectors and shin guards are mandated for catchers, and those don't have any kind of seal.

I don't think there's any legal issue with requiring equipment that is meant to enhance safety if it doesn't conform to some nonexistent standard. If there really was a concern, then those masks wouldn't be allowed on the field to begin with.