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TOPIC: Face Masks for Infielders |
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| Al Clark
August 26, 2012
2:08:16 AM
Entry #: 3967479
| Does your organization have an opinion on mandating the use of face masks for softball players to protect players from serious facial injuries?
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| Cindy
October 7, 2012
10:09:42 PM
Entry #: 3990113
| Yes, pitchers are required to wear face masks. It is not a requirement for other infielders. Am seeing more infielders purchasing them, though.
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| OPA UMP
October 8, 2012
9:31:09 AM
Entry #: 3990210
| Currently, ASA has no rule requiring the pitcher to wear a face mask. We follow ASA rules and do not impose our own safety rules. Independent Leagues can require their members to follow this type of requirement. So long as independent leagues requirements do not conflict with ASA rules, they would be allowed.
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| Neal
October 9, 2012
1:30:52 PM
Entry #: 3990885
| Some of our umpires even don't wear a mask behind home plate.
Sorry but I had to add my 2 cents here. I am making fun of myself.
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| Bill
October 10, 2012
5:38:42 AM
Entry #: 3991113
| Look at the umpire page! Neal was spotted wearing a mask behind home plate at a recent tournament, and it's captured on film!
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| Hank
October 11, 2012
10:19:42 AM
Entry #: 3991658
| Al - will follow up with NJ ASA UIC. Bill is correct in stating that ASA does not have a mandatory policy for having to wear face masks in the field on defense.
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| Cindy
October 12, 2012
1:25:58 PM
Entry #: 3992179
| Just wanted to clarify my response. I know it isn't an ASA requirement for face masks. It's my local league's own requirement on face masks for pitchers.
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| Nov
October 12, 2012
6:32:28 PM
Entry #: 3992320
| neal, i think you photo shopped that picture!! say it ain't so!
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| Bob M.
October 16, 2012
2:20:12 PM
Entry #: 3994127
| I don't believe that there are any rules or standards for defensive player face masks. It would be nice to know if we should be concerned about any liability or anything, since more and more players, especially infielders are wearing them more and more.
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| Opa Ump
October 17, 2012
12:45:17 AM
Entry #: 3994590
| ASA Rule 3-5-B addresses face masks for offensive and defensive Players. The only requirements are for the defensive catcher and the offensive batters and runners.
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| hank
October 19, 2012
9:47:02 PM
Entry #: 3996346
| Al - ASA NJUIC answer is no to any type of ASA softball mandate to the wearing of face mask. Al call me at your convience. -Hank Mc
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