From Bob Henning, Softball BC Umpire In Chief

Clarification of the Exposed Jewellery Permitted

April 14, 2010
To: All Members of Softball BC
Subject: Jewellery Clarification – No Exposed Jewellery Permitted

In the 2010 Softball BC Handbook, page 90, 16.6 (g) it states:
Casts, exposed jewellery, such as wrist watches, bracelets, earrings and neck chains, or any other item judged dangerous by the umpire may not be worn during the game.

ISF Rules 3‐8 states:
g. Jewelry ‐ No items other than medical alert bracelets or necklaces may be worn. Medical alert bracelets and or necklaces are not considered jewellery, but if worn, must be taped to the body.

Softball Canada Rules 3‐10 states:
a. Exposed jewellery such as wristwatches, bracelets, any type of earrings, neck chains, or any other item judged dangerous by the umpire, may not be worn during the game.
b. Medical alert bracelets or necklaces are not considered jewellery.

After reviewing all of the recent rulings made by the Softball Canada ODC over the last 6 years, Softball BC will interpret the word ‘exposed’ to mean that any type of tape, band aid or covering will not make the jewellery disappear. This ruling will be consistent with all other interpretations from the ISF and Softball Canada.

Lawyers that have attended Softball Canada clinics have always said that an umpire would be on good ground if they did not compromise on safety issues and to enforce the rules as written in the rule book.

I am aware that the times are changing as is the social acceptance of piercings, earrings and other types of jewellery and that they are much more common than in the past. But player safety is the number one issue of concern and to allow tape or coverings to make jewellery disappear could get out of hand.

If there is any change in the Softball Canada rule book in the future, Softball BC will revisit the topic and rule accordingly.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. I wish you a safe and successful 2010 softball season!

Bob Henning
Softball BC UIC
brotherinblue@shaw.ca
604‐790‐1166

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