Hello Fellow NCSSA Members,
Just a reminder, all players & coaches must follow the SSUSA uniform rules as stated in rule 3.8 of the SSUSA rulebook. The rule is listed below for your reference.
3.8 • UNIFORM
All players on a team shall properly wear uniforms that are alike in color, trim and style. If because of the blood rule a change is required and the uniform part does not match, the player will not be penalized. Coaches must be neatly attired and dressed alike or in team uniform and in accordance with the color code of the team. All protective equipment should be worn properly. NOTE: If a player is requested by the umpire to remove jewelry, illegal shoes or illegal parts of the uniform and they refuse, the player will not be allowed to play.
A. Tank tops and sleeveless jerseys–A male player may not wear a tank top or sleeveless jersey except a sleeveless jersey manufactured in that style. Women may wear sleeveless shirts.
B. Numbers–An Arabic number of contrasting colors at least 5” (15.24cm) high must be worn on uniforms. No players on the same team may wear identical numbers. (Numbers 3 and 03 are examples of identical numbers.) Players without numbers will not be permitted to play. If duplicate numbers exist, only one of the players may play at a time. There is no penalty for a player wearing a wrong number. Correct the number in the score book and continue play. NOTE: There is no penalty for duplicate numbers. Request one player to change jerseys, or require a substitute to enter for one of the players.
C. Casts/Prostheses–All casts and splints must be padded. Prostheses may be worn. Any of this equipment judged by the umpire to be potentially dangerous is illegal. NOTE: Any decision by the umpire should be based on whether or not a device worn or used by an individual with a disability changes the fundamental nature of the game or poses a significant risk to the safety of other players.
D. Jewelry–Exposed jewelry that is judged by the umpire to be a safety issue to anyone participating in the game must be removed and may not be worn during the game. NOTE: A medical alert bracelet or necklace is not considered jewelry. If the alert bracelet/necklace is judged to be a safety issue, the wearing team member will be required to tape the medical alert to the body so that the medical alert information remains visible.
E. Shoes – Shoes must be worn by all players. A shoe shall be considered official if it is made with either canvas or leather uppers or similar material(s). The soles may be either smooth or have soft or hard rubber cleats. No shoes with detachable cleats that screw on are allowed; however, shoes with detachable cleats that screw into the shoe are allowed. No metal spikes nor hard plastic or polyurethane spikes similar to metal sole and heel plates are allowed.
F. Disheveled appearance – If, in the umpire’s judgment, a player is making a mockery of the game by a deliberate disheveled appearance (such as wearing a cap backwards), the player may be removed from the game.
