Often I do get frustrated with rules and mandates but seeing the reaction to suggestion that makes nothing less than good sense shows me why we do have to make rules and mandates. People can be just too stubborn for their own kids' well being. Don't be surprised if this doesn't show up in the front of the rule book as a change in the very near future.
On a serious note, it is a slippery slope when we allow any organization to mandate to protect us from ourselves. If you jump on the side that we need to do this because they don't know any better, then you don't have a leg to stand on with KSHAA and competition points, driving distances, time kids can have with coaches in the off season, the list goes on. They are just helping you do what is best for your kid because you are too stubborn to know they should not be competing as much. It really is in your childs best interest. BULLSHIT. The option is there, either wear one or don't.
