Little league Ruleset Braces or other Dental Equipment

[Rotten]

Seem to be having trouble finding anything in the LL rule book about playing with dental hardware.  I s the cheek gaurd good enough of is there more protection required for kids with braces and other dental hardware.  Thanks

[JonnyCat]

3 hours ago, Rotten said:

Seem to be having trouble finding anything in the LL rule book about playing with dental hardware.  I s the cheek gaurd good enough of is there more protection required for kids with braces and other dental hardware.  Thanks

Aside from a batting helmet when a player is batting, there are no requirements for face protection. Even the cheek guard or a face mask is not mandatory. Doesn't matter if the player has braces or a retainer or whatever.

[Coach Carl]

The LL ruleset does not address braces or other dental hardware so there is no rule that requires a player to have protection.

See Appendix B for the "Safety Code".  

I've been a Safety Officer for my local league and it has never been brought up in our league.  It would certainly be permitted for a player to choose to protect himself with a mouthguard (football syle) or a NOCSAE approved helmet cheek guard.  If there are other ways, unless it poses a danger to others, I can't see any reason to restrict.