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Originally posted by RJM:
Aren't dip and chew against FED rules? It's covered at our games by schools being tobacco free zones. Parents can't even smoke in the parking lot.
Absolutely is prohibited in NFHS/NCAA rules.
NFHS 3-3-1: Team personnel shall note use tobacco or tobacco like products within the confines of the field. The penalty is ejection.
also:
It is unacceptable for individuals to pretend or appear to be using a tobacco-like product...such individuals shall be ejected (3.3.1ff)
A coach using tobacco outside the confines of the field is not within the jurisdiction of the umpire.
A coach on the field with a tin of smokeless tobacco must rid himself of the product (3.3.1ee)
Umpires are prohibited from using tobacco or any tobacco-like product in the vicinity of the field. (10-1-8)
NCAA
NCAA umpires are instructed to have zero tolerance for tobacco. Student athletes and game personnel (coaches,umpires, trainers) may not use tobacco during practice or competition (3-11)
Penalty is ejection of the offender as well as the head coach. Jurisdiction begins when the umpires arrive ont he field or in the the dugout in uniform.
OBR...
Only the minor leagues have prohibited the use of tobacco products by players, coaches and umpires.
And we also have schools that are total "smoke free zones"....which means the entire property for all participants and fans...