Dirty play

I must make my final comment on this as it seems to be getting a bit out of hand. I am speaking specifically of the 14u game with which this train of emails began. I was at the tournament at the time which this happened and I have not and will not make any jabs at the player herself or the team in question as that is not my place. I was in the parking lot when the two officials for this particular game gave their statements. Both umpires stated that it was indeed very obvious that the player intentionally lowered her helmet and shoulder to take out the catcher. This was the conclussion made by the ump behind the plate at this particular game as well as the ump in the field. It was these statements which caused the girl to be kicked out. They are very qualified officials with no interest in either team. Catchers will get hurt, everyone knows that. Out of respect for the girl that got hurt, comments probably shouldn't be made by those individuals who where not present at the park that day. It is our job as adults to teach the girls not to play dirty as these girls at this age are playing in these tournaments b/c they love the game. I hope that all parents and coaches will make their best effort to teach the players to play within the rules.