New catchers gear certification

[burlap1980]

I would assume this is the same for softball as well?

New NOCSAE Catchers Gear Certifications | 2020 Rule Changes - Bat Digest

Here’s what you need to know about the new NOSCAE Catcher’s Gear requirement for high school and college ball. For 2020 high school baseball requires a NOCSAE certified chest protector. The NCAA pushed their requirement out to 2021. The rules are NOT in place for youth (non-high school). Most...

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[Dabears17]

I haven't been able to find anything saying this has changed for softball. The baseball rule appears to have been changed for the 2018 season, going into affect for the 2020 season.

National Federation of State High School Associations - 2024 Baseball Rules Book

2024 Baseball Rules Book

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[The Man In Blue]

^That.

I also thought it was both, but I haven’t been able to find anything saying softball was included.