This is a fascinating development. A volunteer parent (it’s not said whether a male of female) slaps a player on the bottom and squeezes her shoulders. It is unpleasant or uncomfortable for player. A complaint finds its way to league owner John Reynolds. He sends a memo declaring there is to be no touching of any kind by adults of the kids. Not even on the helmet. We’ve heard of girls complaining in the past about touching. Any man should certainly know enough to refrain from the slapping and hugging that the players give each other. Some observers are saying the no-touch rule goes too far. Read it. National Post