[Jim S]

Color has not been decided, but the concensus at the equipment meeting last week that round (disc shaped) bags will be mandated.
Thre are a variety of reasons. One is safety: with no corners the problem of hitting someone in the eye is greatly reduced.
Secondly, a round bag is found to lay on the ground flatter, especially with the new turf fields. Therefore it is more easily seen by not only the crew on the field but also the sorebooth and the tape/film.
Third is accuracy. It has been found that with just a bit of practice almost any official can learn to sail these round bags ala a frisbee with very good aim to the wanted spot if neccessary to actually throw the bag rather than just drop.
Lastly one of the stff has come up with a new way to attach the bag to the uniform without having to tuck it in the belt or pants thereby making it much easier to get the bag in play.
Haven't seen it, but I heard it's done by having a small metal plate on the underside of the bag, and attaching a flat rare earth magnet to the belt in the appropriate place. If this works, can flying disc flags be far behind?