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Officially speaking:
The NFHS has made a STRONG stance against changing the requirments for uniforms.
If Eliott had it his way we'd be in Elbecos.
Here's why:
Expense. In my local group navy, light blue and black are accepted during the high school season. Creme is added to the list during the summer. Our assignor has banned Red at all times.
We have a great problem every year with subtle changes that make crews look different from each other.
Light Blue: We were able to work through the "trim" issue. Some had red and white piping and other navy and white . . . we selected to accept that. THEN WHAT HAPPENED: The dreaded Delta Blue w/ black collar arrived.
Grey Pants: It used to be so easy. Grey (sometimes turning to pink) pants from "most suppliers" looked pretty uniform. We only had to deal with pleats (please note that the NFHS Umpire Manual forbids wearing pleated pants) but we worked through that . . . UNTIL:
Poly/Wool Blend pants came on and they are a darker shade of grey.
Trouble in River City AGAIN.
Now remember this is coming from a guy that carries forty seven (47) different shirts to ALL games:
We are out of control!
It is not on the NFHS National Agenda to change, yet again, umpire uniforms.
We allow local crews to decide what they want to wear. The single largest complaint about umpire uniforms at this year's State Championship Triple Header was the difference in PANT color when all umpires were attempting to wear "grey" slacks.
Regards,
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