[JRutledge]

I have a question for the board members. What does your state require with patches? In Illinois for example we have had two patches to wear, a State patch on one arm and a Sportsmanship patch on the other. This year they changed the patches and got rid of the Sportsmanship patch and designed a new State patch for one sleave. These patches have to worn for all games. So in other words, we cannot officiate a plain shirt.

What does other states require with patches, and do they also require the wearing or allow the wearing of an American Flag?

We also have a patch that the state allows officials that have done a State Finals Series. Does your state have such a patch for those accomplished officials? And if they do allow you to wear such a patch, what do you feel about wearing a patch or working with guys that wear them? Do you feel that they are "professionally" inappropriate or do you not have a problem with them. With that last question I am personally torn, but have heard guys complain about State Final Officials wearing such a patch during games.

Basically, what do you guys think?

Peace