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Originally Posted by fullor30
Partially true. I believe just one supplier chose to have two position embroidery of same logo on same side of shirt, which is pretty silly. Most suppliers have left sleeve logo. IMHO other shirt looks like something out of nascar.
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Actually what happened is that IHSA allowed the patches to be put on with a particular company after they had an exclusive contract to be the "official supplier" for the IHSA. That particular company came up with the chest patch I am sure with the approval of the IHSA and that is how that entire thing started. They never required all officials to have the same shirt from day one. The problem like anything people who are not around at certain events assume or do not hear what was discussed and keep putting out incorrect information. It happens all the time and certainly not just in our state I am sure.
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Originally Posted by bob jenkins
How?
Honig's, GD, et al, don't ask me for my IHSA number before I order a shirt.
You can take the test once, get a patch, and then never take a test / go to a meeting again. That's hardly legit.
I'm certain that someone could get a patch "from a friend" without ever taking a test / registering with the IHSA.
Schools and assigners know that only IHSA registered officials are to be used. Most (well, mnay) assigners check. That's the control -- not a stupid piece of stichery.
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I agree, but when we work other levels that require us to have IHSA officials, they think we are not licensed to officiate. So you both are right, you can get those from other means that have nothing to do with following all the standards, but it does show a lack standards if you do not wear one. Not saying it is right or just, but that is what people often think.
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Originally Posted by RichMSN
I went to the Badgers game yesterday and I didn't see a patch. I'm certain those guys are legit.
When I work a HS varsity game or a junior college game, I don't think anyone has any problem whatsoever understanding that we're there to work a game and not sell shoes.
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There is a big difference between a state patch and working a college game. For one if you do not wear the right uniforms you will stand out like a very sore thumb. And there are not as many officials either at that level working so what makes you legit is not a patch, it is how you are on the game in the first place (at least in my experience). Coaches know who assigns games at that level a lot more than they do at the HS level sometimes.
Peace