Duplicate uniform numbers

[ozzy6900]

This happens frequently in my area. Many varsity coaches send their 2nd & 3rd stringers down to JV to get some work. When these players suit up, they wear their varsity uniforms which may duplicate uniform numbers in the JV squad. The PU should pick this up on the line up so he can work out a tracking system with the coach. Here's a tip, if you arrive at the game early as you should, take note of the uniforms as the players are taking field practice or when you go into the dugout for equipment inspection (you do inspect the equipment, don't you?). Usually, the varsity uniform differs from the JV by color or shade. I just use "L" next to the lighter jersy number and "D" next to the darker jersy number.

As far a penalty, I am not aware that there is one for FED because of this problem of mixing squads. In NCAA and OBR/MLB the numbers must not repeat.