Jerseys during Warm-ups

[bigbeardedbryan]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

And, since the team will just then go with tight jerseys, the rule will include a "coefficient of looseness" that must be measured and reported. The team roster must list accurate weights and all team members will be required to step on a scale before entering the game.

They won't limit this expansion of micromanagement to players, though. For 2019 all officiating crews will be required to include one bald official and one official with a BMI >35.

[Stripes33]

While I can understand the frustration of members having to play fashion police, I believe this situation is quite different. I believe this scenario directly relates to players not being properly equipped and ready to play. If players are on the floor during the jurisdiction of the officials they should be properly equipped - that means a jersey is necessary. In Indiana we are required to ask both coaches if all players are properly equipped during our pregame meeting. If they are not we typically address it then.

2.4.5 SITUATION B:

To the referee's pregame inquiry of coaches regarding all team members being legally equipped and wearing the uniform properly, both coaches responded "yes."

[frezer11]

Originally Posted by Stripes33

While I can understand the frustration of members having to play fashion police, I believe this situation is quite different. I believe this scenario directly relates to players not being properly equipped and ready to play. If players are on the floor during the jurisdiction of the officials they should be properly equipped - that means a jersey is necessary. In Indiana we are required to ask both coaches if all players are properly equipped during our pregame meeting. If they are not we typically address it then.

2.4.5 SITUATION B:

To the referee's pregame inquiry of coaches regarding all team members being legally equipped and wearing the uniform properly, both coaches responded "yes."

I understand your point, but let me throw this at you: If there are players wearing 2 different knee sleeve colors during your meeting, and the answer to legally equipped is "No" (or for that matter yes, and you find out later), do you assess a technical foul? Or allow that player to adjust their equipment to make it legal? Back to the original scenario, if discovered, do you penalize with a T, or allow it, so long as it is fixed by game time?