Grey Shirts

[tjones1]

I agree with JRut. They are not that noticeable and the reason for the side panel is for a cooler shirt. I guess if the Fed doesn't want them, they'll have to be more specific in the book and state how wide the stripes have to be.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by tjones1

I agree with JRut. They are not that noticeable and the reason for the side panel is for a cooler shirt.

How does the width of the black stripe make the shirt cooler (assuming you mean "temperature" and not "social acceptance")?

[Official99]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

How does the width of the black stripe make the shirt cooler (assuming you mean "temperature" and not "social acceptance")?

The material for the panel is micro-mesh... which most of the new shirts are that anyways, so I am not really sure how it is cooler. I haven't noticed any difference from the original shirts and these new ones (material), but I've recieved a couple compliments that they look sharp. I notice the difference, but that may just be me.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

How does the width of the black stripe make the shirt cooler (assuming you mean "temperature" and not "social acceptance")?

The black strip is made of a different material than the rest of the shirt. Kind of like a screen door as compared to a sliding window. Even though the shirt I have the entire shirt is rather cool (as in temperature) and a very breathable material, but the side panel (that is all black) gives more air flow with the shirt. I have two of the shirts and purchased them this summer and I love them. A lot better than the polyester shirts and look better than the traditional mesh or micro mesh shirts if you ask me.

Peace

[Official99]

Originally Posted by mikeref

In Wisconsin our govverning federation body (WIAA) had declared that the wide panel shirt should not be worn. We are told they are illegal. I have a tough time finding out where they are declared illegal or why! I believe it is solely the decision of the person in Wiscionsin in charge of basketball.

See there are other states declaring shirts legal and illegal... not just the Granite State.

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by Official99

See there are other states declaring shirts legal and illegal... not just the Granite State.

VHSL (Virginia) has declared them illegal too.

[26 Year Gap]

We haven't had any mention of the side panel shirts here in Vermont, but we have been using the gray shirts as an alternate for the past 3 seasons and now into our 4th in a couple of weeks. I personally like the grays, but wear underarmour because the sweat shows through a lot more than with the zebras.

[brianp134]

In our IAABO Board we received permission from the state of Maryland to wear the grey shirts and personally I like them.


In the MD JUCO conference we also wear grey shirts. Do any of you wear grey shirts for JUCO?

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by IREFU2

VHSL (Virginia) has declared them illegal too.

They did? Do you have a link to that posting? I know of one guy in our association who wore them last season.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by mikeref

In Wisconsin our govverning federation body (WIAA) had declared that the wide panel shirt should not be worn. We are told they are illegal. I have a tough time finding out where they are declared illegal or why! I believe it is solely the decision of the person in Wiscionsin in charge of basketball.

Mike, my guess would be that they wouldn't want officials in the same game wearing different shirts. So rather than required everyone to buy new shirts, they simply ban them.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Mike, my guess would be that they wouldn't want officials in the same game wearing different shirts. So rather than required everyone to buy new shirts, they simply ban them.

Essentially the same reason they give for why we can't wear anything but navy and powder blue in HS baseball......

[ChuckElias]

I don't really care whether we wear the new shirt or not. But I have to disagree with those who think that the wide stripe is not noticeable. I think it's very obvious when the shirt is worn. I don't think it looks "terrible" if one os the shirts is different from the others, but it is clearly noticeable. IMO.

[refhoops]

In our group have had discussions on the wide style shirts. For myself, I would not wear a wide style shirt if partners also did not also have they same shirt. Why would I want to have a different appearance than my partners? If I decided to purchase the wide style shirt I would bring both shirts to each games in order to insure that as a crew with all have the same appearance on the court