Grey Shirts

[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.

[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?

[Texas Aggie]

All my shirts now (that I wear, anyway) are Officials Choice shirts. I ordered a few side panel shirts just in case I have partners that want to wear them. This is after ordering more of the "high school" version late last spring before camps started.

The base material for the side panel shirt is still the same as the HS shirt, though the panel is slightly different. I've worn the shirts a couple of times and I don't think its a big deal, nor do I think its all THAT noticeable. What is different on the side panel shirts at OC is the loop at the neck is a wider and different material than the loop on the other shirts. I don't know if that's an intentional design change or what.

I don't own a grey shirt and don't think I'll need one anytime soon. Nowhere around here is going to it. TASO actually threatened people that used them (from what I heard), and the college assigner assigns NCAA, NJCAA, and NAIA, so until NCAA changes the rule, we aren't going there.

[Junker]

Originally Posted by brianp13

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

We do around here. I don't really care for them personally, but does the shirt make the referee or does the referee make the shirt?

[Ref_ Fred]

I dont understand why people are so excited about the grays. What is wrong with black and white stripes?

Personaly I have both and don't wear the grey for VHSL, but do use them for JUCO and other leagues. Leaving it up to individual association will only cause mass confusion. If some wear grey and other wear Stripes, what happens when you go to states.

It's just a perception. I really don't give a rats A$$, just need to make up their mind which way to go..

[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......