Enforcing the new uniform rule

[Junker]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

snob

Yup, and not afraid to say it out loud.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Good point and it got me thinking(which isn't good usually)......

I went back to the 2004-05 rulebook in which this rule was originally initiated and read it a little deeper. In the COMMENTS ON THE 2004-05 RULES REVISIONS, you'll find the following statement--"The new rule only affects varsity uniforms; lower level programs may still continue to wear 'light-colored' uniforms as home jerseys." I would imagine that unless this concept has changed, it will be spelled out in the upcoming year's rule book, and also hopefully as a case play.

I went back and deleted my previous post in this thread as it was wrong/misleading.

Good catch, Frank.

Follow up......

Got my new 2007-08 rule and case books tonight.......

There is no mention specifically in either about the rule only pertaining to varsity high school programs.
-new rule 3-4-6(b) just says that the home school must wear white team jerseys.
- new case book play 3.4.6SitA says that if a home team isn't wearing white tops, you should direct them prior to the start of the game to change. If they can't comply, each starter is charged with a technical foul. Each entering substitute without a white top also gets a "T" when they enter. One "T" max per player per game.
- new 10-3-2PENALTY says that each violation is penalized one time if discovered prior to the ball becoming live for each designated starter and each substitute who enters. Note- NO indirect "T" to the head coach.
- new 2007-08 POE 1(C) further says that if you do have to nail everybody on the home team, "a special report form should be filed with the state association when that occurs."
- #56 on the NFHS 2007-08 Part 1 exam is based on this rule.

It looks like everybody will still have to get direction from their state governing body as to whether the new rule applies to all teams versus varsity teams only, unless the FED issues something further.

[dave30]

If it is middle school boys, I wouldn't care if they go shirts vs. skins and write numbers on with a magic marker. If it's girls, they have to wear different color shirts. Let them play!

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by dave30

If it is middle school boys, I wouldn't care if they go shirts vs. skins and write numbers on with a magic marker.

I make them go to Lowe's, buy metal address numbers then put them on their chests with a pneumatic staple gun. Boy - talk about fun!

[Grail]

Just got the latest issues of NFHS Officials Quarterly and it suggests that local Associations should issue a ruling on how to deal with an entire team that has illegal uniforms. It did not specifically mention the color of the uniforms, but did mention that many uniforms that are marketed to HS teams are actually illegal.

[mick]

Hey, Rut.
How do you feel about the uniform rule as it relates to Girl's basketball ?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by mick

Hey, Rut.
How do you feel about the uniform rule as it relates to Girl's basketball ?

You, Sir, are an instigator.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by mick

Hey, Rut.
How do you feel about the uniform rule as it relates to Girl's basketball ?

They should wear them.

Peace

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

They should wear them.

Disagree.

[mick]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

They should wear them.

Peace

Ha! Good call !

[Adam]

What level (age) are we talking about?

[Stat-Man]

Well, in my OP, it will be MS Girls. Our team is scheduled to start it's season later this month against a team that had reversible blue & gold tops last year.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Stat-Man

Our team is scheduled to start it's season later this month against a team that had reversible blue & gold tops last year.

And what color were their jerseys?

[mick]

Originally Posted by Stat-Man

Well, in my OP, it will be MS Girls. Our team is scheduled to start it's season later this month against a team that had reversible blue & gold tops last year.

Oops! I had a memory !

A hunert years ago, we had reversible practice jerseys, but luckily there were no numbers; too prickly !

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Stat-Man

Well, in my OP, it will be MS Girls. Our team is scheduled to start it's season later this month against a team that had reversible blue & gold tops last year.

I wouldn't expect to start your game with technical fouls, if that's what you're checking on.