officials shirts
 

Guys, I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I bought a brand new 2X officials shirt for the season, and I worked my first game right before christmas. Somehow between now and then, I have misplaced my shirt, and I have a game Tuesday. I had to special order the shirt because they didn't have any in my size. However, they did have the mesh officials shirts in my size. I'm not too familiar with the mesh shirts, but I believe I was told they are worn for college games, not high school. If I have to buy one of these shirts and wear it for my hs JV game this week, am I going to get in trouble, or will it be ok? Thanks guys

Probably a question better asked of your association or assignor than this forum. When questions come up about what is acceptable (like belted versus beltless pants) it really depends where you are on what the correct answer might be.You might get a bunch of officials telling you one thing but your association and/or assignor may feel one eighty opposite.

The mesh shirts are not specific to college. If you are talking about the side-panel shirts, those are but acceptable for high school in a lot of places. But they make the same material shirts without the side-panel. I do not know if where you live the type of material would be something an association would care about, but I have heard stranger things on this site about association requirements.

Peace

It is a good idea to have a spare...of everything. Some sporting goods stores carry officiating shirts. You might try there to get something to get you by until you get your replacement shirt[s].

I try to add a shirt or two every season. When you start workingg 3 - 5games per week, 1 or 2 uniforms wont be enough. Wear and tear both from use / sweat and washing will take its toll.

Stop running and you won't sweat.

Or, you could just get another job at a Footlocker at the mall and kill two birds with one stone........:D

It's served you well all these years.........:D

Reminds me...wonder how OS is doing?

Isn't OS one of the 16 that got hired in the D-League :D

I Know, I'm A Bad Boy ...
 

Or better yet, shower with your uniform on. Then when you get home you'll only have to put it in the dryer. Or even better yet, shower with it on, keep it on, and let it dry, then you can wear it to your next game, if you work in just another ref's association. But that's for another thread. Never mind.

You've been talking with Padgett way too much!:cool:

To actually repsond to the original post, mesh shirts are certainly legal FED uniforms. I have 3 polyester and 1 mesh... however I'll probably add another one. They're pretty comfortable.

A very experienced assignor around here told me the mesh tend to snag easier than others, though they're comfortable as all get out. Sure enough, yesterday my latest mesh acquisition got a few pulls after just a few weeks of use -- apparently a chest-pocket zipper on a fleece jacket I wore briefly was the culprit. Any thoughts by the collective wisdom on the pros and cons of mesh or not?

Both mesh and poly have their good and bad points. To me it's just preference and the temps where you're gonna work.

They do snag from time to time. But I do not wear them to games, so it is not a problem. ;)

Peace

Subtle. :cool:

Would that be D-Block down in Florence?

But true. :D

Peace

Snag on what?

I've been wearing the side panel shirts from Officials Choice now for 2 years. In fact, I think that's all I've worn this year. They are the best shirts I've worn. The Smitty shirts are good material wise, but the side panels don't have the stretchable material the OC shirts do -- which I think greatly benefits keeping the shirts tucked in.

Smooth, indeed. :cool:

Could we all only have enough experience already not to have to work a quick kid game here or there.

I must have an obsession with official gear. I am into my 8th year I own 2 old school polyester with the coller, 2 polyester without, I also have 4 smitty mesh cool fit ref shirts ( 2 each with flag going oppoisite way) One gray ref shirt. Four ref sansabelt pants.
In my state we decided to put the flag on the opposite sleve that our state patch is on. When they first put them on they put them on as if you would look at the flag it was correct. But being on your right arm the stars should be in the other corner of the flag (closest to your heart.) Some people think this is a big deal others may not. The state said either is exceptable since the flag need to be displayed like that on military uniforms only. I have both so when I work with certain people (like military vets) I can wear the uniform with the flag that has the stars closer to my heart.

Any time I wear a flag, it will have the stars forward, as if it is moving forward and not in retreat.
That said, it doesn't bother me how others wear it.

I would never go to any game dressed unless in a very big time pinch. And a shirt is the last thing I would be wearing to the game. That is what the bag is for. ;)

Peace

the first step is admitting you have a problem;)

Collared shirts must go
 

In your 10th year you will get rid of the collared shirts. Makes a nice gift for wife or significant other. :D

I need to introduce you to a guy named TJones1.;) I think you may be twins who were separated at birth.... except for the byron collar shirts. I'll bet he just has those for football.

Two peas in a POD.