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Old Fri Dec 04, 2009, 04:37pm
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It depends on your state and how you want to run your association. One board I used to belong to wore grey shirts, complete with integrated IAABO patch. Once the state tournament started, those officials had to wear black and white.
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Old Fri Dec 04, 2009, 05:03pm
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Illinois doesn't allow them (greys). Only the standard black and white shirt (no panels).

I sure there are others, but the only state I know that allows them is Flordia.
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Old Fri Dec 04, 2009, 05:15pm
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Montana also allows the grays or black and whites. For a while the state was going to use only grays, but that has been pushed back and I would say most use the black and whites.
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Old Fri Dec 04, 2009, 06:21pm
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what state enitity do you contact about that?
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Old Fri Dec 04, 2009, 07:37pm
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Whoever governs your particular area, presumably the Alaska High School Activities Association. I'm assuming they are the ones who certify officials and make post season decisions.
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Old Sat Dec 05, 2009, 11:21am
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Stripes here in Ohio, but that said, I really prefer gray. I think it looks classy.

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Old Sat Dec 05, 2009, 11:22am
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Now we need a discussion as to whether one likes GRAY or GREY.

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Old Sat Dec 05, 2009, 12:38pm
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what state enitity do you contact about that?
Do you not have a state high athletic assoication?
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Old Sat Dec 05, 2009, 03:37pm
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Do you not have a state high athletic assoication?
Yes we do. Just trying figure out, if and how, anyone else took steps to wear the greys. Can a association adopt them without going through the state? Just looking for some insite or help. thanks
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Old Sat Dec 05, 2009, 03:41pm
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Yes we do. Just trying figure out, if and how, anyone else took steps to wear the greys. Can a association adopt them without going through the state? Just looking for some insite or help. thanks
Again, every state is different. In many, the state association sets the rules on what officials may wear. I'm sure that's not true everywhere.

I'd start with contacting your state association.
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Old Sat Dec 05, 2009, 03:44pm
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I'd check with this group. I'm sure they'd be able to get you your answer.

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Old Sat Dec 05, 2009, 03:45pm
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Yes we do. Just trying figure out, if and how, anyone else took steps to wear the greys. Can a association adopt them without going through the state? Just looking for some insite or help. thanks
I think the myth that people keep holding on to is that the NF has oversight over their officials. They do not have that kind of power. The NF is only as strong as the states allow them to be. There is no one size fits all answer. If your state or organization wants to use a different shirt, they can do that. The only ramifications are when the overseeing body (not the NF) says it is not OK. All I know is my state the IHSA dictates all these things. The NF has absolutely no say over what our officials do. And even local associations have no say. The IHSA licenses us and we pay dues to that organization to be allowed to work for their membership. I am sure this works similarly in your area, even if it is not decided at the state level.

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Old Sat Dec 05, 2009, 12:31pm
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Illinois doesn't allow them (greys). Only the standard black and white shirt (no panels).

I sure there are others, but the only state I know that allows them is Flordia.
FLORIDA allows them at local assn. level as well as through the state tournament. Personally, I prefer the stripes...makes it easier to locate partners on a crowded floor, but that's just me.
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Illinois doesn't allow them (greys). Only the standard black and white shirt (no panels).

I sure there are others, but the only state I know that allows them is Flordia.
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