Santa bringing you any gear?

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Turns out Santa is bringing another item.... 3 stripped shirts. Sweet.

Are you working with the Chippendales now?

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by representing

I was surprised today. I did get a new referee shirt by someone, signed by "Santa". After posting a few tonight, I went to the bar with some of my officiating buddies and the bartender brought me a gift that was dropped off by someone, she didn't know who. I think I know who it was but it was a nice gift from anyone regardless. Only problem is that it was an XL when I'm medium size. But hey, it's the thoughts that count right? Have a good night everyone. See ya tomorrow.

Hopefully, you won't "grow into it!"

[representing]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Hopefully, you won't "grow into it!"

haha. I've gone the opposite way these last 6-7 years. I used to fit into an XL in high school, went down to a Medium, went back up to Large and XL, and now I'm back down to M and have been that way for the last few years.

I did try on the shirt though, and it's not bad. Probably one of those tighter-fitting shirts that some officials I know have complained about, so it's more of a large in standard sizing. I won't be wearing this until my first official Varsity match on January 28, to "break it in".

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Are you working with the Chippendales now?

Well, that's the goal.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Well, that's the goal.

You couldn't pass the physical.

[representing]

Just got word that the "Santa" that bought me the 32" LCD HDTV will also be buying a new pair or two of referee slacks. So, I'm going to need recommendations please. The pair of pants I've used the last 3-4 years are just a cheap pair of pants I bought from a department store. I want to go with those pants without the belt loops that seems to be everyone's favorite, but not sure what it is. Thanks!

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by representing

Just got word that the "Santa" that bought me the 32" LCD HDTV will also be buying a new pair or two of referee slacks. So, I'm going to need recommendations please. The pair of pants I've used the last 3-4 years are just a cheap pair of pants I bought from a department store. I want to go with those pants without the belt loops that seems to be everyone's favorite, but not sure what it is. Thanks!

Most people wear either the Honig's Pleated, Sansabelt, or Smitty. You can do a forum search to see the discussion we've had in the past on all these slacks.

Honig's
Honig's Whistle Stop

Purchase Officials (Sansabelt and Smitty)
Purchase Officials

Referee's Call (best price I've found on Sansabelt)
Sansabelt Pleated Slack

[representing]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Most people wear either the Honig's Pleated, Sansabelt, or Smitty. You can do a forum search to see the discussion we've had in the past on all these slacks.

Honig's
Honig's Whistle Stop

Purchase Officials (Sansabelt and Smitty)
Purchase Officials

Referee's Call (best price I've found on Sansabelt)
Sansabelt Pleated Slack

Thanks for the suggestions. Will do that tomorrow.

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by twiusesu

No. In the play you describe team control was not established in the frontcourt.

Ok?

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by twiusesu

No. In the play you describe team control was not established in the frontcourt.

Quick, ship me your meds.

[refnrev]

Not sure but he might be bringing one of the new IHSA logo shirts... He'll bring them after the Christmas tourneys though. I haven't priced them but they say they aren't cheap.

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by representing

Just got word that the "Santa" that bought me the 32" LCD HDTV will also be buying a new pair or two of referee slacks. So, I'm going to need recommendations please. The pair of pants I've used the last 3-4 years are just a cheap pair of pants I bought from a department store. I want to go with those pants without the belt loops that seems to be everyone's favorite, but not sure what it is. Thanks!

Can't go wrong with either Sansabelts or Smittys. Never wore Clif Keens but they have been around for a long time. But remember beltless have to be tighter than belted pants or you will have a problem before the first quarter is over.

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Are you working with the Chippendales now?

Hey M&M do you really think Santa believes TJ1 needs more stuff? Of course I know he is short on whistles... can't have more than what... oh 2 dozen or so?

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by refnrev

Not sure but he might be bringing one of the new IHSA logo shirts... He'll bring them after the Christmas tourneys though. I haven't priced them but they say they aren't cheap.

I've seen them on the Gerry Davis website. The shirts and logo on them look really nice; however, you're right, they aren't cheap - $47.

The rumor floating around our association is the logo is going to be required next year, on the chest and left sleeve (replacing the patch). I find that hard to believe considering I would figure they'd give us a little time to phase out the patch. In addition, I hope if they go away from the patch that they don't make us buy from Gerry Davis. I really like the OC's shirts. Although, I don't know where you'd get the logo from... I suppose time will tell.

Originally Posted by refnrev

Hey M&M do you really think Santa believes TJ1 needs more stuff? Of course I know he is short on whistles... can't have more than what... oh 2 dozen or so?

I think I'm down to about 15 or so.... I threw six or seven away at the beginning of the season (all were cracked). Don't plan on re-stocking until I go through what I have

[refnrev]

Rumor I heard was that they were required for play-offs this year, but haven't heard anything about next year. You have to wonder about them being required and Gerry Davis having an exclusive on them..... hmmm????