Come to game in uniform....or not?

[jdw3018]

Standard here is to go dressed to everything under varsity level. For varsity, a decent pair of jeans and shirt is all that's required - very few even wear khakis or slacks. I normally wear a nice pair of jeans and sweater or button down shirt.

There is one nearby school most go dressed even for varsity as their facilities just aren't conducive to dressing.

About half the schools I call have good shower facilities, half don't. I bring a towel and/or sweats based on whether I'll be able to shower afterwards or not. I certainly prefer to shower.

[stir22]

i like to look professional and go in nice clothes, because i like to watch games before, and especially after, to learn from the varsity crew......whatever level. but, some of the middle and jr. high schools don't have changing/shower facilities, so those games i go dressed and leave right after. i don't want to sit in the stands in a ref uniform.

i don't go over the top like with a tie or anything, but i show up dressed as a substitute teacher would.

[26 Year Gap]

I always dress at game site. Sometimes I might grab something to eat on the way and don't want to worry about spillage. Early morning AAU? Different story.

Some guys come dressed though.

[Adam]

We've been instructed not to come dressed for any high school games. All the schools provide a private room for us. We've also been instructed to go business casual, although jeans are typically ok for sub-varsity games. I've seen guys come in sweats for a Saturday morning sophomore game, but sweats have been explicitly discouraged.

I haven't done ms games here yet, so I don't know how that works.

[SWMOzebra]

I typically change at the site, regardless of the level of ball being played.

For rec games, sweats or shorts (depending on the weather) get worn to/from the game site.

MSHSAA-sanctioned games (JH or HS): slacks (strongly encouraged) of some kind and a nice shirt or sweater, never jeans.

College: slacks (absolute requirement) and a sport coat.

[PIAA REF]

The only time we go dressed to games is for JR. High games. We do so because most often it is hard to find a place to change other than a bathroom that the fans use. I never go dressed to a varsity game. I am almost always dressed professionally (dress pants, polo shirts, sometimes shirt and tie, and for playoffs I wear a sport coat) I also will always shower after my game and be dressed the same way as I entered. We have 2 gyms that do not have showers and I hate going there because I like to shower after my game. When I am at those schools I do bring a pair of sweats for the way home.

[TimTaylor]

Depends...

Most middle schools and a fair number of smaller high schools don't have adequate changing facilities for the officials - for those I go dressed, except for game shoes which I change at the site. Otherwise, I dress business casual (slacks/polo shirt or sweater) and change at the site.

[doubleringer]

I go to the occasional lower-than-varsity game with my under-stuff on, and put on the stripes, pants and shoes when I get there. To me, you shouldn't be seen in your uniform unless you are on the floor. Varsity and college, go dressed professionally and change in the locker room. At least that's what I do.

[just another ref]

Almost without exception, we arrive in uniform at all levels.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Almost without exception, we arrive in uniform at all levels.

I mean, if you're wearing a belt anyway....

[Rich]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

I mean, if you're wearing a belt anyway....

JAR's area is different in a number of ways. I couldn't imagine going to any game (other than youth games on the weekend where I'm working 3-4 games) in uniform.

Everything's regional.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Everything's regional.

Yup. When in Milwaukee...

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

JAR's area is different in a number of ways. I couldn't imagine going to any game (other than youth games on the weekend where I'm working 3-4 games) in uniform.

Everything's regional.

This is true. I just know if he did that here, he would not be working varsity by many assignors and he would be told much more harsh about that practice than we have ever said here.

Peace

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

I mean, if you're wearing a belt anyway....

Belt is part of the uniform.

[just another ref]

Probably would look more professional to arrive in a limo, but I have a 4 wheel drive truck. More often than not, it is muddy.