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

[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...

[Rich]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

Yup. When in Milwaukee...

In Milwaukee, I would dress nice and arrive an hour early with my clothes in a roller bag (so that's not a good example).

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

In Milwaukee, I would dress nice and arrive an hour early with my clothes in a roller bag (so that's not a good example).

Dress nice in Milwaukee? A contradiction in terms.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by fullor30

Dress nice in Milwaukee? A contradiction in terms.

Please, I've been in your neck of the woods: Don't act like it's any better down there.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Please, I've been in your neck of the woods: Don't act like it's any better down there.

Ha, rap in Milwaukee is a Lawrence Welk Polka party

[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 JRutledge

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

And if I were told that this was a requirement, I would adjust accordingly. But, as it is, I would be shocked to learn that my current assignor had ever spoken the word "belt" in a basketball discussion. As stated before, I have no problem with a dress code of any kind. I do have a problem with "A belt is not forbidden, but you won't get games if you wear one." And I have a really big problem with "A belt is not forbidden, but you won't get games if you wear one, and nobody will tell you that's the reason."

[Jurassic Referee]

We tell our officials to wear camouflage so nobody can see 'em coming or going. Cuts down on incidents.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by just another ref

And if I were told that this was a requirement, I would adjust accordingly. But, as it is, I would be shocked to learn that my current assignor had ever spoken the word "belt" in a basketball discussion. As stated before, I have no problem with a dress code of any kind. I do have a problem with "A belt is not forbidden, but you won't get games if you wear one." And I have a really big problem with "A belt is not forbidden, but you won't get games if you wear one, and nobody will tell you that's the reason."

Oh, you'll get games.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by just another ref

And if I were told that this was a requirement, I would adjust accordingly. But, as it is, I would be shocked to learn that my current assignor had ever spoken the word "belt" in a basketball discussion. As stated before, I have no problem with a dress code of any kind. I do have a problem with "A belt is not forbidden, but you won't get games if you wear one." And I have a really big problem with "A belt is not forbidden, but you won't get games if you wear one, and nobody will tell you that's the reason."

There are a lot of things not forbidden that I will never do. I do not need a requirement to choose to do what is right or to do what looks the best. You can do whatever you want and look any way you choose to.

And as someone said you will work games. The kind of games or where you work games might be another issue. And if you can live with that then that is up to you. I know what I am going to do and what I will look like. And I am not coming to a game in my uniform. They better find a place to put me, because that is not going to be worn in the winter and mess it up so I look like a slob before the game starts.

Peace

[Judtech]

I like to arrive at games and sit on the bench wearing my full uniform. I think it sets a good tone for the evening. Now for games I officiate.................(sorry can't use blue font!)

For some HS games I arrive from work so I am sporting the tie. Our HS association does not allow us to wear Jeans to games but we can wear "nice" sweat suits. It did have to be pointed out to some of our more veteran officials that a Leisure Suit is NOT a sweat suit!! Although it was pointed out that both have bell bottoms!
For college games it is always at least business casual.

[BillyMac]

Games assigned by our IAABO board assigner: Come dressed in business casual for night games (junior varsity, and varsity). All high school sites have changing, and shower, facilities. Maybe even a tie for prep school games. For afternoon games (4:00 p.m. freshman, and 3:30 p.m. middle school) come dressed in uniform due to time constraints, and lack of changing facilities at middle schools.

Games assigned by our Catholic middle school assigner: Come dressed in uniform due to lack of changing facilities.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

There are a lot of things not forbidden that I will never do. I do not need a requirement to choose to do what is right or to do what looks the best. You can do whatever you want and look any way you choose to.

And as someone said you will work games. The kind of games or where you work games might be another issue. And if you can live with that then that is up to you. I know what I am going to do and what I will look like. And I am not coming to a game in my uniform. They better find a place to put me, because that is not going to be worn in the winter and mess it up so I look like a slob before the game starts.

Peace

Why the attitude, Rut? I thought we had agreed earlier that if it's ok with everyone local, it's ok, period. I wear what I wear and work varsity as much as anybody here. You want to tell me what you will do, what is right, and what looks best. Fine. Move down here and see how you get along. I believe you have stated that you choose not to work girls games or lower level games. Your privilege. You can sit at home, patting yourself on the back about your neat wardrobe, because you will get no games at all.