Rule Change

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by just another ref

2-11-12: The official scorer is required to wear a black and white vertically striped garment.

The schools are not gonna like this one.

I'm guessing it will be similar to the rule change several years back which required that the coach's box be clearly marked. In that instance, many schools held off on it until a scheduled floor refinishing took place. Then, when many dragged their feet, we were asked simply to quickly mark the lines with athletic tape prior to the game and get on with things. Speed the clock ahead to now, and all schools have their court markings in compliance.

I like the new rule, though we are aware there might be a time lag between issuance and compliance. We're waiting to hear what our state suggests on this. I and our crews will do what they say.

Early speculation by some has yielded the following guesses:
If the scorer isn't wearing a striped shirt . . .
1) Don't worry about it...
2) Mention the rule to the AD and/or your assigner and/or the state and get on with things...
3) Carry an extra shirt in your bag and give it to them to wear...

Like many things, that which is new takes a while to catch on.