Rule Change

[bainsey]

We'll probably be instructed to deal with it the same way as the "X" on the floor: don't deal with it then; let the interpreter deal with it.

[refiator]

We (in Georgia) are just required to report the incident to the GHSA. You can't stop the game or make a mockery out of the situation. They will deal with the school.

[SCalScoreKeeper]

Would a scorer be considered in compliance if they wear the stripes over a school issued polo shirt? That's what I would do if I was working this year.

[JRutledge]

I hope you do not honestly think we are checking what you have under the shirt? Well unless you are kind of a hot teacher maybe.

Peace

[just another ref]

I'm picturing something like the chain gang wears at football games.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by just another ref

I'm picturing something like the chain gang wears at football games.

Which makes me picture something like this:

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Which makes me picture something like this:

Hey, this picture gives me a great idea. See, we've got about 8 square yards of black/white striped referee cloth left over from the previously mentioned fair booth--used it to cover the walls. What I could do is take your orders for what size shirts you all wear, then take it all to a local seamstress who could tailor some finely crafted referee shirts, but with HORIZONTAL STRIPES. I think then, when we run down the court this season, the side-to-side pattern of our new shirts will make us each look faster than we really are! Won't that impress our assignors!!!
Respond with shirt size, credit card and PIN to get in on the idea now!



Or would it make us look fatter?

[Stat-Man]

Originally Posted by SCalScoreKeeper

Would a scorer be considered in compliance if they wear the stripes over a school issued polo shirt? That's what I would do if I was working this year.

Chances are for my home MS girls game that start up in just over a week, I will wear my black and white striped shirt over the team shirt I wear otherwise.

If I was told I couldn't wear that under a striped shirt as the official scorer, I'd have no problem wearing a plain white/black shirt underneath (as I will have to as a floor official), but also question the rule support for such a request.

As an official, I could care less what the official score wore under his or her stripes;* Said person's conduct falling within the rules would be more important to me.

(* in the absence of specific rules to the contrary)

[Texas Aggie]

I've seen a couple of guys in college games over the years take an old ref shirt to the seamstress and have her sew in a zipper down the front. They wear it like a button down.

Do not bother with what they are wearing in addition to the shirt. If they have a b/w vertically striped shirt on, they are in compliance. If not, report it if your association says to. You might mention it early in the season as the scorer may not be aware of the rule. After that, just work the game.