Rule Change
 

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.

Not sure about the schools, but I can think of a few crusty old scorers who may not comply.

I think it is going to be universally ignored here. We'll see.

"You don't have to put it on, but you're not keeping score until you do." ...
 

Penalty?

They can't hate a rule that I'd guess, more likely than not, won't be enforced.

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.

Irony
 

I bought my shirt not to long after the rule changed... only to later register as an official. At least now I'm more than prepared for the rule change.

As for the question about what to do if the home team has no shirt... what if the visiting scorer has one and offers to be official scorer? :D

Where Eagles Dare to Fly
 

That is only likely to happen in the state of Washington ;)

What Do You Mean He Gets To Stand ???
 

We still have a few school with unmarked coaching boxes. Here's how we handle it:

Coaching Box must be marked. If home coach and/or home management refuse to designate coaching box
with tape, the home team will not use a coaching box for that game. However, the visiting team will be
allowed a coaching box.

Patience, Patience, Patience ...
 

I'm willing to bet that this is how we will be instructed to handle it in my little corner of Connecticut.

Nice!

4. Replace the scorer with an individual who will wear the required shirt.

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.

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.

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.