Wide Stripe official shirt... any other states mandating use of this?
 

Just curious.....

Is it all about the money and the state is getting some type of kickback?

D'UH!!
Also, it does wonders highlighting your physique

How can they get a kickback on the wide shirt? (Unless there's more to the story -- like it also requires a logo, and they've only licensed the logo to a few vendors)

Well, most of them are requiring a specific shirt with sublimated dye "patches" and the like. A few states are using only one vendor for the shirt.

For now, I think they look goofy, but that would change the more I see the shirts, I guess. I love the wide stripes for college football.

I agree with that -- but it has nothing to do with a "wide panel shirt" or anything.

Sure it does. Nobody said "wide panel" - the original said "wide stripes" and those efforts have all been money grabs.

Maybe (likely) I misunderstood the OP

Or as in, for a very long time, there was exactly one store you could order the shirts from. And that store is in the same town as the HQ's for the state sanctioning organization. Now I've heard there is finally at least one more source from which to buy them.

And while not mandatory this season, in order to work post-season you have to wear the shirt.

We won't be using the "wide stripe" shirts but I have been told that the chapter (association) that I will be active in once again next season will officially vote to adopt the grey shirts. Not sure if the entire state will switch of if is up to each chapter.

Doesn't really matter to me. I only have one shirt that is still wearable so I will have to buy a couple for next season anyway. Buying black and white or buying grey...makes no difference to me.

As BNR and the rest of us in VA can attest, yes, we are moving to the wider stripe shirt. It was supposed to be for this yr, but supply didn't meet demand, and it was deferred until next yr (except for state playoffs as was stated). Some ordered them in Oct and they haven't arrived yet. :eek: If our entire crew has them though, and agrees, we can wear them for a regiular V game this yr though.

Initially, I don't like em......need to lose weight, ahem. :o

Our Association has them and we are required to wear them... one of the guys reported that, according to his wife, the shirts "look good from farther away":D..... in my opinion the farther the better....

SK14VNVA ? Short Sleeved VHSL Basketball Shirt - Cliff Keen Athletic

Wow, that look would take a while for me to get used to.

I don't have one, and haven't even seen one other than in the pics but I actually like it. I am well aware I'm in the minority with this opinon though.

Doesn't look too bad...

In this state you are required to wear a grey shirt that you can get from either Honig's or Gerry Davis...not sure the state gets kick backs or anything.

Have worn the shirt that was shown above...personally like it better than the "thin" stripes.

[QUOTE=dsqrddgd909;918663]SK14VNVA ? Short Sleeved VHSL Basketball Shirt - Cliff Keen Athletic

Anyone notice the price.... $49.95 LOL "Exclusive"

We got a "deal" at our clinic....and free shipping too! ;)

FYI - wore my new, wide-stripe shirt for the first time this week. Surprisingly, I really liked it. Very light. Who knew? :rolleyes:

Probably because your wallet was a LOT lighter :)

I think they look stupid! I would prefer to wear the gray with pinstripes.

MTD, Sr.

Had a similar thought when I first wore mine.

Its funny. I "designed" this shirt way back in 1989 as an alternative to the shirts we used to wear -- basically the football shirt without the pocket. V-neck and everything. The link to the CK site looks pretty much exactly what I designed. Of course, it was just a drawing and I didn't show anyone, but from now on, I'm doing stuff with my ideas. Its clear I'm 25 years ahead of my time!

Just like you said. Our state association changed their logo this year (very minor change, if you didn't see them side by side, you wouldn't notice). Coincidently, they have a new official supplier. I'm sure the conversation went something like this: State: we need a new uniform sponsor and for $10K it could be you. Supplier: If you make everyone buy my new sublimated shirt for $67 + $10 shipping, I'll give you your sponsor fee. State: Great! if you double it, we'll change to wide stripes in '16.

Seriously, went through this with Football. New shirt with position placard dyed in. $77 in 2011 season. 2013 season went to wide stripes, another $77.

It's all about money. Specifically, separating you from it.

I wonder if there was a meeting of State Associations and one of them said "Hey, we found a great way to make money! Take it from the officials!"

Make no mistake...it's ALL about the money. In this state there are literally tens of thousands of officials for multiple sports. Dues are the first money maker...approved vendors are number two...an lest we forget corporate "sponsors" and media contracts.

No different than "camps" to move up the ladder have inflated prices just to pad the pockets of assignors....

Hmmmm !!!!!!!
 

Start doing that camp math.....

75 campers @ $450 = $ 34,000 ( don't forget the $5,000 from the site camp director ) )

12 staffers each paid say $800 for the weekend..........

8 rooms for the weekend say $2,000

Pizza and soda - HEALTHY !!!!!

Ahhhh.... the camp T-Shirt !!!!