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

[JMUplayer]

Just curious.....

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

[justacoach]

Originally Posted by JMUplayer

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

[bob jenkins]

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)

[Rich]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

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.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Rich

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.

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

[Rich]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

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.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

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)

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.

[BatteryPowered]

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.

[Mregor]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

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)

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.

[VACaller]

Originally Posted by Mregor

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!"

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by VACaller

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.

[grunewar]

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. 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.

[DRJ1960]

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"..... in my opinion the farther the better....

[dsqrddgd909]

SK14VNVA ? Short Sleeved VHSL Basketball Shirt - Cliff Keen Athletic

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

[CountTheBasket]

Originally Posted by dsqrddgd909

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.