Knickers done in Ohio

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by umpirebob71

We just got word that this will be the last year for knickers in Ohio. Beginning next year, black pants will be mandatory. Both with long and short sleeves. They will also be required wear for the championships this year. I'm kind of sad to see the knickers go. I guess I'm just a bit of a traditionalist.

Thanks, Bob. My crew chief is going to be PISSED! But I'm glad.

[Welpe]

Sounds like more and more places are doing away with the knickers. I'm glad to hear it. I wonder how long before we do away with them entirely?

[APG]

Always thought that knickers looked horrible...especially compared to the black pants.

[GoodwillRef]

That is great news...we are trying to just get the opportunity to wear the black pants with short sleeves in WI.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

That is great news...we are trying to just get the opportunity to wear the black pants with short sleeves in WI.

You mean "with the state's blessing"?

I'm still wondering what happened last year when the interpreter told us at the state rules meeting that black shorts were OK for this year, we all bought black shorts, then a memo came out saying black shorts were never formally approved.

I still think the state, if it feels the need to be in the business of worrying about what people wear, should crack down on people wearing shorts in varsity games.

[parepat]

This new policy is part of a larger mandate known as the "Honig Rule". In coming years we will have blue pants for prostate awareness, pink pants for breast cancer; "live strong" yellow for cancer support. There will be home shirts (white with black stripes) and away (black with white stripes). Also, during the playoffs officials will be required to wear horizontal stripes. In two years all these changes will be voided and knickers will be back. Fortunately, Honig's will be stocking all of these new uniforms.

[Tom.OH]

I ordered a few items from Honigs in January (spending christmas money) and I held off getting a new pair of knickers. Glad I did not order them now! My "Friday night" knickers will be ok another year.