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New VHSL Uniforms
Don't know how this thread morphed into two parts, but here's my two cents on both.
As for the uniform shirts, VHSL members get a 20% discount on the Cliff Keen merchandise. That's still $40 a shirt + tax + shipping, or about $50 each. Being in three officiating groups (volleyball, basketball, and softball), I currently own 16 official shirts in all those groups. If I just buy two new shirts in each sport, that's $240 that I shouldn't have to spend since all my shirts are in excellent condition. Not sure yet if the softball caps will be mandatory, but we can add in another $15 each for those. I think the VHSL's 'association' with Cliff Keen is just a money-making venture for the VHSL. They entered into this agreement not realizing that the almost 3000 officials in Virginia are going to have to fork out nearly a quarter of a million dollars to re-outfit themselves. Not sure what percentage of that money will go to Charlottesville, but I'll bet it's not a small amount. I'm hoping the local associations will get together and boycott this mandated policy before it becomes effective in the 2014-15 school year. The VHSL has stipulated that all STATE-LEVEL playoff officials must wear these new shirts starting next school year. So some of our people will have to purchase them while others do not. Now for part two, our association has worn the American flag on the back of our softball shirts for years to show our pride in our country. Not one person has objected to this policy. The flag patch itself tends to hold up better than the shirt, so I've never had a problem with the patch getting soiled or ragged. IMHO, I think it's a great way to display your patriotism. I've yet to hear a TV or radio commentator make any negative comment on an official who's wearing the flag. God bless the USA!
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