2013-2014 Approved Officials Uniforms

Appearance should be of prime importance to all officials. There is no substitute for neat and clean, on and off the deck. Officials should be neatly dressed. A professionally attired official will receive respect on and off the deck. Uniforms as prescribed in the rule publication in each sport shall be worn by IHSAA officials.

OFFICIALS APPAREL

The IHSAA has worked with authorized sports apparel dealers to approve items of officiating apparel on which the IHSAA logo can be affixed. The approved items vary from one dealer to the next.

*MAIN EVENT
Indianapolis
317-570-8900
http://www.ihsaaofficials.com/ / PURCHASE OFFICIALS
Ohio
800-767-2233
http://in.purchaseofficials.com / *HONIG’S
Michigan
800-468-3284
http://www.honigs.com/IHSAA

*These organizations have a signed license agreement with IHSAA to logo apparel pre-approved by IHSAA.

INSIGNIA

1. The IHSAA supplies all member officials with identifying IHSAA insignia. The IHSAA requires that all officials wear the current insignia firmly attached to the left shoulder shirt sleeve, approximately one and one half inch below the shoulder seam of the sleeve. The insignia patch may also be worn on the front left pocket of the uniform. No other insignia should be worn on the uniform while working high school athletic events.

2. Three IHSAA insignia are provided each year. Additional patches are available for $1.00 each.

3. National Federation of Officials Association insignia may be ordered from IHSAA at $3.00 per insignia.

4. Professional Insignia should be worn on the left sleeve above the required IHSAA insignia.

a. Should only be worn when working the sport for which it was awarded

b. Should only be worn if the status has been earned and maintained.

5. Local Association Insignia and National Federation of Officials Association insignia are to be worn ONLY on the jacket.

6. No other insignias and patches should be worn on the contest shirt.

Exception 1: If you have choose to wear the American Flag on the sleeve of your uniform, you must follow these guidelines:

a.  The flag must be no larger than 2 x 3 inches.

b.  It must be worn on the right sleeve with the stars turned to be close to your heart. It is placed in this manner because the flag gives the appearance of flying as the person moves forward. (It looks awkward but is the correct way to be worn)

Exception 2: Permission must be granted from the officials department of the IHSAA for other insignias and patches; permission will be granted for a short period of time.

Swimming (Men and Women)

1. Navy slacks or shorts. (No Jeans)

2. White polo shirt with NEW IHSAA insignia is mandatory this year. Shirt may be purchased from Main Event, Purchase Officals, or Honig's.

3. White tennis shoes and white socks. Shoes for crews, www.shoesforcrews.com, makes a great non slip shoe designed for the restaurant industry which works great around the pool.

NOTE: Whenever possible, officials in a given contest should wear the same attire.

4. The IHSAA insignia shall be properly worn at all times.

5. Uniform shirts and slacks should be kept neat and clean at all times. Yellowed shirts or faded slacks should not be worn.