InterAthletic Council of Officials New Officials Basketball Class
Inter-Athletic Council of Officials New Official’s Basketball Class Module # 3 Uniforms and Appearance
Uniform and Appearance �At the completion of this Module the student should: ◦ Understand what is considered professional ◦ Know what is uniform is required by the IHSA ◦ Know what items are improper for IHSA games ◦ Understand what is not allowed by the IHSA
Key Items Shirt Lanyards Pants Whistles Shoes IHSA Socks Undergarments Patches Jackets “Illegal” items
“You do not get a second chance to make a first impression. ”
Professionalism Fitness Looking the Part Expectations of a basketball official Dealing with Coaches, Players and Administrators Dressing Room Do not come to a game dressed!!!
“It is not what you call, it is what you communicate” Tynes Hilderbrand NCAA Men’s Basketball Evaluator
What the IHSA Requires Shirt ◦ V-Neck
What the IHSA Requires Shirt ◦ With collar ◦ No longer worn normally ◦ DO NOT BUY!!
What the IHSA Requires IHSA Patches are required on all shirts � Shirts with IHSA logo embroidery are also approved � Not optional in IHSA games � Properly Placed on shirt � Left Sleeve � United States Flag Optional (Right Sleeve) � Crew does not have to match perfectly � 2 Inches
What the IHSA Requires Pants ◦ Pleated (most common) ◦ Flat-Front ◦ Hem them ◦ Belted (not recommended) ◦ Buy quality �Wal-Mart �Target �Costco
What the IHSA Requires Shoes ◦ Mostly-Black ◦ Patent Leather OK ◦ Some white might be fine (check with assignor or association)
What is recommended Undergarments ◦ Black ◦ V Neck Style Preferred ◦ Should not show under your shirt
What is recommended Undergarments ◦ Black
What the IHSA Requires Socks ◦ Black
What the IHSA Requires Whistles ◦ Fox 40 Classic ◦ Black ◦ Cushioned ◦ NO PEA WHISTLES!!!
What the IHSA Requires Lanyard ◦ Black ◦ Smitty ◦ Noose ◦ Breakaway
What the IHSA Requires Jackets ◦ Black ◦ IHSA Logo common
What the IHSA does not allow Jackets with CCA Logos!!!!!
What the IHSA does not allow Panel Shirts and Grey Shirts (College)
Game Bag �Mostly Black (suggested) �Carry multiple uniform items �Roller Bags (Recommend) �Take with you even when you are not officiating
Review Questions �When is a CCA Jacket acceptable? �How important is your uniform to professionalism? �What shoulder does the IHSA Patch go on the jersey? �What brand of whistle that is acceptable? �How big should your bag be?
Module 3 �Questions? New Officials Basketball Class Module 3 Uniforms and Appearance
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