Page 25 - Sports Officials Handbook

f. The IHSA logo on the left front chest is optional. Licensed vendors can provide the state final embroidery for those officials earning that recognition.
g. U.S. Military Veterans Patch. IHSA Licensed officials have the opportunity to send in a copy of their DD214 form to the IHSA in order to receive a complimentary U.S. Veterans patch. The patch will be worn on the right arm sleeve by officials, just below the area designated for the display of the United States flag.
B. Baseball (CREWS MUST MATCH)
1. Heather gray or charcoal gray pants;
2. Navy blue coat/jacket/sweater/shirt;
3. Navy blue pullover;
4. Navy blue windbreaker;
5. Navy blue or black socks;
6. Black belt if applicable;
7. Proper umpire’s cap (navy or black). Cap of plate umpire should have a 1 1/2”
or 2 1/8” visor. Cap of base umpire should have 2 1/2” or 3” visor;
8. Black polished shoes with black laces. The shoes of the plate umpire should
be of the safety variety. The base umpire should wear the molded or studded sole shoe;
9. Plate
a. ball and strike indicator,
b. small whisk broom,
c. protective supporter and cup,
d. chest protector,
e. sturdy mask,
f. shin guards,
g. navy blue or gray ball bag.
10. Sunglasses may be worn by plate and base umpires, but should be removed when conferring with coaches. Frames must be dark color or black, navy or brown
11. Baseball officials should not wear watches or jewelry.
C. Basketball (G & B)
1. Standard black and white vertically striped knit shirt with short sleeves. Byron collared or V-neck shirts are recommended (no turtle necks);
2. Black trousers (no flares);
3. Entirely black shoes with black shoelaces, all black socks;
4. Belt-should be entirely black;
5. Jackets-should be entirely black;
6. Whistle should have a neck cord and should be such that it may be heard. A
second whistle should be carried for emergency.
7. Required IHSA patches must be properly worn.
8. Basketball officials should not wear watches or jewelry.
umpire needs:
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