Inter-Athletic Council of
Officials
New Official’s Basketball Class
Module # 3
Uniforms and Appearance
Uniform and Appearance
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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
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Shirt
Pants
Shoes
Socks
Undergarments
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Lanyards
Whistles
IHSA 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
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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
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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
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Fox 40 Classic
Black
Cushioned
NO PEA WHISTLES!!!
What the IHSA Requires
Lanyard
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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
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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?
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Module 3
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Questions?
New Officials Basketball Class
Module 3
Uniforms and Appearance