UNIFORM/EQUIPMENT
Revised 8/9/2016
Team Jersey – NFHS Rule 3-4-1
For Varsity level team the team jersey color and design shall adhere to the following:
a. The torso of the team jersey shall be the same single sold color for all team members.
b. The torso is the portion of the jersey from an imaginary line at the base of the neckline
extending to each armhole, down to the bottom hem of the jersey and from side/seam/insert to
side seam/insert. The imaginary line at the base of the neckline shall not extend beyond 1 ½
inches from the lowest point of the neckline apex/opening.
c. The torso of the team jersey shall be white for the home team and a contrasting dark color for
the visiting team. The dark torso color for the visiting team shall be the darker color of the
school’s color scheme or black.
For Varsity teams – gray, light yellow and old gold are not permitted colors for away jerseys. These
colors are not the darker of the school colors or black.
d. There are no color/design restrictions in the area of the team jersey from the imaginary line at
the base of the neckline to the top of the shoulder and in the corresponding are on the back of
the jersey.
e. Side inserts, including trim/piping/accent color(s), shall be no more than four inches in width (2
inches on each side of the seam) of any color(s) or design, centered vertically below the armpit.
Side inserts for all team members shall be the same width.
f. Trim, piping or an accent color differing from the torso color shall not exceed 1 inch around the
arm openings, except as in item (d) above.
Logs/flags/patches – NFHS Rule 3-4-2
Logos/flags/patches shall adhere to the following:
a. A visible manufacturer’s logo/trademark/reference is permitted on the team jersey, not to
exceed 2 ¼ square inches with no dimension more than 2 ¼ inches. The manufacturer’s log may
be located no more than 5 inches below the shoulder seam on the front of the jersey, or 2
inches from the neckline on the back of the jersey; or in either side insert.
b. The American flag may be worn anywhere on the team jersey provided it does not exceed 2x3
inches and does not interfere with the visibility of the player’s number.
c. By state association adoption one commemorative/memorial patch may be worn on the jersey.
The patch shall not exceed 4 square inches, shall not be a number and must be located above
the neckline or in the side insert.
d. A school or conference logo/mascot may be located at the apex/opening of the neckline or
above it, in the corresponding area on the back of the jersey and/or in either side insert.
Numbers and identifying names
See NFHS Basketball Rulebook – Rule 3-4-3 and 3-4-4
Socks
Socks are not part of the uniform and may be whatever colors the coach permits.
Equipment
Headbands/Wristbands – NFHS Rule 3-5-4
Wristbands and headbands shall meet the following guidelines
a. Headbands and wristbands shall be white, black, beige or the predominant color of the jersey
and shall be the same color for each item and all participants. They must be the same color as
any sleeve/tights worn. See NFHS BB rule 3-6 for logo restrictions.
b. Headband is any item that goes around the entire head. It must be a circular design without
extensions. If worn, only one headband is permitted, it must be worn on the forehead/crown, it
must be nonabrasive and unadorned, and it must be a maximum of 2 inches. Knots are not
permitted in headbands.
c. If worn, only one wristband is permitted on each wrist, each must be worn on the arm below
the elbow, each must be moisture-absorbing nonabrasive and unadorned, and each must be a
maximum of 4 inches wide.
If worn – all headbands, wristbands, leg sleeves, arm sleeves and/or tights must be the same color for
all teammates.
Hair Control Devices – Rule 3-5-4 d & e
 Rubber, cloth or elastic bands may be used to control hair. Hard items including but not limited
to, beads, barrettes and bobby pins, are prohibited.
 Head decorations and headwear, except those specified above are prohibited.
Arm and Leg Sleeves – 3-5-3
Arm sleeves, knee sleeves, lower leg sleeves compression shorts and tights are permissible:
a. Anything worn on the arm and/or leg is a sleeve, except a knee brace, and shall meet the color
restrictions.
b. The sleeves/tights, compression shorts shall be black, white, beige or the predominant color of
the jersey and the same color sleeves/tights shall be worn by all teammates.
c. All sleeves/tights, compression shorts shall be the same color and must be the same color as any
headband or wristband worn.
d. Must meet the logo requirements in Rule 3-6.
e. If worn – all headbands, wristbands, leg sleeves, arm sleeves and/or tights must be the same
color for all teammates.
A braces is defined as anything worn for a medical purpose to increase stability. In general, it is made of
neoprene or elastic knit with an insert embedded to support the joint. It may or may not have a hinge
and/or straps or an opening over the knee cap.
Undershirts – 3-5-6
Undershirts shall be a single solid color similar to the torso of the jersey and shall be hemmed and not
have frayed or ragged edges. If the undershirt has sleeves, they shall be the same length. See rule 3-6
for logo requirements.
Logo/Trademark Reference – Rule 3-6
1. One visible manufacturer’s logo/trademark/reference or school logo/mascot is permitted on
wristbands, headbands, compression shorts, undershirts, and arm and leg compression sleeves.
2. The size shall be limited to 2 ¼ square inches and shall not exceed 2 ¼ inches in any dimension
on any item.
Illegal Equipment
These items are illegal: Rubber bracelets (similar to Lance Armstrong bracelets), rubber bands on wrists
or ankles, hemp bracelets, shoes with blinking lights, hair beads, logos/trademarks that exceed 2 ¼
inches, ribbons in the hair, hard barrettes, bobby pins. Any jewelry, earrings, plastic studs, string
through piercings.