Officials Uniforms

Officials are required to adhere to the uniform policy of the respective sport/contest in which they are involved. Officials should always dress in an appropriate manner to and from each game assignment. Officials are expected to adhere to acceptable grooming standards and are not allowed to use tobacco of any fashion upon arrival at the game site, during the game/contest, and until they are away from the venue. Officials within a crew are required to wear identical uniforms items. Exception: Baseball/softball plate umpires.

FALL

FOOTBALL

  1. Shirt – Black/white, collared, vertically striped with long or short sleeves.
  2. Trousers – Black fitted official’s pants with a 1 ¼” white stripe. GHSA logo on upper left thigh (optional).
  3. Shoes – Solid black with black laces. (Manufacturers’ logo is acceptable)
  4. Socks – Standard one-piece black/white stockings (crew length or longer)
  5. Belt – Solid black – 1 ¼ - 2” wide
  6. Jacket – Standard black/white vertically striped jacket
  7. Cap – Referee - solid white cap. All other officials – black with white piping
  8. Undershirt – Solid black(no visible manufacturers logos)
  9. Equipment – Standard equipment package should include whistle, penalty marker (15’ X 15” gold flag), game card, pencil, rubber bands, down marker, white, black, or blue bean bag, and 1st down

SOFTBALL

  1. Shirt – Powder Blue or Navy collared short-sleeve shirt.
  2. Trousers – Pleated or non-pleated heather gray trousers
  3. Shoes – Predominantly black with black laces
  4. Socks – Black or navy blue
  5. Belt – Solid black
  6. Jacket/Wind Shirt – Navy blue with powder blue shoulder stripes
  7. Cap – Navy blue (caps are mandatory by all crew members)
  8. Undershirt – White or Navy
  9. Ball Bag – Navy blue

VOLLEYBALL

  1. Shirt – Solid white, collared, long or short sleeves.
  2. Trousers – Solid navy
  3. Shoes – Solid white
  4. Socks – Solid white
  5. Belt – Solid black or navy

CHEERLEADING

  1. No specific uniform required, but judges are expected to be attired in a professional manner.

WINTER

BASKETBALL

  1. Shirt – Standard black/white, collarless, short sleeve shirt with vertical stripes.
  2. Trousers – Pleated or non-pleated solid black trousers
  3. Shoes – Predominantly black shoes with black laces.
  4. Socks – Solid black
  5. Jacket – Solid black (Black CCA jacket preferred)

SWIMMING/DIVING

  1. Shirt – Solid white long or short sleeve
  2. Trousers – Khaki
  3. Shoes – Solid white
  4. Socks – Solid white

WRESTLING

  1. Shirt - Gray with black pinstripes.
  2. Trousers – Solid black (no shorts)
  3. Shoes – Solid black with black laces
  4. Socks – Solid black
  5. Belt – Solid black

LITERARY/ONE ACT PLAY

  1. Business Attire

SPRING

BASEBALL

  1. Shirt – Navy blue or powder blue collared long or short-sleeve shirt.
  2. Trousers – Pleated or non-pleated heather gray trousers
  3. Shoes – Predominantly black with black laces
  4. Socks – Black or navy blue
  5. Belt – Solid black
  6. Jacket/Wind shirt – Black or navy blue
  7. Cap – Navy blue (caps are mandatory by all crew members)
  8. Undershirt – Navy blue if worn
  9. Ball Bag – Navy Blue

GYMNASTICS

  1. No specific uniform required, but judges are expected to be attired in a professional manner.

SOCCER

  1. Shirt – Standard gold with black stripes or black with white stripes.
  2. Trousers/Shorts – Solid black
  3. Shoes – Predominantly Black with black laces
  4. Socks – Standard black with white stripes (all crew members must match)
  5. Equipment - Whistles (2), coin, yellow and red cards, pencil, scorecard, and timing device

LACROSSE

  1. Shirt – Black/white, collared, vertically striped with long or short sleeves. (Same as football shirt)
  2. Trousers/Shorts – Solid black pants or shorts with a minimum 5’ inseam and belt loops
  3. Shoes – Solid black with solid black laces
  4. Socks - Standard one-piece black/white stockings
  5. Belt – Solid black
  6. Cap – Black with white piping
  7. Jacket – Black & white striped

GOLF

  1. No specific uniform required, but judges are expected to be attired in a professional manner.

NOTE: *Effective 2015-16

  1. ALL GHSA contest officials game shirts will have the GHSA logo on the left chest (either dye-sublimated or embroidered), and a 2” X 3” American flag trimmed in gold on the left sleeve 2” above the sleeve hem. It is recommended that indoor sports use the dye-sublimated shirts.
  2. Baseball and softball caps will have the letters GHSA embroidered on the front of the crown.
  3. During the “Cancer Awareness Recognition” period each season, contest officials are permitted to wear pink, gold, or blue officiating shirts that correspond with the calendar designation for each with the GHSA logo on the left chest. This shirt is optional, but if worn by one it must be worn by all crew members.
  4. Contest officials shall NOT wear insignias, logos, or patches to indicate membership in any local association on any apparel . This includes official’s identification numbers. GHSA patches are no longer permissible at varsity level competition.
  5. If you have any questions regarding the “GHSA Uniform Standards” contact your respective sport liaison, or Ernie Yarbrough (GHSA Coordinator of Officiating).

NOTE: In “cross-over” games involving GHSA, GISA, GICAA schools, officials shall meet GHSA uniform standards. GHSA registered officials shall not wear uniform items with the GHSA logo/insignia during the commission of non-GHSA member school activities such as middle school, recreation leagues, church leagues etc.