Baseball Umpires
The required uniform of an umpire for both regular season and tournament contests consists of either a navy blue or powder blue pullover with red/white or navy/white sleeve and collar stripes, gray slacks and navy umpire cap. Although either navy blue or powder blue pullover shirts are allowed, both (all) umpires must wear the same color pullover. A navy umpires cap with the MHSAA monogrammed logo is permitted. All other articles (i.e., turtleneck, undershirt and jacket) shall be navy blue. The belt, shoes and socks shall be solid black. The ball bag shall be either gray or navy blue. The current MHSAA OFFICIALS EMBLEM shall be visible and WORN ON THE LEFT POCKET.
Basketball Officials
MHSAA OFFICIALS EMBLEM shall be WORN ON LEFT POCKET AREA of black and white striped vneck shirt; black trousers; black warm-up jacket; solid black basketball shoes with black laces and black belt. (Black socks are to be worn with low-cut shoes.) NOTE: THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE SHIRT IS THE BLACK AND WHITE STRIPED SHIRT.
Competitive Cheer Judges
Judges are required to wear a solid white blouse or top and solid black skirt, suit, dress, or dress slacks. Any additional garments such as a blazer shall be black. Judges must wear the MHSAA OFFICIALS EMBLEM on the left chest pocket area of the blouse or jacket/blazer OR display the emblem in a clear vinyl badge holder suspended by a black lanyard around the neck.
Cross Country and Track Officials
The MHSAA EMBLEM shall be WORN ON THE LEFT CHEST POCKET AREA of the uniform, which is a long sleeved jacket, sweater or shirt with a red body and collar and full yellow sleeves. The uniform includes tan slacks or shorts. A red baseball style cap is optional.
Football Officials
MHSAA OFFICIALS EMBLEM shall be WORN ON LEFT POCKET AREA of the black and white striped shirt in either the 1” or 2” width of stripes; the ENTIRE CREW MUST MATCH in wearing either the traditional (1”) or new, wide striped (2”) shirt. Black football officiating pants shall be worn with the contrasting white side stripe; crews may wear black officiating shorts for sub-varsity contests, only. Solid black lanyard, whistle, belt, shoes and socks shall be used and worn. The penalty flag shall be yellow and the bean bags used by a crew must match and may be black, blue or white. The referee shall wear a solid white hat while all other officials wear the black cap with white piping. All officials, in a given game, are to wear the same type and style of shirt in terms of long or short sleeves and the width of stripes (1” or 2”).
Gymnastics Judges
Judges of girls gymnastics are required to wear a solid white top and solid black skirt, dress or slacks. Any additional garments should be black. Judges must wear their MHSAA OFFICIALS EMBLEM on the LEFT CHEST POCKET AREA OF THE BLOUSE/SHIRT OR COAT/BLAZER OR display the emblem in a clear vinyl badge holder with a black lanyard.
Ice Hockey Officials
Black trousers; black and white striped shirt; black skates are required; the MHSAA OFFICIALS EMBLEM shall be WORN ON THE LEFT SLEEVE of shirt. A black ice hockey helmet is required equipment and must be worn during warm-up periods. An HECC approved half-face shield is required equipment for MHSAA ice hockey officials.
Boys Lacrosse
The required uniform for Boys Lacrosse officials shall consist of a black baseball cap with white piping. The MHSAA OFFICIALS EMBLEM shall be WORN ON THE LEFT POCKET AREA of a black and white striped shirt. A black and white striped officials jacket is also acceptable. Black shorts (minimum six-inch inseam) or full-length black nylon wind pants in lieu of shorts. All officials working the game are to be dressed the same. The socks shall be black over the ankle. The shoes, whistle, lanyard and gloves (if worn) shall be solid black. The penalty marker shall be a weighted yellow flag (15 inches x 15 inches). Officials shall have the proper equipment as under NFHS Rules. Officials may agree to all wear long black pants with a 1 ¼” white stripe as in football. Note: In the year of transition for Spring 2013 only officials may continue to wear white shorts and white over the ankle or knee high socks. All must agree in advance and all must dress the same.
Girls Lacrosse
The required uniform for Girls Lacrosse officials shall consist of a white and black striped shirt (long or short sleeved). The MHSAA OFFICIALS EMBLEM shall be WORN ON THE LEFT POCKET AREA. A black and white striped officials jacket is also acceptable. Black shorts, kilt or nylon wind pants shall be worn. All crew members shall dress alike in respect to their shirt style. All other accessories (hat, shoes, socks, whistle, gloves, lanyard) shall be solid black. The penalty flag shall be a yellow flag (15 inches x 15 inches).
Soccer Officials
The MHSAA Emblem shall be worn ON THE LEFT CHEST POCKET AREA of the USSF yellow/gold shirt with black pinstripes. If an alternative shirt is necessary, officials may use red with black pinstripes or black with white pinstripes. Starting in fall 2014, the green and blue shirts are also options. The color chosen will not be similar to either team’s jerseys; and if there is a conflict, the officials will change. All officials at the game shall wear the same color shirt. Black shorts four inches above the knee are recommended, or long trousers, black shoes and black stockings with three horizontal white stripes are required.
Softball Umpires
The required uniform of an umpire for both regular season and tournament contests consists of either a navy blue or powder blue pullover with red/white or navy/white sleeve and collar stripes, gray slacks and navy umpire cap. Although either navy blue or powder blue pullover shirts are allowed, both (all) umpires must wear the same color pullover. A navy umpires cap with the MHSAA monogrammed logo is permitted. All other articles (i.e., turtleneck, undershirt and jacket) shall be navy blue. The belt, shoes and socks shall be solid black. The ball bag shall be either gray or navy blue. The MHSAA OFFICIALS EMBLEM shall be visible and WORN ON THE LEFT POCKET. Umpires shall comply with National Federation rule 10-4-1 regarding protective equipment.
Swimming Officials
The MHSAA OFFICIALS EMBLEM shall be WORN ON THE LEFT SLEEVE OR LEFT POCKET AREA. The proper and required uniform on deck is a white shirt, navy blue slacks or shorts (mid-thigh to knee length) and white shoes and socks. If a belt is worn it shall be black or navy. At the MHSAA FINALS, all officials must wear navy blue SLACKS; shorts are not allowed.
Volleyball Officials
The official’s uniform shall consist of a solid white, short-sleeved collared polo shirt; black slacks, and black belt if worn; solid black shoes and black socks. A navy blue or black warm-up jacket is recommended. All officials wearing a jacket will wear the same color. The MHSAA OFFICIALS EMBLEM shall be WORN ON THE LEFT POCKET AREA of the shirt. Undergarments, sweatshirts or shirts which extend below the cuff of a short-sleeve officials shirt are prohibited. EARLY SEASON (August/early September) exception for volleyball officials in hot weather conditions ONLY in gyms that have NO air conditioning, the following modifications to uniform requirements may be made: shorts (jet black dress shorts that are mid-thigh to knee length; crew must match) may be worn. When shorts are worn, officials are allowed to wear white socks.
Wrestling Referees
MHSAA OFFICIALS EMBLEM shall be WORN ON LEFT POCKET AREA of a short-sleeved knit shirt, with alternating black and white one inch stripes, full length black trousers, black belt, black gym shoes, black socks and one red (left wrist) and one green (right wrist) wristband.