Uniform Protocol

All EMLOA officials are reminded of the need to follow the official dress code.

• All officials must wear matching uniforms (e.g., both wear shorts, or both wear rain pants; similarly both wear either long or short sleeve shirts).
• The official socks must be worn.
• Shoes should be polished and ALL BLACK.
• If worn, t-shirts should either be white, gray or black (preferably black) and free of designs (colors, slogans) that may show through uniform.
• In order to look professional, uniforms should be clean, not discolored and in good repair.
• In case of differing selections, the referee (the first official listed in assignment sheet) determines what is worn.
• All officials must wear the EMLOA patch on the left sleeve and the US flag above the shirt pocket.  No college patches or numbers shall be worn while officiating EMLOA-assigned games.

Officials Equipment Required

• Black officiating shoes.
• White shorts.
• Striped shirts (1 long sleeve, 1 short sleeve).
• Official hat (black with white piping).
• Whistles - Fox 40, finger (2)
• Weighted yellow flags (2)
• Small six (6) foot tape.
• Coin for coin toss.
• Timing device (varsity)
• Scorecard and pencils.

Strongly Recommended

• Black rain pants.
• Striped jacket.
• T-shirts (black or neutral color).
• Shoe polish and brush.
• Striped, short sleeve mesh shirt.