Any uniform team requirements?

[jlundh7uri]

I was just wondering if there was any uniform requirements this year like the same color helmet, gloves or exact same pants for everyone? I remember seeing something about it but I forgot where.

Justin
URI

[TUcoach]

I was just wondering if there was any uniform requirements this year like the same color helmet, gloves or exact same pants for everyone? I remember seeing something about it but I forgot where.

Justin
URI

FOR ECRHA

Division 1 Requirements Outline

-Must have full matching home and away jerseys
-Must have full matching pants (not predominant color)
-Must have matching color helmets
-Must have a non-playing, USA Hockey InLine insured coach wearing professional attire behind the bench for all games

2008-2009 - Must have matching predominant color gloves
2008-2009 ? All coaches must have USA Hockey InLine Coaching certification

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From the 2007-08 Rulebook: (available online at ncrha.net)

SECTION 3:
Uniforms and Equipment

*Note: At random during the season, players' and goalkeepers' equipment shall be checked by League staff.
Rule 300:
Uniforms – Specific

All players participating in NCRHA games must be uniformly dressed.
(a) All teams competing in ALL Divisions shall have (2) sets of aesthetically matching long-sleeve jerseys of contrasting colors with the same numbers on both sets. These will be referred to as Home Jerseys and Away Jerseys.
(1) Aesthetically matching jerseys shall be defined as identical in color, style, theme, and logo.
(2) It is recommended that jerseys display their school name, logo, or mascot as the predominant image as allowed by respective school.
(b) Home teams must wear light jerseys and visiting teams must wear dark jerseys.
(1) At the discretion of the Referee, the Visiting Team shall change its jerseys if the colors of the competing team conflict.
(2) Teams shall not change jerseys prior to a game without permission from the Event Director.
(c) All teams competing in all divisions shall have full-length roller hockey pants of the same predominant color. Matching roller hockey pants are suggested.
(1) Predominant color shall be defined as the recognizably dominant color of more than 50% of the pant.
(2) In the event that a pant style does not contain a predominant color, the color that is predominant when looking at the front of the pant shall be considered the overall predominant color of the pant.
(3) Goaltenders are not required to wear full-length roller hockey pants.
(d) Each player and each goalkeeper listed in the lineup must wear an individual identifying number at least 8 inches in height on the back of the jersey.
(1) This number shall be permanently attached to the jersey.
(2) This number will be of a contrasting color to the jersey.
(3) All numbers assigned must be whole numbers from 0-99, inclusive.
(4) No two members of the same team shall be permitted to be rostered as or wear the same number.
(5) All Players must remain in uniform for the warm-up period as well as the entirety of the game.
i. During a game, if a jersey is rendered not wearable and is replaced, the team captain shall report immediately to the referee the previous number and the new number for the player.
(e) United States Postal tape is not permitted in the NCRHA for use on any part of uniforms or equipment. A bench minor penalty shall be assessed to the offending team. The offending player(s) shall not be permitted to play until tape is removed.
Rule 301:
Uniform Logos
NOTE: Please contact the league authorities for clarification regarding legality of logos and sponsorship under this rule.
(a) It is recommended that teams display their school name, logo, or mascot upon the front of their jerseys as allowed by their respective school.
(b) Such branding shall be the predominant image of a team’s uniform.
(c) A team’s uniform or any item of apparel (e.g. jersey, pants, or helmet) may not contain any after-market industry brandings, sponsor names, logos, or patches unless league approved. Sponsorship branding is not permitted.
(d) The following images are permitted explicitly as logos or patches:
(1) NCRHA, Member Organization, or USA Hockey InLine logos.
(2) American flags, ribbons and other similar patriotic symbols.
(3) Team logos and school/mascot names.
(4) Memorials, such as 9/11 tributes.
(e) On team jerseys, all manufacturers’ branding must be contained within a geometrical figure that does not exceed 16 square inches. The jersey may contain more than one manufacturer’s or designer’s logo or trademark provided the total of measurement does not exceed 16 square inches.
(f) There shall be no size restriction on manufacturer’s branding on roller hockey pants.
(g) Grandfather Clause: Rule 301 was put into effect September 1, 2003 with the commencement of the 2003-2004 NCRHA season. A roster is maintained by the NCRHA listing the specific teams whose jerseys, prior to this date, are permissible for participation in the NCRHA. Teams will only be allowed to remain on this roster until whichever shall occur first:
(1) The team updates their jerseys, or
(2) Jerseys are out of print and no longer available, or
(3) September 1, 2006 (3 years). September 1, 2006 (This date has passed. All teams in violation must adhere to the uniform standard above).
All teams not appearing on this roster are subject to the provisions of Rule 301. Further, teams must follow the guidelines of the NCRHA for having their jerseys approved.

***Also note the ECRHA requirements as cited by Commissioner Murphy.


---Don Frank, ECRHA Co-Referee-In-Chief