Nassau County Lacrosse Officials Association, Inc.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

The Nassau County Lacrosse Officials Association's uniform reflects the requirements and standards as set forth by the New York State Lacrosse Officials Association.

1. NYS Patch: All NYS State officials are required to wear the N.Y.S. patch on the left shoulder sleeve approximately three (3") inches below the shoulder seam.

2. Shirt: One inch black and white vertical stripes on the body and sleeves. A black collar and black sleeves are required. [Long sleeve shirts should be worn until April 15th and short sleeve shirts should be worn after April 15th. Changes may be made IF BOTH OFFICIALS AGREE]

3. Hat: Black hat with 1/8 white piping.

4. Shorts: White shorts with belt loops for a black belt. Five (5") inch inseam. [Solid black nylon long pants may be worn on cold days IF BOTH OFFICIALS AGREE]

5. Socks: Black upper stocking with white lower portions are required. There must be approximately four (4") inches of black upper section visible.
   [Two (2) piece or one piece stockings are acceptable]

6. Undershirts: Undershirts and turtle neck shirts must be black.

7. Shoes: Shoes must be black with black laces.

8. Jackets: Black and white vertical stripes with black collar and sleeves. [Black N.C.L.O.A. jacket may be worn IF BOTH OFFICIALS AGREE]

9. Whistle: Finger power whistles are strongly recommended.
   [Lanyard whistles may be used with a black lanyard].

10. Penalty Flags: Two (2) solid gold or yellow flags are required.

11. Beepers: All Jr.Varsity and Varsity officials must have a beeper. NO EXCEPTIONS.

12. Gloves: Gloves are NOT required, but may be worn if the color is black.

13. AMERICAN FLAG: In 2002, the NYSLOA has authorized that the AMERICAN FLAG be worn ¾” above the left chest pocket on ALL officials’ shirts.