You must obtain the proper uniform and equipment before you begin to referee matches for GLASRA. How you look is very important. As a certified referee, you have a professional obligation to look the part.

Beginning in 1999, uniforms changed to the pinstripe gold, red, black, and blue jerseys that are still seen today. In November 2008, the uniform jerseys were updated to include a new pinstripe pattern and add a new green jersey. Official Sports (www.officialsports.com) is the official supplier of USSF uniforms through 2010.

These uniforms must be worn in both USSF and MHSAA matches.

In USSF, gold is the primary jersey, with red, black and blue being alternate jerseys.

In MHSAA, gold is the primary jersey, with red and black being alternate jerseys. Referees cannot wear blue in high school matches.

In the market for another jersey? Not sure which color to buy next? The GLASRA Executive Board recommends that you buy jerseys in this order...
1. GOLD (primary color)
2. RED (alternate color) or BLUE (alternate color)
3. BLACK (alternate color) or GREEN (alternate color)

As of spring 2008, MHSAA has not approved blue or green referee jerseys.

All three officials must wear the same color jersey... all three should wear the same sleeve length.

If you consider yourself a "serious" referee, buy all five colors in BOTH sleeve lengths. They make perfect birthday, holiday and graduation gifts.