The OHSAA General Sports Regulation #15, "Athletic Uniforms" reads: Uniforms worn by participants in a high school athletic contest must conform with the playing rules adopted by the OHSAA for that sport. Any lettering or emblems on uniforms must pertain to the school name, school nickname, individual's name, the sport, drug use prevention, sportsmanship, ethics or integrity or be of a patriotic nature and provided it does not violate the rules of the sport in regard to location. Any visible manufacturer's logo or trade name on a uniform or undergarment must conform to the rules adopted by the national rules committee for that sport. However, if there is no specific rule, the maximum size is no more than 2 ¼ square inches in size with no dimension exceeding 2 ¼ inches. NOTE: All NFHS playing rules now permit ONE American flag (no more than 2" X 3") to be placed on each piece of the uniform.

BASEBALL
Uniforms of all team members should be of the same color and style. Caps and shoes are required equipment (no track spikes allowed). When a player is required to wear a head protector, it replaces the cap as mandatory equipment. For individual players, uniform sleeve lengths may vary. However, sleeves of each individual player shall be approximately the same length and shall not be ragged, frayed nor slit. If the pitcher's undershirt sleeves are exposed they shall not be white nor gray. A uniform shall not have any dangerous or reflective buttons or ornaments. Each player shall be numbered on the back of his shirt with a plain number of solid color contrasting with color of shirt. The number shall be a least eight inches high and no players on the same team shall wear identical numbers. A number may have a border of not more than one-quarter inch in width. One American flag 2" x 3" may be worn on each item of uniform apparel. The school’s official uniform (including uniform pants, jersey, visible undergarments, socks, stockings, caps and head wear) may bear only a single manufacturer’s logo (partial or whole) or trade name (no more than 2 ¼ square inches in size with no dimension exceeding 2 ¼ inches).

SECTION 4

ART. 1…Team jerseys shall include the player’s number which shall be at least 6 inches high on the back and at least 4 inches high on the front and not less than ¾ inch in width excluding the border.

ART. 2…The number shall be centered vertically and horizontally.

ART. 3…Each player shall be numbered on the front and back of the team jersey with plain Arabic numerals. The following numbers are legal: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 00, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55. A team squad list shall not have both numbers 0 and 00.

ART. 4…No more than three colors may be used. The style of the number must be clearly visible and conform to one of the following:

1. A solid contrasting color with no more than two solid color ¼-inch borders around the entire number. If the team jersey color is used as a border, it must be counted as one of the allowed colors.
2. The team jersey color itself when bordered with not more than two ¼-inch solid border(s) contrasting with the team jersey color.
3. A solid contrasting color with a "shadow" trim of a contrasting color on part of the number not to exceed ½ inch in width. The shadow trim may only be used in place of the ¼-inch border(s).

ART. 5…The number(s) on the front and back of the team jersey shall be the same color and style.

ART. 6…The torso of the team jersey shall be a single solid color from the base of the neck to the bottom of the team jersey. Undershirts shall be similar in color to the torso of the shirt and shall not have frayed or ragged edges. If the undershirt has sleeves, they shall be the same length.

NOTE: Beginning in 2007-08, the home team will be required to wear white jerseys and the visiting team dark jerseys.

ART. 7…There are no restrictions in the area of the team jersey from the base of the neckline to the shoulder seam. (If a back panel is used, it must be of the same size and color as the corresponding front area).

ART. 8…Team names and/or abbreviations or player’s names may be placed on the jersey. Horizontal lettering may be arched, but the first and last letters must be on the same horizontal plane, such plane shall not be below a plane extending through the top of the number(s). Lettering below a number must have the first and last letters on the same horizontal plane and said plane shall not be above a plane extending through the bottom of the number(s). Any point on any letter shall not be closer than one inch to any point on any number(s).

ART. 9…Any form of decorative emphasis (e.g., paw, halo, crown, star) on an identifying name or abbreviation is only permitted if the name or abbreviation is located above the number.

ART. 10…If a tail is used in the lettering of an identifying name or abbreviation, the name or abbreviation must be located below the number.

ART. 11…Side inserts, including trim, of no more than 4 inches in width (2 inches on each side of seam) of any color(s), centered vertically below the armpit, are permitted. Side inserts for all team jerseys must be of the same width.

ART. 12…Trim not to exceed 1 inch around the neck and arm openings.

ART. 13…A visible manufacturer’s logo/trademark is not permitted on the team jersey or undershirt.

ART. 14…The American flag may be worn on the team shirt provided it does not exceed 2 x 3 inches and does not interfere with the visibility of the player’s number.

ART. 15…A player’s team jersey designed to be worn inside the pants shall be tucked inside the pants and the pants shall be above the hips and worn properly. A player not conforming to this uniform policy shall be directed to leave the game.

ART. 16…A commemorative/memorial patch may be worn on the jersey provided it is not a number and must be worn above the neckline or in the side.

SECTION 5

ART. 2...Head decorations, head wear and jewelry.

EXCEPTION (1): State associations may on an individual basis allow a player to participate while wearing a head covering if it meets the following criteria:

ART 3...Equipment which is unnatural and designed to increase a player's height or reach or to gain an advantage.

ART 4...An illegal undershirt.

ART 5...An undergarment or tights which extend below the pants.

EXCEPTION: Compression shorts which are unadorned and of a single color similar to the predominant color of the pants may be worn.

SECTION 6
One manufacturer's logo/trade name (no more than 2 ¼ square inches in size with no dimension exceeding 2 ¼ inches) is permitted on the pants, compression shorts, socks, sweatbands and headband. No visible manufacturer's logo/trade name is permitted on the shirt or undershirt.

CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK AND FIELD
Uniforms must be worn as intended by the manufacturer.

A shoe is a covering for the foot having an upper and a definitely recognizable sole and heel. The upper must be designed so that is can be securely fastened to the foot by laces or velcro. Track spikes may not exceed 1/2 inch in length measured from the sole to the tip of the spike. Unless deemed unsuitable by meet management, track spikes up to one inch in length may be used for cross country competition. The use of slippers or socks does not meet the requirements of the rule.

In Ohio, high school track and field competitors are required to wear the school-issued jersey with the number permanently attached to the back of the jersey. The numerals shall be plain Arabic numerals of a contrasting color with the jersey color and must be a minimum of 4" in height. Matching numbers may be attached to the front. Each school is assigned a range of numbers that may be used.

Contestants shall not wear jewelry with the exception of religious or medical medals. A religious medal must be taped and worn under the uniform. A medical alert must be taped and may be visible.

FIELD HOCKEY
Members of each team shall be dressed uniformly except the goalkeeper. The uniform top shall have clearly visible numbers on the front and back. The numbers shall be of a solid color contrasting to any surrounding colors. It is required that the numbers on the front be 3-6" in height and 6-8" on the back. Any number from 00-99 is legal. A team may not use both 0 and 00. The home team shall wear predominantly light-colored uniform tops and the visiting team shall wear predominantly dark-colored uniform tops.

Multicolored uniform tops are permitted provided the solid, contrasting numbers remain clearly visible. Note: Some shirts may need the numbers superimposed on a solid-color black backbround or outlined of a contrasting color for the numbers to be clearly visible. One partial/whole manufacturer's logo/trade name (no more than 2 ¼ square inches in size with no dimension exceeding 2 ¼ inches) and an American flag (no more than 2" x 3" in size) may be worn on each piece of the uniform (top, bottom and socks) provided their placement does not interfere with the visibility of the number.

Individual players may wear mittens/gloves and knitted hats as well as full-length, solid-colored warm up pants/tights provided the knee-length socks/sock guards are visible. All players on the team shall wear like-colored warm up pants. Players shall not wear any other undergarment that extends below the uniform bottom. Exception: Compression shorts which are plain and of a single color the same as the predominant color of the uniform bottom. If a player wears a long-sleeve undershirt, it shall be plain and of the same color as the uniform top. Note: All players on a team shall wear the same color compression shorts, undershirt and/or warm-up pants. Knee-length, solid-colored socks/sock guards (not rolled down) are required for all players. The home team shall wear white or light-colored socks/sock guards and the visiting team shall wear contrasting dark-colored socks/sock guards.

The goalkeeper shall wear a uniform top of a color contrasting to the color of the uniform tops of both teams and shall have a visible number. She shall wear field hockey goalie pads, not to exceed 12 inches in width per pad (frontal view) and goalie shoes or kickers. Goalkeepers shall wear a full face/cage mask-helmet which covers the entire head including the back of the head (cage must be rounded at all points), chest protector specifically manufactured for field hockey worn under the shirt and field hockey goalie gloves which shall have separate fingers without webbing and shall not exceed 8 inches in width when lying flat. It is legal for the goalkeeper to wear foam hand protectors that are no more than 9 inches wide and 14 inches in length. Chest protectors that provide additional coverage may also be worn.  Mask helmets shall not have a hard, visor-type protrusion that extends beyond the cage. A wrap-around style throat protector is required. Goalkeeper shall wear mouth protector which may be attached to the face mask/helmet.

Field players may wear soft headgear such as Taekwondo or Judo headgear, a face mask and may also wear eye protection that meets the current ASTM standard for field hockey.

Beginning in 2006, tooth protectors for all players shall be of a readily visible color other than white or clear.

SECTION 5 PLAYER EQUIPMENT

ART. 1...Mandatory. Each player shall wear the following pieces of equipment which shall be professionally manufactured and not altered to decrease protection:

a. A face mask which met the NOCSAE test standard at the time of manufacture. The multiple bar type is recommended. The face mask shall be made of material designed to be nonbreakable with rounded edges, and those constructed of metal shall have the surface covered with resilient material designed to prevent chipping, burrs or abrasiveness which would endanger players.

b. A helmet which met the NOCSAE test standard at the time of manufacture and has a visible exterior warning label regarding the risk of injury. The helmet shall be secured by a properly fastened chin strap.

c. Hip pads with tailbone protector.

d. A jersey with a clearly visible and legible number 1-99 inclusive on the front and back.

1. The numbers shall be at least 10 inches and 8 inches high in back and front respectively, and with bars or strokes about 1 1/2 inches wide.

2. The color and style of the number shall be the same on the front and back.

3. The body of the number shall be either a single solid color contrasting with the jersey color, or the same single solid color as the jersey with a minimum ¼-inch wide border of a single solid contrasting color.

4. The visiting team in football games shall wear white jerseys, and the home team shall wear jerseys of a contracting color (dark).
NOTE: An American flag, not to exceed 2 by 3 inches, and either a commemorative or memorial patch, not to exceed 4 square inches and with written state association approval, may be worn on the jersey provided neither the flag nor the patch interferes with the visibility of the number.

e. Knee pads worn over the knee and under the pants and at least 1/2 inch thick or 3/8 inch thick if made of an approved shock-absorbing material.

f. Pants which cover the knees and knee pads.

g. Shoes shall be made of a material which covers the foot (canvas, leather, or synthetic) attached to a firm sole of leather, rubber, or composition material which may have cleats or which may be cleatless.

h. Among the items which do not meet these requirements are gymnastic slippers, tennis shoes cut so protection is reduced, ski and logger boots, and other apparel not intended for football use:

1. Removable cleats must conform to the following specifications:

a) Constructed of a material which does not chip or develop a cutting edge. Legal material includes leather, nylon, certain plastics and rubber. Cleats may be tipped with leaded steel such as C12, L14 or B113L or steel equivalent to SAE 1070 hardened and drawn to Rockwell C scale 42-45; the use of aluminum or ceramics is not permissible.

b) The base and the tip of the cleat must be parallel. The free end may be rounded in an arc with a radius of not less than 7/16 inch provided the overall length is not more than 1/2 inch measured from the tip of the cleat to the shoe. The cleat may be attached to a raised platform which is molded to the shoe. The platform may be not more than 5/32 inch in height and must be wider than the base of the cleat. The widest part of the cleat must be in direct contact with the platform.

The 5/32 inch raised platform must be wider than the base of the cleat and must extend across the width of the sole to within 1/4 inch or less of the outer edges of the sole. A single toe cleat does not require a raised platform that extends across the width of the sole. The raised platform of the toe cleat is limited to 5/32 inch or less. The 5/32 inch platform is measured from the lowest part of the shoe's sole.

c) An effective locking device which prevents the exposure of metal posts must be incorporated.

d) The cleat wall must be at least 3/16 inch in diameter.

e) The sides of the cleat shall taper uniformly from a minimum base of 3/4 inch in diameter to a minimum tip of 3/8 inch in diameter.

2. Nonremovable cleats are limited to studs or projections which do not exceed 1/2 inch in length and which are made with nonabrasive rubber or rubber-type synthetic material which does not have and will not develop a cutting edge.

i. Shoulder pads fully covered by a jersey.

j. Thigh guards which must have any hard surface covered with material such as closed-cell vinyl foam which has a minimum compression resistance of four to eight pounds for 25% compression or other material with equivalent specifications and is at least 1/4 inch thick on the outside surface and at least 3/8 inch thick on the inside surface and the overlap of the edge. Shin guards, if worn, must meet these specifications.

k. A tooth and mouth protector (intraoral) which includes an occlusal (protecting and separating the biting surfaces) and a labial (protecting the lips) portion and covers all upper teeth. It is recommended the protector be:

1. Constructed from a model made from an impression of the individual's teeth.

2. Constructed and fitted to the individual by impressing his teeth into the tooth and mouth protector itself.

3. Shall be of any readily visible color other than white or clear.

ART. 2...Legal if approved by the umpire. The following auxiliary equipment may be worn if sanctioned by the umpire as being soft, nonabrasive, nonhardening material:

NOTE: Each state association may authorize the use of artificial limbs which in its opinion are no more dangerous to players than the corresponding human limb and do not place an opponent at a disadvantage.

a. Forearm pads, hand pads or gloves which may be anchored on each end with athletic tape.

NOTE: Beginning with the 1994 season, the use of sticky, adhesive, tacky gloves will be restricted.

b. Tape, bandage, or support wrap on the hand or forearm to protect an existing injury. EXCEPTION: Tape, bandage, or support wrap not to exceed three thicknesses, and sweatbands, when worn on the wrist beginning at the base of the thumb and extending no more than three inches toward the elbow, are legal without inspection or approval.

c. Gloves designed for athletic competition which have an interior label securely attached or an interior stamp (NF/NCAA Specifications) indicating voluntary compliance with test specifications on file with the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association as of January 1, 1994.

d. Each state association may authorize the use of artificial limbs which in its opinion are no more dangerous to players than the corresponding human limb and do not place an opponent at a disadvantage.

ART. 3...Illegal. No player shall be permitted to play while wearing illegal equipment. This applies to any equipment, which in the opinion of the umpire is dangerous or confusing. Illegal equipment shall always include but is not limited to:

a. Ball-colored helmets, jerseys, patches, pads or gloves, penalty-flag colored pads or gloves. Any transverse stripe on the sleeve below the elbow.

b. Computers or any other electronic or mechanical devices for communication.

NOTE 1: By state association adoption a team totally composed of deaf or partially deaf players, may use a drum to establish a rhythmic cadence following the ready—for-play signal.

NOTE 2: Each state association may authorize the use of a hearing instrument to enhance the efficiency of a required hearing aid prescribed by a licensed medical physician, provided it is not dangerous to the wearer or any other player.

c. Hard substance in its final form such as leather, rubber, plastic, plaster or fiberglass when worn on the elbow, hand, wrist or forearm, unless covered on all exterior surfaces with no less than 1/2 inch thick, high-density, closed-cell polyurethane, or an alternate material of the same minimum thickness and similar physical properties to protect an injury as directed in writing by a licensed medical physician.

d. Knee braces made of hard unyielding material, unless hinges are covered on both sides and all edges overlap and the brace is worn under the pants. Unless covering is provided by the manufacturer, any portion of the brace made of hard material and extending below the pants must be covered. Any other hard substance across the front of the leg must be covered with at least 1/2 inch of closed-cell slow-recovery rubber or other material of the same minimum thickness and having similar physical properties.

e. Metal which is projecting or other hard substance on clothes or person.

f. Plastic material covering protective pads whose edges are not rounded with a radius equal to 1/2 the thickness of the plastic.

g. Rib pads and back protectors unless fully covered by a jersey.

h. Slippery or sticky substance of a foreign nature on equipment, uniform or on an exposed part of the body which affects the ball or an opponent.

i. Tear-away jerseys or jerseys that have been altered in any manner which produces a knot-like protrusion or creates a tear-away jersey.

j. Uniform adornments other than one unmarked white towel, which shall be no less than 4 inches in width and 12 inches in length and no greater than 18 inches in width and 36 inches in length.

k. Jerseys and pants manufactured after January 1, 1996 that have:

1. More than one visible manufacturer's logo/trade name on each item (jersey and pants).

2. A visible logo/trade name (no more than 2 ¼ square inches in size with no dimension exceeding 2 ¼ inches) on each item (jersey and pants).

Note: The American flag may be worn on the uniform provided it does not exceed 2 x 3 inches and does not interfere with the visibility of the jersey number.

l. Jewelry

m. Eye shields with less than 100% light transmission (must be transparent).

ART. 4...Prior to the start of the game, the head coach shall be responsible for verifying to the referee and umpire that all of his players are equipped in compliance with these rules. Any questions regarding legality of a player's equipment shall be resolved by the umpire.

ART. 5... When any required player equipment is missing or when illegal equipment is found, correction must be made before participation. An official's time-out shall be declared to permit prompt repair of equipment which becomes illegal or defective through use. (See 3-5-2b, 5b and 7f)

ART. 6...Each player shall properly wear the required equipment while the ball is alive.

PENALTY: Unsportsmanlike conduct (Arts. 3,4) -- (S27) -- 15 yards. See 9-8-1h. Failure to properly wear required equipment during a down (Art. 6)--(S23)--5 yards. See 3-6-2d for failure to properly wear required equipment when the ball is about to become alive.

GOLF
Utilize OHSAA Uniform Regulation (see page 1).

GIRLS GYMNASTICS
Utilize the OHSAA Uniform Regulation (page 1). In accordance with USA Gymnastics rules, acceptable attire is a one piece leotard with no bare midriff. The leg cut of the leotard must be below the pelvis bone. Sleeveless leotards are not considered incorrect attire. For team competition, all members of the team shall compete in like-colored uniforms. Gymnasts shall not wear jewelry.

ICE HOCKEY
Utilize the OHSAA Uniform Regulation (page 1). Refer to National Federation Rules Book for specific equipment requirements.

SOCCER
The required player equipment includes a jersey, shorts, stockings, suitable shoes and shinguards which shall provide adequate and reasonable protection, be professionally manufactured, age- and size-appropriate, not altered to decrease protection, worn under the stockings, and are worn with the bottom edge no higher than 2 inches above the ankle.  Equipment shall not be modified from its original manufactured state and shall be worn in the manner the manufacturer intended it to be worn.  It is also recommended that male players wear a supporter and protective cup.  Requirements for uniforms:

1. Jerseys and stockings of opposing teams shall be of contrasting colors and, in the event of a similarity in color; the home team shall be responsible for making the necessary change.
2. The home team shall wear white or light jerseys and stockings, and the visiting team shall wear dark jerseys and stockings.
3. Both stockings shall be the same color, with a single dominant color, but not necessarily the color of the jersey.
4. A manufacturer’s logo/trademark appearing on both sides of the stockings is legal.
5. If visible apparel is worn under the jersey, it shall be of a similar length, all alike and of a solid color.
6. If visible apparel is worn under the shorts, it shall be of similar length, all alike and of a solid color the same basic color of the uniform shorts.
7. One manufacturer’s logo/trademark is permitted on the outside of each item which may not exceed 2 ¼ square inches and may not exceed 2 ¼ inches in any dimension (subject to the provisions in 4-1-1(d)).
8. An American flag, not to exceed 2 by 3 inches, and either a commemorative or memorial patch, not to exceed 4 square inches and with written state association approval, may be worn on the jersey provided neither the flag nor the patch interferes with the visibility of the number.
9. When an illegally uniformed team is unable to correct the situation or cannot verify state association approval of the uniform, the game shall be played.  The referee must, however, notify the state association following the game.
10. Except for the uniform of the goalkeeper, jerseys, shorts and stockings of teammates shall be of similar color, design, and pattern.
1. All jerseys, except those worn by goalkeepers, shall be numbered on the back with a different Arabic number at least 6 inches in height and on the front (jersey or shorts) with the same number which shall be at least 4 inches in height.  Numbers shall be of contrasting color to the jersey (shorts) and clearly visible.
2. The jersey of the goalkeeper shall be distinctly different from that of any official, teammate or opponent, except the other goalkeeper.  The shorts and stockings of the goalkeeper are not required to be the same color as his / her teammates.
11. Shoes must be worn by all participants in a game.  Shoes with soles containing metal (aluminum, magnesium, titanium, etc.), leather, rubber, nylon, or plastic cleats, studs, or bars, whether molded as part of the sole or detachable, are allowed as long as the referee does not consider them dangerous or they have been altered in any way creating sharp edges thus rendering them unsafe.

Sweatbands may be worn on the head or wrist if made of soft material (NF 4-2-3).  Players shall not wear jewelry with the exception of religious or medical medals.  A religious medal must be taped and worn under the uniform.  A medical alert must be taped and may be visible (NF 4-2-4).  Refer to the NFHS Soccer Rules book for information regarding other equipment (Rule 4, Section 2).

SOFTBALL
The following information can be found in the NFHS Softball Rules Book (Rule 3, Section 2).

1. Uniforms of all team members should be of the same color and style.
2. A number of the back of each player’s jersey is required and shall be at least 6 inches high.  The number must be of solid color contrasting with the color of shirt.  The numbers may have a contrasting color border, which shall not exceed ¼ inch.  No players on the same team shall wear identical numbers.
3. The school's official uniform (including uniform jersey, and/or pants/shorts/skirts, etc., visible undergarments, socks, stockings, caps and headwear) may bear only a single manufacturer's logo (partial or whole) or trademark that does not exceed 2 ¼ square inches with no dimension exceeding 2 ¼ inches.
4. One American flag (2" x 3" maximum) may be worn on each item of uniform apparel, and either a commemorative or memorial patch, not to exceed 4 square inches and with written state association approval, may be worn on the jersey, provided neither the flag or patch interferes with the visibility of the number.
5. Caps, visors and headbands may be mixed.  If worn, they must all be the same color.  If worn a headband must be one piece, and a single solid color.  The logo may be any color.  Plastic visors and bandannas are prohibited.
6. For individual players, uniform sleeve lengths may vary. However, sleeves of each individual player shall be approximately the same length and shall not be ragged, frayed or slit.
7. Exposed undergarments, if worn, are considered part of the official uniform.  All exposed undergarments shall be in either school colors or colors of black, white, or gray.
1. Exposed upper-body undergarments do not have to be the same color as exposed lower-body undergarments.  However, all exposed upper-body undergarments shall be the same color, and all exposed lower-body undergarments shall be the same color.
2. A pitcher's exposed upper-body undergarments may be white or gray if she is the only team member wearing an upper-body undergarment or if other team members are wearing the same color.
8. A uniform shall not have any dangerous or reflective buttons or ornaments.
9. A pitcher shall not wear any item on the pitching hand, wrist, arm or thighs which may, in the umpire’s judgment, be distracting to the batter.
10. Players shall wear / utilize uniforms / equipment properly and as designed by the manufacturer.
11. All fast pitch batting helmets shall be equipped with a NOCSAE approved face protector.  The phrase "meets NOCSAE standard" must be permanently affixed to the face protector.
12. Shoes are required equipment.  Shoe sole or heel projections other than the standard shoe plate are prohibited.  Metal toe plates and metal cleats are permitted.  However, metal cleats cannot be L-shaped.  Cleats must be rectangular and not extend in excess of 3/4 inch from sole.  Detachable cleats are permitted if the cleats screw into the sole of the shoe.
13. Players in the game are prohibited from wearing jewelry such as rings, watches, earrings, bracelets, necklaces (including cloth or string types), barrettes or other cosmetic or decorative items that are hard.  Religious medals and medical-alert medals are not considered jewelry.  A religious medal must be taped and worn under the uniform.  A medical-alert medal must be taped and may be visible.
14. All casts, splints and braces must be padded.  Knee and ankle braces are permitted but all exposed hinges must be covered.
15. Any equipment judged by the umpire to be potentially dangerous is illegal.

SWIMMING AND DIVING
It is recommended that all swimmers on a team wear suits of identical coloring and pattern. A competitor shall not be permitted to participate wearing a suit that is not of decent appearance. Boys shall wear trunks that cover the buttocks. Girls shall wear suits, which cover the breasts and buttocks. Competitors shall not be permitted to compete in attire (suits and caps), which includes advertising or a name other than the name of the competitor, school or mascot. One American flag no more than 2" x 3" in size and either a commemorative or memorial patch, not to exceed 4 square inches and with written State Association approval, may be worn on each item of the uniform apparel. A single partial/whole manufacturer's logo or trade name (no more than 2 ¼ square inches in size with no dimension exceeding 2 ¼ inches) is permitted on each piece of uniform. A competitor (swimmer or diver) shall not wear jewelry (except religious/medical medal which must be taped to the body) or objectionable attire. "Attire" refers to suits and swim caps only.
Hair restraining devices are legal provided they are functional and worn in the hair during an event.

TENNIS
Players shall wear proper tennis attire. Proper attire is defined as clothing specifically manufactured for tennis wear, consistent with the school's colors. Any lettering or pictures on clothing must pertain to the school name or emblem. Manufacturer's logos or trade names (no more than 2 ¼ square inches in size with no dimension exceeding 2 ¼ inches) are permitted on all tennis uniforms. Girls have the option of a tennis dress or a school uniform. Doubles team players shall wear like-color tops. Any visible undergarments that extend below the uniform shorts or skirt shall be the same color of the shorts or skirt or represent school colors.

VOLLEYBALL
All players shall wear like-colored uniforms consisting of shirts and shorts, pants or skirts in one or two pieces. The libero must wear a uniform top that is immediately recognized from all angles as being in clear contrast to and distinct from the other members of the team. The primary color of the libero's uniform top must be different from any color that appears on more than 25 percent of the body of her teammates' uniform tops. In determining the body of the uniform, the sleeves and collar should be ignored. The libero uniform must have a legal number. The style and trim of the libero's uniform top may differ from her teammates's uniforms, but her shorts must be like-colored to her teammates.  The uniform may also include compression shorts, which are unadorned and of a single color similar to the predominant color of the uniform bottom. Each player shall be identified by a number on the uniform top that is not a duplicate of a teammate's number. The number shall be permanent and clearly visible; not more than two digits; a plain, Arabic numeral of a solid color contrasting with the color of the surrounding colors and the color of the uniform top and not less than 3/4 inches in width; located on the upper front and back of the uniform top; at least four inches high on the front of the top and at least six inches high on the back of the top; placed so that the top of the number on the front of the uniform shall be no more than 5" down from the shoulder seam; or placed so the number is centered no more than five inches below the bottom edge of any neckline ribbing, placket or seams on the uniform.  The number may have a single contrasting border or shadow not to exceed 1/2 inch in width. Uniforms are to be worn as intended by the manufacturer and shall not be removed in the playing area.

If a visible number is worn on the uniform bottom, it shall be the same number as on the uniform top. Appropriate playing shoes shall be worn. If undergarments such as T-shirts, body suits, sports bras, etc. are worn in such a manner that they are exposed, they shall be of a single color similar to the predominant color of the uniform top. Players shall not wear undergarments or tights which extend below the uniform bottom with the EXCEPTION of compression shorts which are unadorned, of a single color similar to the predominant color of the uniform bottom, and do not extend below the knee. Players shall not wear uniforms, which include advertising or a partial/whole manufacturer's logo or trade name (no more than 2 ¼ square inches in size with no dimension exceeding 2 ¼ inches) or appears more than once on each piece of the uniform. One American flag (no more than 2" x 3" in size) is permitted on each piece of the uniform.

All uniforms must be free of all hard and unyielding items such as buttons, zippers, snaps and fasteners.

Note: The libero player shall wear a numbered uniform top of a clearly contracting color to that of the other team members.  Schools should choose a light-dark combination as is required in the basketball rules.  Go to www.ohsaa.org/sports/vb/girls/libero.htm for more information.