NHSUA Uniform & Equipment Code
Uniforms
- Umpire cap: Navy-blue with NH logo*
- Shirts: Powder-blue collared shirt. An optional dark blue collared shirt is for regular season play only.
If a T-shirt is worn, it will be navy-blue. A 2" x 5" American flag patch may be worn on the back of the shirt:
gold trim for veterans and silver trim for all others. For those who qualify, a 25-year patch may be worn
on the left sleeve of the shirt. - Pants: Heather Grey
- Belt: Black with an unadorned buckle
- Ball bag(s): Heather grey. Plate umpire only; may wear 2.
- Socks: Black or Navy-blue socks
- Shoes: Black with black laces. Hard toe for plate umpire.
- Outerwear: Association Jacket with NH emblem* or lined navy-blue pullover with grey/white trim.
Optional: navy-blue sweater. - ABSOLUTELY NO USA SOFTBALL LOGO EQUIPMENT (or other sanctions) IS ALLOWED IN ANY GAME
- Partners must be dressed alike.
Equipment
- All umpires will carry an indicator
- Plate umpire required equipment:
- Face mask with extended throat protector. A hockey-style helmet is acceptable.
- Chest protector
- Protector cup or pelvic protector
- Shin guards (Preferably those that protect the kneecaps)
- Lineup card holder and pen or pencil
Standard equipment (shirts, pants, chest protectors, masks, shin guards, etc.) may be purchased from any vendor of choice. < top of page >