Wants / Needs : 2013

[slo8140]

4. Gear Bag, now that I am not permitted to change at my car for highschool games.

So where do you guys get to dress now. Most of the HIgh School parks in Texas really don't have a place for us to dress so the car is the only option. I think maybe 3-4 of my HS games last year gave me a place. One was a metal building that was hotter than the parking lot. I guess you guys have it better in Florida.

[JaxRolo]

I have never had a place to change at a HS game.

[johnnyg08]

For our games we're lucky to have a parking lot to change. You can always get the official's locker room!

[T-Rav]

For pretty much all HS sports here(at-least in Baseball & Basketball), at-least in my county it is a requirement that schools are to provide a secure, acceptable, and clean changing rooms where we are to leave our gear/belongings there until the end of the game. We are to come into the premises in business casual attire and leave in that attire. If we fail to comply we will be fined and possibly lose games, likewise if the arrangements are not adequate than we are to report it to the booking commissioner. I have heard that some guys even shower there after the game.

Travel, LL, or rec ball we get a spot in the parking lot where the umpires typically park and change.

[JaxRolo]

For pretty much all HS sports here(at-least in Baseball & Basketball), at-least in my county it is a requirement that schools are to provide a secure, acceptable, and clean changing rooms where we are to leave our gear/belongings there until the end of the game. We are to come into the premises in business casual attire and leave in that attire. If we fail to comply we will be fined and possibly lose games, likewise if the arrangements are not adequate than we are to report it to the booking commissioner. I have heard that some guys even shower there after the game.

Travel, LL, or rec ball we get a spot in the parking lot where the umpires typically park and change.

I agree that's what FHSAA says but it doesn't happen in our area.

There are 2 competing HS associations here and they don't want to raise any issues.

[boyinr]

I joined a new association for next season and all the top guys wear GD pants so those are on the list. I will need all new hats, I also need a couple of ball bags and a new navy shirt for the school season. The only other thing might be a short sleeved pull over jacket.

[KLAH316]

WANTS:

TW Pads for my Nike mask

New Jacket (Majestic)

A few new shirts

NEEDS:

Base Pants - Same reason as above, I have combo's now.

[D62 blue]

needs : O C pink shirt , American flag shirt

another patent leather belt

better strike zone (kidding)

wants: T W pads for other mask (s)

custom fitted CP (carlucci ) , more a dream

T W pads for douglas CP

douglas CP with epaulets added

dri-lo ball bags (2)

[Welpe]

Need:

•TASO hats

•Jacket

•Another set of base/plate pants.

•A couple of more shirt colors to round out the collection.

[Guest]

needs : better strike zone (kidding)

My sources disagree! :fuel:

[Umpire in Chief]

Needs:

Ump-Attire Poly-Wools

New Light blue shirt

New Long Sleeve Navy Shirt

New Base & Plate Caps

Wants:

All-Star MVP 4000 HSM

New Oakleys

Reebok Zigs Plate & Base

[Jocko]

Anyone know when the zig plates will be out?

[johnnyg08]

around christmas

[Thunderheads]

Zig plates - Fuglier than the Field Magistrates ;)

[JaxRolo]

Zig plates - Fuglier than the Field Magistrates

Maybe All-Stars will come out with some Plate Shoes! :wave:

[3rdGENump]

around christmas

Just a guess but maybe Black Friday...

[johnnyg08]

You might be right. I have no idea. That's just what Jim posted a while back. (around Christmas)

[bam]

Needs - 9 sets of #s - two sets each of black, navy, powder, cream shirts plus one jacket

- compression shirts white/navy/black

Wants - Douglas CP, plate coat, and assn to switch to plywood pants from the GD polyesters.

[gnhbua93]

Needs - 9 sets of #s - two sets each of black, navy, powder, cream shirts plus one jacket

- compression shirts white/navy/black

Wants - Douglas CP, plate coat, and assn to switch to plywood pants from the GD polyesters.

For the compression shirts go to Marshalls or TJ Maxx. That is the best way.to go, you can find Nike or Under Armour for a price that doesn't break the bank.

[Richvee]

Needs - 9 sets of #s - two sets each of black, navy, powder, cream shirts plus one jacket

- compression shirts white/navy/black

Wants - Douglas CP, plate coat, and assn to switch to plywood pants from the GD polyesters.

Plywood pants? That CAN'T be comfortable :D

[Richvee]

Needs

New plate pants

Black UA Ultimate ball bag

TW pads

Wants

New CP

3-2-2 indicator

Pink shirt

[Jocko]

Need -

Attend state and district camp for AHSAA

Want -

Attend International camp and MidAm camp

*EDIT* Attend U-E Clinic in Jacksonville 1/13.

[law_reb]

Need:

Majestic thermabase jacket

Majestic coolbase convertible jacket

1 black shirt, short sleeve

1 black shirt, long sleeve

black plate hat

black base hat

Want:

plate coat

new chest protector

polywool plate & base pants

[FranklinT]

All of my "needs" are "wants" that Im going to pick up before next season:

1) Another set of Honig's Poly Wool plate/base

2) Need new high school HMLS shirts from Honig's. Our state is changing their logo.

3) Wilson Aluminum Dyna Lite

4) Diamond large telescope handle gear bag

5) Delta Flex Harness for my Gold

6) TW Retrofit of Wilson Gold and Wilson Triple Knee Black Leg Guards

7) Set of Smitty Poly-Wool Slacks (for use in games where I dont feel like wearing the better Honig's ones)

8) New Patent Leather belt from Honig's

[alex7]

For cap recommendations, I highly recommend:

http://baseball.epicsports.com/cat/908/umpire-hats-helmets.html

Richardson brand, all sizes of bills, mesh and wool, and only $7 each, saving you about $5 off the normal cost found at other sites.