Uniform and Attire Requirements

Players’ Uniforms

For all USA Ultimate run events (mTCT, Sectionals, Regionals, Nationals), all participating players for a given team must wear jerseys of identical color and design.

Jersey Style

Tank tops, short sleeve jerseys and long sleeve jerseys may all be worn during the same game as long as styling is consistent between all options.

Base layers must be black, white or a matching color to the jersey.

Colors

Teams must have two jerseys of distinctly different color, one predominantly white and one predominantly dark. A jersey that is not white does not automatically qualify as a dark. Any color that does not contrast sufficiently with white does not qualify as a dark jersey (e.g., pastels, light yellow, light pink, light blue, etc). Similarly, a jersey that is over 50% white but with another color that does not provide sufficient contrast to other teams’ darks does not qualify as a white jersey.

Numbers

Jerseys must have numbers on the back and front of the jersey. The numbers on the back must be at least six (6) inches high, be one or two digit Arabic numerals, be solid  with a contrast ratio of at least 6:1 from the primary shirt color.

On-line Contrast Ratio Tool: https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/. Numbers on the front of the jersey must be at least four (4) inches high, be located above the waist and clearly visible if tucked in. The front of the jersey is anything on the chest or abdomen; numbers on the front of the sleeves do not fulfill this requirement. No two players on a given team may use the same number or numbers with the same value (e.g., 00 and 0, 01 and 1, etc)

Fonts

Numbers should be easily readable by scorekeepers. All digits should be distinct from all other digits.  

Uniform Bottom Style

Shorts worn by players on the field must be of identical color and design. Teams are not required to have numbers on their shorts. However, if teams opt to include numbers, they must be on the front left or right leg of their bottoms. Number placement must be the same for the whole team. The numbers must be at least two (2) inches high, match the number on the back of their jersey and be in visible contrast with the shorts. 

Uniform Accessories

Tights, undershirts, compression sleeves and any other accessories, must be either solid black or coordinated with one team uniform color. Socks that are mid-calf or lower must be black, white or coordinating with one team color. Socks that sit above mid-calf must abide by the tights requirement.

Hats and Headbands

Hats and headbands must be either solid black or coordinated with one team uniform color. Special purpose hats and headbands will be permitted with pre-approval of USA Ultimate.

Sponsors

Team sponsor logos are permitted, subject to pre-approval by USA Ultimate prior to uniform production. 

Examples

Coaches’ Uniforms

For all USA Ultimate run events (mTCT, Sectionals, Regionals, Nationals) all coaches must wear either a uniform of identical color and design as the team, or professional coaching attire as defined below.

Professional coaching attire is defined as any combination of the following:

• The team jersey or a sleeved shirt/polo that matches the team uniform colors.
• Business casual attire.
• Closed toe shoes such as cleats, flats or athletic shoes.

Note: Flip flops, open toed sandals and bare feet are not considered professional coaching attire

Coach jerseys and shorts are not subject to the number requirements for players.

It is recommended that uniform accessories, including weather-related gear, tights, undershirts, hats and socks, be of identical or coordinated style and color.

Penalties

1. USA Ultimate reserves the right to suspend players or fine teams who fail to meet the uniform requirements. For more information please review the USA Ultimate Triple Crown Tour Guidelines section entitled "Violations and Sanctions."

2. For broadcast games, USA Ultimate reserves the right to increase requirements to comply with broadcast partner standards and requirements. In light of this potential, it is recommended that teams and players prepare for the possibility of additional requirements, such as hats, socks and under-layers, that match across all players. Teams participating in events with broadcast games may not have spray- painted and/or cut-off jerseys. USA Ultimate reserves the right to provide uniforms that meet uniform requirements. Teams will be charged $300 per game if USA Ultimate uniforms are required.

3. USA Ultimate reserves the right to remove from the sideline and/or fine coaches who fail to meet these requirements.

4. USA Ultimate reserves the right to ban uniform vendors who repeatedly provide uniforms that fail to meet the uniform requirements.

Questions? Contact Marc Zigterman at USA Ultimate.