The Rules of Flat Track Roller Derby

8.4 - Required Equipment

8.4.1 - Referees are permitted to wear inline skates, but are strongly encouraged to wear quad skates.

8.4.2 - Referees must be uniformed in a manner that makes them easily identifiable as the Officials for the game, (e.g., a black and white striped shirt).

8.4.2.1 - NSOs are strongly encouraged to dress in an un-obtrusive uniform differentiating themselves from Referees.

8.4.3 - Each Referee participating in a game must be visibly and clearly identified on the back of their jersey. A Referee may use any of the following as identification:

8.4.3.1 - Name

8.4.3.2 - Number: If a Referee chooses to wear a number, that number must be a numeral of no more than four digits (i.e., it may not contain letters and symbols, regardless of their size).

8.4.3.3 - Both name and number.

8.4.4 - Each Referee will provide a working regulated sports whistle that will aid in the appropriate whistles for jam play and calling penalties. Fox 40 Classic strongly encouraged.

8.4.5 - Safety Gear: Referees are required to wear the following safety equipment with hard protective shells or inserts in addition to that which is required as a minimum by the liability insurer:

8.4.5.1 - Helmet

8.4.5.2 - Knee pads

8.4.5.3 - Wrist guards

8.4.5.4 - Elbow pads