New numbering rules?

[scca229]

Originally Posted by MrForbes

Since we have the freedom of font choice, I'm sure there will be plenty of unreadable black-on-white team numbers.

Oh well.

(the lame Mr. Forbes solution would be to have FIRST provide preprinted team number placards at the events, just like at marathons)

Many teams couldn't figure out in recent years, even with the bumpers, how to make numbers legible, and that was when I was right next to them on the field. I'm fully expecting the numbering to be a major headache again this year with them being hidden among a boatload of logos, lights, and other junk. I believe that a big part of ref problems entering fouls and such were trying to figure out what the heck the number was to do so for tracking.

I was hoping that a standard, "This is the font you ARE going to use," was included. I got half my wish by them having to be black on a white background. Just giving the height/stroke doesn't really work since teams don't seem to own measuring instruments to make sure they meet the rule. Handing out the marathon numbers would be an improvement....