Black and white stripes are now worn by referees in football , basketball, hockey, lacrosse, wrestling, and more. BY Ellen Gutoskey. So official. Subscribe to our Newsletter! It sounds like you learned a lot Thanks for sharing why you think referees where stripes, Hannah! We're glad you stopped by Wonderopolis today!
We do, too, Johnathan! It's fun to play a game of volleyball with a group of Wonder Friends and try our best to get the ball over the net! That's part of the reason, Nicholas! Referees need to stand out on the court, field, etc. Striped or brightly colored shirts help them do that! We think that's some pretty clever and creative thinking on your part, Rickii, but maybe your mom would like it better if she didn't have to referee between you and your sister at all?
We think that's a really good reason to wear striped uniforms, Ayden! We're so glad to hear that, Cassidy! Way to go, Maya! It makes us really happy to hear that you like Wonderopolis, Maddie! That's a great question, Ian! As the story goes, Mr. Lloyd Olds from Michigan was the first referee to wear a striped shirt at a game in He did it so he wouldn't blend in with either of the two teams who were playing each other!
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We think the dog ate it! Try It Out Are you ready to exercise your creative imagination? Ask a friend or family member to help you explore the following activities: We want you to make up a story about a real zebra who is a referee. Feel free to be as wild and crazy as you want to be.
The sky is the limit. If you want to write down your story and illustrate it with pictures, go for it! Perhaps your zebra referees friendly games in the wilds of Africa. What animals participate? What sports do they play? Maybe giraffes play against rhinoceroses in exciting soccer games. Or is it the lions against the jaguars in a game of football?
You decide! When you're finished, be sure to share your story with a friend or family member. Do all referees wear the same types of uniforms? Find out! Turn on the television or use the Internet to search for broadcasts of several different kinds of sports. Watch each game for a bit, paying careful attention to the uniforms worn by the referees.
Make notes of what you see. How are the referee uniforms in various sports similar? How are they different? Can you design your own referee uniform? Give it a try! Choose a sport that you would want to referee. Think about how the players of that sport dress. What colors, styles, and designs are associated with their uniforms? With that information in mind, come up with your own stylish referee uniform design. Make sure it stands out from what the players wear!
Share your design with a friend or family member. What do they think? Would they wear your uniform? Why or why not? Did you get it? Test your knowledge. Wonder Words zebra neutral umpire judge linesman timekeeper captain dispute official pelt rank rule outfit vertical authority enforcement confusion quarterback Take the Wonder Word Challenge.
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