Uniforms: Southeast Division

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First, read about how the Uniform Design Process will work. 

Download the Southeast Division Package (download no longer available)

If you would like to design and submit a jersey for any Southeast Division team, download the package above. You'll find the primary and secondary (and tertiary, if applicable) logos for all five teams (.png with alpha) as well as the uniform templates (.psd) which you must use to submit your work.

There are two versions of the IceHL Uniform Template, one with the standard V neck, one with a laced collar. You may use either or both when submitting your artwork.

IceHL Uniform Template by Jason Usher. Logos provided for exclusive use in IceHL project. All other uses without the direct consent of the designer or Icethetics are strictly and expressly prohibited. 

GUIDELINES

All eligible entries will abide by the following guidelines.

  • Submit your artwork using the provided IceHL Uniform Template created by Jason Usher (sample seen to the right).
  • Design both a home and road uniform and submit them as two separate files. (Third/alternate jerseys will not be accepted at this time.) You may submit your artwork in one of the following formats: .pdf (preferred), .psd, .ai, .png, or .jpg.
  • Your home uniform must be a dark color while your road uniform must be white or a very light color. Use only colors found within either of the team's logos. (Sample for best results.)
  • You must design all parts of the uniform on the template, including the front, back and side of the jersey, socks, pants, all nameplate lettering and jersey numbering, and the full 3D figure.
  • Nameplate letters: Include the full alphabet. Jersey & shoulder numbers: Include all digits 0-9 as well as C and A for (captains).
  • You are restricted to using only the primary and secondary logos provided. However, you may create your own text-based crest/design if you wish.
  • Include a name and number (1-99) of your choice to be used on the back and shoulders of the jersey.
  • Be sure to include your name (how you wish to be credited) and email address within the image itself.

Failure to follow all of the above guidelines will result in disqualification. Icethetics reserves the right to disqualify any submission for any reason and change the above guidelines at any time.

The bottom layer of the provided Photoshop files will give you an idea of what the final product should look like. Email your submissions for any or all Southeast Division teams to icethetics@gmail.com no later than Sunday, October 11 for the following teams:

  • Atlanta Arsenal
  • Baltimore Blue Crabs
  • North Carolina Nighthawks
  • Tampa Bay Barracudas
  • Washington Sentinels

You may submit artwork for as few or as many teams as you'd like.

Email me if you have any questions about the submission process. Good luck to all!

Project IceHL: Uniform Designs

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The time has finally come. All 30 IceHL logos have been determined and now we move on to the next phase, the one you've all been waiting for: jersey design!

HOW IT WORKS

Jersey design submissions will be accepted one division at a time, in a predetermined, random order. We'll begin with the Southeast Division, followed by the North, Central, South, Northeast and Pacific. For each division, entries will be accepted over a period of two weeks.

FAINT OF HEART NEED NOT APPLY

Unlike the logo design phase, a higher standard of quality will be required for the uniform designs. Basically, if you're still using Microsoft Paint, it's time to upgrade. Designers will be required to submit their jersey designs on a Photoshop template provided by Icethetics.

If you're stuck in the stone ages but have a great idea, my advice would to try and hook up with someone who can put your ideas into an acceptable digital format. Otherwise, you're going to have to sit this round out. Later on you'll understand why I'm being so strict for this part of the project. I have a very good reason.

HOME/ROAD/THIRD?

Only home and road jerseys will be accepted during this part of the process. Third jerseys may come later after we establish each team's identity. Just like in the NHL, road jerseys will be light and home jerseys will be dark. Further guidelines will be outlined in each division's submission post.

DESIGN ELEMENTS

Each week, there will be a post announcing the beginning of the submission period for each division. It will detail the entry guidelines as well as provide artwork. You will be able to download a ZIP file containing two versions of the IceHL uniform template (standard and laced collars) and the primary and secondary logos for each of the five teams in that division.

CHOOSING THE LOOK

At the end of the submission period, all qualifying designs will be posted on their individual team pages. Icethetics users will then rate each design on scale of 1 to 5 stars over another two-week period. The highest rated uniform set will be the winning design.

ADVANTAGE

The winning logo designers will have a special advantage in the uniform design rating process since they obviously have a unique perspective, having created the initial look for the team. For example, since Joey Light designed the winning Arsenal logo, if he submits a jersey design for the Arsenal, it will be placed at the top of the page. That's the extent of the advantage — prime placement on the rating page.

That's basically how this will work. Email or comment with any questions. Check back for the Southeast Division post today at 3 PM.