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Originally Posted by rockyroad
And yet the belt is included under the officials uniform section.
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Are patches included? Well we have to wear them. If you wear an old patch or a patch inappropriately, you will be seen in a negative light too.
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Originally Posted by rockyroad
Oh well...I don't wear one. I think we all look better without the belt. But I honestly can't think of a time when I have based a decision on someone's officiating ability on whether or not they were wearing a belt. And that includes camps where I have been a clinician, evaluating officials at State tournaments, etc.
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Well I am a clinician, I assign no games, but the people that I work with do not wear belts. The times I have seen a varsity official wear a belt is so rare it would stick out if someone does. And just like wearing knickers now stands out and wearing an adjustable hat all brings more scrutinty then it should. I also think it is a cop out to act like the only thing we are judge by is abilty. That is never the case and I doubt that is all officials are evaluated by in your area or any area for that matter.
Peace