Belts yes or no

[Randa16]

Originally Posted by SC Official

Officiating has lots of unwritten rules.

While a belt might be technically acceptable depending on your area, it’s likely to hold you back no matter how good you are. How many college officials do you see wearing a belt? Same thing goes for facial hair.

Get beltless pants.

Lol I got a beard also, guess I am in double trouble.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Randa16

Lol I got a beard also, guess I am in double trouble.

You're fine as long as you don't plan on being a college official.

[SC Official]

Originally Posted by Randa16

Lol I got a beard also, guess I am in double trouble.

At the high school level you might be able to get away with it depending on the standards in your area. In South Carolina only a mustache is permitted (statewide policy).

College? Not a chance, as Raymond noted.

I think of belts and facial hair this way: they may or may not hurt you, but they are definitely not going to help you.

[#olderthanilook]

No, it's not a clean look.

[LRZ]

Several weeks ago, I saw a women's college official wearing a belt. I was probably the only one in the gym who noticed.

Randa16, if you are concerned, ask your assigner if wearing a belt will set you back.