Microsmesh shirts?

[JoeTheRef]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

This seems a little over-officious to me.

Do you think the black socks are over-officious as well? There are dress codes and uniform requirements in many aspects of life (military, corporate, school). IMO I think it looks professional and uniform for everyone to have the same dress code (t-shirts, socks, shiny shoes, etc.), it's probably military in me. Me personally, I think the white t-shirt looks tacky against those black collars. If you're wearing a v-neck t-shirt, then it really shouldn't matter.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by JoeTheRef

Me personally, I think the white t-shirt looks tacky against those black collars. If you're wearing a v-neck t-shirt, then it really shouldn't matter.

Collars?

Please tell me that you're not wearing a collared-shirt to officiate basketball.

Or are talking about the black border on the vee?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by JoeTheRef

Do you think the black socks are over-officious as well? There are dress codes and uniform requirements in many aspects of life (military, corporate, school). IMO I think it looks professional and uniform for everyone to have the same dress code (t-shirts, socks, shiny shoes, etc.), it's probably military in me. Me personally, I think the white t-shirt looks tacky against those black collars. If you're wearing a v-neck t-shirt, then it really shouldn't matter.

You're comparing watermelons and canteloups. I believe the NFHS officials manual says the socks should be black. This is the same as a local association saying belted pants are prohibited. The rules allow some leeway on the t-shirts and the pant style.
Obviously, the associations can do whatever their leadership desires on this, but I agree it's a bit on the OCD side.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by JoeTheRef

Do you think the black socks are over-officious as well?

No, because socks are visible. A t-shirt should not be visible in the first place (I always wear a V-neck, as opposed to crew-neck). If it is visible, then I can see why you'd want it to be black. But I think the better option is just don't show off your t-shirt.

[SWMOzebra]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

If it is visible, then I can see why you'd want it to be black.

This is a good point and I should have clarified...IF the t-shirt would show from underneath the stripes, THEN the association requires it to be black.

The v-necks that you like, Scrapper, can be "neutral" in color (ie, white, black or grey). And we think only the "fashions" of the teams get policed....