Lanyard or No lanyard

[7IronRef]

I am guessing you are from West Virginia.

In looking at the state website for officials it says something along the lines of

The WVSSAC subscribes to the uniform recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations:

NOTE 1: Officials may only wear the patch adopted by the WVSSAC Officials’ Advisory Committee, and said patch must be worn on the left breast of the shirt. If the patch is worn on the jacket, it will be located on the left breast of the jacket and must be worn by all officials in the contest.
NOTE 2: In the sports of track, swim and volleyball, the patch can be embroidery as long as it’s placed on a white polo shirt and it must be done by Officials Call.
NOTE 3: Officials are not permitted to wear jewelry; however; officials may wear a wedding band or ring but it is not recommended.
NOTE 4: Shirt tails shall be tucked in at all times.
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2. BASKETBALL: Black and white striped shirt, short sleeve V-neck. Provided however, that if a tee shirt is worn under the V-neck and any part of it is visible that it will be black in color and that all officials will either wear tee shirts black in color or they will wear the V-neck shirt so that no undershirt is visible. Black trousers, black shoes with black laces, black socks and black belt are required. Black Jackets: not mandatory, but if worn, all officials must wear the same style and color. All officials in a given contest must be uniform in their dress.

And just for fun, I checked back with the NFHS uniform that is listed in the Officials Manual on pg 14, G. Whistle - black lanyard.....

There are associations (ask anyone from Washington) that have sanctioned officials for not wearing the prescribed uniform (specifically whistles). You have the information, you have been offered suggestions, the rest is up to you.