I think that this uniform discussion has gotten way out-of-hand.
NCAA: shirt: black and white striped V-neck
pants: black (belt or beltless; non-pleated or
pleated; the crew does not have to be the
same)
NFHS: shirt: black striped shirt (Byron collar or V-neck;
the crew must all wear the same style
collar)
pants: black (belt or beltless; non-pleated or
pleated; the crew does not have to be the
same)
What is the problem with wearing belted pants. I prefer the beltless but who cares as long as the pants are not faded, clean, and pressed. Personally, when it comes to pleated vs. non-pleated I think that the whole crew should be the same but the rules do not require it.
Having said what I said, if the StateHSAA requires it officials to all wear beltelss pants or V-neck shirts then that it what the officials are supposed to do.