Basketball Referee Articles

Made by Sports Officials: The Products, The People and The Problems They Solve

Jul 21st, 2021

We highlight officiating gear & apparel and the innovator umpires and referees behind them.

Jun 22nd, 2021

Smitty Fold-Em Travel System includes Instructional Folding Board for Shirts & Pants. Featured in Referee Magazine (July 2021).

Jan 4th, 2021

Safety PSAs, Product Innovations and other tips for sports officials make up the most popular articles of 2020!

Dec 30th, 2020

All-Star Cobalt Line, UMPLIFE, supplemental head protection and COVID-19 Items dominate sports officials’ top 10 gear & apparel of 2020.

Nov 2nd, 2020

The CDC released new guidelines on 10.29.20 on protective face coverings including masks & gaiters.

Oct 15th, 2020

Coronavirus resources and communications for sports officials: Unemployment resources, state-by-state updates, safety best practices and business messages.

Sep 15th, 2020

How to measure Ankles, Calves, Knees, Hamstrings, Wrists and Elbows to properly fit your Freeze Sleeve.

Sep 6th, 2020

4 Staffers (aka Shield Heads) share their reviews of UMPLIFE's new double-compartment travel bag for gear, clothing & more.

Sep 3rd, 2020

Trends for all-sports of officiating include COVID-19 Wear & Essentials, Product Storage & Care and Shoes; for umpires, supplemental protection and cup systems.

Aug 19th, 2020

Find out the best referee whistle by decibel level. This will help you choose whether you need one for the largest venue or your local league.

page 1 of 4

Related Reviews

UMPLIFE V2 Flex Umpire Mask Harness with Cam Buckles

Frank S., Merrimack, NH

7/28/2021

I was’nt exactly sure what to expect - but the fit is perfect and it was easy to install and adjust.

Diamond MMA Quad Strap Jock

Michael V., Abbeville, LA

7/28/2021

Umpire here. Thought I might try this strap out after the need arose for a new one. I paired this with my Nutty Buddy and it fit and secured it like a dream. Took 3 shots off the cup in my 1st weekend. Two of them I felt nothing and the 3rd bounced up from under the catcher off some turf...put me down hard, but not as hard as if the cup was not there at all. 100% recommend this strap. Will look to get the Diamond MMA cup as well.

KoolBlues Umpire Chest Protector Cooling System

Robert F., Seneca, MO

7/28/2021

I cheated and used larger gel packs and it worked the entire game. Working on a lot of artificial turfs during the summer temps (between 95 - 100) can be excruciating, but this product actually helps.