Basketball Referee Articles

Smitty Making Cloth Masks - Buy One, Donate One Program

Jun 29th, 2020

Smitty is manufacturing reusable cloth masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Choose 11 colors including black & white stripes made of referee shirt material. 10,000 donated to hospitals and non-profits through our Buy One, Donate One Program.

Jun 24th, 2020

Hunter puts in the nearly impossible research to find out when sports are opening back up in each state.

Jun 10th, 2020

Traditional whistles are problematic during the COVID-19 epidemic due to the spreading of tiny droplets and/or wearing cloth masks. Learn more about electronic whistles being used in your sport.

Jun 8th, 2020

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

May 27th, 2020

We summarize Barry Mano's 13 points on returning to sports and categorize them by official, assigner and organization. Addresses personal hygiene, social distancing, wearing a cloth mask, and for referees, using an electronic whistle.

Apr 23rd, 2020

As part of the Silbo Webinar Series, join MLS Soccer Referee Alan Kelly, college official Ryan Christian, Silbo President Brendan Szulik & our Jim Kirk as they discuss mental strength, self-analysis, communication, appearance, camps and more.

Ty Showing Pedag Horsehair Shoe Shine Brush

Nov 7th, 2019

Watch Ty's debut video's on the Pedag Horsehair Shoe Shine Brush and 3n2 VX1 Patent Leather Basketball & Wrestling Referee Shoes.

Aug 22nd, 2019

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.

Jul 5th, 2019

See the new NCAA Basketball Referee Uniforms manufactured by Smitty Officials Apparel. These are the exclusive shirts for the NCAA Men's and Women's Elite Eight and Final Four.

Mar 2nd, 2019

Smitty Officials Apparel is the new provider of umpire and referee uniforms to 5 NCAA Championships: The College World Series in baseball and softball, the College Football Playoff and Final Fours in Basketball, Football, Lacrosse.

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Camo Reusable Cloth Face Mask by Smitty

Peter K., Quakertown, PA

7/2/2020

If I could return the 2 masks, I would. One of the masks the stitching is coming apart. Both masks are too small and I have just an average size head. Very poor. Save your money and buy from someone local.