Basketball Referee Articles

Freeze Sleeve Featured in Referee Magazine

Aug 28th, 2021

Freeze Sleeve. Wearable cold compression therapy. Featured in Referee Magazine (September 2021).

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.

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