Basketball Referee Articles

Top 10 Umpire & Referee Blog Articles from 2020

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.

Jul 31st, 2020

Hunter puts in the nearly impossible research to find out when fall sports will be played in each state.

Smitty NCAA Women's Basketball Referee Jacket

Jul 14th, 2020

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

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Related Reviews

The Whistle Shield

Seth Harris, Randleman, NC

4/14/2021

After seeing all NBA officials on TV using the Whistle Shield, I got one. Met all of my expectations and I can see why the NBA chose to use it. I would recommend this to every referee I know.