Basketball Referee Articles

New NCAA Women's Basketball Referee Jacket for the 2020-21 Season

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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The (Nearly) Definitive State-by-State Guide on Sports Re-Openings

Jul 8th, 2020

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

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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.

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Electronic Referee Whistles As Alternative for Sports Officials During COVID-19

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.

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SUMMARIZED: NASO's 13-Point Plan to "Getting Back to Officiating Sensibly"

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.

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Service Specialist Ty Unthank Debuts with Product Videos of Shoes and Shoe Care for Umpires & Referees

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.

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New NCAA Basketball Referee Shirts and Jackets for the 2019-20 Season

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.

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Smitty Officials Apparel Named the Supplier of 5 NCAA Championships

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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Top 10 Gear and Apparel Items Referees Are Getting For Christmas

Dec 15th, 2018

Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Volleyball & Wrestling Referees are asking Santa for these items...

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