10 Suppliers Salute the WWUA with the Best Apparel and Most Protective Gear for the 11th Annual Academy

Jun 23rd, 2025

About WWUA

Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy is bigger than umpiring. Their mission is to serve the Veterans of our great nation by teaching them a skill that can get them back into their communities and provide a renewed sense of comraderie with their peers.

Ump Attire has been a proud sponsor of WWUA for all 11 years of their operations. With the help of many of our gear and apparel suppliers, each new Warrior is outfitted with a full set of the best equipment and uniforms to start their umpire career.

THANK YOU to the following suppliers for their contributions to WWUA and our Veterans.
All-Star Sporting Goods - Cobalt Skull Caps and Magnesium Umpire Masks
Boston Leather – Belts
Champro – Equipment Bags, Indicators, and Plate Brushes
Force3 Pro Gear – Shin Guards
Hickory - Shoelaces
New Balance – Plate and Base Shoes
Smitty Officials Apparel – Uniform Shirts and Pants, Ball Bags
Shock Doctor - Cups and Jocks
ThighPro - Protective Tights
Wilson – Chest Protectors

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