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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.

Female Umpires Committee to Advise on Gear & Clothing Needs

Jul 7th, 2020

Kelly Dine, Liz Hammerschmidt, Janet Thomas and Ila Valcarcel make up a committee of female baseball and softball umpires facilitated by President Jim Kirk.

Watch Jim Kirk’s Webinar on ‘Uniform & Safety’ for British Baseball Federation & European Umpires

Jul 3rd, 2020

As part of the BBF webinar series, Jim joins the staff to discuss umpire gear, apparel and safety.

Officials Spotlight: Young Gun Umpires

Jul 2nd, 2020

Meet the founders of Young Gun Umpires - a group created for and by young umpires to help promote, unify, develop and train young umpires.

ASK ILA: 10 Tips for Female Umpires to Look Taller That Benefit Short Male and Youth Umpires, Too!

Jul 1st, 2020

Guest writer Ila Valcarcel has mentored female umpires on how to professionally wear and adjust uniforms and equipment based on body type. Check out her tips for "vertically-challenged" umpires.

Umpire Gear & Apparel How-To Library

Jul 1st, 2020

Baseball and softball umpire “Crew How-To” videos to help look your best and prepare your gear & apparel for your game and season.

Injury Prevention & Recovery: The Essential Umpire Safety PSAs

Jul 1st, 2020

It is extremely important to wear your umpire gear properly to keep you safe on the field. These Public Service Announcements will help you prevent injury and recover faster.

Two Key Strategies for Staying Cool in Hot Games

Jun 29th, 2020

What you put in and on your body matter! See what sports officials do to stay cool during the summer months.

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.

Crew How-To: Measure and Size Your Umpire Shin Guards

Jun 24th, 2020

See how to properly measure yourself for umpire shin guards in this short video.

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