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Basketball Referee Pants Buyers Guide

Nov 19th, 2024

Athletic or Tapered? Pleated or Flat Front? Western or Slash pockets? We help you choose the best Basketball Referee pants for you.

Recognizing Our Veteran Owned Umpire Apparel Brands

Nov 11th, 2024

Two of our umpire apparel brands are Veteran-owned and operated. Join us in recognizing them on this Veterans Day!

RefSmart Universal Game Day Timer Now Compatible for College Baseball & Softball

Nov 10th, 2024

See how you can use the updated RefSmart Timer on NCAA and College baseball fields this season.

The Best Basketball Referee Shoes

Nov 7th, 2024

Find the best basketball referee shoes for you based on your preferences - comfort, look, sizes and durability.

NBA Caliber Combo Reveals Referee Shoe

Smitty Court Maxx 1 Basketball Referee Shoes

Nov 5th, 2024

Father - Son NBA referee team Joe and JB DeRosa behind the Smitty Court Maxx Basketball Referee Shoes.

Finally! A New Tool Made Just for Wrestling Officials

Oct 31st, 2024

Introducing, the Discbands Wrestling Officials Alternate Choice Red and Green Wristbands. This 2-in-1 product innovation incorporates colored discs inside your wristbands.

Under Armour Half-Gallon Water Bottle featured in Referee Magazine

Oct 28th, 2024

Your hydration solution, the Playmaker Half-Gallon Water Bottle from Under Armour has been featured in Referee Magazine.

Officials Helping Officials in the Wake of Gulf Hurricanes

Oct 23rd, 2024

Team up with us as we match relief donations for sport officials affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.

Soccer Referee Uniform Supplier Capelli Sport Replaces Final Decision

Oct 17th, 2024

You’ll now have USSF federation and NCAA approved soccer referee shirts, shorts, socks and accessories that you didn’t have before.

Umpire and Referee Gloves Buying Guide

Oct 17th, 2024

Warmth vs. Grip? Black Palm vs. White Palm? This guide breaks down your options for umpire and referee gloves in all outdoor sports including football and lacrosse.

Best Lightweight Umpire Mask - Ranked by Weight

Oct 17th, 2024

We Rank the Best Lightweight Umpire Masks by Weight and Average Customer Reviews

Fox 40 and More Referee Whistles by Decibel Level

Oct 16th, 2024

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.

4 NCAA Division I Conferences Update Their Umpire Uniforms for 2025

Oct 11th, 2024

The ACC, Big South, Conference USA, and the SWAC have updated their baseball umpire uniforms.

Umpire Masks & Helmets Buying Guide

Oct 3rd, 2024

Learn about the best umpire masks & helmets in protection, weight, comfort, vision and value along with details on how to optimize for protection and appearance.

Umpire Caps Buying Guide

Oct 2nd, 2024

Compare the colors, styles and sizing of umpire caps. Find the best for you.

Top 6 Favorite Whistles of Volleyball Referees

Oct 2nd, 2024

What referee whistles volleyball officials are buying most.

Umpire Shin Guards Buying Guide

Oct 2nd, 2024

Warning. Below could be the most comprehensive buying guide on umpire shin guards ever written or the driest. Most likely, it's both. Regardless, reading it should help you choose which shin guard is right for you. This is why you are reading it, right?