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Sep 3rd, 2020
What umpire cap bill length should you wear when working the plate? Eject your traditional thinking. New style umpire masks are changing what cap stitch you should (and shouldn't wear) today.
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.
Sep 3rd, 2020
The NOCSAE standard as it relates to umpire safety is mentioned with advice to follow these 5 steps instead. Hockey style helmets, Skull Caps, Uncaps & the Cryohelmet are all discussed.
Aug 25th, 2020
Join us Thursday, August 27th at 8:00 PM ET for a live episode of The Dish. Get an in-depth look into All-Star's new line of Cobalt Umpire Gear featuring Stan Jurga, Matt Arcovio and Jim Kirk.
Aug 24th, 2020
Join WWUA on September 9th, 2020 for a live, virtual summit featuring retired MLB Crew Cheif Mike Everitt, LLWS Crew Cheif Kelly Dine and our own Jim Kirk.
Aug 15th, 2020
Thank you for supporting the fund with your purchases August 8th through August 15th.
Aug 5th, 2020
Try this quick fix suggested by MLB Replay Coordinator, Justin Klemm, to prevent your plate pants from getting caught on your shin guards.
Aug 5th, 2020
See the great work our partners have recently been doing in the sports officiating community!
Aug 3rd, 2020
Jim Kirk & Ty Unthank discuss the origins of HeatShields and the benefits they provide to umpires and referees.
Jul 21st, 2020
A Tennessee family invents shoe inserts with aerospace technology that solves the sports officials’ hot feet problem from high temps on turf.
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.
Jul 14th, 2020
These items are among the top 15 general items that umpires are wearing in the summer of 2020. From cooling products and supplemental protection to light color clothing and sunglasses to cloth masks, shoes and more.
Jul 14th, 2020
Umpires & hosts Liz Hammerschmidt and Tony Williams interview Jim in a free-wheeling conversation on their podcast. Specific products discussed were KoolBlues, Diamond ix3 Masks, Team Wendy Pads and Cloth Masks plus a potential trend away from heather grey pants and a solution to your shin guards catching on your pants.
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.
Jul 6th, 2020
The Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy (WWUA) has named Jim Kirk to its board of directors. Jim is the first non-military board member to serve with the WWUA.
Jul 3rd, 2020
As part of the BBF webinar series, Jim joins the staff to discuss umpire gear, apparel and safety.
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.
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.
Jun 30th, 2020
President Jim Kirk is featured in his local Harlan, Kentucky news publication for Ump-Attire.com being named one of the best places to work in Louisville.
Jun 29th, 2020
What you put in and on your body matter! See what sports officials do to stay cool during the summer months.