Basketball Referee Articles

Trending Basketball Referee Gear & Apparel

Jan 26th, 2022

These 5 tapered pants, value shirts, compression socks, classic whistles and covid items top trending items for basketball officials this season.

Smitty Comfortech Cushion Technology Shoe Insoles Featured In Referee Magazine

Dec 7th, 2021

Smitty Comfortech Cushion Technology Shoe Insoles. Featured in Referee Magazine (December 2021).

Smitty Fold-Em Travel System Featured In Referee Magazine

Jun 22nd, 2021

Smitty Fold-Em Travel System includes Instructional Folding Board for Shirts & Pants. Featured in Referee Magazine (July 2021).

VIDEO: We Went "Beyond the Basics" at the NASO Summit @Home with 5 Officials Sporting Goods Trends

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Umpires & Referees Put On Pink Gear & Apparel to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month This October

Sep 24th, 2018

Sports Officials: buy pink gear & apparel and learn more about our initiatives to fight breast cancer.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) Names Ump-Attire.com as a Preferred Vendor

Aug 1st, 2018

We become the 1st umpire & referee uniform retailer to provide an online discount for NASO members. Each of the 26,000 NASO members is able to use their NASO email address for a 10% discount on all umpire and referee gear & apparel when signed into Ump-Attire.com.

Referee Track Style Jacket Featured in Referee Magazine

Mar 8th, 2018

Latest referee jacket’s popularity backed up by recognition from the officiating press.

Instantly Delivered Gift Cards for Sports Officials are Becoming More Popular

Dec 21st, 2017

Easy to order. Receive, send, and use instantly on the largest selection of quality gear and apparel for sports officials.

Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising Update and Top Trending Pink Umpire and Referee Items in October

Oct 19th, 2017

See the hottest pink officials' gear and apparel for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Top 10 Holiday Gift Card Messages to Sports Officials That Melt Your Heart

Dec 23rd, 2016

You've seen the Subaru "Share the Love" commercials this Christmas. Our customers have been sharing the love, too, for the umpires and referees in their lives through gift cards.

How's Your "Sock Game?"

Mar 18th, 2015

As you start the season, don't forget umpire gear and referee clothing to outfit the most important tool on the field or court- your feet!