Made by Sports Officials: The Products, The People and The Problems They Solve

Did you know that many of the products officials wear, use and/or carry were designed and/or made by a sports official?

We highlight all the sports officials who have products here, along with their most significant solution and contribution to the officiating community and sporting goods industry.

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Collegiate & High School Umpire Tim O'Day
Protective Compression Short Dissipates High Impact Energy While Maintaining Comfort and Performance

THE CLASP
Texas Football Official Carlton Brown
Mounts on Your Belt to Securely and Cleanly Tuck Your Penalty Flag into Place

DIAMOND SPORTS
California Umpire & Diamond Co-Owner Jay Hicks
Double-Compartment Bag for Umpires to Keep Gear & Clothing Separate

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Former MLB Umpire Jim Evans & Former MiLB Umpire Jason Klein
Shock-Suspension Defender Mask Absorbs More Force



Waterproof Drylo Ball Bag Keeps Sweat Out
Former Minor League Umpire Mark Lollo

FLIP 58 POSSESION SWITCHES
Basketball Official Gary Edlund
Keep Alternating Possession Arrow More Reliably Attached to Your Whistle

FOX 40

Former NCAA D1 Referee & Canadian Ron Foxcroft
Reliable Pealess-Style Whistles

Good Call Officiating

West Virginia Official Matthew Ridgeway
Down & Ball Spot Indicator

Speak Easy Headset

Reusable CFO & NFHS Gamebooks
  

KOOL BLUES CHEST PROTECTOR COOLING SYSTEM

Chest Protector Cooling System Decreases Body Temperature in Hot Temps
Indiana Umpire Brad Finken

NEAT TUCKS

Basketball Referee Mike Horrey
Shirt Stays Designed to Stay in Place While Running

OFFICIALS FLAGS N' BAGS
Master Seamstress Linda Kuiken and Football Official Bob Williams
Patented Long Toss Penalty Flag for Increased Accuracy

PLATE-Pro

Ohio Umpire Paul Allmon
Shirt Stays that Keep Both Shirt and Stays in Place by Clipping to Shin Guards

REFSMART INFO CARDS

Group of Ohio Football Officials
Color-Coded Football Cards for More Efficient In-Game Recording

SMITTY OFFICIALS APPAREL

Former NBA Referee Joe DeRosa
4-Way Stretch Pants for Added Mobility and Comfort that Maintain Professionalism

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Former NBA Referee Joe DeRosa & Current NBA Referee JB DeRosa 



Right-Sized Shirt-Clipping Lanyard
Basketball Official Brent Smith & Original Owner of the Smitty Lanyard Company

UMPLIFE

Canadian Umpire Ray Brownlie
Magnetic Wallet Keeps Lineup & Game Cards in Place



Weather-Tek Pro Ball Bag

WILSON WEST VESTS

MLB Umpire Joe West
Advanced Protection Inspired by Football Shoulder Pads

WILLIAMS PENALTY CARD

Arkansas Football Official Scott Williams
Quick Reference to Penalty Signals Plus Yardage

ZEBRAWEAR

Pro Lacrosse Official Greg Simon
Wearable 20/100 Second Lacrosse Timer

the protector whistle
NCAA D1 Basketball Referee Jerry Heater
The only hygienic pealess whistle in the world!

We are thankful to these officials who have dedicated to the design and development of these products, made specifically for sports officials.

See our full catalog of Products Made by Sports Officials.