Company News

Inventors of HeatShields Serve All Walks of Life Through Cooler Feet

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.

Listen to "Both Sides of the Mask" Podcast with Guest Jim Kirk

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.

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.

Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy Names President Jim Kirk to Board of Directors

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.

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.

From Little League to Ump-Attire.com President, Hometown Article Highlights Jim Kirk’s Sports Career

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.

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.

Ump-Attire.com Makes 2020 List of Best Places to Work in Louisville

Jun 24th, 2020

Best Places to Work honors superior organizations where voices are heard, cultures are thriving, and employees are engaged.

FROM THE ASHES: How Thomas Edison Inspired Our Company to Survive the 2020 Sports Shutdown

Jun 17th, 2020

Learn how we bounced back from a 95% drop in sales during COVID-19 and all we accomplished.

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.

Update Message from President Jim Kirk on COVID-19 and Business Operations

May 20th, 2020

Our main focus has been in keeping staff safe, while maintaining our service standards. We also took time to improve the website checkout experience and to give back to others.