Company News

Introducing UmpVision, an Ump-Attire.com Exclusive

Apr 1st, 2021

This blog post was conceived as an April Fool's joke for our readers. It was apparently a good one, as we've received lots of emails requesting to test this fictional product.

The Neighborhood Box Score (Community Good Highlighted) - January 2021

Jan 14th, 2021

Learn about recent and upcoming events & happenings from Umps Care Charities, WWUA, Battlefields to Ballfields and more.

Top 10 Umpire & Referee Videos from 2020

Jan 5th, 2021

Watch the top videos of 2020 from our library!

The Neighborhood Box Score (Community Good Highlighted) - October 2020

Oct 21st, 2020

Umps Care #56CoopChallenge, WWUA Initiatives, Upcoming Facebook Live with Fielden Culbreth and More

Mid-American Umpire Clinic Raises $2800 for UMPS CARE Charities

Sep 21st, 2020

Not only does the MAUC do a fantastic job training umpires to make them better, they give back more than perhaps any other clinic in the country!

The Neighborhood Box Score (Community Good Highlighted) - September 2020

Sep 6th, 2020

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.

THE DISH: All-Star Sporting Goods Cobalt Line Reveal

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.

UMPIRESTRONG Bracelet Proceeds Benefit The Randy Harvey Fund

Aug 15th, 2020

Thank you for supporting the fund with your purchases August 8th through August 15th.

The Neighborhood Box Score (Community Good Highlighted) - August 5th

Aug 5th, 2020

See the great work our partners have recently been doing in the sports officiating community!

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.