Football Referee Articles

Celebrate 150 Years of College Football

Jul 23rd, 2019

Special Edition Body Flex & Long Sleeve CFO Football Referee Shirts with Commemorative Logo by Smitty

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.

NoSweat Cap and Helmet Liners Featured in Referee Magazine

Jun 20th, 2018

The best sweat absorption product for umpire and referee caps recognized by 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.

NoSweat Cap Liners Used by NHL Officials Have Benefits to Umpires and Referees in Other Sports

Jun 23rd, 2017

Popular Product that Keeps Sweat Off Your Cap and Out of Your Eyes Now Available

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.

Referee Magazine Highlights All-Weather Pen in 40th Anniversary Issue

Aug 7th, 2016

Tools of the Trade feature highlights versatile pen used for officiating any outdoor sport.

Why are Referee Penalty Flags Gold or Yellow?

Jul 31st, 2015

This NBC Sports article discusses the reason for the change of referee penalty flags from white to gold 50 years ago.

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!

Fingergrip Whistle or with a Lanyard? Officials Offer Pros/Cons to Beginners

Nov 7th, 2012

When it comes to finger-grip or whistles on a lanyard we asked our Facebook fans/football officials to weigh in on which one they prefer and why.

NFL Continues to Use Made in USA Penalty Flags

Aug 3rd, 2011

Jim talks the Officials' Flags n' Bags penalty flag with Brian Flood of the NFL's officiating department.

Officials at Risk of Heat-Related Illness

Jun 1st, 2011

Tips for sports officials to know how to prevent heat-illness and to spot the signs.

Black Foul Weather Pants Reviewed by Todd Skaggs

Sep 19th, 2010

Todd reviews material, fit and construction of the Smitty football referee pants.