Umpire Articles

Smitty Upgrades Their Major League Replica Umpire Shirts

Mar 17th, 2019

The Smitty V2 Umpire Shirt has multiple upgrades including collar, sleeves, side panels, tail and fabric.

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.

2019 What NCAA Umpires Most Want - Top Trending Gear & Apparel

Feb 4th, 2019

Ump-Attire.com sent the Varsity Crew to All 4 NCAA Meetings and learned which gear and apparel items NCAA umpires are most interested in.

Plate-Pro Umpire Shirt Stays Step By Step Instructions

Feb 1st, 2019

Attachment instructions for both metal D-ring and plastic buckle shin guard styles.

Nutty Buddy Cup Sizes & Chart

Feb 1st, 2019

See detailed sizing information for all Nutty Buddy Athletic Cup Sizes - Mongo, Trophy, Hog, Boss & Hammer

How To Wear Your Nutty Buddy Like A Pro

Jan 3rd, 2019

How To Wear Your Nutty Buddy Cup - Layer Shorts, Jock and Cup of any size.

Ump-Attire.com Named Exclusive Gear and Apparel Supplier of Umpire Training Institute

Nov 7th, 2018

We are proud to supply UTI and all umpires looking to improve.

Ump-Attire.com is the Proud Sponsor of the Canadian Baseball Umpire Camps

Nov 1st, 2018

MiLB umpires put on an umpire camp for Canadian umpires.

Umpire Plate Coats: Why Veterans Wear Long Sleeve Shirts and Jackets Instead

Oct 29th, 2018

Jim gives the scoop on umpire plate coats: why umpires are moving away from them in baseball and what most veterans do instead.

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.

How to Attach A Wilson Premium Replacement Harness to Your Wilson Umpire Chest Protector

Sep 14th, 2018

Detailed instructions to install the Wilson replacement harness on a West Vest

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.

Staffers Brandon Lawson and Ty Unthank Umpire Games Featuring Retired MLB Players

Aug 1st, 2018

Brandon and Ty umpire as Hall of Famers Johnny Bench and Chipper Jones and other retired MLB stars - including David Ross, Johnny Damon, Tim Hudson, Roy Oswalt and Jayson Werth - take the field in week-long Bluegrass World Series in Louisville, Kentucky.

Suppliers Outfit the Largest-Ever Wounded Warriors Umpire Academy Represented For the First Time by All Military Branches

Jul 12th, 2018

Representation from Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps & Navy complete the 5th annual WWUA in a new venue in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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.

Top 10 Trending New Umpire Gear of 2018

Apr 20th, 2018

These items make the ranking of what new items umpires bought during the 2018 season.

Why Pro Umpires Use Red Zebra Gel Pens

Feb 26th, 2018

The pen you see in pockets of pro umpires on TV