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.
Jul 14th, 2020
These items are among the top 15 general items that umpires are wearing in the summer of 2020. From cooling products and supplemental protection to light color clothing and sunglasses to cloth masks, shoes and more.
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.
Jul 3rd, 2020
As part of the BBF webinar series, Jim joins the staff to discuss umpire gear, apparel and safety.
Jul 1st, 2020
Guest writer Ila Valcarcel has mentored female umpires on how to professionally wear and adjust uniforms and equipment based on body type. Check out her tips for "vertically-challenged" umpires.
Jul 1st, 2020
Baseball and softball umpire “Crew How-To” videos to help look your best and prepare your gear & apparel for your game and season.
Jul 1st, 2020
It is extremely important to wear your umpire gear properly to keep you safe on the field. These Public Service Announcements will help you prevent injury and recover faster.
Jun 29th, 2020
What you put in and on your body matter! See what sports officials do to stay cool during the summer months.
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.
Jun 24th, 2020
See how to properly measure yourself for umpire shin guards in this short video.
Jun 22nd, 2020
Get to know the inventor of KoolBlues Umpire Chest Protector Cooling System, Brad Finken.
Jun 10th, 2020
For those wearing the New Balance V3 Umpire Plate Shoes, check out a quick tip to make your excess shoelaces "disappear"!
Jun 9th, 2020
See the easy steps to attach a sun visor to your umpire mask.
Jun 8th, 2020
Jason Blackburn, Coordinator of the Mid-American Umpire Clinic, D1 College umpire and assignor, provides his 2020 summer plate work solution that addresses both social distancing and professional umpiring standards.
Jun 6th, 2020
Jim shares Brent Rice and John Gallante’s best practices if you are calling balls and strikes from behind the mound including positioning & supplemental protection.
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.
Apr 16th, 2020
Ray Brownlie of UMPLIFE's candid interview of our President Jim Kirk on Gotta Ask Series.
Apr 9th, 2020
Our Buyer, Brandon Lawson, will show you how he creases his umpire cap for a sharp and professional look on the field.
Apr 7th, 2020
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