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 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 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.
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
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 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.
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
Best Places to Work honors superior organizations where voices are heard, cultures are thriving, and employees are engaged.
Jun 22nd, 2020
Get to know the inventor of KoolBlues Umpire Chest Protector Cooling System, Brad Finken.
Jun 17th, 2020
Learn how we bounced back from a 95% drop in sales during COVID-19 and all we accomplished.
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 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.
Jun 5th, 2020
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.
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.
Apr 16th, 2020
Ray Brownlie of UMPLIFE's candid interview of our President Jim Kirk on Gotta Ask Series.
Apr 10th, 2020
Auburn, Maine umpire & football official, Daniel Labrie, has sewn hundreds of masks for his local healthcare workers.
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