
No one would ever question that you absolutely need a umpire mask or helmet when umpiring behind the plate at any level. But what about in the field? The talk about base helmets for umpires began after base coaches started being required to wear them a few seasons ago...

The Midwest Umpire Blog, a blog that is known for extensively reviewing umpire equipment and clothing recently handed out its best products of 2009 awards.We are very proud that two of our recently launched products received accolades.Ultimate Ball Bag - Best Accessory"Its quality construction and...

Stephen ONeal
I know that you got some of the new shoes in from Reebok already, but I have a couple of questions as I formulate my Christmas wishlist as it relates to Baseball shoes.
1. When are the Reebok plate shoes expected to be available in mid-cut? I know that only the Black/white option will be available.
2. Are they offering a... mid cut in the Field Magistrate base shoe and will you stock it?
3. When do you expect more sizes to be available in the Field Magistrate Low II. It looks like all you received in your first shipment to be be the smaller and larger sizes.
4. Are the field magistrate II and Quag II the same shoe except for MLB and NFL logos?Read More
1. When are the Reebok plate shoes expected to be available in mid-cut? I know that only the Black/white option will be available.
2. Are they offering a... mid cut in the Field Magistrate base shoe and will you stock it?
3. When do you expect more sizes to be available in the Field Magistrate Low II. It looks like all you received in your first shipment to be be the smaller and larger sizes.
4. Are the field magistrate II and Quag II the same shoe except for MLB and NFL logos?Read More

I was delighted upon finding myself quoted (see below) when reading the Referee Magazine issue that just arrived.The article titled "VENDORS GET GREAT RESPONSE FROM SUMMIT" was regarding the 2009 NASO Summit in Tucson Arizona (see earlier blog post) that we attended in July.As a company whose...

17 MLB and Minor League umpires joined together and rose over $60,000 for UMPS CARE at a recent 100 Hole Golf Marathon event in Phoenix, Arizona.We elected to sponsor 4 MLB Umpires: Ted Barrett, Gary Darling, Marvin Hudson (in pic with me below) and Sam Holbrook.Through this fundraiser, UMPS CARE...

Mike Blinci
Jim, do you guys sell or have you consider selling plate coats? And do you know of anyone that sells a under armor like material that is a turtleneck but either short sleeved or sleeveless? thanks
mike

Building on what we accomplished with pants in our other sports, we now have detailed views of our basketball referee pants...

Brian Thornton Jim, do you have the Wilson umpire bag (A9779) in your shop?

Brady Driver Jim, I am a head wrestling official in MI. Looking for a new source as well. Question on the 5" wristbands- are they Cliff Keen? Thanks!

Brian
I have a comment I would like to throw out to those of you that officiate baseball. Why has no one ever considered using a football helmet like the new Riddell speed for baseball? If you look at that helmet it appears to be one of the safest helmets in the current market. the helmet covers the entire head and the on...ly drawback I see are having to wear a chinstrap for balancing the helmet, which can hinder the time it takes an official to take the helmet off during a bang bang play. Otherwise, trying it might not be so bad?Read More

Winnona Melgazo Fifita hi do you guys have long-sleeve kids ref shirts

Todd Skaggs has been officiating high school football for over 7 years and is currently in his first year as a college official in the Division II West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.Todd recently joined us for a photo shoot at nearby South Oldham High School on a nearly perfect day...

Two years ago Wilson introduced the Shock FX Umpire Helmet (right) with much excitement. Deserving of all the hype, it was a large leap in umpire safety through innovative designs to absorb more force than traditional hockey style umpire helmets...

Robert Holliday I am an assisgner for wrestling in NJ. I am looking for a new site to send my guys to. They have a small group of shops to choose from in NJ.










