Top Trending Football Referee Accessories in 2024

Sep 25th, 2024

As you grind on the gridiron, we bring you the top 10 trending accessories based on referee orders this season.

Smitty Long Range Black Ball Center Referee Penalty Flag

Smitty Long Range Black Ball Center Referee Penalty Flag
Our newest penalty flag is now our best seller this season.


RefSmart Deluxe Football Referee Signal & Yardage Card

RefSmart Deluxe Football Referee Signal & Yardage Card
New last year, this large format design signal and yardage card is catching on.


Smitty Single Sided Throw Down Bag

Smitty Single Sided Throw Down Bag
Since earning its designation as the Official Supplier of the NCAA, Smitty has become the most popular for accessories. This is the year's most popular throw down bag.


RefSmart Universal Game Day Umpire Referee / Timer

RefSmart Universal Game Day Umpire Referee / Timer
Each year, football officials are using this timing device more and more at the college and high school levels.


Midland Referee Communication System - 2 Pack

Midland Referee Communication System - 2 Pack
Electronic communication systems are becoming accepted at more levels than just NFL and college.


Under Armour 3

Under Armour 3" Black Sweatband Referee Down Indicator
Our most popular wristband-style down indicator is also trending up the most.


The Clasp - Football Penalty Flag Clip

The Clasp - Football Penalty Flag Clip
Definitely the most popular accessory for another accessory. The Clasp is trending up from last year and the previous year.


Under Armour Team Sideline Gloves

Under Armour Team Sideline Gloves
With all the new gloves we have added the last several years, this is the one football officials are gravitating to when the weather turns.


Good Call Officiating Speak Easy Headset

Good Call Officiating Speak Easy Headset
We continue to have trouble keeping these in stock due to its rising popularity and reviews.


Fox 40 Classic Pink Referee Whistle with CMG

Fox 40 Classic Pink Referee Whistle with CMG
Not our top selling whistle (that's the traditional Fox 40 with cushioned mouth guard), but this pink whistle is the biggest mover in popularity for whistles and pink items.

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President Jim Kirk

Jim is a leading expert, educator and author on umpire gear, safety & appearance. After playing baseball at Centre College, he worked as a high school umpire. He became involved in E-Commerce while working on an MBA in the early 2000s and bought Ump-Attire.com in 2006, He eventually led it to the leading umpire gear & attire retailer worldwide, a “Best Places to Work in Louisville” honor in 2020, 2021, 2024, and a National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) Preferred Vendor. He maintained a long-standing relationship with Minor League Baseball Umpire Development & Training Academy for 10 years. He serves as an adviser to UMPS CARE Charities, the charity of MLB umpires, served as a 2-term board of director from 2012-2018, and was named their 2015 Ambassador Award recipient. A supporter since the inception of the Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy, he was named to their Board of Directors in 2020.

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