Essential Gear
Any brand will be fine. Most of our members wear the Smitty or Honigs brand. There any many places to shop online, here are a few we recommend.
- Purchase Officials
- Best rewards program, cheapest full starter uniform package deal
- Honigs
- Nearest distributor (Colorado)
- Ump Attire
- Items are generally cheaper & 10% NASO member discount
Short Sleeve Shirt
One(x1) short sleeve shirt with 2″ stripes. Flag is optional, we recommend the flag be positioned above the pocket.
Pants
One(x1) pair of pants with 1 1/4″ white stripe. We recommend “all weather” or “lightweight” material with a tapered option. You can always layer up underneath later in the season, but earlier in the season it may be warm.
Shoes
Mostly black turf shoes with sufficient grip. Find a quality comfortable pair of game shoes. These are two brands used by our officials. They are comfortable with great traction.
One(x1) black hat with white piping. Most of our officials use the Richardson brand.
One(x1) black leather belt 1 3/4″ (Boston style – Non patent) . Belts less than 1 1/2″ don’t work well with officiating pants and the gear we out on them. A
Black socks at least mid calf length. You don’t want any skin showing when you’re running.
Two(x2) long toss penalty markers. Black or yellow tipped is fine.
Two(x2) Down indicators
Bean Bags: (x1) Black & (x1) Blue
One(x1) Chain Clip
One(x1) Game Card Holder
Paper game cards | Plastic not recommended. Index cards work fine
Two(x2) Fox 40 Classic Whistles
One(x1) Long Lanyard at least 21″
Any bag to stores accessories
Any watch with a countdown feature