High-Performance Uniforms
At the Referee Store, you can easily find all of the clothing options you need to referee in class and comfort. For instance, we offer short sleeve and long sleeve uniform shirts with stripes in your choice of three sizes: 1 inch, 2 inches. or 2 ¼ inches. The fabrics we use are durable, breathable, and moisture-wicking. You can also add our popular pants and shorts with comfortable waistbands and convenient pockets to your collection of essential football official gear. We also offer compression wear for optimum heat management and performance, as well as cold-weather apparel like jackets to keep you comfortable on those particularly frigid game days. And our shoes provide the advanced support you need as you race back and forth along the gridiron.
High-Quality Accessories
At the Referee Store, you’ll also find every other piece of equipment you can imagine or need while you’re out on the football field. For example, we offer football whistles and lanyards, headsets, timers and watches, and bags designed to meet your specific needs.
Order Your Football Official Gear Today
We only sell football referee gear that’s built to last, so you can rely on your equipment for many seasons to come. Browse a wide selection of professional football referee uniforms and gear, and take advantage of our everyday competitive pricing and $8 flat rate shipping.
FAQs
What are the requirements for football official uniforms?
Specific details may vary depending on your position and whether you’re working youth, high school, college, or national games. Here’s the foundation of a football official’s uniform:
- A collared shirt with black and white stripes (short or long sleeve)
- Black pants with a black belt
- Black socks
- Predominantly black athletic shoes
- Fitted black hat with white piping (solid white hat for head referees)
What football official gear is required?
You’ll want to check your league’s and your position’s specific requirements, but these are the basic officiating tools you’ll need:
- Information cards and pencil
- Signal cards
- Down indicator
- Flags
- Whistle with lanyard
- Beanbag
- Sports watch with a timer
- Ball pressure tester
- Chain clip
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What’s the difference between a head football referee and others?
There are multiple football official positions, including head linesman, field judge, line judge, back judge, side judge, and center judge, as well as the head referee. The head referee is the leader of the officiating team and can be identified by a white hat.
Do I have to pay for my own football official gear and uniform?
Some associations do provide a credit that covers the cost of your football referee uniforms and gear. However, most football officials do have to pay for their equipment out of pocket. As sports officials ourselves, we know that those expenses add up fast. That’s why we keep our prices low.
Are football official uniforms and equipment tax-deductible in the USA?
While we’re not qualified to provide tax advice, the cost to buy and upkeep uniforms and gear used for a paid officiating position may typically be allowed as tax write-offs. Talk to an accountant to determine if your football official gear qualifies.
What are the most popular football official uniform brands?
Both United Attire and Smitty are highly respected brands that make top-of-the-line uniforms. Rest assured, if we carry a product, it has passed our rigorous quality control standards.
What are important features I should look for when shopping for football official shirts?
Besides making sure that your shirt’s design aligns with your league’s requirements, flexibility and comfort are top priorities. You want a shirt that’s durable yet soft and able to stretch. Look for shirts that are also breathable and able to wick moisture. United Attire’s special Birdseye fabric is a very popular choice among football officials.
Where can I learn more?
As always, if you have any questions about football official gear, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for expert assistance.