About the Smitty Elite Basketball Referee Shirt - Short Sleeve V-Neck
The Smitty Elite Basketball Referee Shirt is a short sleeve V-neck officials' shirt in classic black and white stripes, made for basketball referees who work back-to-back games. It is cut from 100% elite interlock polyester, finished with a black rib knit collar and black rib knit sleeve ends, and double stitched throughout. An extra long split tail keeps the shirt tucked in through a full game of running the floor.
Built for Officials Who Never Stop Moving
A basketball official runs the length of the floor dozens of times a game, signals with both arms and bends to watch the low post. The split tail adds tuck-in length so the shirt stays in place through all of it, and the rib knit collar and cuffs hold their shape wash after wash. A loop near the collar holds a whistle lanyard so it stays where an official can find it.
A Clean Look for Every Level
The traditional black and white stripe reads as "official" to players, coaches and fans from the first whistle. That makes it a practical choice for school athletic departments outfitting student and volunteer referees for intramurals and youth games, as well as for working officials in rec and school leagues.
Who This Referee Shirt Is For
- Basketball officials working school, rec and adult league games
- Athletic departments and PE programs outfitting student referees
- Recreation leagues that supply shirts to volunteer officials
Smitty Elite Basketball Referee Shirt Specifications
- Sport: basketball officiating
- Style: short sleeve V-neck
- Fabric: 100% elite interlock polyester
- Pattern: black and white vertical stripes
- Collar and sleeve ends: black rib knit
- Construction: double stitching
- Lanyard loop: yes
- Tail: extra length split tail for tucking in
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, XX Large, 3XL, 4XL
Complete the Officials' Uniform
Officials on hardwood need a court-ready black shoe; the 3N2 Patent Reaction Referee Shoes are built for it. Schools and districts can order with a purchase order; see our school purchase orders page, and browse more in our school and PE equipment collection.
