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The Umpire School inks Ump-Attire.com

Agreement will make online retailer an Official Supplier
October 19, 2011
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Umpire School, the only all-inclusive professional baseball umpire school, announced today that it has reached a multi-year agreement with sporting goods retailer Ump-Attire.com to be an Official Supplier. Elements of the partnership include marketing and promotional support and a presence at Vero Beach Sports Village when The Umpire School is in session.

"Teaming up with Ump-Attire.com brings tremendous added value to The Umpire School and its students," said Justin Klemm, executive director of The Umpire School. "Our vision to provide TUS students with the most comprehensive experience possible is enhanced by partnering with a high-quality, well-respected sporting goods retailer like Ump-Attire.com."

"The impressive facilities, high-quality instruction and experienced staff of The Umpire School all combine to create a unique, world-class environment for professional umpire training that we are genuinely proud to sponsor," remarked Jim Kirk, CEO of Ump-Attire.com.

The Umpire School is licensed by the State of Florida and will host its inaugural class of umpires next year at Vero Beach Sports Village, from Jan. 8-Feb. 5, 2012. Student applications are currently being accepted. Please visit http://www.therightcall.net for more information.

About Ump Attire
Ump-Attire.com is the world's most visited online store for umpire and officials' sporting goods, and the highest rated in customer service. Headquartered in Louisville, Ky., Ump-Attire.com provides quality, name-brand apparel and gear for officials, and consistently provides customers direct access to company decision-makers through a variety of channels in order to help shape product development and selection. Interact with us on Facebook or review president/CEO Jim Kirk's blog, "Officially Un- Official."