Football Officials Replacement Gear & Accessories

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Football Game Cards and Writing Tools

Football game cards help officials record important game information, including:

Team captains
Coin-toss results
Timeouts
Fouls
Scoring information
Overtime details
Crew notes
Administrative information

Officials working a large number of weekly assignments may go through cards and pencils quickly. Restocking before the season, midway through the schedule, and before postseason assignments helps prevent shortages.

Replacement Hats, Belts, and Uniform Accessories

Football officials may also need to replace hats, belts, and visible uniform accessories that have become worn, faded, damaged, or inconsistent with the rest of the crew.

A clean and professional appearance becomes especially important during:

Varsity assignments
Rivalry games
Playoff games
Championship assignments
Collegiate games
Televised events

Certain hats, whistles, belts, and accessories may also be used by lacrosse officials when approved by the applicable association.

Radio and Crew Communication Accessories

Football officiating crews increasingly use radios and push-to-talk systems to support crew communication and game administration. Headsets, earpieces, coil tubes, clips, and connectors experience regular wear from movement, weather, storage, and repeated setup.

Replacement communication accessories allow officials to replace a damaged component without purchasing a complete new radio system.

Before ordering, confirm compatibility with your existing radio model and communication setup.

What Should Be in a Football Referee Bag?

A well-prepared football referee bag should contain the equipment needed for the official’s position, assignment level, weather conditions, and crew mechanics.

Before leaving for the game, check for:

Uniform shirt
Officiating pants
Approved shoes
Officials hat
Belt
Penalty flags
Bean bags
Whistles and lanyards
Down indicator
Game cards
Pencils
Coin
Timing device
Radio equipment
Weather gear
Towel
Extra socks
Backup accessories

Experienced officials often keep duplicate small accessories in the bag because they take up little space and can prevent unnecessary game-day problems.

When Should Football Officiating Equipment Be Replaced?

Football officiating accessories should be inspected before the season and throughout the schedule. Do not wait for equipment to fail during a game.

Consider replacing or restocking equipment when you notice:

Frayed lanyards
Loose or stretched elastic
Damaged flag stitching
Torn or leaking bean bags
Reduced whistle performance
Faded or damaged hats
Cracked belts
Broken radio clips
Intermittent headset audio
Worn writing tools
Low game-card inventory
Missing backup equipment

A second inspection before playoff and postseason assignments can help ensure your equipment is ready for higher-profile games.

Football Officials Replacement Checklist

Before your next assignment, confirm that you have:

Two or more penalty flags
Required bean bags
Primary whistle
Backup whistle
Secure lanyard
Down indicator
Game cards
Pencils
Coin
Approved hat
Belt
Timing device
Radio and headset when required
Weather accessories
Spare small equipment

Your equipment needs may differ based on whether you are working as the referee, umpire, line judge, down judge, field judge, side judge, back judge, or center judge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy replacement equipment for football referees?

Honig’s carries football officials replacement equipment, including flags, bean bags, whistles, down indicators, hats, belts, game cards, lanyards, and communication accessories.

What replacement gear do football officials need?

The most commonly replaced football officiating equipment includes penalty flags, bean bags, whistles, lanyards, down indicators, game cards, pencils, hats, belts, and radio accessories.

What accessories should a new football official buy?

A new football official will typically need penalty flags, bean bags, a whistle, lanyard, down indicator, game cards, pencils, a coin, an approved hat, a belt, and an equipment bag. Uniform and equipment requirements should always be confirmed with the official’s association.

How many penalty flags should a football referee carry?

Many football officials carry at least two penalty flags so a backup is available if the primary flag is lost, wet, damaged, or already used during a play.

What is the difference between a standard and long-throw penalty flag?

A standard penalty flag works for most situations. A long-throw flag includes additional weight to help an official throw it farther and achieve more consistent placement in windy conditions.

How many bean bags should a football official carry?

The number depends on crew position and association mechanics. Many officials carry two bean bags so they are prepared to mark multiple spots or replace a lost bean bag.

Which type of down indicator is best?

The best down indicator depends on personal preference. Some officials prefer elastic finger indicators, while others prefer wrist-mounted or slider-style indicators.

Should football officials carry a backup whistle?

Yes. Most experienced officials carry at least one backup whistle and lanyard in case the primary equipment is lost, damaged, or contaminated.

Are these accessories used in high school football?

Yes. Many products in this collection are used by high school football officials, although specific colors, designs, and mechanics may vary by state association.

Can these products be used for college football?

Some accessories may be used for collegiate football when they meet conference and crew requirements. Officials should confirm approved equipment before ordering.

Can football replacement accessories also be used for lacrosse?

Some whistles, hats, belts, flags, lanyards, communication accessories, and other items may also be used by lacrosse officials. Sport-specific and association-specific requirements should always be verified.

How often should football officials inspect their equipment?

Officials should inspect equipment before the season, throughout the schedule, before tournament or playoff assignments, and after games played in rain, mud, or severe weather.

What should football officials replace before the playoffs?

Before postseason assignments, officials should inspect and consider replacing worn flags, bean bags, whistles, down indicators, hats, belts, game cards, radio accessories, and any visible uniform item that no longer presents a professional appearance.

Why Buy Football Officials Replacement Equipment from Honig’s?

For more than 40 years, Honig’s has served football referees, umpires, and sports officials with uniforms, footwear, communication equipment, and game-management accessories built around the realities of officiating.

Whether you need a single replacement penalty flag or want to restock your entire football referee bag, Honig’s helps officials prepare for regular-season, tournament, playoff, and championship assignments.