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If you believe
sports officials should be able to get clear, concise information on rule changes and interpretations, the latest word on mechanics, and educational materials that cover all levels of sport -- NASO is for you. |
If you believe
sports officials deserve protection under the law from physical assaults by fans, coaches and players -- NASO is for you. |
If you believe
sports officials should have the security of insurance that protects them against liability claims and also protects them from financial loss due to physical assaults -- NASO is for you. |
| Joining NASO is an investment in yourself. Membership demonstrates your personal commitment to being your best. Membership demonstrates your commitment to helping others improve, too. Membership makes you an integral part of the premier organization created by and for sports officials. Being a member of NASO gives you strength in numbers. Strength to make a difference because you are part of the team. |
| NASO is independent and works to further the interests of sports officials every day. |
Still not convinced? Then Consider These 19 Reasons to Becoming an NASO Member:
- General Liability Insurance Protection
Provides up to $3 million per occurrence, with an overall policy aggregate of $4 million for claims for bodily injury, property damage and personal injury, sporting activities that are organized by recognized sports organizations, leagues and associations and while assigning, attending seminars, conferences, camps, clinics and similar meetings. Each individual NASO member has a $2 million aggregate subject to a total NASO policy aggregate of $50 million.
- Member Information & Consultation Program (MICP)
When an issue related to your officiating is concerning you, NASO’s MICP program can help. The MICP has two parts: Free information program handled by the staff of NASO and a consultation program through which NASO can put a member in contact with a knowledgeable person for an initial free consultation. When you feel the need to sort out an officiating-related issue, clarify your options or get advice, the MICP program is there for you. Members can use the program 3 times per year.
- Unintentional Errors and Omissions Insurance Coverage
Provides up to $50,000 per occurrence for claims alleging a breach of duty as an official by reason of error or omission occurring while acting as an official, including members who assign officials.
- Heart or Circulatory Malfunction Death Benefit Coverage
In the event of an officiating related cardiac death, NASO provides $5,000 coverage.
- Assault Protection Program
Provides up to $3,000 coverage for certain expenses resulting from injuries suffered when an official is the victim of an assault and/or battery by a spectator, fan or participant while the official is performing officiating duties.
- Assault Accident-Medical coverage
Benefits are payable at 80% of Usual and Customary Charges up to $5,000 after a $250 deductible has been met. This coverage is in addition to other valid and collectible insurance.
- Optional Game Fee Loss Insurance
Protects you from losing officiating game fees because of injury. Members have two game-fee protection options to choose from payable up to 26 straight weeks.
NASO not only provides you with leading insurance protection, it also provides you with the finest educational and instructional resources for officials produced today. Resources you won’t find anywhere else. NASO also plays a critical role in legislative matters concerning officials working all sports and levels.
- Referee magazine
Monthly Members-only edition of Referee magazine. Full-color, 100 pages officiating techniques, mechanics, personal development, industry news, rule changes, case study situations and full length feature articles. 16 extra pages of useful, practical information for NASO members only.
- It’s Official newsletter
Monthly 16-page newsletter providing association news, information, caseplays and educational product discounts.
- NASO LockerRoom e-newsletter
Monthly e-newsletter keeps you up-to-date on officiating techniques, news and more.
- Annual sport quizzes
Online quizzes that will help you improve your knowledge of the rules.
- Advocating on critical issues impacting sports officiating
Through its media relations NASO has been responsible for the promotion of positive awareness for sports officials. NASO’s legislative efforts have resulted in 20 states passing assault legislation, 16 passing limited-liability laws protecting sports officials and 12 states passing independent contractor legislation all designed to protect sports officials.
NASO membership also provides exclusive money-saving discounts on educational and instructional materials produced by NASO and Referee magazine, plus buying discounts for hotels, rental cars and registration fees to NASO’s annual sport officiating summit. NASO will also help you resume your officiating career when you relocate to a new area.
- Discount to annual NASO Sports Officiating Summit
Money-saving discount on registration to sports officiating’s most important annual event.
- Major buying discounts
Special Members-only buying discounts on Referee and NASO publications. Savings up to 45%.
- Savings on personal services (credit cards, rental cars, hotels and more)
Special member savings on services you use for your officiating activities.
- Relocation referral services
When you move to a new area, NASO will put you in touch with officiating leaders to keep your officiating career on track.
- Personalized membership card
- Marriott Athletic VIP card
Members receive a sport rate of up to 50% off the regular room at participating hotels where space is available.
- NASO membership is tax deductible
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