The 44th annual Sports Officiating Summit traveled to Grand Rapids, Mich., July 26-28. The three-day event presented by NASO and its partners at the NFH S and the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) had something for everyone. Read More.
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From July 25–27, 2027, Minneapolis will be the center of the officiating universe as nearly 500 of the brightest officiating administrators, supervisors, leaders and officials come together to share ideas, network and explore solutions to the critical issues facing the industry.
Vince Kristosik and Will Prewitt were elected to the NASO Board of Directors in July. They will replace outgoing board members Rob Wigod and Gary Zielinski. Board members are elected for a two-year term and can serve up to two terms consecutively.
The family of late soccer referee John Bieniewicz was honored with the 2026 NASO Inspire Award during the Celebrate Officiating Gala at the 2026 Sports Officiating Summit in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Nearly 100 organizations supported NASO in 2025, funding key officiating programs. Become an Education Partner to gain exposure and champion the future of sports officiating.
There’s and urgent need for sports officials in this nation. We created a collection of free resources designed to help recruit and retain sports officials.
The effort supports veterans who are exploring sports officiating as a way to stay connected, serve their communities, and build a meaningful post-military pathway.
Barry Mano spent nearly 50 years championing sports officials, building Referee and NASO into the leading voice and advocacy organization for officiating at all levels.
The initiative is titled “Stay In the Game,” and it’s a new collaborative effort aimed at recruiting NCAA Division III student-athletes into sports officiating.
The 2023 National Officiating Survey is the most comprehensive survey ever completed in the history of the officiating industry with 162 questions and an approximate grand total of 12 million data points.
The most complete and immediate resource for officials association leaders to comprehensively elevate their association and their training.
NASO members enjoy essential benefits—liability insurance, educational resources, exclusive discounts, and advocacy that supports officials at every level.
Stay in the Game is designed to help DIII athletes stay connected to sports through officiating. The program pairs athletes with mentors via the NASO GameSavers network.
