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When Associations Need to Weigh In
Historically, too many officials take the approach that they just have to worry about one thing: officiating. Too many associations believe their sole roles...
Take Association Action on Social Media Policies
Associations need to have social media policies in place in their bylaws. Like all things in the bylaws, associations need to enforce them. It...
Spell Out Your Discipline Procedures
The word “discipline” has several definitions, including the positive description of exhibiting a orderly conduct and behavior in accordance with expected standards. Additionally, it...
17,487 Officials Had Something To Say
17,487. That is the number of officials whose investment in this avocation motivated them to respond to the recent National Association of Sports Officials...
Are Your Bylaws Keeping Up With the Times?
One of the most important documents for your association is the bylaws. Bylaws are rules adopted by an association to manage its affairs and...
Educate Your Members to Avoid Liability
When lawyers file a lawsuit, they look for as many defendants as they can find. Don’t just sue the truck driver that ran into...
Help Others Achieve their Goals
For many officials, getting that one championship assignment is one of the ultimate goals.
A high school official aspires to the state title game. College...
Assigning Advice for All Levels
Mike Conlin wears a number of hats when it comes to officiating. Along with being an active official and having assigning responsibilities ranging from...
What is the Best Way to Test Sports Officials?
If you’re a typical Referee reader, you’re college educated and have spent 15 or 20 years in school. That means you’ve probably taken thousands...
A Guide to Defending Your Officials
Every season association officers get letters, letters and more letters that may lead you to defending your officials.
“How could we have 10 fouls and...
