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Meet the Assigning Challenge
Some days assigning feels like it’s a job only Superman or Wonder Woman could handle. Often assigners would like to have the powers of...
Nine Tips to Decrease Your Association’s Exposure to Liability
1. Follow Your Bylaws
Officials who are skilled in enforcing the rules of the game while officiating often don’t feel bound by any of the...
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...
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...
6 FAQs About Bylaws
Every officials group should draft and adopt a set of bylaws to govern the association. Here is a list of frequently asked questions covering...
How to Develop a Discipline Program
The president of the local basketball officials association got a call on a Wednesday morning in late January. It was the principal of one...
Set and Enforce Member Standards
Setting standards for members’ behavior and enforcing those standards are among the most difficult challenges an officials association will face. It means anticipating the...
Grade Your Local Association
What would make the ideal local officials association? After years of publishing articles on officiating and officials association management, and being involved in associations...
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...
Board Must Lead From The Front
The folks who raise their hands and volunteer to serve on the board of directors for your non-profit officials association ought to be applauded....
