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ABOUT NASO Providing Educational Materials and Personal Benefits for Sports Officials Since 1980 NASO’s mission is to serve as the leading source of officiating information, programs and services. In particular, NASO is committed to:
• Serve members by providing benefits and services • Improve officiating performance through educational programs and training materials • Advocate opportunities for officials and engage in programs to recruit and retain officials • Create alliances with organizations that benefit from healthy officiating programs • Enhance the image of officials NASO is a 501(c) (3) non-profit educational association providing services and benefits for sports officials. Since its inception in 1980, NASO has become one of the officiating industry’s most recognized and trusted organizations. NASO continues to be an innovator in developing benefits for sports officials. It was the first organization to provide officiating-liability insurance protection and remains the leader in developing and promoting educational materials and personal benefits for sports officials. NASO’s Sports Officials Security Program (S.O.S.) is the preeminent protection for sports officials today. NASO continues its leadership role in the development of personal benefits for sports officials with the development of the Member Information and Consultation Program (MICP), which provides members free-of-charge, access to the best officiating-related information available. The program has two parts: 1) A FREE Information Program handled by the NASO staff; 2) A FREE Consultation Program handled by both the NASO staff and consultants to whom the staff may direct you. Members can use the Program three times per year. MICP is the most comprehensive source for officiating-related information. Whether it’s a sample form from NASO’s Legal library, or a consultation from the NASO staff or professional consultant, MICP is here to help.
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