National Association of Sports Officials

2017 Lathrop Ave.

Racine, WI 53405

USA

Website:

https://www.naso.org

Phone:(262) 632-5448

Toll Free:(800) 733-6100

Fax:(262) 632-5460

Assistant Basketball Coach Arrested for Bringing a Gun Into School Gym

Timothy Hallman, a 64-year-old assistant coach, was arguing with a fellow assistant in the school gym. When things got heated, Hallman ran out to his car and returned with a gun.

NASO President Bill Topp Keeps a Keen Eye On the Officiating Crisis — And Potential Fixes

At one point in his career, Topp officiated not only baseball (including NCAA Division I games) but basketball and football, too.

NFHS: Unacceptable Behavior at High School Sporting Events – It’s Still Happening

Unacceptable behavior at high school sporting events – it’s still happening. And much of this deplorable behavior continues to be directed at the thousands of individuals who VOLUNTEER to serve as contest officials.

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NFHS Leads Charge to Tackle Sports Official Shortage

Organizations working at all levels of the athletics industry are well aware of the danger posed by the shortage of sports officials, and they're now actively looking to find solutions.

NFHS Calls for Respect for Athletes, High School Officials

With the 2022-23 high school basketball season in full swing, we have, unfortunately, continued to see reports of unacceptable behavior similar to events this fall – individuals yelling insults and obscenities at officials, and fans tracking down...

NFHS Leaders Suggest Changes in Attitudes, Behavior

With everyone in agreement that the officiating profession – particularly at the youth and high school levels – is in crisis mode, leaders from all levels of sports discussed problems – and shared possible solutions – during a three-day meeting.

Watch: NASO Documentary Spotlights Sports Officials

The National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) has launched an effort to provide resources to the sports industry in an effort to recruit and retain more officials.

Wrestler Ruled Ineligible Two Years After Winning State

WI Wrestler Ruled Ineligible Two Years After Winning State

NFHS: More Officials, Better Fan Behavior Needed

After months of working with state government, education and health leaders, schools in all 50 states have been given the go-ahead to resume high school sports at some level of competition. Schools in the District of Columbia were the last to receive the

Umpire Shortage Impacts HS Baseball

The Indiana High School Athletic Association is seeing an increase in high school baseball games cancelled due to a shortage of umpires.

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