Best Remedy for Coaches

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Our insurance coverage doesn't apply if we work with non-licensed officials.

And I think that most sports insurance packages read that way also.

This is an interesting point. Here in CO, many middle school games are assigned using non-IAABO officials. Many of our rec games are similarly scheduled. I'd never considered insurance ramifications.

[ref2coach]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

This is an interesting point. Here in CO, many middle school games are assigned using non-IAABO officials. Many of our rec games are similarly scheduled. I'd never considered insurance ramifications.

The best policy you can have as a referee in any sport is the Policy that is included in the NASO membership. The scope of coverage includes ANY contest officiated no mater how you were assigned or self contracted. $94 per year for full NASO membership.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

This is an interesting point. Here in CO, many middle school games are assigned using non-IAABO officials. Many of our rec games are similarly scheduled. I'd never considered insurance ramifications.

Schools usually carry their own group insurance for their own games. And sports officials may be covered under that group insurance also. Iow, dependant on your local coverage you may be double-covered, covered or not covered if you work with a non-licensed official. Not a bad idea to find out imo.

That's my understanding of it anyway.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Schools usually carry their own group insurance for their own games. And sports officials may be covered under that group insurance also. Iow, dependant on your local coverage you may be double-covered, covered or not covered if you work with a non-licensed official. Not a bad idea to find out imo.

That's my understanding of it anyway.

Covered against what, specifically?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Covered against what, specifically?

Whatever is written into the applicable policy. It varies, of course.