Naso

[Terrapins Fan]

They sent me an e-mail and a special rate ( only $79 for the first year ) Seems like a great deal.

What are the overall benefits to joining NASO?

[mikeref]

The insurance and legal protection are the biggest advantages. In todays society you can be sued for any number of things as an official. NASO will have your back! $79 is a small price to pay for the peace of mind it gives you. Included in the price is a subscription to Referee magazine.

[Rich]

I like having the liability insurance and have been a long-time member of NASO, but personal umbrella coverage is typically not expensive and covers a lot more than what you get from NASO.

Our association got a special deal for joining. If any association officers are reading, it pays to call NASO and see if there's anything they can do for you. I think we paid even less than the $79 mentioned above.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by mikeref

Included in the price is a subscription to Referee magazine.

I join anyway.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I like having the liability insurance and have been a long-time member of NASO, but personal umbrella coverage is typically not expensive and covers a lot more than what you get from NASO.

Our association got a special deal for joining. If any association officers are reading, it pays to call NASO and see if there's anything they can do for you. I think we paid even less than the $79 mentioned above.

I checked out different sports insurance rates for officials years ago. I was amazed at the actual cost per official; it was dependant on total number registered. I would also be absolutely amazed if NASO is paying any more than $9/official max out of their $79 membership fee for their member's insurance coverage.

[26 Year Gap]

Don't get it for the bonus material in the magazine alone, though. Very little was useful unless I was doing multiple sports. We have decent insurance through FHSAA, but I would consider joining again at some point to bolster the coverage.

[wyo96]

To me this almost an absolute. The insurance coverage, magazine, deals on publications and general information has been invaluable. I joined my 2nd year and have never thought of not re-upping.

I love the magazine. The basketball specific articles are great and the other sport information is fun and informative.

2-3 games fees for all this is an easy sell to me.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Don't get it for the bonus material in the magazine alone, though. Very little was useful unless I was doing multiple sports. We have decent insurance through FHSAA, but I would consider joining again at some point to bolster the coverage.

BUT, will your FloridaHSAA insurance cover you for games not sanctioned by the FloridaHSAA. I know that if you wear your FloridaHSAA shirt for a non-sanctioned event and the FloridaHSAA finds out, you can be fined big bucks.

MTD, Sr.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

BUT, will your FloridaHSAA insurance cover you for games not sanctioned by the FloridaHSAA. I know that if you wear your FloridaHSAA shirt for a non-sanctioned event and the FloridaHSAA finds out, you can be fined big bucks.

MTD, Sr.

Which I don't. I didn't live this long by being stupid.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Which I don't. I didn't live this long by being stupid.

I've seen dumber people live longer.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

BUT, will your FloridaHSAA insurance cover you for games not sanctioned by the FloridaHSAA

I know that the OSAA provided insurance (from the NFHS) does. The only requirement is that it is a scheduled game (no pickup game) and that it be in a sport that is recognized by your state.....If the state recognizes varsity basketball, you're covered for a 3rd grade basketball game.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I've seen dumber people live longer.

That is true, but I can't speak for them.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

That is true, but I can't speak for them.

And now that Larry King has retired, no one speaks for them.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

And now that Larry King has retired, no one speaks for them.

That Guy does.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Which I don't. I didn't live this long by being stupid.

I wasn't calling you stupid, I was not sure if FloridaHSAA insurance will cover you for non-FloridaHSAA events. My OhioHSAA insurance does but other states may be different. I know about the FloridaHSAA shirt thing because I have officiated a vast number of AAU and YBOA national basketball tournaments in Florida over the many many summers that I have been alive and have many Florida officiating friends. You may know one: Larry "Torch" Torchia of Torch's Referee & Umpire Supplies in Merritt Island, and Jim Thompson in Vero Beach.

MTD, Sr.