We’ll bear down on sportsmanship from all aspects, discuss best practices to address issues of behavior, and how we can tackle sportsmanship issues at their roots to resolve them. As well as a special focus on how unsporting behavior impacts officials across every sport in the nation.
NEED TO KNOW
We understand at these uncertain times many of you may have questions regarding the Summit.
At this point we are continuing our plan to host the Summit as scheduled and are continuing registration. We are closely monitoring the Coronavirus and its impact. Here at NASO our top priority is the safety and wellbeing of our entire community. If we should find it in the best interest of our community to cancel the event full refunds will be issued to attendee registrations. This will allow you to register as normal during this uncertain time. It is during this unprecedented time we must stand together. Here at NASO we stand with you.
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Three days of intense and highly motivational sessions to educate and empower you. The Summit provides unmatched resources to state and local associations and delivers critical analysis to officiating leaders everywhere.
EXPLORE THE PROGRAM
An information-driven educational program grounded in proven techniques that perform in our fast-paced, mobile, short-attention-span world. We focus on issues and discussions related to the how, what and why of sportsmanship programs for sports officials nationwide.
MEET THE PRESENTERS
The best and the brightest minds in the officiating industry, including pro and college officials, leaders of national, state and local sports organizations, supervisors and coordinators, and assigners – from around the country and the world.
SUMMIT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS
These organizations support officiating and provide direct financial support to the annual Summit. You should support these forward-thinking sports organizations, conferences and companies.
PHOTO GALLERY
Browse through our many galleries of previous Summits, spotlighting the speakers, sessions, and social events that made each event so memorable. You might even spot someone you know!
SUMMIT HISTORY
Since 1981, the annual Sports Officiating Summit has crisscrossed America. Be sure to check out some of the welcome remarks from such luminaries as Colin Powell, Bob Costas and David Stern.
What’s The Summit All About?
The Sports Officiating Summit presented by NASO is the only event in the world focusing on critical topics impacting all aspects of the officiating industry. The Summit focuses on topics designed specifically for leaders of state high school officiating programs, local association officers, supervisors and coordinators, assigners, conference administrators and sports officials at all levels.
The 2020 Sports Officiating Summit will be held this summer in Montgomery, Ala., at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center, and the Summit theme will focus on the crucial aspects of sporting behavior. From July 26–July 28, Montgomery will be the center of the officiating universe as nearly 500 of the brightest in officiating come together to share ideas, network and explore solutions to the critical issues facing the industry.
Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Register now for the officiating industry event of the year!
Welcome to Montgomery
In Montgomery unique experiences are everywhere. Places where world-changing moments happened, world-class theater and museums, Montgomery has it all. It’s all fun, from first-class family entertainment like minor league baseball and a fabulous zoo, to grown-up fun. Montgomery’s food scene is diverse and delicious with distinctly Southern highlights. Montgomery is a place where everyone brings something to the table, from trusted old favorites to exciting new ventures. In Montgomery, we know how to show you a good time.
