As the sports officiating industry matures, it is becoming apparent to officiating leaders that their industry needs to develop and implement effective integrity programs. At its meeting on April 25, 2017, the board of the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) adopted standards for effective integrity programs for sports officiating. Such programs are the best way for this industry to demonstrate its commitment to prevent wrongdoing, to detect and investigate problems when they do occur, and to take corrective action as appropriate.
The NASO board believes adopting the following minimum standards is a useful first step towards assuring NASO members, the US sports industry and the public at large of its commitment to integrity in sports. These minimum standards are appropriate for officiating programs at all levels: high school, college, national governing bodies and the professional leagues.
The sports industry, including its officiating sector, has been reluctant to move vigorously towards establishing integrity programs. If its leaders remain hesitant, they may be preempted by legislative action or by action taken by other outside groups. And what legislators mandate or outside groups demand is likely to be more onerous and cumbersome than what sports officiating leaders can adopt on their own.
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