USA Pickleball Announces Partnership with National Association of Sports Officials (NASO)

USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the U.S., has announced an exciting new partnership with the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO). This collaboration will bring a host of new resources and benefits to USA Pickleball’s nearly 1,000 officials.

Under the partnership, USA Pickleball officials will join NASO under its group membership program, which offers reduced membership fees and enhanced benefits. These benefits include a dedicated pickleball webpage through NASO’s “Say Yes to Officiating” program. Additionally, USA Pickleball will provide financial support to NASO’s annual Sports Officiating Summit, further solidifying their commitment to their officials.

NASO President Bill Topp praised USA Pickleball for their dedication to supporting their officials and the sports officiating industry as a whole. NASO is known for advocating for excellence in officiating, providing education and support to sports officials, and offering comprehensive officiating insurance protections.

Tom Tadler, USA Pickleball’s Managing Director of Officiating, expressed excitement about the partnership with NASO and the increased resources and benefits it will provide to pickleball officials. Ken Koester, NASO’s Chief Business Development Officer, emphasized that NASO will work tirelessly to advocate, educate, and protect USA Pickleball officials.

This partnership marks an important step in the evolution of USA Pickleball’s national officiating program and will benefit officials as they develop relationships across the officiating industry through NASO. The collaboration between USA Pickleball and NASO highlights the essential role of officials in the game and underscores the commitment to providing them with unparalleled benefits and services.

As USA Pickleball continues to grow and expand, this partnership with NASO will play a crucial role in supporting and advancing the sport. With a shared commitment to excellence in officiating, USA Pickleball and NASO are paving the way for a bright future for pickleball officials across the country.