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November 11, 2024
THANK YOU, VETERANS!!
August 12, 2024
THE TEXAS WAY – OFFICIALS
“The Texas Way” is an initiative created to improve sportsmanship at the middle and high school level directed to coaches ...September 12, 2024
TASO ABUSE OF OFFICIALS POLICY
All‑Sports Board of Directors is very concerned with the number of incidents of excessive verbal abuse directed toward our members, ...October 17, 2024
ALLWAYS BE RECRUITING!
Recently, the Kinesiology Department with South Texas College in McAllen, Texas, hosted the Fall 2023 Kinesiology Symposium for all Kinesiology ...October 17, 2024
OFFICIALS NEEDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
By John Arbter woodctystringer@gmail.com “We are aging out,” stated Trinity Valley Volleyball Official Association (TVVOA) president Michele Bradshaw. This simple ...September 21, 2024
TASO – UIL PARTNER TO RECOGNIZE SCHOOLS SPORTSMANSHIP
We are all aware of the many challenges regarding sportsmanship across our great state. However, we are also aware that ...August 23, 2024
PARTICIPATION IN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS TOPS EIGHT MILLION FOR FIRST TIME IN 2023-24
nfh news More than eight million participants competed in high school sports in the 2023‑24 school year – an all‑time ...June 27, 2024
BECOME UNFLAPPABLE WITH EMOTIONAL CONTROL
by Referee When people say, “There’s no need to get emotional,” that’s probably more true for officials than for the ...Clinics & Events
Welcome
TASO is an independent organization, providing support, resources and training for Texas high school and middle school sports officials.
With more than 150 local chapters serving 16,000+ members throughout the state, we are one of the largest professional organizations for sports officials in the country.
About Us
TASO works closely with The University Interscholastic League (UIL), the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), the Texas High School Coaches Association, other Coaches Associations, The Texas High School Athletic Directors Association and many other organizations
to ensure fair, challenging and safe athletic competition for Texas high school and middle school student athletes.
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