2018
TASO – BATTLEFIELDS TO BALLFIELDS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
TASO Battlefields to Ballfields announce partnership
TASO is proud
to announce that they are the first state‑wide organize to forge a partnership
with Battlefields to Ballfields (B2B).
B2B is a non‑profit foundation dedicated to assist veterans and active
members of our armed forces become sports officials. The Foundation will reimburse a new official
for uniforms and dues paid to the local chapter and TASO the veterans will join.
Battlefields to Ballfields will also reimburse the new official for their
equipment, training materials, insurance.
“I could not be
more pleased to align our foundation with TASO,” said Mike Pereira,
‘Battlefields 2 Ballfields’ Executive Director.
“TASO ranks among the very best officiating organizations in the United
States, and I am excited to see what we can achieve together going forward.”
“TASO is
honored and proud to partner with ‘Battlefields 2 Ballfields’ to provide this
exceptional opportunity to our returning heroes,” said Michael Fitch, TASO
Executive Director, “while at the same time helping us to provide more quality
officials for the student‑athletes we serve.”
During the
on‑line application process, a new applicant will be asked if he/she is a
veteran or currently active armed forces. If so, TASO will connect them to Battlefields
2 Ballfields where they can apply for the scholarship and other benefits.
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