In working with the Presidents of the TASO Divisions, we have developed a Position Paper concerning the presentation of our National Anthem. You may view and/or download below.

Michael Fitch
Executive Director

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RISK MINIMIZATION AND SPORTSMANSHIP ADDRESSED IN 2025 BASEBALL RULES CHANGES

nfhs.org High school baseball players using non‑wood bats will have greater flexibility in using substances to enhance their grip on ...

REMINDER – FIRST BASE RUNNING LANE VIOLATIONS

Please download and review the First Base Running Lane Violations (Interference)

2024 BASEBALL ELECTIONS

The Baseball Division will be holding elections for President, Vice President and Directors in Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, ...

BASEBALL SPORTSYOU

Please Opt‑In to receive TASO Baseball News via the sportsYou app. For instructions, click on the document on the upper ...

2023 UIL STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

Congratulations to these TASO Baseball umpires selected for the 2023 UIL State Tournament   SEMI‑FINAL GAMES 1A Semi‑Final 3A Semi‑Final ...

2023 TAPPS BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT

Congratulations to the TASO Baseball Umpires selected to work the 2023 TAPPS State Tournament Click on the link in the ...

BASEBALL EXAM AND ON-LINE TRAINING

The TASO Baseball Board of Directors has voted to leave the exams and on‑line training videos open. To be eligible ...

YOUR OFFICIATING STYLE SHOULD EMBRACE PERSONAL GROWTH

It’s been one of those games. Every stop in play, someone from each team is complaining, and that doesn’t even ...

5 WAYS TO MANAGE CONFLICT

When situations explode on the field or court, it’s up to sports officials to restore the peace and manage conflict. ...

THE SECRET OF ‘OFFICIATING UP’

by Referee “Leading up” has become a common mantra in American business. Many have read the work of University of ...

SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLISHING LLC HELPS PROMOTE OFFICIATING

School District Publishing has included a full page recruiting advertisement for TASO in the following publications: Houston Texans Yearbook (page ...

MCALLEN ISD PROMOTES GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

In an effort to promote good sportsmanship towards officials, the McAllen ISD has created a video public service announcement that ...

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