N.A.S.O.

[LeoDev]

I am thinking about joining NASO and was lokking for pros and cons about it.

Thanks in advance for the replys.

[BT_Blue]

NASO is a great company. I was with them for many years but stopped and switched over to ABUA (who I have been with for the last 3 or 4 years) when NASO started doing assignor insurance that was included in the insurance package. However it increased the fee to almost $100 as opposed to $45 for ABUA for almost the same coverage. I recommend that you look into both.

the advantage for NASO is referee magazine. I would LOVE to still get those and have subscribed to it again on my own. ABUA works with the Jim Evans Academy of Baseball Umpires among other companies.

Just take a look at both and compare.

Also ABUA is just baseball and softball. NASO is EVERYTHING (from baseball and football to volleyball and wrestling).

[mstaylor]

Personally I belong to both but if you are only going to carry one, I would go with NASO. I say this because I am a multi sport, multi level official. ABUA is only baseball and softball and if these are your only sports then go with ABUA. Also NASO gives you Referee and assault insurance. This is the big difference in price. ABUA gives you discounts Evans offerings. NASO gives you discounts on NASO/Fed publications. Both give you discounts at Honigs and other venders.

[Mike Walsh]

ABUA works with the Jim Evans Academy of Baseball Umpires among other companies.

Actually, JEA owns ABUA.

Mike

[MCLEOD36]

I am with MS on this one. I belong to both, with the forumn access, Referee Magazine and discounts and THE INSURANCE, I just felt it was well worth it....

[BrianC14]

I am with MS on this one. I belong to both, with the forumn access, Referee Magazine and discounts and THE INSURANCE, I just felt it was well worth it....

Ditto! For me, Referee mag is worth the membership on it's own... the other stuff is icing on the cake.

[LMSANS]

Ditto! For me, Referee mag is worth the membership on it's own... the other stuff is icing on the cake.

Agreed.

[mstaylor]

Just be careful taking rulings as gospel in Referee. Feel free to question their information, I do. Still, their general information is outstanding.

I realize Evans bought the ABUA which is why they give discounts on his stuff. I wouldn't have a problem recommending either.