Creating a new generation of officials

Service Description

The officials’ workforce is aging – rapidly. The average age of a starting official in 1976 was 20 years old. In 2016, it was 42. There are more officials over 60 than under 30 with the average age of officials across all US sports being 53.3 years of age. It is 60 y.o. in softball alone. This session looks at the current demographic of officials, successful strategies on lowering the age of officials, case studies and practical tips on how to successfully and sustainably recruit younger officials.