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More than 90 golfers – many of them sports officials – turned out on a gorgeous day at the Los Lagos Golf Course in San Jose for the third Bay Area Sports Officials (BASO) Golf Tournament. 

Led by longtime officials Rick Moore and Ed Bautista, the BASO members and friends came out to support a great cause in Sports Officials Care and our programs. 

This year, BASO chose to help the Sports Officials Care Game On! Program in collaboration with Piedmont Hills High School.Through our Game On! Program, sports officials from the NBA, NFL, NCAA, MLB and Major League Soccer take time out to visit high schools nationwide to run interactive sports officiating clinics. During the clinics, the pros also share stories about their officiating journeys, providing inspiration to the next generation of officials. 

There is a nationwide shortage of officials, and the Game On! Program addresses this challenge and provides a positive experience for students. 

Part of the proceeds from the tournament will directly support the recruitment of high school students interested in sports officiating, as well as training, education and certification opportunities. Funds also will help mentorship from experienced officials across multiple sports while supporting programs that promote sportsmanship, respect and personal growth. 

Thank you to everyone who participated in this fantastic event!