- Look the part
- Don't talk about other officials
- Don't schedule watch
- Don't tell me how good you are - show me how good you are
- Don't cancel or turn back games
- Go to officiating camps
- Know the rules
- Be fit
- Never be late
- Be respectful
- Check your ego at the door
- Listen to evaluators - don't make excuses
- Understand your own limitations
(Source: SBOA Commissioner and OSAA)