OAOA Principles of Officiating Course

Requirement: First year officials shall complete within their first three years of officiating, a course or clinic approved by the OAOA Executive Board on basic principles of officiating. Officials certified by the OSAA in 2005-06 or prior, and any transfer official previously licensed or certified by a State High School governing body are exempt from this requirement.

Class Scheduling: Each local association is responsible for scheduling Principles of Officiating classes within their association. Contact your commissioner for details.

Course Topics:

1 – Roles, Responsibilities, and Ethics

2 – Goal Setting

3 – Officiating Styles

4 – Communication Skills;

5 – Building Confidence

6 – Developing Concentration

7 – Anxiety and Relaxation;

8 – Developing Decision-Making Skills

9 – Managing Conflict

10 – Fitness for Officials;

11 – Legal and Business Issues

12 – Your Local Association

13 – Looking Ahead