25 Important things to know about Officiating

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25 Important things to know about Officiating

• For all but a few of us, officiating is an
  avocation, not our profession.
• 90 of officiating is being a people person.
• Officiating is seldom fair.

• Keep player safety 1.
• Dont make excuses.
• You have an obligation to hold yourself to a
  higher than normal ethical standard.

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• Expect criticism and learn how to handle it.
• Officiating builds skills for a lifetime.
• Never let your signals convey your emotion.

• Understand the intent of the rules, not just the
  rule.
• If your going to blow the whistle, blow it hard.
• Understand that you will make mistakes.

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• Dont criticize other officials.
• Be professional.
• Know your role.
• Be prepared.
• Continuing study is a requirement.
• Body language will do you in quicker than a lack
  of knowledge

• You dont care who wins.
• You must have a reverence for the rules.
• Pre-game meeting.
• Dont carry over feelings to the next game.
• Remember where you came from.
• You referee who you are.
• Carry out your responsibilities in a way that
  brings credibility to the officiating profession.