The requirements for achieving this classification are:
- A certified official;
- Assigned to work 3 or more tournaments in that IHSAA sport;
- Is an active, participating member in one of the 25 IHSAA recognized officials associations;
- And is recommended for this classification in that sport by the local association in which he/she participates.
- To be recommended, the official must meet three of the following guidelines:
- Be an officer in the association
- IHSAA-approved rules interpreter
- IHSAA-approved clinician
- Be a sports chairperson and conduct association meetings in that sport
- Regularly and actively mentor younger or new officials
- Regularly and consistently attend meetings in the sport