[M&M Guy]

Does being alive count as a minimum standard?

In our area, almost all of the small schools hire the officials, so the only "standards" are if the coach doesn't think you are totally inept, and you are available that night. In the larger conferences where there is an assignor, it's up to them to decide if you are able to work their games. It's still subjective, however, because I have seen some officials get games because they are great from a judgement and people skills standpoint, but they still look like they could keel over at any moment.