Rankings will be determined according to the following criteria:

1. Score on the current TASO/NF rules examination; AND
2. Completed years of experience as a high school official to date; AND
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Number of regular season contests (varsity and sub-varsity) worked in the last completed varsity season worked; AND

3. Attendance at a mandatory TASO Rules Clinic during the current year. Additional proficiency units may be earned at the Annual State Meeting or District Clinics for the current year; AND
4. The number of proficiency units earned during the current year.
5. A member’s failure to complete the mandatory exam and/or attend a mandatory rules clinic makes him/her ineligible for varsity assignments and is not a member in good standing during the current season.
6. A member’s failure to meet the mandatory requirements for two consecutive seasons will result in expulsion.
7. When circumstances beyond the control of the official prevent him/her from meeting the mandatory requirements, an official may apply, in writing to the TASO state office for a "hardship exemption" using the approved form.
8. When an official retires from officiating, he/she will retire in the highest ranking he/she attained at any point in his/her career.

Certified: A Certified official is that individual who has demonstrated consistent superior performance over a sustained period of time. This official is at the top of his/her peer group and has met standards of performance in excess of those required of Approved or Registered. The qualifications for a Certified official are as follows:

1. The official must score a 70 or better on the mandatory TASO/NF rules examination for that year;
2. The official must earn 75 or more proficiency units;
3. The official must attend a mandatory TASO baseball rules clinic for that year;
4. The official must have a minimum of seven (7) completed years experience as a high school official, either with the TASO or another association which is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations; AND
5. The official must have paid the state and local dues for the current year.

Approved: An Approved official is that individual who has demonstrated the competence and gained the experience necessary to officiate at all levels of athletic competition in his/her sport. This official is in the upper middle range of his/her peer group and is distinguished by the TASO by means of proficiency units. The qualifications for an Approved official are as follows:

1. The official must score an 70 or better on the mandatory TASO/NF rules examination for that year;
2. The official must earn 50 or more proficiency units;
3. The official must attend a mandatory TASO baseball rules clinic for that year;
4. The official must have a minimum of two (2) completed years experience as a high school official, either with the TASO or another state association which is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations; AND
5. The official must have paid the state and local dues for the current year.

Registered: A Registered official is that individual who, for whatever reason, does not meet the qualifications for a higher division, and all first year officials. This official may work any level of athletic competition other than post-season play-off games. The qualifications for a Registered official are as follows:

1. The official must score 70 or better on the mandatory TASO/NF rules examination for that year;
2. The official must attend a mandatory TASO baseball rules clinic for that year;
3. The official must have paid the required application fee as well as the required state and local dues;
4. First time members and reinstatements must submit a physical examination form signed by a physician.

1. Proficiency units are earned by an official based on the following criteria:

1. The Official’s score on the TASO/NF rules examination for the current year
2. The total of completed years of experience as a high school official registered with either the TASO or another state association which is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations
3. Attendance at a mandatory TASO Rules Clinic
4. Attendance at the Annual State Meeting or a District Clinic
5. The number of contests both varsity and sub-varsity, officiated in the last varsity season worked.