Charter Member of the
N.J.S.O.A.
Affiliated with the
N.J.S.I.A.A.
CODE OF ETHICS
FOR SOCCER OFFICIALS
That I shall always maintain the
utmost respect for the game of soccer.
I will conduct myself in a gentlemanly
or ladylike manner at all times and maintain the dignity of my
profession.
That I shall take pride in my
appearance and wear the uniform designated by NJSIAA.
That I shall appear on time at all
games and perform my pre-game duties.
That I will endeavor to attend local
meetings and clinics so as to best know the rules and their
interpretation.
That I shall always honor a
contractual obligation.
That I will always carry my share of
the load and strive to achieve maximum teamwork with my partner.
That I shall be loyal to my fellow
officials and never knowingly permit or promote criticism of them.
That I shall be in good physical
condition so as to be in the right place at the right time.
That I will control the players
effectively by being courteous and considerate without sacrificing
firmness.
That I will maintain impartiality and
will not socialize with the players, coaches or fans or permit myself to
be distracted from my duties and obligations.
That I shall assist my fellow official
to improve his/her work.
That I will limit my remarks about any
game officiated to clarification or interpretation of the Laws of the
Game.
That I shall live up to the credo of
the ideal official "who notices everything, but is seldom noticed
himself".
That I consider it a privilege to be a
member of the SSOA and will uphold its objectives.
