2014 US Youth Soccer NM Open State Cup Program
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Referee Code of Conduct
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behavior in
the game.
In various national surveys, behavior was the biggest concern in the game.
This included both the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable
behavior by over-competitive parents, spectators and coaches on the
sidelines.
The NMYSA “Caution: Children @ Play” program is aimed at tackling
unacceptable behavior across the whole game.
The behavior of the match officials has an impact, directly and indirectly, on
the conduct of everyone involved in the game—both on the pitch and on the
sidelines.
Play your part and observe the Code of Conduct for referees at all times.
When officiating I will:
Be honest and completely impartial at all times, irrespective of the
teams, players or team officials involved in the match
Apply the Laws of the Game and competition rules fairly and
consistently
Manage the game in a positive, calm and confident manner
Deal with all instances of violence, aggression, unsporting behavior, foul
play and other misconduct
Not tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behavior from
players and officials