Shooters Indoor Sportsplex

Referee Code of Conduct & Ethics

• Act in a professional and business like manner at all tines on and off the playing surface. Take your role seriously. Remember that officials are “teachers.” Set a good example. Officials should act and think like professionals. Behavior and conduct influence public opinion about officials and the integrity of the game/league.
• Always remember the game is for the players. Player safety and fair play come first.
• Study and learn the rules of the game and the interpretation of the rules.
• Encourage and enforce good sportsmanship.
• Strive to provide a safe and sportsmanlike environment in which players can properly display their hockey skills.
• Make your calls with confidence; never with arrogance.
• Control games only to the extent that is necessary to provide a positive and safe experience for all participants.
• Violence must never be tolerated.
• Be fair and impartial at all times, avoiding conflicts of interest. Decisions based on personal bias are dishonest and unacceptable.
• Answer all reasonable questions and requests.
• Adopt a “zero tolerance” attitude toward verbal or physical abuse.
• Never use foul or vulgar language when speaking with a player, coach or parent. Stay calm when confronted with emotional reaction from players, coaches and parents. Keep your emotions under control.
• Use honesty and integrity when answering questions.
• Admit your mistakes when you make them.
• Respect other referees and their decisions, and do not openly or publicly criticize another official. Not to oneself or to others. Refrain, while you are a player, spectator or coach at a game, from using loud, abusive or destructive language in critiquing other officials. All such incidents are subject to review/action, which may carry a suspension and/or fine.
• Wear the proper uniform and keep it in good condition.
• Honor accepted game assignment. Accept it or reject assignments upon receipt. If you cannot make a scheduled game, it is YOUR responsibility to find a replacement. Failure to show will result in a fine equal to the game fee along with the possibility of reduction of games assigned to you. Shooters Indoor Sportsplex will give written notice of the fine.
• Dedicate yourself to personal improvement and maintenance of officiating skills.
• Respect your supervisor and his/her critique of your performance.
• Arrive on time, tardiness is subject to review.
• Refrain from using alcohol or illegal drugs before or during a game. Failure to comply results in immediate suspension and review, which may result in additional disciplinary action.
• If as a player or coach, you are sent off during any game, you will be placed under review and further disciplinary action may be taken.

I have read and understand the items above. I acknowledge that failure to comply with this agreement may result in immediate suspension, reduction of games, monetary fines or any further disciplinary action Shooters Indoor Sportsplex deems fit.

Referee