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Code of Conduct
Officials at interscholastic athletic events are
participants in the educational development of high
school students. As such, they must exercise a high
level of self-discipline, independence, and
responsibility. The purpose of this Code is to
establish guidelines for ethical standards of conduct
for all interscholastic officials.
Officials shall master both the rules of the game
and the mechanics necessary to enforce the rules,
and shall exercise authority in an impartial, firm
and controlled manner.
Officials shall work with each other and their state
associations in a constructive and cooperative manner.
Officials shall uphold the honor and dignity of the
profession in all interaction with students-athletes,
coaches, athletic directors, school administrators,
colleagues and the public.
Officials shall prepare themselves both physically and
mentally, shall dress neatly and appropriately, and
shall comport themselves in a manner consistent with
the high standards of the profession.
Officials shall be punctual and professional in the
fulfillment of all contractual obligations.
Officials shall remain mindful that their conduct
influences the respect that student-athletes, coaches
and the public hold for the profession.
Officials shall, while enforcing the rules of play,
remain aware of the inherent risk of injury that
competition poses to the student-athletes. Where
appropriate, they shall inform event management of
conditions or situations that appear unreasonably
hazardous.
Officials shall take reasonable steps to educate
themselves in the recognition of emergency conditions
that might arise during the course of competition.
National Federation Officials Association
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