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Game
officials having certain privileges through and by The
Association, with respect to the game, shall realize and
respect their responsibilities and duties to The
Association and the game. The Association endorses the
Canadian Soccer Association's "Code of Ethics"
for Game Officials.
Specifically Game Officials shall: |
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a) |
Conduct
themselves with dignity both on and off the field of
play and shall, by example, endeavour to inspire the
true principles of fair play and earn the respect of
those whom they serve; |
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b) |
Not cause
The Association to become involved in any controversial
matters and shall abide by the rules and regulations of
the jurisdiction in which they officiate; |
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c) |
Adhere to
all standards and directives; |
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d) |
Always be
neat in appearance and maintain a high level of physical
and mental fitness; |
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e) |
Study the
Laws of the game and be aware of all changes, and shall
enforce all said Laws and changes; |
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f) |
Perform
their designated responsibilities, including attending
organized clinics and lectures, etc., and shall assist
their colleagues in upgrading and improving their
standards of officiating, instructing and assessing; |
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g) |
Honour any
appointments made for and accepted by them unless unable
to do so by virtue of illness or personal emergency; |
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h) |
Not
publicly criticize other officials or any soccer
association nor shall they make any statements to the
media related to any game in which they were involved; |
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i) |
Be subject
to disciplinary action for not complying with this Code
of Conduct. |
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