Code of Ethics

We the members of the Pioneer Valley Soccer Officials
Association, Inc. hold these truths to be self-evident:

That the main purpose of soccer officiating is to promote the welfare of the game of soccer, its players, coaches, and referees
and to maintain the highest standards of officiating.


  In fulfilling the obligations of this purpose,
the official at times will

1. Encourage the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship.
2. Cooperate with all other officials’ organizations in furthering the game of soccer.
3. Abide by the decisions of the governing bodies, the National
Intercollegiate Soccer Officials’ Association and the New
England Intercollegiate Soccer Officials’ Association .
4. Encourage membership to prospective soccer referees into the Pioneer Valley Soccer Officials Association, Inc.
5. Love the game and love to officiate.
6. Attend meetings and clinics at every opportunity in order to keep abreast of interpretations and to know the spirit of rules.
7. Take an active part in your board
8. Keep physically fit. 		  In fulfilling the obligations of the main purpose,
the official during the game will

1. Officiate with confidence and firmness and to the best of his/her ability to make accurate decisions and correct interpretations.
2. Know his/her responsibilities to the game, the players, and the spectators.
3. Signal promptly and correctly and without flourish.
4. Create a spirit of help-mate not check-mate with brother/sister official in order to help fellow official.
5. Attempt to have unchallenged control of the game at all times.
6. Safeguard health of players at all times.
7. Give his/her very best always.
       
  In fulfilling the obligations of the main purpose,
the official before the game will

1. Arrive on time dressed neatly in complete official uniform.
2. Discuss techniques in pregame conference.
3. Instruct timer and linesperson.
4. Check field, soccer balls, and players’ cleats.
5. Meet captains and select ends and kickoff. 		  In fulfilling the obligations of the main purpose,
the official after the game will

1. Leave the playing field when the game is over rather than
discuss plays or incidents that occurred during the game.
       
       
       
       

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