Match Officials Code Of Conduct

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 behaviour, foul play and other misconduct
     
  • Not tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour from players and officials
     
  • Support my match official colleagues at all times
     
  • Set a positive personal example by promoting good behaviour and showing respect to everyone involved in the game
     
  • Communicate with the players and encourage fair play
     
  • Respond in a clear, calm and confident manner to any appropriate request for clarification by the team captains
     
  • Prepare physically and mentally for every match
     
  • Complete and submit, accurate and concise reports within the time limit required for games which I officiate