Pacific Association Officials Code Of Ethics

PACIFIC ASSOCIATION OFFICIALS’ CODE OF ETHICS

• Be punctual and honor commitments and assignments.
• Come prepared, including your own officiating tools, rulebooks, lunch, drinks and rain gear.
• Cooperate with Meet Management.
• Dress appropriately; be aware of the uniform of the day.
• Do not smoke or chew while officiating, on the track, in the field or on the road.
• Do not use alcohol or take drugs while officiating.
• Do not use cell phones or other personal communication or entertainment electronics while on the field of play.
• Be professional, positive, calm, in charge, and diplomatic.
• Never yell at another official, athlete, coach, volunteer, or spectator.
• Officials should approach their job as a means of helping to have a fair competition.
• Never hamper, embarrass or berate a fellow official.
• Be part of the team.
• Know the rules for the events that you are officiating.
• Apply the rules objectively and courteously
• Ignore spectator or coach comments.
• Keep the safety of the athlete, officials and spectators in the forefront at all times.
• Start on time and keep things moving without rushing.
• Expect no personal compensation.
• Approach each meet as if it were the “Prestigious Meet” of your career.

See also: http://usatfofficials.com/ for National Officials Committee’s Code of Ethics.

PACIFIC ASSOCIATION Track and Field, Race Walking and LDR Officials

Revised January, 2006