Canterbury &
District Soccer
Football
Association
Official’s Code
of Ethics
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1.
Respect the
rights, dignity
and worth of
every human
being.
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Within the
context of the
activity, treat
everyone equally
regardless of
sex, disability,
ethnic origin or
religion.
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2.
Place safety and
welfare of the
participants
above all else
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All athletes are
deserving of a
safe environment
in which to
compete.
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3.
Be impartial
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Respect the
talent,
development
stage and goals
of each
individual
participant and
show no favour
to those more
skilled.
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4.
Avoid any
situation which
may lead to a
conflict of
interest
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Encourage
confidence in
the
professionalism
and integrity of
officiating by
behaving
ethically.
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5.
Be courteous,
respectful and
open to
discussion and
interaction
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Display control,
respect, dignity
and
professionalism
to all involved
with the sport -
this includes
participants,
coaches,
administrators,
the media,
parents and
spectators.
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Encourage
participants to
demonstrate the
same qualities.
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6.
Value the
individual in
sport
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Accept
individual
differences that
contribute
towards the
quality and
spirit of the
game.
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7.
Seek continual
self improvement
through study,
performance
appraisal. and
regular updating
of competencies
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Maintain or
improve your
current
knowledge &
accreditation.
Seek continual
improvement
through
performance
appraisal and
ongoing
education.
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Maintain
appropriate
records.
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8.
Encourage
inclusion and
access to all
areas of
officiating
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Encourage and
support greater
participation in
all aspects of
officiating.
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9.
Be a positive
role model in
behaviour and
personal
appearance
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Language,
manner,
punctuality,
preparation and
presentation
should display
high standards.
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10.
Refrain from any
form of personal
abuse towards
athletes.*
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This includes
verbal, physical
and emotional
abuse.
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Be alert to any
forms of abuse
directed towards
athletes from
other sources
whilst they are
officiating.
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11.
Refrain from any
form of
harassment
towards
athletes.*
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This includes
sexual and
racial
harassment,
racial
vilification and
harassment on
the grounds of
disability.
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You should not
only refrain
from initiating
a relationship
with an athlete,
but should also
discourage any
attempt by an
athlete to
initiate a
sexual
relationship
with you,
explaining the
ethical basis of
your refusal
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12.
Show concern and
caution towards
sick and injured
athletes.
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Give safety and
welfare of
participants
priority.
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Allow
competition to
continue only
when appropriate
care and medical
advice has been
provided.
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Maintain the
same interest
and support
towards sick and
injured
athletes.
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13.
Be a positive
role model for
your sport and
other officials
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Carry Out
officiating
duties with
integrity on and
off the field.
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Respect the role
of other
officials and
participants in
your sport.
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* Please refer
to the
Harassment-Free
Sport Guidelines
available from
the Australian
Sports
Commission and
the C.D.S.F.A
for more
information on
harassment
issues.
Officials should
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