NISOA Code of Ethics

Number One

That I shall always maintain the utmost respect for the game of soccer.

Number Two

That I will conduct myself professionally and maintain the dignity of my position.

Number Three

That I shall always honor a contractual obligation.

Number Four

That I will endeavor to attend my NISOA Local Chapter meetings and clinics to become more knowledgeable of the rules and how they shall be interpreted.

Number Five

That I will always carry my share of the load in every assignment I accept and strive to achieve maximum teamwork with my fellow officials.

Number Six

That I shall be loyal to my member officials and never knowingly permit or promote criticism of them.

Number Seven

That I shall be in good physical condition for every game assignment I accept and be in the right position at the right time during the game.

Number Eight

That I will control the players effectively by being courteous arid considerate without sacrificing firmness.

Number Nine

That I shall do my utmost to assist my fellow officials to better themselves.

Number Ten

That I shall not make statements about any game I officiate except to clarify an interpretation.

Number Eleven

That I shall live up to the credo of the ideal official “Who notices everything but seldom notices self.”

Number Twelve

That I shall consider it a privilege to be a member of NISOA and will uphold it at all times.

Number Thirteen

That I shall not solicit or assign college or high school games without authorization of my NISOA Local Chapter, a college conference, a NFHS-affiliated State High School Athletic Association, or NISOA.

Number Fourteen

That I shall not embarrass or discredit my fellow officials, my NISOA Local Chapter, or NISOA.

Number Fifteen

That, as a NISOA member and an appointed games Assignor, I shall service all intercollegiate educational institutions with only NISOA-qualified, NISOA-certified and NISOA-registered members in good standing.

Number Sixteen

That as a NISOA member I will not accept any assignments at an institution to with I or any member of my immediate family are affiliated.

Number Seventeen

That as a NISOA assignor I will not contract with an institution or conference to which I or any member of my immediate family are affiliated.
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