LYSA Policy on Game
Assignments and Turn-backs
Referees are expected to
adhere to the USSF Code of Ethics as published in the USSF Administrative
Handbook.
(On web at http://images.ussoccer.com/Documents/cms/ussf/RefAdminHdbk20062007.pdf
)
Game Assignments
Referee that do not adhere
to the published Code of Conduct face the following consequences
Note: No game takes precedent over another except
as published in the Administrative Handbook; this includes High School and
College games. No assignor can tell you
his or her game takes precedent over a game you are assigned. You should report
any assignor that tells you this to the assignor whose games he or she is
trying to remove you from.
Turn-backs
Any referee turning back a
USSF game without a 72-hour notice to the assignor absent good cause,
shall be suspended for an undetermined length of time from officiating games
for LYSA and/or a monetary fine. The
suspension includes recreational youth, competitive youth, and adult. The suspension shall be for an undetermined
length of time from officiating games for LYSA. Each case will be individually
reviewed. The purpose of this policy is
to prevent late turn-backs.
Steve Ales
Director of Officiating,
LYSA
Subpart C - Code of Ethics for
Referees
(1) I will always maintain the utmost
respect for the game of soccer.
(2) I will conduct myself honorably
at all times and maintain the dignity of my position.
(3) I will always honor an assignment
or any other contractual obligation.
(4) I will attend training meetings
and clinics so as to know the Laws of the Game, their
proper interpretation and their
application.
(5) I will always strive to achieve
maximum team work with my fellow officials.
(6) I will be loyal to my fellow
officials and never knowingly promote criticism of them.
(7) I will be in good physical
condition.
(8) I will control the players
effectively by being courteous and considerate without
sacrificing fairness.
(9) I will do my utmost to assist my
fellow officials to better themselves and their work.
(10) I will not make statements about
any games except to clarify an interpretation of the
Laws of the Game.
(11) I will not discriminate against
nor take undue advantage of any individual group on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex or
national origin.
(12) I consider it a privilege to be
a part of the United States Soccer Federation and my
actions will reflect credit upon that
organization and its affiliates.