Game Official’s Code of Conduct

• Act in a professional and businesslike manner at all times and take your role seriously.

• Strive to provide a safe and sportsmanlike environment in which players can properly display their hockey skills.

• Know all playing rules, their interpretations and their proper application.

• Remember that officials are teachers. Set a good example.

• Make your calls with quiet confidence; never with arrogance.

• Manage and help to control games in cooperation with the coaches to provide a positive and safe experience for all participants.

• Violence must never be tolerated.

• Be fair and impartial at all times.

• Answer all reasonable questions and requests.

• Enforce USA Hockey's "zero tolerance" policy in all cases.

• Never use foul or vulgar language when speaking with a player, coach or parent.

• Use honesty and integrity when answering questions.

• Admit your mistakes when you make them.

• Never openly criticize a coach, player or fellow official.

• Keep your emotions under control.

• Use only USA Hockey-approved officiating techniques and policies.

• Maintain your health through a physical conditioning program.

• Dedicate yourself to personal improvement and maintenance of officiating skills.

• Respect your supervisor and their critique of your performance.