SYS Referees

Referees Meeting

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Shrewsbury Youth Soccer referees agree to abide by the United States Soccer Federation's code of ethics for referees:

Always maintain the utmost respect for the game of soccer.
Conduct myself honorably at all times and maintain the dignity of my position.
Always honor an assignment or any other contractual obligation.
Attend training meetings and clinics so as to know the Laws of the Game, their proper interpretation and their application.
Always strive to achieve maximum team work with my fellow officials.
Be loyal to my fellow officials and never knowingly promote criticism of them.
Be in good physical condition.
Control the players effectively by being courteous and considerate without sacrificing fairness.
Do my utmost to assist my fellow officials to better themselves and their work.
Do not make statements about any games except to clarify an interpretation of the Laws of the Game.
Do not discriminate against nor take undue advantage of any individual group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national.
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.

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