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Sports officials must be able to bring control to chaos; understand fairness; promote safety and encourage good sportsmanship. A sports official must have the positive characteristics of a police officer, lawyer, judge, accountant, reporter, athlete and diplomat.

Roles of the Official

A good sports official is also someone who can be put in a position of authority and handle the responsibility without being overbearing. As a sports official, you're in charge, but it's the players who play the game because they love it and who the fans have come to watch, not you.

In this learning area you’ll find more information on the roles of the official and the code of conduct that all officials must adhere to.

You’ll also find links through to each NSO which will provide specific information on the disciplinary procedures for your sport. Along with the rules of the game, you must fully understand your role before, during, and after the game has ended.

Download What is expected of you as an Official (PDF, 157 KB)

Download Improving Your Performance (PDF, 158 KB)

Download Officials Code of Conduct (PDF, 28 KB)

Download Disciplinary Procedure (PDF, 22 KB)

Seven simple steps to success (PDF, 33KB)

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Updated | 14 Dec 2007.

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