Officials' code of ethics
The duty of the sports official is to act as an impartial judge of sporting competition. This duty carries with it an obligation for the official to perform with accuracy, consistency, objectivity and the highest sense of integrity.
The Australian Sports Commission recognises that to preserve and encourage confidence in professionalism and integrity of officiating, officials must first foster ethical behaviour.
Sports officials have the right to expect that:
- their health and safety are paramount
- they are treated with respect and openness
- they are appointed to a level of competition appropriate to their level of competence
- they have access to self-improvement opportunities
The code of ethics
Sports officials should:
- place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else
- accept responsibility for all actions taken
- be impartial
- avoid any situation which may lead to a conflict of interest
- be courteous, respectful and open to discussion and interaction
- value the individual in sport
- seek continual self-improvement through study, performance appraisal and regular updating of competencies
- encourage inclusivity and access to all areas of officiating
- be a positive role model in behaviour and personal appearance
- refrain from any form of personal abuse towards athletes
- refrain from any form of sexual harassment towards athletes
- show concern and caution towards sick and injured athletes
Aaron Morse
Project Officer – People Development
246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone (08) 9492 9758
Facsimile (08) 9492 9711
Email Aaron
Lorraine Campbell
Project Officer – People Development
246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Telephone (08) 9492 9626
Facsimile (08) 9492 9711
Email Lorraine
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