Code of Conduct

USA Hockey Official's Code of Conduct

• Know the playing rules, their interpretations, and proper application.
• Act in a professional, businesslike manner at all times.
• Strive to provide a safe, sportsmanlike playing environment.
• Make your calls with quiet confidence - never with arrogance. Be fair and impartial at all times.
• Control the game only to the extent necessary to ensure safe, fair, and impartial competition.
• Violence must never be tolerated. Implement the USA Hockey "Zero Tolerance" policy in all instances of verbal or physical abuse, whether directed at officials or other players.
• Answer all reasonable questions and requests.
• Use honesty and integrity when answering questions. Admit mistakes when you make them. Never use foul or profane language when talking with a player, coach, or parent.
• Never openly criticize a player, coach, or other official.
• Keep your emotions under control.
• Use only USA Hockey-approved officiating techniques and policies.
• Keep yourself in good physical condition.
• Dedicate yourself to constant improvement of your officiating skills.
• Accept constructive criticism from supervisors, evaluators, and fellow officials.
• Set the example in attitude and demeanor.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with teams, leagues, officials, and administrators for the betterment of hockey.