GUIDANCE ON ETHICAL QUESTIONS FOR ASSIGNORS

The following are a number of questionable ethic situations that assignors have either put themselves or the referees in because of their assigning practices. Take heed and follow this guidance to ensure there are no perceived or actual unethical violations.

1. Do not assign a referee to a game where family members are participants in the game. (Coach or player)

2. Do not assign a referee to a game in a competition in which he/she plays or coaches.

3. If the referee has had a problem with a coach or team in the past keep the referee away from that coach or team.

4. If you assign, assign yourself as a last resort.

5. Assign the highest rated referees first.

6. Do not let referees switch assignments without your permission or only in an emergency without your permission.

7. Attempt to limit a referee to three assignments a day.

8. Do not assign a referee to the same team a number of times in a row.

9. Make sure the referees you assign meet all the registration requirements.

10. Do not wait until the last minute to assign games.

11. If you assign a referee to an unaffiliated game make sure the referee knows it is unaffiliated.

12. If you assign a tournament be available at the tournament site to make changes to the assignments if required. If an emergency occurs and you can’t be there, make sure the referees know who is authorized to make changes to the game assignments.

13. Never assign referees to competitive games in which you have a personal interest in the outcome of the game.

14. If you assign more then one league on the same day in different places, make sure you designate a qualified assist that is available to make changes to the assignments in your absents on game days.

15. Know, or find out about the qualifications of the referee you assign.