UMPIRE CODE OF ETHICS download 
- Honor all contracts regardless of possible inconvenience or financial
basis.
- Study the rules of the game diligently, observe the work of good
officials, and attempt to improve at all times.
- Remember that while you work as an umpire is important, you must
conduct yourself in such a way that spectator attention is directed to the players during
the game and not you.
- Dress and maintain your appearance in a manner befitting the dignity
and importance of the umpire.
- Be fair and unbiased in your decisions, rendering them without regard
to the score or the quality of play on the field.
- Cooperate and be professional in your associations with your fellow
umpires and do nothing to cause them public embarrassment.
- Be firm but not overbearing, positive but never rude, dignified but
never 'cocky'. Remember the good umpire doesn't have to have the last word.
- Be prepared both physically and mentally to administer the game.
- Do not smoke on or in the vicinity of the playing field. Do not drink
alcoholic beverages before the game you are to work.
- Do not give information which might be used by a team's future
opponent.
- Keep in mind that the game is more important than the wishes of any
individual player of coach or the ambitions of any individual umpire.
Source: ASA - Official Rules of Softball — Last Update: September 19, 2001  back to MIUA News & Review page
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