Assignor Code Of Conduct

• Maintain the utmost respect for referees and other officials of the game, and conduct yourself honorably at all times.
• Make assignments based on what is good for the game and what is good for the referee.
• Reflect credit upon the organization.
• Contribute to the continuous development of referees in the National Referee Development Program.
• Conduct yourself ethically and professionally in the assignment process.
• Respect the rights and dignity of all referees and do not criticize them unless it is in private, constructive, and for their benefit.
• Offer equal opportunity to all quality referees and do not discriminate against or take undue advantage of any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
• Cooperate fully in the timely resolution of any grievance hearing or complaint.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of the U.S. Soccer registered referee list.
• Give priority to U.S. Soccer-affiliated games when assigning games.
• Follow U.S. Soccer’s Priority of Assignment policy.

Out Of State Referees Wanting To Referee In Indiana

• All out-of-state referees wishing to referee games in Indiana must be a current U.S. Soccer registered referee.
• They must meet the criminal background requirements of the competition authority and Indiana Soccer.
• They must complete the following form so that an account can be created in GotSport:
  • Out-of-state GotSport Account Request Form
• They no longer need permission from their SRA to officiate in Indiana. If licenses can be verified in the U.S. Soccer Learning Center, approval is immediate. If not, Indiana needs an email from the referee’s SRA, SYRA, or Registrar confirming:
  • a valid background check using the USOPC standard,
  • SafeSport and Intro to Safe and Healthy Playing Environments licenses, and
  • a Grassroots or Regional Referee License.

National League Conference Assignors Policy
National League Conference Local Assignor Report Form