Uniform Requirement Update!
UHSAA now requires all officials to wear UHSAA-approved uniforms when officiating UHSAA matches. You can purchase your approved gear using the link below.

 
 

Elevate the Soccer Experience

We may be a little pie in the sky, but we think the overall soccer experience has room for improvement.  

Our ref program is developing Referee Pathways to feed our High School referees' inner needs and drive. We see an opportunity for others to get involved & honor the legacy of a game that we love.

Closing the gap between coaching and referee education just seems to make sense.  We want everyone with the same Laws of the Game frame of reference.  

With innovative thinking and creative educational & growth opportunities, we think a lot is possible.  Interested?  We hope so.  

 
 
 
 
 
 

Officials Code Of Ethics

Utah officials at an interscholastic athletic event are participants in the

educational development of high school students. As such, they must exercise a

high level of self-discipline, independence, and responsibility. The purpose of this

Code is to establish guidelines for ethical standards of conduct for all

interscholastic officials. This is considered an extension of the classroom

experience for student athletes.

• Officials shall master both the rules of the game and the mechanics

necessary to enforce them and shall exercise authority impartially, firmly,

and controlled.

• Officials shall work with each other and their state associations in a

constructive and cooperative manner.

• Officials shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession in all

interactions with student-athletes, coaches, athletic directors, school

administrators, colleagues, and the public.

• Officials shall avoid using alcohol and tobacco products from the time they

arrive at the competition site until departure following the completion of the

contest.

• Officials shall prepare themselves both physically and mentally, shall dress

neatly and appropriately, and shall comport themselves in a manner

consistent with the high standards of the profession.

• Officials shall be punctual and professional in the fulfillment of all

contractual obligations.

• Officials shall remain mindful that their conduct influences the respect that

student-athletes, coaches, and the public hold for the profession.

• Officials shall, while enforcing the rules of play, remain aware of the

inherent risk of injury that competition poses to student-athletes. Where

appropriate, they shall inform event management of conditions or

situations that appear unreasonably hazardous.

• Officials shall take reasonable steps to educate themselves in the

recognition of emergency conditions that might arise during the course of

competition.

• Officials shall maintain an ethical approach while participating in forums,

chat rooms and all forms of social media.

• Officials shall refrain from using derogatory, inflammatory, degrading, insulting, or

foul language, as well as any words or actions that could be perceived as

offensive in any way toward any race, religion, color, or gender.