1. Responsibilities of an Official
LABUA Presents:
Responsibilities of an Official

2. Responsibilities of Officials
You are a PUBLIC Figure
At the ballpark or stadium, including parking lot
At restaurants
At family/friend gatherings
Even if not the sport you officiate!
Family/friends as quest at game
Favorite school/team
Logos
Clothes
Car stickers, license plates, etc.
“Scratch” yourself from working their games

3. Responsibilities of Officials
Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap Chat
Just DON’T DO IT! (including your family members)
Remove any and all references to being an official
Do not Like, Comment, Retweet or forward any messages that contain subject matter that could offend someone
Do not Like, Comment, Retweet or forward any messages that would portray you as a fan of a team
Do not comment about games you are assigned, your partners, schools, coaches, or spectators
Refer all media request to your assignment secretary or association spokesperson
REMEMBER – you are a public figure

4. Responsibilities of Officials
Conduct continually under scrutiny
“Get it right” society
An sports official is held to a higher standard
Sports officials are responsible for the integrity of the game

5. Responsibilities of Officials
Always representing the conference, league, association
On the field
Off the field
Communication
Clothing with logo of conference, league, association
Verbal
Social Media
Speak well of officiating and your conference, league, association

6. Responsibilities of Officials
Actions under microscope by other officials
You are being watched
Appearance
Physical – stay in shape
Dress – before & after the game
Don’t go to a restaurant / bar in uniform
Discretion when dressing room is the parking lot
Conversations in public places (example: restaurant after a game)
Officiating is a “business” – take it seriously

7. Responsibilities of Officials
Communication
Schools – coaches, administrators
Partners
Association / conference
Could become public, including what’s said “between the lines”
Remember – silence cannot be quoted!

8. Responsibilities of Officials
Give back to officiating
Be a mentor
Educate others, even if not an official
Promote officiating in a positive light
Take a leadership role in the LABUA
Remember where you came from

9. Responsibilities of Officials
Leadership
Have Integrity
Being Honest
Strong moral principles
Enforce the rules
“Doing the right thing when no one is looking.”
Practice Self-Development
Continual improvement – ALWAYS!
No better than your last call – good or bad
Be a sponge – a student of the game and officiating
Study Group

10. Responsibilities of Officials
Be Human
Be Kind – treat others the way you want to be treated
Be Humble
the sport is not about you!
be happy for your fellow official who gets “the big assignment”
Be an Ambassador of our sport

11. Questions