LUBBOCK SOCCER ASSOCIATION

BY-LAWS

and

GENERAL RULES

September, 1987

REVISED: August, 2006

LUBBOCK SOCCER ASSOCIATION

BY-LAWS and GENERAL RULES  

Chapter 1 - By-laws of the Lubbock Soccer Association

Chapter 2 - Player registration and team formation

Chapter 3 -FIFA Laws of the Game - LSA modification

Chapter 4 - LSA playing rules

Chapter 5 - Discipline, protests, grievances and appeals

Chapter 6 - LSA policies

Chapter 7 - Player development

Chapter 8 - LSA tournament rules

Chapter 9 - Codes of ethics/conduct

Chapter 9: By-Laws of the Lubbock Soccer Association

9.1 Code of Ethics for Coaches 9.2 USSF Code of Ethics for Referees
9.3 USSF Code of Ethics for Assignors 9.4 Code of Ethics for Board Members & Administrators
9.5 Code of Conduct for Parents 9.6 Enforcement

Lubbock Soccer Association

General Rules

9. Chapter 9: Codes of Ethics / Conduct

 9.2. USSF CODE OF ETHICS FOR REFEREES (as established per USSF Policy
           531-11)

        9.2.1. I will always maintain the utmost respect for the game of soccer.

        9.2.2. I will conduct myself honorably at all times and maintain the dignity of my
                 position.

        9.2.3. I will always honor an assignment or any other contractual obligation.

        9.2.4. I will attend training meetings and clinics so as to know the Laws of the
                 Game, their proper interpretation and their application.

        9.2.5. I will always strive to achieve maximum teamwork with my fellow officials.

        9.2.6. I will be loyal to my fellow officials and never knowingly promote criticism of
                 them.

        9.2.7. I will be in good physical condition.

        9.2.8. I will control the players effectively by being courteous and considerate
                 without sacrificing fairness.

        9.2.9. I will do my utmost to assist my fellow officials to better themselves and their
                 work.

        9.2.10. I will not make statements about any games except to clarify an
                   interpretation of the Laws of the Game.

        9.2.11. I will not discriminate against nor take undue advantage of any individual
                   group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

        9.2.12. I consider it a privilege to be a part of the United States Soccer Federation
                  and my actions will reflect credit upon that organization and its affiliates.