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OFFICIAL’S CODE OF CONDUCT
Special Olympics is committed to the highest ideals of sort and expects all sport officials to honor Sport and Special Olympics. All Special Olympics sport officials agree to observe the following code:

• I will be thoroughly aware of Special Olympics conception, regulations and sports rules.
• I will perform my duty seriously, fairly, earnestly and accurately.
• I will be righteous, disciplined and impartial and stick to principles.
• I will be vigorous, dress properly, well-groomed and refrain from smoking in the competition site and drinking alcohol during the Games.
• I will ensure athletes equal opportunity and enable them to build up physical fitness, experience joy and promote friendship through participation of the events.
• I will not discriminate athletes because of their physical disability. I will protect their privacy and respect athletes’ rights and values.
• I will encourage athletes during their competition, provide safety and be responsible for my conduct that conforms to the Games’ spirit.
​• I will respect coaches, staff, audiences and family members.

​​I understand that if I violate this Code of Conduct I will be subject to a range of consequences, up to and including being prohibited from officiating in Special Olympics.

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