CIF Code of Ethics
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The CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS) Code of Ethics is a set of principles designed to guide the conduct of all individuals involved in high school athletics within the section, including students, coaches, and officials.
Based on the information available, the general principles of the CIF-SS Code of Ethics for the 2025-2026 school year are similar to previous years, emphasizing:
- Sportsmanship, Ethical Conduct, and Fair Play: Promoting the importance of playing with integrity and respect for opponents and officials.
- Respect for Officials: Encouraging acceptance of the integrity and judgment of game officials.
- Understanding and Following Rules: Ensuring a thorough understanding of the rules of the game and eligibility standards.
- Positive Development of Athletes: Focusing on the physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional well-being of the individual athlete.
- Perspective on Competition: Remembering that athletic competition is a game and not a matter of life or death.
For Student-Athletes, specifically for 2025-2026:
- Prioritizing academic achievement.
- Showing respect for teammates, opponents, officials, and coaches.
- Maintaining a high level of safety awareness.
- Refraining from inappropriate language and behavior.
- Following all rules and regulations, including those related to eligibility.
- Avoiding substance abuse.
- Winning with character and losing with dignity.
For Coaches:
- Setting a positive example through their conduct and character.
- Avoiding profanity, vulgarity, and racial or ethnic comments.
- Accepting responsibility for controlling their players' behavior.
- Accepting officials' decisions and not challenging them.
- Not attempting to take unfair advantage of the rules.
For Officials:
- Exercising authority in an impartial, firm, and controlled manner.
- Upholding the honor and dignity of their profession in all interactions.
- Being punctual and professional in fulfilling their contractual obligations.
- Supporting the principles of "Pursuing Victory with Honor" and the Six Pillars of Character.
It is recommended to consult the official CIF-SS website or the 2025-26 CIF-SS Blue Book for the most current and complete details regarding the Code of Ethics.