An Official shall exemplify the YMCA's character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

An Official shall devote time, thought, and study to the rules of the sport and the mechanics necessary to carry out the rules so that one may render effective and credible service in a fair and unbiased manner.

An Official shall work with other officials and the YMCA in the spirit of harmony and cooperation in spite of differences of opinion that may arise during debate of points or rules at issue.

An Official shall resist every temptation to use his or her position as an official for personal benefit.  Under all circumstances, officials shall avoid promoting the special interest of any person or group of persons other than the swimmers and divers we serve.

An Official shall consistently uphold the honor and dignity of the avocation in all personal conduct and relations with the swimmers/divers, coaches, YMCA directors, YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving Advisory Committee, YMCA of the USA, other officials, and the public, to be worthy examples to the swimmers and divers under one's jurisdiction.

An Official shall be familiar with the YMCA's Child Abuse Prevention Policies and Procedures and shall adhere to these policies and procedures in carrying out his/her responsibilities and assignments, thus assuring a safe environment for all participants.

The YMCA of the USA Competitive Swimming and Diving Advisory Committee has officially adopted the foregoing Code of Ethics for YMCA Swimming/Diving Officials.

Declaration of Policy:  YMCAs have entrusted swimming and diving officials to assist them in the education of their youth through competitive swimming and diving.  The conduct of these officials influences the attitude of the public towards both the individual official and the YMCA.  The proper implementation of YMCA competitive swimming and diving requires that officials be competent, professional, impartial, and exhibit integrity and responsibility to those they serve.  In recognition of these expectations, the YMCA of the USA Competitive Swimming and Diving Committee adopted a Code of Ethics for all YMCA swimming and diving officials.  The purpose of the Code is to establish the ethical standards and conduct for all YMCA swimming and diving officials.

The YMCA of the USA Competitive Swimming and Diving Advisory Committee may suspend or revoke the officiating certification of a person, may place the person on probation, or may refuse to issue or renew a swim officiating certification of an official or an applicant for a swim official certification who has violated the spirit or letter of the Officials' Code of Ethics.