TWO-DAY SEMINAR

• Minimum three (3) hour ‘hands-on’ mat session, demonstrating all submission holds, refereeing mechanics and positioning.

• Review and demonstration of objective signs which warrant a restart.

• Approximately six (6) hours of classroom instruction for both judges and referees.
• Video presentation covering all of the Unified Rules and Regulations used by all major promotional organizations as well as State Athletic Commissions.
• Scoring criteria for judges, shorthand scoring keys, and examples of how to employ the Ten Point Must scoring system are covered.
• Video demonstration of proper body positioning and ring mechanics for referees will be discussed.
• Miscellaneous medical information pertinent to referees will be discussed.
• Fight videos, which demonstrate the numerous ways that a contest can be terminated, will be examined and discussed.

TESTING

REFS will administer a separate test for both judges and referees. Taking the test is optional, however, all those who elect to take the test and score a minimum 90%, will be entered into the REFS database.

When contacted by an Athletic Commission, Native American Entity, Promoter or other Regulatory Agency requesting qualified officials, REFS may provide the name and contact information of those certified as a REFS judge or referee.