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How to become an Amateur Boxing official

 

Officials in amateur boxing include time keepers, judges and MCs.

It isn't difficult to become an official, but it recommended that you take the following route:

Firstly, you must become a member of an amateur boxing club (contact the ABA office or take a look at the website for details of your local clubs).

All officials must undergo a CRB check (you can obtain forms from the ABA office).

All officials are required to attend a course relevant to the position they are aiming for.

Courses consist of:

  •  A number of lectures (usually about four sessions at 2½ hours per session).
  •  A written examination
  •  A practical test, where you will usually sit alongside an experienced judge and judge 10 bouts.
  • Time keeper and MC examinations involve attendance at a show with an experienced time keeper or MC for the practical assessment. 

If you satisfy the adjudicator, your name will be added to your divisional panel of officials, and you will then be appointed to attend tournaments/shows.

NB: for details of forthcoming courses, contact Ray Black on  rayblackaba@rayblackaba.karoo.co.uk  or 07711 076 233.

You must complete 12 months as a judge before you can take the Referees Written Examination. If you pass the examination you will then be assessed in the ring as part of a practical test.