Boxing/learning to be a boxing ref
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Hi my is Gary i am 43 year old living in nyc i love boxing .i want to be refree ,whats the best way to go about it.Hope you can help thank you.
Hi Gary - you'll need to register with USA Boxing and attend a 6-8 hour official's clinic. You'll start out learning how to clerk, work the glove table and timekeep. Referee training would probably start in about a year. For information on how to register in NYC, you can go to www.usaboxingmetro.com.
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Melanie Ley
Expertise
I can answer all questions related to amateur boxing except those having to do with the actual physical training. I am not a coach. 8-) 21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Experience
21 years as an amateur boxing official; certified computer scoring technician; have worked on many tournament administration staffs; have coordinated a major national invitational tournament; have served as secretary, treasurer and Junior Olympic Chairman at the local level.
Organizations
USA Boxing, Inc.
Education/Credentials
High school graduate; some college.
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