Expert: Lian Shoemake - 4/15/2009

Question
Hello, first of all, thank you for providing this site to answer questions.  I am interested in becoming a boxing judge (just a judge - not a referee), and was curious to know if Minnesota requires a judge to start with amateur bouts prior to becoming a professional judge, and if so, where can I look to find the proper information about this.  Thank You.

Answer
Hi Brian,
Thanks for the question.
Here is some information from the Minnesota Boxing Commission's website. Since licensing requirements for officials can vary from state to state, it's best to contact the commission directly to learn the specifics.

Office Contact Info
Phone: 763-792-7354
Fax: 763-717-3887
Office Administrator
Matt Schowalter
matt.schowalter@state.mn.us
Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 9am to 4 pm

Minnesota Boxing Commissioners
Scott LeDoux, Executive Director- scott.ledoux@state.mn.us

The web address is http://www.mnboxingmmacommission.com/

I hope this helps Brian. Thanks again for writing!

Regards,
Lian