Boxing/Judging
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Question
Hi,
I live in Wisconsin and am wondering how one goes about becoming a judge or referee. I've been a fight fan since I was a kid and would love to be involved in the sport in an official capacity.
Hi Shawn - You would need to get registered with and certified by USA Boxing in your area. There is a yearly membership dues. Once certified, you will first learn to time keep. Once you have become experienced, probably in 3 or 4 months, you can train to become a judge. You can probably start training to referee in about a year. Amateur boxing involvement is all volunteer. If you are interested in pursuing this, please email me at mel@amateurboxing.com and I will send you a contact in Wisconsin.
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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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