Becoming a ref

[Adamj1987]

i want to apply to be a boxing ref. i know i have to apply in writing to the seceratary of th area council, im from preston in he north west so does that mean i come under the juristiction of the northern area council (secratary is in newcastle) or the western area council (secratary in wales)?

does anyone know if the BBBoC takes on refs at the ages of 21 (22 by the end if im successfull)? it says a mature person is needed im assumeing that means in the way you act not age but could someone clarify?

are there any ref's on here i can talk to for advice?

[ERIC GUY]

Hi,
Just spoke with Rob Smith, and yes you can become a ref at that age,
And you will be under the area you register with.

[Adamj1987]

thanks ill write my letter of application out is there anything specific i need to put in my application letter or is it just a general "i would like to become a reff because..."?

[jamesmcdonnell]

I hear a passion for ballroom dancing is a prerequisite.

[SLK]

cheeky

[Old bones Ian]

thanks ill write my letter of application out is there anything specific i need to put in my application letter or is it just a general "i would like to become a reff because..."?

I'd spell ref correctly if i was you

But good luck, its a hard job to do.

[whicker]

I think Lancashire is actually the "Central" area.

[n1ebf]

I think Lancashire is actually the "Central" area.

I was about to say the same thing. Hence Matthew Hatton has boxed for the Central Area title, and he's from your neck of the woods.

[Adamj1987]

I think Lancashire is actually the "Central" area.

I was about to say the same thing. Hence Matthew Hatton has boxed for the Central Area title, and he's from your neck of the woods.

cheers ill write to both and ask if ive sent it to the right area

[Old bones Ian]

bit of info on this page of BBBoC site

http://www.bbbofc.com/documentation.php

[ERIC GUY]

you need to write about your boxing background when you send the letter off,
former ABA champ and pro Tony Velinor asked me something very similar afew weeks ago, wanted to get back into pro boxing in some way or another, I suggested becoming a ref, gave him details of what to do, low and behold he was at ringside last night, doing his probation ref assement, which means, you sit at ringside, score the bout, give the slips to the oic, after a few shows, you end up in the ring, non scoring ref, then after assesment again, take charge fully of a bout, tho Bob Williams might inform you further, thats about it

[steve689]

On a similar subject what about amateur refereeing and scoring? www.iaba.ie or the UK equivalent?

[ERIC GUY]

What about it, what would you like to know?

[steve689]

What's the criteria and requirements if you want to become an amateur referee?

[thaibox uk]

What sort of money would a referee get at the smaller and bigger shows?

[boxerbob]

checked the EBU site the other night and officials get 700euros for title fights

WBO judges and refs get between $1000-$5000 depending on the total purse of the 2 fighters


im thinking of applying myself but want to make sure i find everything i need to know about the procedures of most governing bodies

[jonny]

checked the EBU site the other night and officials get 700euros for title fights

WBO judges and refs get between $1000-$5000 depending on the total purse of the 2 fighters


im thinking of applying myself but want to make sure i find everything i need to know about the procedures of most governing bodies

Why? you wouldn't work for the World bodies until you became a star referee, if at all you made it, dont think many referees make it to star level

[n1ebf]

I'd have thought the primary motive for wanting to do this would need to be more than money

[stujones]

This is something that has always fascinated me, not because I have a great interest in becoming a ref - but mainly cause I hear so many different stories about the requirements. I've heard there is a massive waiting list? Is this the case?

[jonny]

This is something that has always fascinated me, not because I have a great interest in becoming a ref - but mainly cause I hear so many different stories about the requirements. I've heard there is a massive waiting list? Is this the case?

I once applied myself and yes at the time there was no position and when one was available there were others already in the waiting like board inspecters etc

[stujones]

I've heard it is like a 70 year waiting list? Is this accurate, I cannot believe it - but I have been told this.

[My T Sharp]

I've heard it is like a 70 year waiting list? Is this accurate, I cannot believe it - but I have been told this.

If this is the case, do you think they should give preference to former pro fighters who want to ref, or shouldn't it be an issue?

[boxerbob]

hey to the ppl who had a go at me for telling you the EBU AND WBO money......look at teh guys questions above mine ffs

i know that if you first make it as a ref etc you have a class b licence , in a class b licence you can only do fights up to 8 rounds

i was doing some reserch as mentioned looking at governing bodies and i remembered the figures

try reading the post before jumping in with your crappy replies

[ERIC GUY]

What's the criteria and requirements if you want to become an amateur referee?

you have to apply for a judges and timekeepers course, once passed, you do 2 seasons, (depending on the amount of shows you do in that period), in can happen in 1 season, as I done that.. then you apply if you passed to a referees course,

[My T Sharp]

Ask the risk of ending the debate, here is the link to the advice and guidance you need

http://www.fairbutfirm.com/