Picture: UFC referee Marc Goddard briefs officials ahead of the practical assessment at an IMMAF certification course in Prague, Czech Republic. The next IMMAF international amateur MMA referees & judges certification course is scheduled to take place from Saturday, September 17th to Sunday, September 18th, 2016, in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. The course, which is brought to you in conjunction with the Ulster Mixed Martial Arts Federation, will be ran by IMMAF Technical Committee Member and renowned UFC referee Marc Goddard and will see participants gain valuable theoretical and practical training. Those who successfully complete the course will gain an IMMAF referees and judges license that permits them to officiate at future IMMAF sanctioned MMA events around the globe. The course is a continuation of a number of courses to be launched under the IMMAF progression pathways initiative with more cetification opportunities to come for developing technical officials throughout 2016. Completed certification will be mandatory for consideration to officiate or judge any IMMAF event worldwide. Participant Fee: The cost of taking the international amateur MMA referees certification course is £200 and will include the following benefits for participants: – Course materials (workbook etc) Fighters available for mock bouts/sparring during practicals assessment International amateur MMA referees & or judges certification Lunch Entry Requirements: • National Level Federation course or approval from Federation Officer/ license (in any country or state) or IMMAF officials certificate • 2 years officiating experience • Recommendation letter from national federation The course will be delivered at the following time and location: 09:00am IMMA Gym 24 George Street Ballymena BT43 5AP Northern Ireland To register visit MyNextMatch.com]]>
IMMAF officials certification course: Northern Ireland
