Also read about the IMMAF International Amateur MMA Referees & Judges Certification Course in Arizona (USA), 5th- 6th December http://www.immaf.org/ummaf-to-host-immaf-certification-course-in-phoenix-arizona/ The course, which is brought to you in conjunction with the Romanian Mixed Martial Arts Federation, will be ran by IMMAF Technical Committee member and leading UFC referee Marc Goddard. The course will see participants gain valuable theoretical and practical training. Those who successfully complete the course will gain an IMMAF referees and or judges license that permits them to officiate at future IMMAF sanctioned MMA events around the globe. This course is a continuation of a number of courses to be launched under the new IMMAF Progression Pathways initiative that is to roll out during the course of 2015 for technical officials. Moving forward, this course will be mandatory for consideration to officiate or judge any IMMAF event worldwide. 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 Day 1: Saturday, December 19th 2015 Time: 09:00am to 5:00pm The course covers: – The Unified Rules of MMA Fouls – explanations and break down Responsibilities Code of Conduct and ethics – in fight scenarios and how they are dealt with Mock sparring demonstration (all participants shall referee one round of action) Day 2: Sunday, December 20th 2015 Time: 09:00am to 5:00pm 10 point must, scoring criteria and its application. Decisions and ways to win Mock judging of a 5 round fight that all participants shall score Written examination paper (60 minutes) Q & A session All interested parties wishing to attend this 2-day course, or for any further questions, please contact reid@immaf.org to register your interest.]]>
