safeguarding

What do you need to become an official?

  • Becoming a judge →

  • Becoming a supervisor →

  • Becoming a referee →

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    Here we cover all aspect of the DBS checks – their importance, when they’re needed, what information they contain, and what steps to follow when you apply.

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Becoming a judge

Step 1

Have a passion for the sport of boxing, then contact the London regional secretary: londonboxing1@gmail.com. Details will be passed on to the R&J Evaluators.

Step 2

Make sure you understand the rules of amateur boxing. That's the England Boxing rules, alongside IBA rules, which can both be found on the England Boxing website.

Step 3

You will need to complete a two-day course over one weekend. The first day will be in the form of a seminar covering the rules and all the requirements needed to become a judge.

The second day will be a practical demonstration using Club Boxers to allow you to practice officiating several bouts as a Judge and/or Timekeeper, finishing the day with an online multiple-choice exam. If you pass the exam, you will become a probationary judge.

Step 4

As a probationary judge, you will be expected to attend a number of shows where you will be mentored and evaluated before being passed out as a judge. All elements of the course and probationary period need to have been completed within a six month period from the starting point of passing the course.

Step 5

Once passed out, you will need to register on the England Boxing Locker as an official (no need for a DBS) They will send you a lanyard and a record book.

Step 6

You will now be considered a Grade C Judge. You will be appointed to officiate at club shows to develop confidence and consistency. Keith Mills is responsible for allocating officials for club shows. There is a calendar on the londonboxing.org website showing all the events.

Becoming a supervisor

Step 1

Having achieved competency as a judge, you may wish to progress as a supervisor. A grade C judge must have judged for the minimum of 12 months and have judged at least 100 competetive bouts to move into this position.

A supervisor should continue to read the rule book and keep up to date on any changes and know the responsilities of a supervisor. You may ask to sit with a supervisor at a show to see what duties it entails. When you are ready, notify the refional secretary, a supervisor or one of our adjudicators to express your interest. Details will be passed on.

Step 2

You will be mentored by active supervisors over several shows to learn both the manual and electronic process. The Locker means lots of changes for us all so being computer literate will be an advantage.

Step 3

The R & J team are responsible for conducting regional assessments. A written exam will also take place under his supervision.

Step 4

The final assessment is an online interview with the England Boxing Panel (one Grade A Supervisor, one Grade B Supervisor and an internal verifier). A regional adudicator may be invited to observe the process.

Becoming a REFEREE

Step 1

Having achieved a high level of competency as a judge, you may wish to progress as a referee. You must have been an active judge for at least 12 months before training to become a referee. Notify a supervisor, the secretary or one of our adjudicators to express your interest. Your details will be passed on.

Step 2

You will need to partake in a two-day course over one weekend and complete an online multiple-choice exam on the second day.

Step 3

You will then be mentored and evaluated under supervision before being passed as a referee. This will involve attending a nominated club on training nights to referee sparring and get used to positioning in the ring. You may also get the opportunity to referee some skills bouts when your mentor feels you are ready.

Step 4

Your practical element MUST be assessed at a show, or number of shows by an A Grade referee or above (IBA status).

Step 5

Once you are successful in the practical element, you will be signed off and will receive your certificate.

Step 6

You will be appointed to referee at club shows; mentoring continues until performance and confidence are attained. Referees can move from C to B levels by doing written and practical assessments. Once you achieve B level, you can begin to referee championships.