Kevin MacDonald is going to be conducting a referee training seminar on Feb 20, and he sent me an email with some details. Because I’m lazy, I’m going to cut and paste the whole email instead of writing a new version. Check it out:
Hey Rick, I am going to be conducting a referee training seminar on Saturday, February 20th in southern New Hampshire. I will provide more details very soon but I wanted to get the date out there for those who are interested. This seminar will consist of a morning classroom session followed by an afternoon practical session where prospective referees will be able to get realistic experience with fighters in the cage. In the next few days I will post all the details but for those who have been asking how to get into Mixed Martial Arts refereeing, this will be a great introduction. I ask that anyone interested have a strong working knowledge of MMA. This a training session for those who are serious about getting into officiating. Thanks and check the site for upcoming details.
Jason Franklin
on Jan 14th, 2010
@ 12:35 PM:
Hey Kevin,
Do you have plans to hold any more trainings in the near future. If not, any way to contact you to set something up. I know there is a big demand in Western MA. especially with the upcoming commission. I only know of one referee in the area but a lot of others interested in getting involved.
Kevin the Ref
on Jan 14th, 2010
@ 1:48 PM:
Hey Jason, Yes, I will definitely be holding more over the next couple of months. Most likely one in the Boston area, and then in Western, MA. The New Hampshire Boxing and Wrestling Commission is endorsing this seminar and had asked me to to one a few months ago. I should have all the details within the next day or two. I can confirm that this seminar will be held at the Miletich Fighting Systems school in Hooksett, NH beginning at 8:30am. I will be limiting the course to either 10 or 12 people to ensure that there is ample practice and instruction time.
Jason Franklin
on Jan 14th, 2010
@ 3:46 PM:
Thanks for the reply.
rab087
on Jan 15th, 2010
@ 10:31 PM:
if you could e-mail me more information on this and possibly a judging course at ryanbourbeau@yahoo.com
Kevin the Ref
on Jan 19th, 2010
@ 4:08 PM:
KRANE Approved Referee Training Seminar
On Saturday, February 20th, 2010 Kevin “the Ref” MacDonald will be holding a full day referee training seminar at Miletich Fighting Systems in Hooksett, NH. This course will begin at 8:30 am and finish at 3:00pm. The morning portion of the seminar will consist of classroom, lecture, and videotape analysis. Following a break for lunch participants will take to the mats and learn the many aspects of refereeing including positioning, submissions, and stoppages.
This course has been developed by Kevin MacDonald and Joe Esposito. Kevin MacDonald is a MMA referee with over 1000 bouts as third man in the cage. He is also a former MMA fighter and Massachusetts licensed EMT. Joe Esposito is a Deputy Commissioner on the MA State Boxing Commission and has more than 35 years of experience in multiple martial arts disciplines. This course has been endorsed by the New Hampshire State Boxing and Wrestling Commission and is certified through KRANE, the international martial arts sanctioning organization with over 40 years of experience in the indusrty.
This class does not guarantee certification rather it is the first step. Upon successful completion of the seminar, participants will be given the opportunity to shadow a professional MMA referee at a live event. After shadowing at an event, the referee candidate will have the chance to referee, under supervision, amateur bouts at live events. After refereeing ten (10) amateur bouts under supervision, the referee candidate can submit his application for full certification as a KRANE amateur referee.
The cost of the course is $125.00 if application is received by February 5th, $150.00 if application is received after February 5th, and $175.00 at the door.
This course is limited to ten (10) participants based on date application is received.
Applicants must have a background in mixed martial arts and have a working knowledge of the terminology, positions, submissions, and escapes common to MMA.
If you are interested, please send an email with your name, address, and phone number to refereekevin@yahoo.com
Once your request is received, you will be contacted and sent an application and waiver.