On Saturday Sept 25th, 2010 Kevin MacDonald will be conducting a one day MMA Referee Training Course. The location will be at the Tyngsboro Sports Center in Tyngsboro, MA. Kevin is one of just 6 MMA Referee Trainers approved by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC). The ABC is recognized in all 44 states where MMA is sanctioned and is also recognized by most Tribal Commissions in North America.

The Referee Training Course is a full day of instruction (8 hours) which includes powerpoint presentation, video analysis, question and answer discussion, scenario training, and “in the cage” positioning instruction. Students will be provided with a training manual which covers all topics taught in the course. Topics covered include appearance, how to conduct an effective rules meeting, properly starting and ending a bout, media concerns, judgment calls, proper positioning, and communication. Rules, regulation, and proper enforcement of such will be discussed in detail. An exam will be given at the end of the day to ensure that all who successfully complete the course have a strong working knowledge of the job and expectations of a professional MMA referee. Students who successfully complete the Referee Training Course will be given a Certificate of Completion for documentation and, if state regulations permit, students may be invited to shadow professional referees at live MMA event(s). After passing the Referee Training Course and shadowing referees at a live event(s), referee candidates will have the tools necessary to step into the cage under supervision to gain invaluable, real bout experience.

The cost for this full day course of instruction is $225*.

This course will be limited to ten (10) participants and will be filled based on the first 10 completed applications received. To receive an application, please send an email to:

refereekevin@yahoo.com

Successful completion of this course in no way guarantees licensure in any state rather is it the first step toward licensure.

A strong working knowledge of all facets of Mixed Martial Arts is strongly encouraged. Participants will be given a list of terms and maneuvers to be familiar with in advance.
There will be many extras included in the cost which will be announced over the coming days.

Any questions feel free to call 781-316-5220

*Any MMA referee currently licensed in MA or NH is welcome to attend this course free of charge as a refresher