The Coalition to Legalize Mixed Martial Arts in New York is proud to bring you an Association of Boxing Commissions approved MMA judge and referee training course instructed by Robert Hinds (veteran referee, judge and ABC certified trainer) and Sean Wheelock (veteran referee and Bellator color commentator)!
We are also very honored to have two very important special guests in attendance at this training! Speaking at this training will be Michael Mazzulli, Director of the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation and Melvina Lathan, Commissioner of the New York State Athletic Commission!
This is the first time this training has ever been offered in New York State and expect a huge turn out!
This course is suitable for current MMA officials, aspiring officials, coaches, fighters, journalists and fans. Whether you want to simply educate yourself, better understand our sport, or or want to pursue work as a professional MMA referee or judge, this course is for you.
The course will be given at:
Tiger Martial Arts. 3058 Hempstead Turnpike. Levittown, NY
Saturday, February 16th from 10am - 6pm (check in at 9am):
ABC approved MMA judge training course. This interactive training includes lecture, discussion, demonstration, video review and a final exam. Subjects covered include requirements, Unified Rules scoring system & judging criteria, scoring of rounds, bout decisions, challenges, and ethics.
Sunday, February 17th from 10am - 6pm (check in at 9am):
ABC approved MMA referee course. This interactive training includes lecture, discussion, demonstration, video review and a final exam. Subjects covered include the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, pre/during/post fight duties, communication, mechanics, injuries, decision making, challenges, results, ethics.
*A UFC on Fuel viewing party is being planned for the evening of February 16th. More information on that coming soon!
*Stay tuned to find out what other special guests will be participating in the course!
PRE-REGISTRATION FEES (register on/before January 31st):
February 16th ABC Judge Course: $200
February 17th ABC Referee Course: $200
Both Courses: $300
REGISTRATION FEES (register on/after February 1st):
February 16th ABC Judge Course: $225
February 17th ABC Referee Course: $225
Both Courses: $350
NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION
EVENT HOTEL: DAYS INN HICKSVILLE
828 S Oyster Bay Rd
Hicksville, NY 11801
Rooms are blocked at a special rate of $98.10 + tax per night.
YOU MUST BOOK BY JANUARY 15th TO GET THE GROUP RATE!
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, VISIT WWW.NYMMATRAINING.COM