IKF
EVENT
OFFICIALS FEES

Referees, Judges, Timekeepers, Physicians and Kick Counters

Below are "SUGGESTED" fees.
They are not MANDATORY Fees.
If you have Officials in your area who will work your event for less or even Volunteer their time for FREE, we strongly suggest you use them.
It is VERY COMMON that Officials help promoters this way.

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Travel Expenses Are NOT Included In Below Figures
Travel Expenses May Include: Plane Tickets, Gas Expense, Hotel and Meals


Officials For An IKF
ALL AMATEUR EVENT

-Amateur Scale-
If the event is under the jurisdiction of a state, regional or other Athletic Commission, the Commission shall determine the pay scale of each official unless the scale is below the minimum of the figures shown below.

Fees based on NUMBER of Bouts

*Referee(s)

Judges

Timekeeper

Medical Doctor

Kick Judges
Full Contact Rules Bouts Only

(*) If more than 1 referee, the 2 will SPLIT the Minimum Fee as listed above

0-7

Minimum $200.00

Minimum $65.00

Minimum $100.00

$150.00

$25.00

Add the Following Fee to the Above Minimum to EACH Bout After 7.

$7.00
Per 3 Round Bout

$10.00
Per 4 or 5 Round Title Bout

$5.00
Per 3 Round Bout

$8.00
Per 4 or 5 Round Title Bout

$5.00
Per 3 Round Bout

$8.00
Per 4 or 5 Round Title Bout

$150.00
Flat Fee

$5.00
Per Bout


Officials For An IKF
PRO & AMATEUR or ALL PRO EVENT

-Pro/Am Scale-
If the event is under the jurisdiction of a state, regional or other Athletic Commission, the Commission shall determine the pay scale of each official unless the scale is below the minimum of the figures shown below.

Fees based on NUMBER of Bouts

*Referee(s)

Judges

Timekeeper

Medical Doctor

Kick Judges
Full Contact Rules Bouts Only

(*) If more than 1 referee, the 2 will SPLIT the Minimum Fee as listed above

0-7 Bouts

Minimum
$250.00

Minimum
$150.00

Minimum
$150.00

$150.00

$30.00

Add the Following Fee to the Above Minimum to EACH Bout After 7.

$8.00
Per 5 Round Non Title Bout

$6.00
Per 5 Round Non Title Bout

$6.00
Per 5 Round Non Title Bout

$200.00
Flat Fee

$6.00
Per Bout

$12.00
Per Title Bouts of *5, 7 0r 8 Rounds
$20.00
For Title Bouts of 10 Rounds

(*) For 5 Round MuayThai "WORLD" Title, see below.

$10.00
Per Title Bouts of *5, 7 0r 8 Rounds
$12.00
For Title Bouts of 10 Rounds

(*) For 5 Round MuayThai "WORLD" Title, see below.

$10.00
Per Title Bouts of *5, 7 0r 8 Rounds
$12.00
For Title Bouts of 10 Rounds

(*) For 5 Round MuayThai "WORLD" Title, see below.

$8.00
Per Title Bouts of *5, 7 0r 8 Rounds
$10.00
For Title Bouts of 10 Rounds

(*) For 5 Round MuayThai "WORLD" Title, see below.


OFFICIALS FEES FOR IKF
PRO & AMATEUR WORLD TITLE BOUTS

-World Title Scale-
For ALL IKF World Titles the IKF will Appoint ALL Officials. This will include 1 Referee and 3 judges. A minimum of TWO of the 4 Officials will be from Neutral locations other than the State of the Event.
If the event is under the jurisdiction of a state, regional or other Athletic Commission, the Commission shall determine the pay scale of each official unless the scale is below the minimum of the figures shown below.

Referees

Judges

Timekeeper

Medical Doctor

Kick Judges
Full Contact Rules Bouts Only

* MINIMUM of
**$50 PER WORLD TITLE BOUT
*MAXIMUM of
**$400 PER WORLD TITLE BOUT
of 5-12 Rounds

$30.00
Per World Title
Bout
5-12 Rounds

$20.00
Per World Title
Bout
5-12 Rounds

Included in
Minimum Fee

$20.00
Per World Title Bout

(*) Minimum and Maximum Officials Fees can vary greatly and are determined by the IKF in regards to the Country the event is in, Fighters Purses, the Rule Style of the Title and Event Exposure (Is it a Televised Event Etc.).
Also, The MORE (2 or more) World Title Bouts on an event, the LESS Expense for the Officials Fees since they are already at the event for 1 World Title.

(**) The fees paid for the World Title are IN ADDITION to the fees for the other bouts the Official worked on the event at the explained scales above.



Promoter Fees & Requirements
For The IKF Event Representative or Associate

What the Promoter Pays the IKF Event Representative For the Work Above...

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IKF President Steve Fossum is also available to attend events as the Official IKF Representative. However, due to Mr. Fossum's IKF Travel Schedule, he is obviously not able to attend all IKF events. Those choosing to have Mr. Fossum attend their events as the official IKF Representative can book Mr. Fossum in advance.

TRAVEL FEES

The Promoter is Also Responsible for All Travel Expenses and Accommodations for the Official IKF Event Representative or Associate which includes;

PROMOTERS: Please DO NOT Leave your IKF Representative WAITING at the Airport. Your IKF Event Representative is required to complete an EVENT EVALUATION REPORT after your event. Low marks on items like Meeting Times (Meeting at the airport, weigh-in times, etc.etc.) Event Crew, Hotel Accommodations, Hospitality as well as the overall event itself could mean fines to you, higher future sanctioning fees or the denial of IKF Sanctioning for your future events.


IKF OFFICIALS - GUIDELINES

  1. All IKF Event officials shall be employed by the promoter at all IKF sanctioned events and shall be approved by the IKF directly.
  2. Each official must know all rules and regulations for an IKF kickboxing event. To find properly qualified officials, contact the local athletic commission or work with the IKF directly to select the best qualified officials for each position.
  3. The IKF reserves all rights to deny or appoint all necessary officials if the promoter's selections do not meet the required qualifications of the IKF.
  4. Any official found under the influence of ANY drug or alcohol immediately prior to, during or within 1 hour after the event (Alcohol only prior and during the match, not after) shall be fined by the IKF $500.00 and banned by the IKF.
  5. Any official at an IKF event shall give permission to the IKF for drug testing before or after any bout, amateur or pro and especially if the bout is a title match.
  6. ALL officials must be pre-approved and licensed by the IKF "UNLESS" other IKF approved officials in the Promoters area are available for the event.

FEE PAY EXAMPLES
Of The Fees Paid To IKF Officials By An IKF Promoter

EXAMPLE #1: The Official works as a Referee on a Pro and Amateur (Which means all the pay comes from the Pro/Am Scale above) World Title Event with 8 bouts. 3 of the bouts are IKF Title Bouts. The IKF World Title Is A Pro 12 Round Full Contact Rules World Title Bout. (The fees for this World Title Bout will come from the World Title Scale Above.) Here is the breakdown of the Referees fees for working All 8 bouts by himself.
Fees Below Do Not Include Any Travel Expenses

  • General Fee for working the event and all 5 undercard bouts: $200.00.
  • 1 IKF Amateur Full Contact Rules (5 Round) National Title Bout: $12.00.
  • 1 IKF Pro Full Contact Rules (10 Round) National Title Bout: $20.00.
  • 1 IKF Pro Full Contact Rules World Title Bout:
    • Determining Factors Of Pay. All on a HIGH Scale: $200.00.
      1. Working maximum rounds, 12.
      2. Referee is traveling away from work and home for more than 4 days.
      3. Possible TV Exposure, unconfirmed.
  • Total For Working This 8 Bout World Title Event: $432.00

EXAMPLE #2: There are 2 Officials working as both Referees and Judges on a Pro and Amateur (Which means all the pay comes from the Pro/Am Scale above) World Title Event with 8 bouts. 3 of the bouts are IKF Title Bouts. The IKF World Title Is A Pro 5 Round MuayThai Rules World Title Bout. (The fees for this World Title Bout will come from the World Title Scale Above.) Here is the breakdown of the Referees fees for working All 8 bouts by himself.
Fees Below Do Not Include Any Travel Expenses

  • General Fee for working the event as a Referee SPLIT with the other Official: $100.00.
  • General Fee for working the event as a Judge SPLIT with the other Official: $75.00.
  • This Official Referees 1 IKF Amateur Full Contact Rules (5 Round) National Title Bout: $12.00.
  • This Official Judges 1 IKF Pro Full Contact Rules (10 Round) National Title Bout: $12.00.
  • This Official Referees 1 IKF Pro MuayThai Rules World Title Bout:
    • Determining Factors Of Pay. All on a Low-Range Scale: $50.00.
      1. Working minimum rounds, 5.
      2. No TV Exposure.
      3. Dollar not strong in country hosting event.
      4. Gone only 2 days from home.
  • Total For Working This 8 Bout World Title Event: $249.00
  • General Fee for working the event as a Referee SPLIT with the other Official: $100.00.
  • General Fee for working the event as a Judge SPLIT with the other Official: $75.00.
  • This Official Judges 1 IKF Amateur Full Contact Rules (5 Round) National Title Bout: $10.00.
  • This Official Referees 1 IKF Pro Full Contact Rules (10 Round) National Title Bout: $20.00.
  • This Official Judges 1 IKF Pro MuayThai Rules World Title Bout: $30.00
  • Total For Working This 8 Bout World Title Event: $235.00

Examples Of Officials Fees Do Not Include Any Travel Expenses

ALL Officials Fees can Vary Greatly and are Finalized by the IKF and the Event Promoter in regards to...

  1. The Country the Event is in. (Dollar Strength, Available Officials etc.)
  2. If the Officials are volunteering. (Friends of the Promoter or just like to be Officials)
  3. New & Learning Officials. (New Officials are rarely Paid until they Prove their ability. However, New Officials do not work TITLE Bouts.)
  4. Fighters Purses. (High Pro Purses "COULD " mean higher Officials Fees since it could be a high exposure Bout.)
  5. The Rule Style of the Titles involved (Number of rounds)
  6. How many bouts on the Event.
  7. If it is a Tournament Style Event.
  8. If it is a Charity Event. (Where everyone works for free.)
  9. How far the Official is required to Travel.
  10. How long the Official will be away from Home. (How much work will the Official miss, missing pay as well.)
  11. If it is a Televised Event.
  12. If an an Athletic Commission Involved in the Event. (Athletic Commissions may determine ALL Officials Pay.)
  13. And many other factors...

PROMOTERS...
PLEASE DO NOT
Force your Officials to sit around and WAIT for you to pay them or for them to approach you to be paid. No one likes to ask for their money. BE RESPONSIBLE and PROFESSIONAL and make sure you pay your officials IMMEDIATLY after your event. They worked hard to make your event possible.
Thank You.


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