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-
Referees, Judges, Timekeepers, Physicians
- Travel Expenses & Meal Per-diem Not Included Below -
- For These Fees Click HERE -
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.
Below are MINIMUM Fees for IKF Certified Officials. Some Officials may charge much more or much less than the Suggested Fees below.
If you have IKF Certified Officials in your area who will work your event for less or even Volunteer their time for free you are welcome
to use them as long as they are IKF Certified Officials. To confirm IKF Certification,
ALL IKF Certified Officials must be listed on this page HERE.


AMATEUR EVENT OFFICIALS FEES

OFFICIAL

-Representative

-Referees-

-Judges-

-Timekeeper-

MD
Doctor

Score
Keeper

Kick
Counters
FCR Bouts Only
In United Kingsom

Locker Room
Inspector

MINIMUM
NUMBER
NEEDED
FOR EVENT

-1-

-2-

-3-

-1-

-2-

+ EMT STAFF

-1-

-2-

-2-

Fee Listed For Event
OR
Fee Per Bout On Event

NOTE
Fees shown are minimums.
Promoters may pay
Officials more if agreed
prior to event. Promoter
may also choose to
have TWO CHIEF
Referees and more
Representatives to handle
event duties
if desired or needed.

Click Here
For Fees

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

$250.00
Chief Referee.

$150.00
2nd Referee.

If More Than
7 Bouts Add
$7.00 Per 3
Round Bout
$10.00 Per 4 or 5
Round Bout

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

$100.00
For Event
up To 7 Bouts.

If More Than
7 Bouts Add
$5.00 Per 3
Round Bout
$8.00 Per 4 or 5
Round Bout

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

$100.00
For Event
up To 7 Bouts.

If More Than
7 Bouts Add
$5.00 Per 3
Round Bout
$8.00 Per 4 or 5
Round Bout

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

$200.00
"Minimum"
For Event.
Some charge More
for Physicals.

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

$100.00
Assists
Representative
in
Bout Scores.

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

$100.00
Counts Kicks
with Kick Cards
For FCR Bouts

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

$100.00
Is in charge
of checking
handwraps
and assuring order
in the
locker rooms

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE


PRO BOUT OFFICIALS FEES

OFFICIAL

-Representative

-Referees-

-Judges-

-Timekeeper-

MD - Doctor

Score
Keeper

Kick
Counters
FCR Bouts Only
In United Kingsom

Locker Room
Inspector

MINIMUM NUMBER
NEEDED FOR EVENT

-1-

-2-

-3-

-1-

-2-

+ EMT STAFF

-1-

-2-

-2-

Fee Listed For Event
OR
Fee Per Bout On Event

NOTE
Fees shown are minimums.
Promoters may pay
Officials more if agreed
prior to event. Promoter
may also choose to
have TWO CHIEF
Referees and more
Representatives to
handle event duties
if desired or needed.

Click Here
For Fees

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

$500.00
Chief Referee.

$250.00
2nd Referee.

If More Than 12
$40.00 Per Bout
Over 12.

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

$150.00
For Event
up To 12 Bouts.

If More Than 12
$10.00 Per Bout
Over 12.

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

$150.00
For Event
up To 12 Bouts.

If More Than 12
$10.00 Per Bout
Over 12.

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

$300.00
"Minimum"
Flat Fee For Event.
Some charge More
for Physicals.

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

ISCF Inspector
that checks each
fighter before they
enter the ring from
body to gloves.
Also oversees who
enters the fight cage or ring.
$100.00
For Entire Event.

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

Is in charge of
Cleaning up any
Sweat, Water and
or Blood on
the cage floor between
EVERY Round
$100.00
For Entire Event.

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

Is in charge
of checking
handwraps
and assuring order
in the
locker rooms

Plus
TRAVEL Fees
CLICK HERE

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.

(*) 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.



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.

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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