• REQUIRED EQUIPMENT & USE OF
  • All necessary equipment shall be provided by the Promoter or Official Timekeeper. This includes
    • IKF Approved Round Bell
      The bell will be no higher than the floor level of the ring. The bell or gong shall be of clear tone so that the fighters and assistants may easily hear it.
    • A Whistle
      The whistle is used by the timekeeper to inform the referee, judges, trainers & the fighters when there is 10 seconds left in the round break. After the timekeeper blows the whistle once, they will shout out "Seconds out!"
    • A Stop Watch
      For official timing of the rounds and rest periods.
    • 1 or 2 pieces of Wood or Paddle
      This is used to slap together or hit the ring canvas "3" Times when there is 10 seconds remainin g in the fighting round.
• AMATEUR ROUND LENGTHS & REST PERIODS
  • All amateur non title fights are scheduled for 3, 2 minute rounds with a 1 minute rest periods between each round.
  • All Amateur TITLE FIGHTS will be 4 (State) or 5 (National & Up) , 2 minute rounds with a 1 minute rest periods between each round.
• PRO ROUND LENGTHS & REST PERIODS
  • All Pro Full Contact Rules and International Rules bouts shall have 2 minute rounds with a 1 minute rest periods between each round.
  • Pro MuayThai bouts may have a 1:00, 1:30 or 2:00 minute rest period between each round which will be determined by the desire of the fighters of the bout. BOTH must agree upon a rest period time prior to the bout during matchmaking.
  • All Pro fights shall range from 5 to 12 rounds, 5 being the minimum.
  • All Pro IR & FCR Title fights will range from 7-12 rounds. All Pro MTR Title fights are 5 rounds. To see required rounds Click HERE.
• TIMEKEEPERS DUTIES
  • See "REQUIRED EQUIPMENT & USE OF" above plus the following
  • To keep official time of each bout.
  • To assist the referee in counting over a downed fighter in the case of a knockdown.
    When a fighter is knocked down or purposely falls down without the will to stand, the Timekeeper must begin the count of the downed fighter once the fallen fighter touches the ring floor. The timekeeper will do so by the use of his/her fingers clear and visible, high over his/her head until the referee picks up the count from them.

IKF OFFICIALS - GUIDELINES

• All IKF Event officials shall be employed by the promoter and be approved by the IKF Event Representative ONLY.
• 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.
• 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.
• Any official is found under the influence of ANY drug or alcohol immediately prior to or during the event shall be fined by the IKF $500.00 and placed on a suspension determined by the IKF.
• 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. If any official is found under the influence of ANY drug, the official shall be fined by the IKF $500.00 and placed on a suspension determined by the IKF.
• 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.