Referees, Judges and Officials are an important component of amateur boxing. They play a significant role in the conducting of competition bouts and tournaments. They are there to provide the boxer with a fair and equitable experience by enforcing the rules and the spirit of fair play

Boxing heavily relies on a number of officials to conduct a bout. This can range from Referees and Judges to Timekeepers and Gloving Stewards. At larger tournaments it can include Competition Manager, Competition Jury and an Official Announcer. All officials play a major role in the effectiveness and efficiency of a bout/tournament.

Becoming a new judge/referee

Great Australian amateur boxers deserve great Australian judges and referees.

Any adult (male or female) can undertake a short course and practical training sessions to develop the skill of judging amateur boxing bouts. After supervised practice at several tournaments, you can become a judge for tournaments in your state/territory. Opportunities for progression to Australian, Continental or World (AIBA) accreditation are readily available.

This course is available to any interested person from the age of 15 years including current boxers and coaches.

Those with suitable mobility/fitness who wish to train as referees can do so after they have been judging for a modest period of time.

The first step is to complete an online officiating course (don't worry if you can't enter the online portal as this can be completed at your leisure). The online course is not sport specific and can be found here

The Boxing Australia R&J Accreditation Policy can be found here

Maintaining your existing accreditation

Referees and Judges who are already accredited need to do an annual refresher seminar.