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(970) 563-3684 FAX (860) 862-9001 FAX To be honest, I cannot remember everything perfectly how it happened, Vazquez told MMA Junkie days after Fury FC 76. Olympia, WA 98507-9026 Stan MacDonald, Commissioner (709) 488-9335 Referees, meanwhile, are put in the cage with fighters and are scored on their positioning and ability to properly officiate a fight. TURTLE LAKE, WI 54889 (602) 255-3883 FAX I dont have any bad feelings about him, either. ATTN: GERALD BUD BEAULIEU, Chairmanbud.beaulieu@7clans.com (803) 896-4350 FAX The first section is a technique test where you will watch a videowith all of the techniques listed on this site. __________________________________________________________________, Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport (916) 263-2195 MMA Officials Training News Gallery Links Contact MMA Officials Training . (518)-358-3179 Fax I'm on my back on the second floor of Randy Couture's Xtreme Couture MMA gym, wondering whether the last image I would ever see is the smiling face of MMA referee Jason Herzog as he leans on me and applies more pressure to my chest. (984)297-1107, NORTH DAKOTA COMMISSION OF COMBATIVE SPORTS His face is on my face almost. 100 N. 15th Ave, Suite 202 t>: +55 21 2025.2875 AKWESASNE, NY 13655 Once it closes, you will need to wait until the next registration period to apply. 701-421-2629 Achieving a passing score through the course will allow your name to be put on a certification list that is available to all Athletic Commissions. Antoine Brooks, antoine.brooks@illinois.gov, (312) 814-2721 So you want to be an MMA referee. Gianni Vazquez remembers the lights turning on and off, but his memory admittedly is distorted. (780)442-5425 (Tracey) (785) 296-6809 FAX There's always going to be something you haven't seen or heard before. Then, I was kind of coming in and out, so I kind of went back to sleep a little bit, like one second or two seconds, probably. ATHLETIC UNIT As a prerequisite to the class, please familiarize yourself with all of the techniques listed as you will be required to identify and name the takedowns, submissions and positions that are being demonstrated during testing. After UFC 7 I said you can't place your fingers in any orifice or cut. For a complete list of penalties, see the Combative Sports Penalties and Sanctions webpage. Pierre, SD 57501 He was like this, looking at my face. So, what do you actually need? Check the website to see when registration is open. Mark Martin, mmartin@srmt-nsn.gov 315-705-5478 CELL New Town, ND 58763 Chirez ends up armbarring an unconscious Vazquez who wakes up in the submission. (403) 329-7394, Bryan Jeannotte (Chairman)bryan.jeannotte@hotmail.com, Paul Davis (Vice Chairman)pdavis@hotmail.ca, Travis Grindle (Executive Director)Travis.Grindle@lethbridge.ca, COMBATIVE SPORTS AUTHORITY OF MAINE 2609 Atlantic Ave., Suite 203 ___________________________________________________________________, NEW MEXICO ATHLETIC COMMISSION Yad Minhas, Yminhas@cityofgp.com, Deputy Commissioner, HAWAII BOXING COMMISSION "After the first one I said I would never do that again," McCarthy said. The first section is a technique test where you will watch a video of techinques that you must be able to identifyandunderstand. To get started no degree is required. Not necessarily. 412 STATE ROUTE 37 HOMEPAGE: http://kansascommerce.com/athleticcommission Please select a course and purchase here. McCarthy throughout the course continually stressed the responsibility the referee has in protecting both fighters. This heavily tattooed officiator did make some mistakes, like every referee. PO Box 12157 With an arena full of screaming fans, promotion officials and coaches, Collazo was undeterred as Edgar Chairez continued to choke an unconscious Vazquez, waiting for the feeling of a tap. I found myself on my back after a conversation with Herzog on when to stand fighters up when he realized I had never actually trained in mixed martial arts. I told Rorion, 'I can't do that again. ATTN: DANIEL J. GUSTAFSON, Executive Director/Commissioner, daniel.gustafson@oneidagc.com (866) 465.6206 FAX, ATTN: Bonnie Davis boxing@dpor.virginia.gov, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING I dont want it to happen to one guy and then (him) probably die. I saw the video and was like, Oh, goddamn. Thats why they put the guy back to work without giving any investigation or any type of punishment or some stuff like that. I have to hold mitts for people. "I want you to leave knowing more about the sport of MMA and more about what's important for the officials than you ever knew in the past. For more information about obtaining a TDLR license or renewing a TDLR license that expired while serving on active duty, please go to the Military Outreach page. Victoria BC V8T 4J1, CALGARY COMBATIVE SPORTS COMMISSION KAHNAWAKE ATHLETIC COMMISSION Shawn Clancy, Secretary-Treasurer (709) 834-8052 msummer@warp.nfld.net The truth is, it didn't take long for me to realize I was in over my head in the class. Calgary, AB T2P 2M5 "I owe it to the fighters to fail you if you don't know what you're doing.". Pierre, SD 57501 We had a guy named Joel Sutton fighting Geza Kalman and he head butts him, which was legal at the time, and he sticks his fingers into his cut and pulled down. WINNIPEG, MB CANADA R3B 1N3 MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457 But what I believe is that he shouldnt make this mistake again. Here are links to two of the chapters that assist Texas lacrosse officials: Texas Lacrosse Officials Association, North Texas Lacrosse Officials Association. It wasnt until he got to the hospital after the fight and rewatched his bout that he realized the magnitude of the situation and how lucky he was to not be worse off. 1351 N. Harrison Ave. ATTN: David Hagen,David.Hagen@osp.oregon.gov ATTN: Ray Martinez, Commissioner: Nme1212@gmail.com Hilda Burch, Treasurer hburch@southern-ute.nsn.us, (970) 563-4710 ATTN: SANDRA GONZALES, Combative Sports Manager sgonzales@dol.wa.gov The whole MMA Referee Certification course consists of: (1) an MMA Certification Checklist; (2) 9 (nine) Workbooks; (3) 9 (nine) Workshop sections; and (4) 29 videos altogether. SAN JUAN, PR 00902-3207 11351 W. Chinden Blvd., Bldg. It was the kind of position I would yawn at if I were a fan and hope for the official to stand the fighters up, but then again, I had never been in that position before. 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(304) 558-0500, Ext 269 OFFICE A man of his word, McCarthy happily failed me after my three days in his course because, frankly, I didn't know what I was doing. Brian Boles, Commissioner ATTN: MICHAEL MAZZULLI, Director, Mmazzulli@moheganmail.com, (860)367-1588 CELL From afar, I did not appear to be in the most devastating position a UFC fighter could be in, but I am not a UFC fighter. (403) 831-6860 (CELL) (217) 557 8480 FAX C/O Shirley Stunzishirley.stunzi@calgary.ca 443 Lafayette Rd N ATTN: MICHEL HAMELIN, COMMISSIONER, michel.hamelin@racj.gouv.qc.ca, (514) 864-7225 ext 22056 I have to do what's right. The way I watched fights as a fan was completely different than the way you must watch a fight as a referee or judge. 2023 Conference Officials Training Registration $ 150.00 - $ 200.00 Select options New York Boxing Training (April 2023) $ 150.00 - $ 200.00 Select options "I owe it to the fighters. TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-1016 404 Fontage Road McCarthy is in Las Vegas leading his popular three-day referee and judge training course called COMMAND (Certification of Officials for Mixed Martial Arts National Development). CLOQUET, MN 55720 How many times do we see in boxing they get hit in the back of the head and then the referee dont do nothing, the guy finishes the fight, and hes OK. Then, after four days, five days, he dies. ', A post shared by Edgar Chairez (@chairez686). When they can't protect themselves, you do. Sylvie Lecuyer, sylvie.lecuyer@racj.gouv.qc.ca, (514) 864-7225 ext 22058 "Blood is colored sweat," McCarthy said. I can't do that.'". ___________________________________________________________________, ST. CROIX BOXING COMMISSION "Do you want your airline pilot passing with a C?" boxing, MMA, etc. DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES 405-275-3121 MMA Referee Certification Any individual who wishes to become a certified MMA referee must first acquire a certification from a recognized governing body. GOVERNORS OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT You must be at least 21 years old to apply for a referee license. ___________________________________________________________________, SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETIC COMMISSION Attendees must make their own hotel arrangements. He said my qualifications were that I know everything people are supposed to be doing. NASHVILLE, TN 37243-1157, Roxana Gumucio, (615) 532-7081,Roxana.Gumucio@tn.gov 25 MARKET ST., 1ST FLOOR WEST WING (580)595-3396 FAX CHARLESTON, WV 25302 Watch the full interview with Vazquez below: Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. "It was then when Rorion turned to me and said, 'I need you to referee fights for me.' Leonard Lenny Moore, Commissioner Commission Vice-Chairman Kenneth Reels, kreels@mptn-nsn.gov Our Classes Train You to be the Best - Learn What it Takes, Learn What Our Students Think About COMMAND. McCarthy suggested rules after almost every UFC event in the early days as the rulebook grew from one sheet of paper to what it is today. We give credit for offense. "That's when I knew it was going to make it and was going to stay," McCarthy said. Email: mark.r.langlais@ct.gov Age requirements are not the same for each sport. COLUMBIA, SC 29211-1329 (512) 463-6599 COMMAND isn't the only referee certification course available, but it's one of the most popular. The second test is a written test, which covers everything you learned during the in-classroom sessions along with the current Unified Rules. ___________________________________________________________________, Comision de Boxeo Profesional de Puerto Rico, PO Box 9023207 I hope it doesnt affect him too much if he stops being a referee because it will affect other guys more if he keeps refereeing.. TASO provides sports officials for public school and private school athletic events. This is crazy to me because, like I said, he had his face on my face. Sign up to the newsletter for updates. The sounds are more vivid memories than the sights for Vazquez, who recalls a familiar voice screaming for referee Frank Collazo to stop the fight. ATTN: SHANNON WILMETH, Shannonw@comanchegc.gov, __________________________________________________________________, CONNECTICUT DEPT. (403) 297-7647 (OFFICE) Telecast Event Permit. The licenses are awarded on completion of an IMMAF International Referee & Judges Certification course and on the basis of individuals referee and judging competency and experience. ATTN: LARRY HAZZARD, Commissioner, Larry.Hazzard@lps.state.nj.us ___________________________________________________________________, COLORADO STATE BOXING COMMISSION Collazo has not refereed a boxing, MMA or muay thai event in Texas since the incident, but did serve as a judge the day after the incident for UFC on ESPN 43 in San Antonio. Bryan Lambert, Chair ___________________________________________________________________, NEW JERSEY ATHLETIC CONTROL BOARD ___________________________________________________________________, SENECA NATION OF INDIANS ATHLETIC COMMISSION "If you're writing while you're judging, you're missing the fight," McCarthy said. (780) 429-6976 FAX The corners were told by the fighters not to throw in the towel, so they didn't, but I have a fighter who's mentally hurt to the point they can't continue. HOME PAGE: http://www.michigan.gov/ucc (303) 894-2996 To become a wrestling official in Texas you must join the a local chapter of the Texas Wrestling Officials Association. 1000 NORTHEAST 10TH STREET, RM. However, you can be certified to work lower level games at the age of 16. Jerri Dix, jerri.dix@tdlr.texas.gov Nathalie Cote, sports.combat@racj.gouv.qc.ca, (514) 864-7225 ext 22055 Become a Referee in Texas To become a referee in Texas for the sports of basketball, baseball, football, soccer, softball or volleyball, you must first register with the Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO). EDMONTON, ALBERTA CANADA T5J 2R7 The switch in and out of consciousness makes the whole thing a little fuzzy. Outside of an inspector scolding Vazquezs coach Colin Oyama for attempting to stop the fight and a brief message weeks later that the commission would be discussing the matter, Vazquez hasnt heard anything else from TDLR. Home Page: http://www.srmt-nsn.gov Its just tough it happened to me. Theyre super nice and my biggest supporters, so Im going to be here with one arm working. (860) 862-7583 (803) 896-4571 100 WEST RANDOLPH, SUITE 9-100 These intense two and three day training courses are recognized by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC), which is the regulatory body for all commissions in North America. PMB 229, 902 Arlington Center, ADA, OK 74820 He'll get to a point where he's ready for that main event.". 881 LITTLE DEE DRIVE [CDATA[ 1000 SW JACKSON STREET, SUITE 1000 BOISE, ID 83714 I guess I was just one more. Eric London, Counsel, (410) 230-6117 tamara.lewis@ncdps.gov 12TH FLOOR, CN TOWNER BUILDING I hate failing people, but I fail everybody," McCarthy said. Jennifer Stalley Email: SDAC@midwestsolutionssd.com (506) 866-4970 ___________________________________________________________________, MARYLAND STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION I dont want no one to deal with this stuff I deal (with). 777 Bay St, 18th Floor I dont have days off from working. ___________________________________________________________________, CHICKASAW NATION According to the COMMAND website, McCarthy and fellow MMA ref Jerin Valel are offering a 2-3 day course that is nationally recognized. ATTN: JOE MILLER, Executive Director joe@health.ok.gov 910 4th Avenue, South Tim Stark, (218) 234-6722, TimStark@nd.gov Please see the Guidelines for License Applicants with Criminal Convictions, which describe the process that TDLR uses to determine whether a criminal conviction renders an applicant an unsuitable candidate for the license, or whether a conviction warrants revocation or suspension of a license previously granted. If you get that, then I've done my job. For the final test,you will be required to watch a five (5) round fight,score each round, and then providejustificationfor your scores. ___________________________________________________________________, Minnesota Office of Combative Sports You must demonstrate the ability to perform the functions of a referee by meeting one of the two training pathways below: You can demonstrate your qualification by completing a training program approved by TDLR that consists of classroom training and an internship program. Pingback: Baseball umpire jobs near me - My Workster, North Texas Lacrosse Officials Association, Baseball umpire jobs near me - My Workster. The next part is knowing the rules and fouls of the sport and being able to apply past precedent to situations you are faced with. 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HOME PAGE: http://www.dca.ca.gov/csac/ ATTN: BRENDA CAMPION, bcampion@micco.ca ATTN: BOBBY STEPHEN, Chairman, bobby@stephenlaw.com (603) 627-2071 MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CULTURE & SPORT (609) 292-0317 ___________________________________________________________________, EDMONTON COMBATIVE SPORTS COMMISSION (860) 685-8494 MAIN OFFICE CHICAGO, IL 60601 COMMAND has a stringent passing standard due to the nature of work being performed. ___________________________________________________________________, RED LAKE NATION ATHLETIC COMMISSION Combative sports referees who officiate a regulated professional or amateur event in Texas must be licensed. Bobby Brunette: robert_brunette@yahoo.com, HOME PAGE: http://www.mncombativesports.com Do what's right for the fighter. Peasant Village evolves into more than just a restaurant! MMA fighters, coaches, and fans know what is at stake. (916) 263-2197 FAX #2 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE 1601 Gordon Cooper ___________________________________________________________________, CALIFORNIA STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION When the tap never came, Chairez switched to an armbar, which freed up blood and oxygen to reunite with Vazquezs brain. "A cut is not a big deal. Combative Sports Program For basketball, you must be 18 years old to work the varsity level. INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204 The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's Combative Sports program will offer training classes for boxing and MMA referees and judges August 27 and 28 in Austin. ___________________________________________________________________, TENNESSEE ATHLETIC COMMISSION It's not about making the fans happy. Bell Island, NL A0A-4H0 (512) 475-2875 ___________________________________________________________________, WEST VIRGINIA ATHLETIC COMMISSION http://www.dli.mn.gov/ocs, Matt Schowalter: matt.schowalter@state.mn.us E1A 9M7 (Or don't, this is just an announcement and nobody's holding a gun to your head.) Send the completed application form and any required materials by mail to TDLR. (850) 488-8500 Whenever I'd see a bloody fighter in the cage, I'd automatically think his opponent was in control and had the advantage. It is the mission of the Global Combat Alliance to preserve the integrity of the sport of MMA and Muay Thai and protect the safety of the fighters under its . After UFC 2, McCarthy understood what Barreto went through during the first event. ___________________________________________________________________, MASSACHUSETTS STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION Alabama Athletic Commission, aac.alabama@gmail.com, 5809 Feldspar Way, Suite 109 ATTN: Jon Hollingsworth, Administrator, jon.hollingsworth@llr.sc.gov Cheyenne, WY 82002 Fax: 888.425.3032 What Are the Prerequisites to Become an MMA Referee?
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