Officiating

Why Become an Official?

Tom Daly, Boxing Canada Hall of Fame member, explaining why officials are so important and why being an Official is a great way to participate in the sport:

How to Become an Official

Officials Development Pathway

Documents and forms for Officials

PTSO: Officials Badge Order Form (for successful candidates of Official Level 1, 2, 3 Courses)
Folder of public documents available from the committee
International Travel Pass Form
How to determine age category
- World Boxing Rule 2.11.1
  - “The age of a Boxer is determined using their calendar year of birth”
  - Chart to determine age
Forms for use at competitions
- Pre-Bout Medical forms
- Declaration of Non-Pregnancy
- Annual Medical Checks

Rulebooks

Boxing Canada Articles and Rules (December 2023)
WB Competition Rules (February, 2024)

National Officials Committee:

The Officials Committee is a standing committee of the Boxing Canada. The purpose of this
committee is to represent the needs of Boxing Canada participants involved in the role of Officials.

The Committee is mandated to ensure that the following functions operate professionally and effectively:

Officials development pathway
Officials training, evaluation, certification
Officials selection processes for domestic and international opportunities
Officials support programs

If you have any questions regarding the committee for refereeing, judging, or general officiating.
Please, Contact Us.

Ring Doctors

Boxing maintains its impressive safety record through the tight requirements for annual medical checks, strict concussion protocol, and pre/post-bout medical checks. Medical doctors are required for all sanctioned competitions.

The Role of a Ringside Doctor

Concussion Toolbox

Medical Resources