IKF PROMOTERS...
ALL IKF Sanctioned Events must have an Official IKF Representative in attendance
Who has been directly APPOINTED and APPROVED by the IKF World Headquarters.

IKF EVENT REPRESENTATIVES

• ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIVES PAPERWORK
  
  
  • Fighter Stat Update Sheets
    
    
  • Fighter Physical - Medical Report
    
    
  • Ring Announcer Cards
    
    
  • Judges Scorecards
    
    
  • Amateur Fighter Confirmation Form
    
    
  • *5 Round Stat Page
    
    
  • *Pro Fighter Stat Page
    
    
  • Please print off The Representatives Event Check List Form for the event you are a Representative of and fill out during and after the event.
    • IKF Representatives Event Check List - For IKF Event Representative
      
      
  • IKF Fighter Suspension Form - For IKF Event Representative
    • If any Fighter should be stopped by KO, TKO or suffer any kind of bout stopping injury or injury during their bout and requires any "Suspension Time" before fighting again, it is the responsibility of the IKF Event Representative to serve such fighter a "Notice Of Suspension." This notice can be printed off of this page: HERE.
      
      

IKF Event Representative or Associates
Event Duties & Responsibilities

1. It is the duty of the IKF Representative to oversee ALL ASPECTS of the event from the front door to the ring.
   
   
2. Once at the city/town of the event, the official IKF Event Representative or Associate shall meet with the event promoter(s) and his/her promotional team to review the event and duties of officials & staff. The IKF Event Representative or Associate shall offer assistance, advice or requirements to the event promoter, event staff, officials, trainers and fighters to make the event a complete success.
   
   
3. The IKF Representative shall confirm the outcome of any IKF event under their supervision. It is his/her responsibility to be aware of all aspects of each detail of any event from the beginning of the event until the entire event is over.
   
   
4. The IKF Representative shall approve or deny all staff and Officials of the event: If any non IKF Officials are scheduled for the event, an officials meeting shall be scheduled prior to the event for these officials to review the IKF bout scoring guidelines, rules and regulations.
   
   
5. The IKF Representative shall administer the Official weigh-ins:
   • During the event weigh-ins, the IKF Representative or Associate and or the IKF Scorekeeper shall attain all fighter information ( FULL STATS AS SEEN WITH EACH FIGHTER IN THE IKF RANKINGS ) for the official IKF fighters information fight file (AMATEUR OR PRO) and assure that all facts given are true and correct. The IKF Representative or Associate shall witness the weigh-in of each bout/fighter for proper weight.
   • At this time, they shall also have EVERY AMATEUR Fighter fill out an IKF AMATEUR FIGHTER CONFIRMATION FORM located HERE.
     
     
6. IF A PRO EVENT: The Official IKF Representative or Associate must collect IN FULL All Pro fighters purses DIRECTLY AFTER the Official Weigh-IN and BEFORE the Official Rules Meeting. This shall be collected in the form of "CERTIFIED BANK - CASHIERS CHECKS" made out to EACH fighter. If these checks are NOT given to the Official IKF event Representative or Associate by the promoter DIRECTLY AFTER the WEIGH-INS, it is the Official Duty of the Official IKF Representative or Associate to immediately CANCEL the event. The fighters NEED to know NOW if they are getting paid or not and the Promoter should fully understand this as well.
   
   
7. The IKF Representative shall conduct the Official Rules Meeting.
   • The IKF Representative or Associate shall hold an Official IKF Pre-Event Rules Meeting directly after the event weigh-ins with all fighter, trainers and officials in attendance. Fighters not attending this meeting WILL NOT be allowed to fight! - Trainers not attending this meeting WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CORNER THEIR FIGHTER - Unless the IKF Event Representative is CONFIDENT the Trainer KNOWS the IKF Cornerman Rules found HERE.
   • This meeting will outline all IKF Rules and Regulations for the event for all fighters AND TRAINERS. This meeting shall be AFTER the weigh-ins and is MANDATORY for ALL FIGHTERS and TRAINERS who will be at Ringside and working the corner of their fighters bout.
     
     
8. The IKF Representative shall assure ALL FIGHTERS and REFEREES Receive a Complete Pre Fight Physical. When the fighters arrive at the venue for the event, they must all receive a complete pre-fight physical by a licenses "MD" (Medical Doctor, NOT a chiropractor or med student or paramedic) to determine if or not each fighter is in good physical condition for their bout. If not, the MD shall withdraw the fighter from the event. The IKF Requires each MD to provide their own physical exam paperwork to assure they have checked all items as required by the MD giving the physical. An example of "Some" of these items to be checked are fighters Blood Pressure, Heart Beat and general physical appearance along with the many other items the MD will require for his/her complete pre-fight physical.
   
   
9. The IKF Representative shall see that all IKF rules and regulations are followed by all individuals governed by such in regards to before and after the event.
   
   
10. The IKF Representative shall assist if asked by the promoter a bout order that will present the event at its best.
    
    
11. The IKF Representative shall determine all seating placement of all ringside officials.
    
    
12. The IKF Representative or Scorekeeper shall fill out all official IKF scorecards before the start of the event for all the bouts.
    
    
13. The IKF Representative shall oversee at ringside during the event the actions of all ringside officials to assure all official IKF rules and regulations are followed.
    
    
14. The IKF Representative or Scorekeeper shall tally all scorecards and present to the ring announcer the official decision.
    
    
15. The IKF Representative shall assure that the promoter has done his/her best to provide a quality event for both the spectators and the fighters.
    
    
16. The IKF Representative shall assure all Ringside Rules and regulations are in order and followed. These can be found HERE.
    
    
17. The IKF Representative shall assure the safety of all fighters by observing all safety equipment required such as fighters equipment (below) ring lighting, ring condition (ropes, mat, stairs etc.) and medical equipment at ringside.
    
    
18. The IKF Representative shall approve all safety equipment of all fighters.
    • Mouth Piece
    • Groin Cups.
    • Headgear - If wearing one.
    • Foot pads. - If wearing any.
    • Shin Guards. - If wearing any.
    • Hand wrapping/taping.
    • Glove sizes and condition.
      • MAKE SURE FIGHTERS OF EACH BOUT ARE WEARING THE SAME SIZE AND BRAND OF GLOVE!
        
        
19. The IKF Representative shall oversee each bout for fairness to fighters, trainers and officials.
    
    
20. The IKF Representative shall assist with the referee(s) any decisions necessary in regards to fouls etc.
    
    
21. The IKF Representative shall administer advice to any judge if scoring does not seem accurate.
    
    
22. Unless an IKF Scorekeeper is attending the event, the IKF Representative or Associate shall at ringside, keep all official scores, notes, comments and results of all fighters and bouts in regards to recommendation of rankings, fouls, fines, penalties, awards etc. on the Official IKF Scorecard Sheets - (AMATEUR OR PRO).
    
    
23. The IKF Representative shall present any and all title belts to the winners of each title UNLESS the promoter desires himself or others to do so.
    
    
24. The IKF Representative shall determine an honest and official IKF ranking for each fighter in their fighting division.
    
    
25. The IKF Representative shall pay ALL PRO Fighters (See # 8 Above) in full their purses as contracted to them by the promoter after the event.
    • In doing so:
      • The IKF Representative shall do so with the event promoter in attendance as well as have a minimum of 1 neutral witness.
      • If the bout ended in a foul, The IKF Representative shall determine the fine (if any) or any holding of purse before payment. If any purse is held, The IKF Representative shall hold it until an official determination is made as to if the fighter is paid in full or minus any fines.
      • The IKF Representative shall also hold back any fines to any pro fighter who does not make their contracted weight. When one fighter does not make their contracted weight, the IKF Event Representative and the fighters shall discuss the issue which will result in a fine of the overweight fighter that will be paid to his/her opponent of up to 20% of the overweight fighters purse AS LONG AS the two fighters are still within the required safety weight spread or the TITLE weightclass if a title bout.
    
    
26. The IKF Representative shall assure that all officials are paid the minimum IKF fees OR the fees agreed to them by the promoter unless other arrangements have been made.
    
    
27. The IKF Representative shall collect from the promoter any additional fees due for Title Belts or fines before leaving the event.
    
    
28. Unless coming back to the IKF Headquarters, the IKF Event Representative or Associate will send all official IKF event information (Scorecards, fighters info cards, event video, misc. notes if any) back to the IKF Headquarters so the event can be properly logged into the official IKF event files and all fighters ranked in the official IKF rankings.
    
    
    
    

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 suspended by the IKF for a time frame determined 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.
7. If an IKF Official is associated in any way with a fighter in a bout, they shall excuse themselves from the bout and allow another official to replace them. Officials not doing so will be fined and suspended by the IKF.
8. NO OFFICIAL shall invite or allow anyone to attend the event with them without the prior consent of the event promoter.
9. NO OFFICIAL shall allow or ask to have a non IKF Official sit at ringside. ONLY IKF OFFICIALS AND PROMOTIONAL STAFF (Film crew inc.) ARE ALLOWED TO SIT AT RINGSIDE.

Promoter Fees & Requirements
For The IKF Event Representative or Associate
What the Promoter Pays the IKF Event Representative For the Work Above...

1. IKF ALL AMATEUR "IN GYM" EVENT
   • In the past, These have been called "SMOKER EVENTS". For these smaller, In House Events, Promoters shall pay the Official IKF Event "REPRESENTATIVE" $100.00 (US) or $10 per bout whichever is greater, plus any travel expenses (See below) UPON ARRIVAL at the Event.
     • TWO "DIFFERENT DAYS" - DOUBLE REPRESENTATIVE TIME
       • If Weigh-ins are the day before the event, meaning the Representative needs to commit to work two different days, the additional fee for the Event representative is $100 + All travel fees needed (Hotel Room OR mileage costs round trip to attend weigh-ins.)
     
     
     
2. IKF ALL AMATEUR EVENT
   • Promoters doing an All Amateur Event shall pay the Official IKF Event "REPRESENTATIVE" $200.00 (US) or $10 per bout whichever is greater, plus any travel expenses (See below) UPON ARRIVAL at the Event.
     • TWO "DIFFERENT DAYS" - DOUBLE REPRESENTATIVE TIME
       • If Weigh-ins are the day before the event, meaning the Representative needs to commit to work two different days, the additional fee for the Event representative is $100 + All travel fees needed (Hotel Room OR mileage costs round trip to attend weigh-ins.)
     
     
     
3. IKF AMATEUR OR PRO "TOURNAMENT" EVENT
   • Promoters doing an All Amateur Event shall pay the Official IKF Event "REPRESENTATIVE" $300.00 (US) or $10 per bout whichever is greater, plus any travel expenses (See below) UPON ARRIVAL at the Event.
     • TWO "DIFFERENT DAYS" - DOUBLE REPRESENTATIVE TIME
       • If Weigh-ins are the day before the event, meaning the Representative needs to commit to work two different days, the additional fee for the Event representative is $100 + All travel fees needed (Hotel Room OR mileage costs round trip to attend weigh-ins.)
     
     
     
4. IKF AMATEUR & OR PRO EVENT
   • For IKF events that have PRO bouts on them, the IKF Event Representative has more duties and responsibilities, mainly those concerning fight purses. For any event that has PRO bouts, Promoters shall pay the Official IKF Event "REPRESENTATIVE" $250.00 (US) or $10 per bout whichever is greater, plus any travel expenses (See below) UPON ARRIVAL at the Event.
     • TWO "DIFFERENT DAYS" - DOUBLE REPRESENTATIVE TIME
       • If Weigh-ins are the day before the event, meaning the Representative needs to commit to work two different days, the additional fee for the Event representative is $100 + All travel fees needed (Hotel Room OR mileage costs round trip to attend weigh-ins.)
     
     
     
5. IKF AMATEUR & OR PRO EVENT WITH IKF TITLES
   • Promoters doing an Amateur and Pro or All Pro Event WITH IKF TITLE BOUTS shall pay the Official IKF Event "REPRESENTATIVE" $250.00 (US) Plus $50 PER Title Bout OR $10 per bout whichever is greater, plus any travel expenses (See below) UPON ARRIVAL at the Event.
     • TWO "DIFFERENT DAYS" - DOUBLE REPRESENTATIVE TIME
       • If Weigh-ins are the day before the event, meaning the Representative needs to commit to work two different days, the additional fee for the Event representative is $100 + All travel fees needed (Hotel Room OR mileage costs round trip to attend weigh-ins.)
     
     
     
6. IKF PRO AND OR AMATEUR WORLD TITLE EVENTS
   • Promoters shall pay the Official IKF Event "REPRESENTATIVE" on an IKF World Title Event $350.00 (US) or $10 per bout whichever is greater.
     • If there are more than "1" IKF World Titles on the event the promoter shall pay the Official IKF Event "REPRESENTATIVE" $50.00 (US) for each additional IKF AMATEUR World Title and $100.00 (US) for each additional IKF PRO World Title plus any travel expenses.
       • TWO "DIFFERENT DAYS" - DOUBLE REPRESENTATIVE TIME
         • If Weigh-ins are the day before the event, meaning the Representative needs to commit to work two different days, the additional fee for the Event representative is $100 + All travel fees needed (Hotel Room OR mileage costs round trip to attend weigh-ins.)
       
       
       

IKF President Steve Fossum is also available to attend events as the Official IKF Representative. However, due to Mr. Fossum's IKF Travel Schedule, he is obviously not able to attend all IKF events. Those choosing to have Mr. Fossum attend their events as the official IKF Representative can book Mr. Fossum in advance.

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