Officials Licensing
USFL licensing for Referees, Judges, Inspectors and Matchmakers
Even the most experienced MMA officials need to learn and apply youth rules while keeping up with sustainment training and vetting.
Officials must complete Sports Engine Criminal Background Check and Safety Training (Module 1) every other year for $25.50.
Plus free online CDC Concussion and USFL online training (Module 2) in alternating years.
OFFICIALS & COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT
Download Federal Abuse Prevention Code of Conduct
USFL license and privileges can be revoked for violations:
Specific Principles
All Coaches and Officials shall therefore resolve to conduct themselves with dignity as a member of the USFL by:
- Upholding the honor and dignity of the profession.
- Setting an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct in personal contact with athletes, sports officials, parents/guardians, spectators and the public.
- Taking an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse.
- Avoiding the use of alcohol and tobacco products when in contact with athletes.
- Mastering the contest rules and teaching them to his or her team members.
- Not seeking an advantage by circumvention of the spirit or letter of the rules.
- Exerting an influence to eliminate un-sportsmanlike conduct by spectators or others and not to indulge in conduct which would incite competitors or spectators against the officials.
- Respecting and supporting decisions by officials.
- Meeting and exchanging cordial greetings with the opposing coach; setting the appropriate tone for the event before and after competition.
- Encouraging safe and practical competition practices, including but not limited to, reasonable weight management and discouragement of unnecessary weight cutting.
Prevention, Detection and Reporting of Child Abuse
- Never create an unobserved ONE on ONE interaction with a youth athlete. This is the key preventive measure against sexual assaults and claims.
- You are a mandatory reporter and must report suspicion of child abuse to 911 within 24hrs of occurrence and specifically ask if follow up is required.
- Complete criminal background check & all required safety training.
FEDERAL LEGISLATION - PREVENTING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN YOUTH SPORT
USFL Officials are screened for convictions of sex offenses & crimes against children and require training in compliance with the Federal SafeSport Act.
This will cost $25.50 and is good every other year.
CLICK HERE TO INITIATE SPORTS ENGINE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK & SAFETY TRAINING
In this Session you will obtain Training and Information on:
USFL Code of Conduct
Safe Sport Protocols
Concussions
Dangers of Dehydration
Your final step will be an emailed link to complete your online Abuse Prevention Systems Course. (Check spam box if course is not immediately emailed)
You may bypass these requirements if you can provide proof of the following:
- Completed/Passed a Criminal Background check from another Sports federation (within 1 year)
- Certificate/ Documented proof of completion of one of the following: (Within 1 year)
Safe Sport Certificate
Abuse Prevention Certificate
Darkness to Light Certificate
Email Certificates/ Proof dated to jon@fightleague.org
Certain criminal convictions of violence may require a waiver.
Convicted Sex offenders, Convictions of crimes against children and other egregious offenses cannot be waived.
Information on who and how to apply for a conviction waiver.
MODULE 1 w/o CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
May be used ONLY IF Documented Proof of Clearing a Criminal Background Check this Year or the Previous Year from another Organization
but HAVE NOT COMPLETED Safe Sport or Abuse Prevention Systems Training
You will be required to upload documented proof of a completed criminal background check (either this year or last)
Email jon@fightleague.org if unsure if your background is good to utilize this feature or just register with Regular Module 1
Click to compete Module 1 w/o Background
Module 2 Training is done the following licensing year from Module 1 Training
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS AN OFFICIAL & COMPLETE MODULE 2 TRAINING IN SPORTS ENGINE
MODULE 2 TRAINING: Done your 2nd licensing year and every other year.
Module 2 Training Includes:
1. CDC Heads Up Concussion Course w/ certificate
2. USFL Online Training
3. USFL Code of Conduct
4. Online Concussion Course
5. Dehydration
It may be easier to complete the Module 2 Training before registering in Sports Engine
CLICK TO LAUNCH CDC HEADS UP CONCUSSION COURSE
You must save your certificate of completion and upload to the registration site. If you do not save your certificate you will have to do the course again. This course takes approximately 25 minutes to complete.
USFL ONLINE TRAINING
Includes supplemental Safe Sport materials as alternative annual training to the more formal Abuse Prevention Systems or Safe Sport Online video courses.
Click all answers as you believe they apply. This is not an actual test but a method to deliver important information to you! Upon completion you can download the correct answers. Your results will be reported to the USFL but it is recommended that you screenshot your results page.
Use Access Code for all courses- USFL
Judge Exam (Referees should also complete)
In order to remove damage and brutality from the scoring criteria, the USFL does not utilize the 10 point must system. Instead a complex point system developed to award successful application of Mixed Martial Art technique is used as the judging criteria.
ONLINE JUDGES EXAM
(Access code - USFL)
Take as many times as necessary to obtain a minimum score of 80%
Example of Clickers used by USFL Judges
Matchmaker's must complete a Background and SafeSport/ Abuse Prevention Systems training every other year and may act as the liaison for promoter
This is not a test but a method to reinforce information that is required.
ONLINE MATCHMAKER/ PROMOTER TRAINING
(Use access code - USFL)
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This Training should be completed your first year and "every other year" when the your Background Check and Safety Training is not required.
For more Detailed information on role and duties.
Promoter_Manual
MATERIALS FOR PROMOTER/ MATCHMAKER
Promoter / USFL Contract
(Needed for each event)
Fight Agreement/ Promoters waiver
USFL Medical Claim Form
($500 deductible paid by athlete/ parents)
Age and Weight Spread Guidelines
Parental Request for Age Waiver
Parental Request for Weight Waiver
Referees are the most important officials for the USFL
READ SPECIFIC DIFFERENCES FROM THE UNIFIED RULES
CLICK TO WATCH SCORING CRITERIA VIDEO
Referees who are between years for Background or SafeSport/ Abuse Prevention Systems must complete this as sustainment training.
This is not a test but a method to reinforce information that is required.
ONLINE REFEREE TRAINING
(Use access code - USFL)
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Referees should wear Red & Blue Wrist Bands while officiating
For more details of role and duties
Download Referee Manual
Inspectors ensure the regulatory and safety standards of the competition are met.
New Inspectors should compete this period of Instruction.
Inspectors who are between years for Background or SafeSport/ Abuse Prevention Systems must complete this as sustainment training.
This is not a test but a method to reinforce information that is required.
ONLINE INSPECTOR TRAINING
(Use access code - USFL)
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For more Detailed information on role and duties.
Inspectors Manual
Inspectors are responsible to ensure athletes are equipped with proper gear
SAFTEY GEAR
Be Aware of Athletes Required Equipment!
Click HERE for PDF of approved fighters safety equipment
Email jon@fightleague.org if you have any questions.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS FOR REFEREE & JUDGES TO REVIEW BEFORE EACH EVENT
Guide Page For Rules
Bring with you to Event!
DOWNLOAD REFEREE SCRIPT FOR RULES MEETING
MATERIALS REQUIRED BY LEAD OFFICIAL
Promoter Contract
Script for Check-in
Event Bout Card
Judges Scoring Cards
Pre-bout Medical Screening Form
Notice of Suspension
Post Bout Injury Report
Request for Age Waiver
Request for weight spread waiver
Request for Age based Rule waiver
Weigh in & Coaching Procedures
Create an Invoice
On-Site Athlete Licensing Packet
Lead Official Training Video
IF YOU SEE IT OR THINK IT
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE TO 911
CLICK TO MAKE A CONFIDENTIAL REPORT OF CHILD ABUSE
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