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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

It is the duty of the IKF Representative to oversee ALL ASPECTS of the event from the front door to the ring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The IKF Representative shall assist if asked by the promoter a bout order that will present the event at its best.
The IKF Representative shall determine all seating placement of all ringside officials.
The IKF Representative or Scorekeeper shall fill out all official IKF scorecards before the start of the event for all the bouts.
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.
The IKF Representative or Scorekeeper shall tally all scorecards and present to the ring announcer the official decision.
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.
The IKF Representative shall assure all Ringside Rules and regulations are in order and followed. These can be found HERE.
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.
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!
The IKF Representative shall oversee each bout for fairness to fighters, trainers and officials.
The IKF Representative shall assist with the referee(s) any decisions necessary in regards to fouls etc.
The IKF Representative shall administer advice to any judge if scoring does not seem accurate.
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).
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.
The IKF Representative shall determine an honest and official IKF ranking for each fighter in their fighting division.
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.
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.
The IKF Representative shall collect from the promoter any additional fees due for Title Belts or fines before leaving the event.
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.

MANDATORY - EVENT RESULT REPORTING
THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR EVENT!

After the event, the Representative will be required to do a brief write-up with event notes and full results about the event for posting on the IKF News page. This write-up will include the results of all the bouts and any additional information such as attendance to individual bout comments. The IKF Representative will e-mail their article to the IKF and also e-mail the complete stats of each fighter to main@ikfkickboxing.com

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT YOUR EVENT RESULTS
1. PLEASE E-MAIL ALL RESULTS IN the following format to main@ikfkickboxing.com with the heading in the subject line EVENT RESULTS.
  - FORMAT EXAMPLE FOR DECISION WIN
    IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES WELTERWEIGHT - 147
    John Doe (Winston, Nevada, USA, 1-0, 145, 5'11", 5-10-82, Bob Smith, (555) 555-5555)
    VS Bob Jones (Carlson, California, USA, 0-1, 146, 5'10", 3-28-80, Joe Nelson, (555) 555-5000).
    STORY (If Desired): This was a great battle between two great kickers, etc. etc.
    WINNER: John Doe by split decision, 30-29, 30-29, 29-30.
    REFEREE: Jack Smith.
    Judge Ron Jones: 30-29
    Judge Craig Doe: 30-29
    Judge: Bob Smith 29-30
  - FORMAT EXAMPLE FOR KO/TKO WIN
    IKF AMATEUR MUAY THAI RULES WELTERWEIGHT - 147
    John Doe, (Winston, Nevada, USA, 1-0, 145, 5'11", 5-10-82, Bob Smith, (555) 555-5555)
    VS Bob Jones (Carlson, California, USA, 0-1, 146, 5'10", 3-28-80, Joe Nelson, (555) 555-5000).
    STORY (If Desired): This was a great battle between two great kickers, etc. etc.
    WINNER: John Doe by TKO at 1:35 of round 2.
    REFEREE: Jack Smith.
    Bob Jones has been issued a 30 day medical suspension by the IKF until (List Date 31 days from event date as event date does not count as a full day)
2. MISSING INFO (Phone number, DOB, Height, ANYTHING... )
  - There should be NO MISSING INFO IN YOUR RESULTS. If there is, That fighter does NOT Fight.
3. Make sure ALL your results include "EVERYTHING" listed above.
  If missing anything, the fighter will not be ranked into the IKF Rankings.
4. Make sure the WEIGHT you submit with the fighter is their WEIGHT THAT THEY WEIGHED IN FOR THIS BOUT.
5. Make sure the RECORD you submit with the fighter is their record AFTER the bout they just fought.
6. Make sure you include EXACT SCORES of every bout ending in a decision.
7. Make sure you list the EXACT TIMES of any bout stopped by KO or TKO.
8. Make sure you list if the result was a KO (Knockout) or TKO (Technical Knock Out).
9. Make sure if there is an issue with a bout or a fighter etc. that you include a FULL report of your own details of the issue with your report.
10. If a bout was a disqualification, please list in EXTREME DETAIL as to WHY a fighter was disqualified.
11. DO NOT TYPE YOUR RESULTS IN UPPERCASE!
  Please type them as if YOU were doing the report on the news page yourself.
  Please see above Format Examples to see where Uppercase is appropriate as well as lowercase.
12. CHECK YOUR SPELLING: Please pre-check for spelling and grammar errors before sending in your results.
13. If a Fighter or Trainer refuses to give you ANY of the fighter details as listed in the format above, THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO FIGHT!
  Therefore, you should never send in ANY result of a fighter/fight that took place with any missing info.
14. PHOTOS: If sending in any photos, please "DESCRIBE" them in your e-mail because we don't always know WHO the photos are of.
15. SUBMIT RESULTS ASAP!
  Your event results are due here at the IKF Headquarters within 48 hours of the event.
  NO ONE likes Old news, so the quicker you send in the event results, the quicker we can get them posted.

IKF OFFICIALS - GUIDELINES

All IKF Event officials shall be employed by the promoter at all IKF sanctioned events and shall be approved by the IKF directly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NO OFFICIAL shall invite or allow anyone to attend the event with them without the prior consent of the event promoter.
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...

REPRESENTATIVE
CODE

EVENT DEFINITION

IKF REPRESENTATIVES COST WHEN
STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
DOES
ASSISTS WITH EVENT

IKF REPRESENTATIVES COST WHEN
STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION
DOES NOT
ASSISTS WITH EVENT

IKF AMATEUR ONLY EVENTS

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IKF ALL AMATEUR
"TRAINING EVENT"

These are often called
"SMOKER EVENTS".
These Are All In Gym "Training" Events Where
NO WINNERS Are Announced.
These Are Not Only Great Events To Give Amateur Fighters
Ring Time, But Also Great Events to Train
New Officials or Give current Officials Ring time.

NEVER ANY STATE COMMISSION ASSISTANCE
$100.00
UP TO 12 BOUTS PLUS
$10 PER BOUT AFTER
Plus Travel Expenses

PRE EVENT DAY WEIGH-INS
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 Which Would Include
Hotel Room OR Mileage Costs Round Trip If Local To Attend Weigh-Ins.
Plus Travel Expenses

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IKF ALL AMATEUR EVENT

This Is An All Amateur Event.

UP TO 20 BOUTS PLUS
$10 PER BOUT AFTER 20.
ADD $10 PER BOUT OVER 3 ROUNDS.

$200.00
UP TO 12 BOUTS PLUS
$10 PER BOUT AFTER
Plus Travel Expenses

$250.00
UP TO 12 BOUTS PLUS
$10 PER BOUT AFTER 12
Plus Travel Expenses

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IKF ALL AMATEUR TOURNAMENT EVENT

This Is An All Amateur "TOURNAMENT" Event
Where Fighters May Fight Up To 2 Times A Day
And Advancing To A 2nd Fight Day
UP TO 20 BOUTS PLUS
$10 PER BOUT AFTER 20.
ADD $10 PER BOUT OVER 3 ROUNDS.

$350.00 PER DAY OF TOURNAMENT
UP TO 20 BOUTS PLUS
$10 PER BOUT AFTER
ADD $10 PER BOUT OVER 3 ROUNDS

Plus Travel Expenses

$600.00 PER DAY OF TOURNAMENT
UP TO 20 BOUTS PLUS
$10 PER BOUT AFTER
ADD $10 PER BOUT OVER 3 ROUNDS

Plus Travel Expenses

IKF ALL PRO OR COMBINED PRO & AMATEUR EVENTS

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IKF ALL PRO
OR COMBINED
PRO & AMATEUR EVENT

$250.00
UP TO 12 BOUTS PLUS
$10 PER BOUT AFTER
Plus Any Travel Expenses

$350.00
UP TO 12 BOUTS PLUS
$10 PER BOUT AFTER
Plus Any Travel Expenses

All of the above fees are to be paid with all travel expenses UPON ARRIVAL at the Event.
FOR ALL TRAVEL FEES CLICK HERE.

IKF President Steve Fossum is available to attend events as theIKF Event Representative.
However, due to Mr. Fossum's Travel Schedule, he is not able to attend all IKF events.
Those choosing to have Mr. Fossum attend their events as the IKF Representative can book Mr. Fossum in advance.
His E-Mail is Steve@ifightsports.com

PROMOTERS

Please DO NOT Leave your IKF Representative WAITING at the Airport. Your IKF Event Representative is required to complete an EVENT EVALUATION REPORT after your event. Low marks on items like Meeting Times (Meeting at the airport, weigh-in times, etc. etc.) Event Crew, Hotel Accommodations, Hospitality as well as the overall event itself could mean fines to you, higher future sanctioning fees or the denial of IKF Sanctioning for your future events.

ALSO
PLEASE DO NOT
Force your Officials to sit around and WAIT for you to pay them or for them to approach you to be paid. No one likes to ask for their money. BE RESPONSIBLE and PROFESSIONAL and make sure you pay your Event Officials as recommended. ALL IKF Event representatives are to be paid UPON ARRIVAL at your event! All other Officials should be paid immediately following your event. Remember, they worked hard to make your event possible.
Thank You.

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