Officials

Each ring should have a REFEREE, two to four JUDGES, a TIMEKEEPER/SCOREKEEPER.   The judges call points and rule infractions as they see them. They also vote on disqualifications. The referee also calls points and rules infractions but is also in compete control of the ring and ring personnel.  Referees make all final decisions on penalty points and warnings (except for disqualifications) but can consult judges before making their decisions.  The majority vote of the judges and referee determines a scoring point and/or a competitor’s disqualification.