Officials & Volunteers | Whistlekick Martial Arts League

The People Who Make the League Possible

The Whistlekick Martial Arts League (WMAL) exists because people care enough to show up—not just to compete, but to support fair, meaningful competition. Officials and volunteers are the quiet backbone of every successful event.

You make the experience smoother, safer, and more consistent for competitors, coaches, families, and tournament staff alike.

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Whether you’re calling matches, helping run rings, managing brackets, or supporting logistics behind the scenes, your role matters. League tournaments are designed to reward excellence, but they also depend on clarity, professionalism, and shared standards.

That doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because capable people step forward.

We recognize that officials and volunteers bring a wide range of experience. Some of you have run hundreds of divisions. Others are newer but deeply invested in doing things well.

The League respects both—and our goal is not to “train people from scratch,” but to get everyone aligned around shared expectations, language, and procedures.

If you'd like to be part of this, please email info@whistlekick.com - with the subject "Tournament Help" Thank you!

League Courses & Shared Standards

To support that alignment, the Whistlekick Martial Arts League offers free online courses for officials and volunteers. These courses are not about questioning your competence—they’re about creating a common foundation across events, styles, and regions.

Completing League courses helps ensure:

  • Consistency across League tournaments.
  • Clearer communication between staff and officials,
  • And smoother experiences for competitors.

League tournaments offer benefits to officials and volunteers who complete relevant courses.

If you believe martial arts competition should be fair, professional, and worth taking seriously, this is one of the most direct ways to contribute. Your experience matters. Your judgment matters.

And your willingness to stay aligned with the League helps raise the standard for everyone involved.

Current Courses

Upcoming Courses

  • Competitor
  • Instructor
  • Center Referee
  • Referee - Fusion Fighting
  • Referee - Position Grappling
  • Referee - Flag Sparring
  • Event Coordinator