Officials & Volunteers | Whistlekick Martial Arts League

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Whistlekick Martial Arts League

Officials & Volunteers

The referees, scorekeepers, event staff and families behind a stronger tournament circuit.

Get Involved

WMAL relies on people who care about fair, consistent and well-organized competition. Whether you are experienced or newly interested, there is a role for you.

Volunteer or Officiate →

Free Training & Courses

Scorekeeper / Timekeeper

Free fundamentals course.

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Referee — Level 1

Free referee training.

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Parent / Coach

Free guidance for supporting competitors.

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Help at a Tournament

Referees, scorekeepers, ring support, and event volunteers are welcome.

Email WMAL →

Shared Standards

Our aim is to align officials and volunteers around common language, scoring procedures, communication and expectations across events—not to discount their existing experience.

Read the whistlekick Open Tournament Ruleset →

Competitor Training

Additional competition training resources are available through whistlekick's course catalog.

Browse Courses & Classes →

Courses in Development

Additional course topics under consideration include Competitor, Instructor, Center Referee, Fusion Fighting, Position Grappling, Flag Sparring and Event Coordinator. Dates and availability are not yet confirmed.