District of Columbia Combat Sports Commission Community Grant Application
General Information
The District of Columbia Combat Sports Commission regulates boxing, wrestling, martial arts, and mixed martial arts within the District and protects participants and consumers by upholding District combat sports license laws.
The Commission consists of five members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the D.C. Council. All members must be residents of the District of Columbia for the duration of their term.
The Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection located at 1100 4th Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024. Due to the public health emergency, all board meetings are currently being held virtually.
Commission meeting minutes are available at www.open-dc.gov.
Applicant
Apply for license
Items Needed for Application
- One 2”x2” passport-style photo (.jpeg format)
- Valid government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license)
- Debit or credit card to pay application, exam, or license fees
Inspector
Documents
- Prove to the satisfaction of the Commission that he or she has obtained three (3) or more years of experience as an inspector on the amateur level; or
- Prove to the satisfaction of the Commission that he or she has been actively engaged as a licensed timekeeper in the District or elsewhere for the three (3) years immediately preceding the date on which the application for an inspector’s license is filed.
Work Experience
- Resume of amateur work experience and certification
Referee
Documents
- Prove to the satisfaction of the Commission that he or she has obtained three (3) or more years of experience as a referee on the amateur level; or
- Prove to the satisfaction of the Commission that he or she has been:
- Actively engaged as a licensed inspector or licensed judge in the District or elsewhere for the three (3) years immediately preceding the date on which the application for a referee’s license is filed; and
- Certified by the Association of Boxing Commissions & Combative Sports (ABC) as having completed approved training for referees.
Work Experience
- Resume of amateur work experience and certification
Judge
Documents
- Prove to the satisfaction of the Commission that he or she has obtained three (3) or more years of experience as a judge on the amateur level; or
- Prove to the satisfaction of the Commission that he or she has been:
- Actively engaged as a licensed inspector in the District or elsewhere for the three (3) years immediately preceding the date on which the application for a judge’s license is filed; and
- Certified by the Association of Boxing Commissions Combative Sports (ABC)
- as having completed approved training for boxing judges.
Work Experience
- Resume of amateur work experience and certification
Endorsement Applicant
Proof of licensure & an applicant for a license as a referee shall pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician approved by
- the Commission
- Proof of licensure
Examination
Exams may be scheduled online or by phone.
To schedule online, visit psiexams.com. New users will need to create an account and register prior to scheduling an exam. Once registered, select “Schedule and examination” and then:
- Select Government/State Licensing Agencies
- Select District of Columbia exams
- Select Account for the type of licensing exam that you are seeking
Applicants may also schedule by phone at 1-855-557-0616.
Fees*
Combat Sports
Application and License Fees:
- Amateur $7.00
- Amateur Show $25.00
- Manager $110.00
- Permit $50.00
- Professional Contestant $25.00
- Professional Show $50.00
- Promoter $130.00
- Referee $50.00
- Matchmaker $110.00
- Timekeeper $110.00
- Inspector $110.00
- Judges $110.00
- Announcer $110.00
- Physician $110.00
- Seconds $25.00
- Verification of Records $30.00
* Please note that according to D.C. Code § 47-2853.10, application fees for initial licensing, certification, registration, renewal and reinstatement shall not be refundable, even if the applicant withdraws his or her application for licensure, certification or registration, or is found to be not qualified.
Licensee
License Renewal
Expiration Date: March 31; Renewal Year: Even
Submit an application for renewal of an occupational or professional license.
Request a Letter of License Certification
Calendar
Meeting Dates
- Wednesday, January 17, 2024
- Wednesday, February 14, 2024
- Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- Wednesday, June 12, 2024
- July (Recess)
- August (Recess)
- Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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