What’s New?

9/27/21

Mystery of the Mats Video - Thanks to C. Batsche, L. Thorberg, & B. Harris A review of which mats are allowed on which events.

9/25/21

Ten for 10 Checklist 2021 Update: Meet Director Considerations for Judge Safety at Meets
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9/23/21

New DP Code of Points Replacement Pages for 2021-2022

9/18/21

New 2021-2026 Xcel Bronze/ Silver/Gold Judging Course from USAG

9/14/21

Collegiate Gymnastics 2022 - USAG Congress Presentation

9/13/21

USAG Rules & Policies 2021-2022 Note: hard copies of the Women’s R&P are no longer available for purchase. Instead, you are free to download and save as a PDF in your computer as well as save to iBooks.

9/8/21

CJ, Timing, & Miscellaneous Deductions Charts - Updated 9/8/21 - Provided by B. Eberhardt

Posted 9/6/21 AFTER Blast

NAWGJ Social Media Guidelines - Adopted August 2021

8/26/21

Reviewing Compulsory Elements Videos for Level 3-5 Beam & Floor - Provided by JD MacDonald - This link takes you to our Compulsory Page where you will find individual links for each routine.

9/5/21

2021-2029 Levels 1-5 Practice Judging Videos - Get together with your friends and practice judging a few routines at each level. Be prepared for your first meet of the new Compulsory Season! Provided by J. Dobransky

9/5/21

Bars Shorthand Worksheet - Practice writing bar symbols so you will be ready when judging your next meet! Provided by L. Moore

9/5/21

Vault Values Reference Card - Levels 8-10 and Xcel Silver - Diamond Provided by J. Doucette

8/27/21

Major Changes &/or Reminders for Compulsories Provided by H. Carlson - A concise listing of items you may see on the test!

8/26/21

Compulsory Deduction Comparisons, Shorthand Sheets with Deductions, & Blank ScoreSheets from J. Foley

NCAA Compensation Guidelines 2022 - Amended August 24, 2021

8/27/21
8/25/21

Collegiate Judges Assigning System Guide 2022 - Updated 8/27/2021

8/23/21

Guide to Changes (GTC) Xcel - Updated 8/23/21

8/24/2021

"New" to Collegiate Judging Information for 2022 - All you need to know on what is required and expected of NCAA judges. Be sure to return your completed form to National Assignor, Lois Coburn

August 23, 2021

Professional Attire Guidelines - Official uniform explanations, choices and requirements for the coming season.

Updated 8/23/2021
8/15/2021

Term Limits for Governing Boards Q&A - UPDATED 8/23/21 - Provided by VP A. Heppner - Scroll through the pages to get all your questions answered!

8/20/21

August 16, 2021 USA Gymanstics DP Compulsory Replacement Pages

8/17/21

Online Level 4/5 Test is now ready on the USA Gymnastics website. Follow the link and register as soon as you're ready to test!

8/17/21

2022 National Judges Cup - Send this flyer to all the clubs you know!

Added 8/16/ 20 AFTER Blast went out

Meet the originator of the Tanac Bar Dismount - Joyce Tanac

Updated 8/16/2021 - Did not go out in 8/16 blast
Original 8/9/2021

Levels 2-5 Compulsory ScoreSheets - Updated 8/16/2021 Provided by J.D. MacDonald

8/15/21

2021 NAWGJ National Meeting - Available on our YouTube Channel

8/15/2021

2021 USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Policy Course U-113 - This new course is in addition to the Safe Sport Core U-110 course. It is required, free, does not have an expiration date, and takes effect November 1, 2021

Official Documents - Click on the link and scroll to Insurance Information Updates for 2021-2022

Updated 8/12/2021
6/22/21 - Updated Lev 5 Beam Full Turn

2021 -2029 Levels 4 & 5 Specific Event Deductions Alphabetical List Updated 8/12/2021

8/11/2021

2021-2022 Optional Reference Cards - General & All Events - Provided by J. Doucette

8/11/2021

2021-2022 Xcel Reference Cards - Provided by J. Doucette

8/10/2021

Very Basic Vault Sheets for Compulsories - Provided by D.Hanford

8/9/2021

July 2021 NGB Meeting Minutes

8/9/2021

Levels 4&5 Floor Pattern Guide Provided by J.D. McDonald

Corrected 8/9/2021
Added 8/6/2021

WarmUp and Competition Timing Charts Corrected 8/9/2021 Provided by B. Eberhardt - Chart can also be found under Education/Judging Aids/Reference Cards/All Events

Updated 8/9/2021
Mail Chimp Email sent 8/4/2021
8/3/2021

Robin's Evil Level 4/5 Practice Test - Updated 8/5/2021 Provided by R. Ruegg

Xcel Added August 2, 2021

2021 NAWGJ Guide to Changes (GTC) for DP Compulsory, Optional, & Xcel Judges: Lists changes in R&P, Compulsory & Xcel Books, & Code of Points - This link takes you to: Education/Judging Aids/Tools to Use/Reference Cards Page. Download the ones you need and check back often for updates!

7/22/2021

Judging is Your Business - Presented by Debbie Campbell & Robin Ruegg July, 2021

posted 7/20/21

In Person at Last!! NGB Meeting in Seattle July, 2021. This photo was taken at Priscilla's home. The tour was awesome....so much history there! Thanks Priscilla for sharing it with us.

7/19/21

Compulsory ScoreSheets - All Events - All Levels- Provided by K. McIntire & D. Hanford The link will take you to Education/Judging Aids/Tools to Use/Scoresheets page. Scroll to find the one you want to use!

7/15/2021

Library Video Projects are now listed under Education/Practice Judging and are available to view online. New projects will be added when they are available. Videos are listed by year on the Practice Judging Page. Scroll to the one you want to see!

Updated 9/7/21
7/5/2021

2021 -2029 Levels 1, 2, & 3 Specific Event Deductions - Compiled by B. Eberhardt

6/30/21

Becoming a Gymnastics Judge: A New Judge Clinic - Provided by M. Blitz - Follow this awesome guideline and get started. You CAN do it!

5/14/21

Request For Projects 2021-2022 - It's time once again to submit your Projects for the coming season. New Compulsories mean we need new Reference Materials & Scoresheets for starters. What can you create that we can share with our sister & brother judges?

5/6/2021

National Judges Cup Volunteer Form - Sign up now to "Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler" with us in New Orleans January 7-10, 2022 - Don't forget to also Invite the clubs in your area to send a team.

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