What’s New?

3.2.2026 - After March Blast

Feb 4, 2026 Executive Committee Minutes

2.26.26

Rules News March 1, 2026

2.2026

Levels 6-10 Reference Cards 6/7 Vault Updated 2.2026 - Provided by Jeannie Lippert

2.24.2026

Xcel Reference Cards All Events - Vault SV Updated 2.2026 - Provided by Jeannie Lippert

2.24.26

Requests for Proposals for National Judges Cup 2028 - More information on the Events/National Judges Cup page

2.24.26

Video of Release Skills - Provided by Myra Elfenbein

2.24.26

Uneven Bars with 20 degree line - Provided by Myra Elfenbein

2.20.26

Women's Artistic Gymnastics Judges CPE Announcement! Take a minute to review the coming changes!

2.21.26

New Region 4 RJD - Welcome Sarah Nelson! Sarah was a former co-SJD in Wisconsin and will now be helping to serve judges in all Region 4 states.

2.21.26

Chart for Elements that fulfill 9/10 Bars Composition Rules - Provided by Briana Hetrick

1.17.26

Links to NGA Recorded Zoom Calls featuring updates & clarifications for coaches & judges are available on the NGA page - Provided by Donagene Jones

1.17.26

Judges Pay Rounding Guide - Provided by Cynthia Dunn

2.17.2026

Score Verification Heat Sheet for 2 or 4 Judge Panels - Provided by Cynthia Dunn

2.17.26

NCAA Vault Scoresheet - Provided by K. Adams

2.15.26

Rules News February 15, 2026

2.5.2026

Xcel Summary Cards UB.BB.FX - Updated 2.2026 -Provided by Deanna Hanford

2.4.2026

Restore, Relax and Revive - A routine you can do at the judges table! Provided by Karen Bucaro Udowitch

1.26.26

New Judge Checklist - Updated 1.2026 - Provided by the Outreach Committee

12.27.25

NAWGJ Store Price List - Updated January 2026

12.3.25

NAWGJ Membership Fee is now $75 per year. Expiration date remains July 31. Newly Certified judges can still join NAWGJ online for a one-time fee of $30.00 using the code NEW JUDGE. You MUST have a rating to join NAWGJ.

7/12/24

USAG Educational Use Approval Form - Projects you wish to have posted on our website must be approved using this form. Once approved, send the project and approval to

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