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Collegiate Judging Mentorship Program

The NCAA Judges Mentor Program was initiated in the 2023-2024 judging season. There were twice as many mentees as mentors. The hope for the upcoming 2024-2025 season is to see more judges step forward and become a Mentor.

Helpful Videos & Clinics

  • NCAA Clinics Judges are required to participate in two NAWGJ clinics in order to be eligible to judge 2025 collegiate meets.
    • Use this link to register for Clinic #2 -if you have not already done so. The Video Replay link will be added when it is available.
      • December 10, 2024 @ 7:00 PM Eastern Time – Bars,Beam, & NCAA Rules
    • Use this link to register for Clinic #1 or to watch the replay if you have already registered. Clinic #1 includes Vault, Floor, & Comments from the National Assignor.
  • Video Inquiry Process, View  Four Scenarios for Judges & Coaches
  • Routine Summary Process Video, View  Five Minutes to Better Routine Summaries
  • Landings Project Panels of collegiate judges and coaches developed a series of videos to provide examples of landing deductions and balance deductions. The videos are intended to promote consistency in judging across all divisions and conferences. Please review the video for each event you will be judging prior to each collegiate meet and apply deductions consistently for all athletes and teams. In addition, please review the Safe Landings videos to gain an understanding of the importance of body position when landing acro skills and dismounts.

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Additional Resources

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