Practice Judging – National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges

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Practice Judging videos can be viewed online. Scores and scripts are linked when available.

Videos with scores reflect rules that were in place during the 2022-2023 season. Updates will be posted as they are received.

Compulsory Videos 2021-2029

Warm up your judging skills with these routines to ensure that the first athlete of the meet is not the first athlete you've judged for the competition.

Compulsory Videos::
Compulsory Practice Judging 2022, View Levels 1-5 All Events: These videos do not have scores, they are designed for you to practice with your panel or alone before the meet begins.
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Level 3
- Level 4
  - Level 4 Vault
  - Level 4 Bars
  - Level 4 Beam
  - Level 4 Floor – Updated 12/5/22
- Level 5
Level 4-5 Compulsory SCORED Videos - Updated Scores Coming Soon These routines are presented with scores obtained by members of the Education Committee. They are to be used for reference to prepare yourself for your next judging assignment.
- Level 4-5 Vault
- Level 4 Bars – Updated 10/2022
- Level 4 Beam
- Level 4 Floor
- Level 5 Bars
- Level 5 Beam
- Level 5 Floor
2021-2029 Levels 1-5 Practice Videos, View

Specific Skills with Deductions

Provided by the NAWGJ Education Committee - Links are added as they are available.

Floor Acro Pass Evaluations Playlist, View Access the complete Playlist or each part separately...
- Part 1: B/C/D Back Saltos with Twists – Updated 2/28/23
- Part 2: Double Tucks and Pikes
- Part 3: B/C/D/E Front Saltos with Twists – Updated 3/1/23
- Part 4: E Tumbling Skills
- Part 5: Basic Tumbling Skills
Floor Dance Parts

Optional Perfect Practical Practice Videos

These exercises are for you to judge, practice shorthand, become more confident with Element Identity and work on keeping your eyes on the prize…the full routine. There are no scores, but the opportunity to get together with other judges and compare and contrast and PRACTICE. - Mary Poppins was practically perfect. These are not perfect routines, but are Practical to Practice!!!

2022 Perfect Practical Practice Videos::
Level 6 Playlist, View
Level 7 Playlist, View
Level 8 Playlist, View
- Level 8 Vault
- Level 8 Bars
- Level 8 Beam – Updated 3/2023
- Level 8 Floor – Updated 1/2023
Level 9 Playlist, View
- Level 9 Vault – Posted 1/31/23
- Level 9 Bars – Posted 1/31/23
- Level 9 Beam – Posted 2/2/23
- Level 9 Floor – Posted 1/31/23
Level 10 Playlist, View

Optional Videos by Level

Whether you need to practice for testing or just want to review all events, these videos will help you to succeed! There are a few routines for each level at each event.

Projects by Level:
Vault Practice Judging Level 10: Test Format, View Moderated by Jane Caruso Email:
Vault Practice Judging Clinic Videos - 2022, View Moderated by Cookie Batsche & Linda Thorberg
Level 10 Bars Practice Judging Test Prep Series Moderated by Linda Thorberg & Cookie Batsche
- Five Routines for Practice Judging
- Sample Film Test for Bars
Level 10 Bars Practice Judging Clinic Videos - 2022, View Brush Up Clinic - Moderated by Priscilla Hickey
Level 10 Beam Practice Judging with Scripts & Scores 2022, View Moderated by Marilyn Blilie & Cookie Batsche
Level 10 Floor with Scripts & Scores 2022, View Brush Up Clinic - Moderated by Robin Ruegg
Level 10 Beam with Scripts and Scores 2022, View Brush Up Clinic Moderated by Sue Kane
Beam Me Up Scotty! Is she a Nifty 9 or a Terrific 10? Judge as either or both and compare!, View
Do Bars Make You Crazy? National Caliber Level 10 Routines, View
Level 6 Never Assume Project, View
Level 7 Never Assume Project, View
Level 8 Never Assume Project, View
Level 8 - Events Project, View
Level 9 - Events Project, View
Level 10 - Events Project, View

Optional Videos by Event

Now that you have your assignment, you can get your brain and hand in gear by using these videos or maybe just to work on your least favorite event! There are a few routines for each event at each level.

Projects by Events::
Level 10 Vault Practice Judging 2022, View Moderated by Cookie Batsche & Linda Thorberg
- A Level 9 &/or 10 Practice Judging Project. Judge each routine first as a Level 9, then as a Level 10. Your execution deductions should be the same. How will Start Values and Composition make difference?
Vault: Levels 8, 9, 10 - 2020-2021, View
- First Look…judge what you see and record your TOTAL deductions
- Slo-mo…review in a slower speed to catch what may have been missed.
- Freeze Frame…see an actual picture of the Body at the Height of the vault
- List your Specific Deduction for Height (^0.5)
- List your Specific Deduction for Body Position at Height of the Vault
- Landing…Note Body Shape, Control, Steps, Balance loss
- Second Look..do your scores need adjustment from your First Look??The goal
Level 10 Bars Practice Judging 2022, View Moderated by Priscilla Hickey
Bars: Levels 8, 9, 10 - 2020-2021, View
9/10 Beam with Comments - 2022, View Provided by Myra Elfenbein Email:
Beam: Levels 8, 9, 10 - 2020-2021, View
Level 10 Floor Practice Judging 2022, View Moderated by Evelyn Chandler
Floor Practice Judging 2022, View Moderated by Robin Ruegg
Floor: Levels 8, 9, 10 - 2020-2021, View

2020 Practice Judging Projects

2020 Video Projects::
2020 Beam Me Up Scotty!, View 16 Routines - Is she a Nifty 9 or a Terrific 10?
- A Level 9 &/or 10 Practice Judging Project. Judge each routine first as a Level 9, then as a Level 10. Your execution deductions should be the same. How will Start Values and Composition make difference?
2020 Seeing is Believing - How High is High? A Vault Project, View The goal of this project is to focus on the many aspects of a vault! To get the most benefit from this project, follow the directions.
- First Look…judge what you see and record your TOTAL deductions
- Slo-mo…review in a slower speed to catch what may have been missed.
- Freeze Frame…see an actual picture of the Body at the Height of the vault
- List your Specific Deduction for Height (^0.5)
- List your Specific Deduction for Body Position at Height of the Vault
- Landing…Note Body Shape, Control, Steps, Balance loss
- Second Look..do your scores need adjustment from your First Look??The goal
2020 Do Bars Make You Crazy? - Level 10 Uneven Bar Project, View 23 Level 10 National Caliber Bar Routines
2020 Never Assume - A Level 6/7/8 Project, View 8 Routines for each Level on each Event
2020 Bakers Dozen - A Level 8-10 Project Total of 5 Projects with Different Routines per Event
- Level 8 All Events – 13 Routines on each Event
- Level 9 All Events – 13 Routines on each Event
- Level 10 All Events – 13 Routines on each Event
- Super Series – 17 Beam & 18 Floor Series
- It Happened! – Judge It! – 28 Challenging Bar Routines

2019 Practice Judging Projects

2019 Video Projects:
Vaulting at the OK Corral, View Levels 6-10 Vault
- A Level 9 &/or 10 Practice Judging Project. Judge each routine first as a Level 9, then as a Level 10. Your execution deductions should be the same. How will Start Values and Composition make difference?
Speed Roping - Decisions, Decisions, View All Events - How much do you take?
- First Look…judge what you see and record your TOTAL deductions
- Slo-mo…review in a slower speed to catch what may have been missed.
- Freeze Frame…see an actual picture of the Body at the Height of the vault
- List your Specific Deduction for Height (^0.5)
- List your Specific Deduction for Body Position at Height of the Vault
- Landing…Note Body Shape, Control, Steps, Balance loss
- Second Look..do your scores need adjustment from your First Look??The goal
High Noon +1 - Level 8 Bars, Beam, Floor, View
- Vault: How High is High?
- So You Had a Bad Day!
- Seriously Series????
- Execution, Execution
- What Would YOU Do?
- Levels 6-7 All Events
- Levels 8-10 Bars
- Levels 8-10 Beam
- Levels 8-10 Floor
- Xcel Silver – Diamond
High Noon +1 - Level 9 Bars, Beam, Floor, View
High Noon +1 - Level 10 Bars, Beam, Floor, View

Earlier Projects 2010 - 2018

These videos will not be uploaded but are available on request.
Contact Judy Dobransky Email: for availability

Select Files:
2018
- Levels 6-7 Vault
- Level 8 Bars, Beam, & Floor
- Level 9 Bars, Beam, & Floor
- Level 10 Bars, Beam, & Floor
2017
- Levels 6-7 All Events
- Levels 8-10 Bars
- Levels 8-10 Beam
- Levels 8-10 Floor
- Mounts & Landings
- Vault: Xcel Twisting & JO Regionals
- Xcel Silver – Diamond All Events
- Cookie Batsche DVDs
  - Bar Angles
  - Beam Beginning Shorthand
  - Bar Beginning Shorthand
  - Bar Intermediate & Advanced Shorthand
  - Top 10 American Routines
  - 40 for 40 Celebrating NAWGJ 40 Years
2016
- Vault: How High is High?
- So You Had a Bad Day!
- Seriously Series????
- Execution, Execution
- What Would YOU Do?
- Levels 6-7 All Events
- Levels 8-10 Bars
- Levels 8-10 Beam
- Levels 8-10 Floor
- Xcel Silver – Diamond
2015
- Levels 6-10 Bars x2
- Levels 6-10 Beam x2
- Levels 6-10 Floor x2
2014
- Levels 6-7 All Events
- Levels 8-10 Bars
- Levels 8-10 Beam
- Levels 8-10 Floor
- Levels 3/4/5
- Xcel
- Collegiate Routines
2013
- Level 8 All Events
- Level 9 All Events
- Level 10 All Events
- Xcel
2012
- Levels 7-8 All Events
- Levels 9-10 All Events
- Vault
2011
- Levels 7-8 All Events
- Levels 9-10 All Events
- Prep Op
2010
- Collegiate Routines
- Table Manners

Xcel Videos

Xcel Videos:
2020-2021 Xcel Practice Project - Scores Updated November 2024 An Education Committee Project: Scores Updated by Bonnie Crawford - Email:
- Bronze is the Beginning
  - Bronze Scoresheets – Updated November 2024
- Look for that Silver Lining
  - Silver Scoresheets – Updated November 2024
- Good as Gold
  - Gold Scoresheets – Updated November 2024
- Platinum is a Precious Metal
  - Platinum Scoresheets – Updated November 2024
- Judges in the Sky with Diamonds
  - Diamond Scoresheets – Updated November 2024
Sapphire Practice Judging Playlist & SV Script Updated 10.24.22 Provided by Myra Elfenbein Email:
Judging Sapphire Video Link

Judging Sapphire SV Scripts – Updated 10.24.22
2021 "X" Marks the Spot, View Silver - Diamond..... YOU decide which routines work best for which division.
- “X” Marks the Spot Blank Evaluation Form .xlsx
- “X” Marks the Spot Blank Evaluation Form .pdf

Education Academy:
Practice Judging Library