Welcome to Illinois National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges

** ANNOUNCEMENTS **

Annual Open Meeting

We will be having a virtual IL-NAWGJ Open Meeting this year. 

Judges Cup

Congratulations to the winner of the 2026 Illinois Judges Cup Level 7 Team 

Lake Shore Gymnastics -- Mount Prospect

Lake Shore Gymnastics Mount Prospect will represent Illinois at the National Judges Cup The Patty J. Shipman Level 7 State Team Challenge, to be held in Niagara Falls, NY. 

CHANGE IN IRS Mileage Rate

The IRS has announced a revision in the standard mileage rate starting on or after July 1, 2026 to $0.76 per mile.

Green Flag Winner

Congratulations to the 2026 Green Flag Award receipient:

Mary Lou Ackman

REMINDER New Season Started September 1st, 2026

Please remember to update all memberships and profiles

• USAG Membership
  • USA Gymnastics Profile
  • Background Check
  • Safety & Risk Management
  • Safe Sport Trained
  • Concussion Education (U201)
• NAWGJ Membership
  • NAWGJ profile
• GYMJAS profile & Availability

NCAA Rules Modifications Released

2026-2027 NCAA Rules Modifications have been released.  There are several significant changes.  

2026-2030 COP ***UPDATED*** Diagrams available

2026-2030 Women's Development Optional Code of Points now available.  (USA Gymnastics membership login required)

National and Brevet Testing Documentation

All required documents for submission can be found at the USA Gymnastics website's Women's Artistic section under Judges

National and Brevet Documentation Specific forms can be found under 2026-30 USA Brevet & National Judges Course

• Category Description & Eligibility Criteria Table
• 2030 National Judge Course Eligibility Form
• Documentation Form
• Activity Involvement Chart

Meet Referee Information

IL Meet Referee Checklist 2026-27 (Updated 7/2026)

IL Meet Referee Judges Meeting Template 2026-27 (Updated 7/2026)

Publications

***NEW*** October, 2026 Committee Meeting

*** NEW *** November, 2026 "IN" Newsletter

Publications Archive

REMINDERS

****  ANNUAL CPE ****

due May 31st, 2027

ANNUAL CPE FORM (email to Mlouackman@yahoo.com)

CPE Requiements (NAWGJ overview)

2026 MILEAGE RATES

• The 2026 Mileage rate will go into effect July 1st, 2026: $0.76 per mile

The standard Illinois 2026 Conus Lodging rate will remain (as of 1/1/2026) at $110 per night.  Per diem rates can vary by county so please check the IRS website for specific information. 

NAME TAG

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• IL NAWGJ REIMBURSEMENT FORMS
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• Click to request reimbursement for eligible expenses.  Please have receipt available and ready for upload. 
• Instructions for Educational Stipend reimbursement (click to download document)
• Practice Judging Meet Referee documentation form -- Meet Ref's please use this form to document all official Practice Judging
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• USA Gymnastics IL 
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• 2026-2027 USA Gymnastics Illinois Rules and Policies

Updated 10/2/2026 rjs