Illinois Judge - New Judge Information
WELCOME!!
We are happy that you are interested in becoming an Illinois National Women's Gymnastics Judge. In order to help you navigate the on-board process, the IL NAWGJ has put together a list of helpful information, websites and contact information to get you started.
Where Do I Start?
I am interested in becoming a judge but, where do I start?
- Who do I contact?
- What materials do I need to purchase?
- How do I register for the test?
Contact Christi at educationchristi@gmail.com.
Where do I go from here?
I passed my judging test, where do I go from here?
- How do I become a member of NAWGJ?
- Who do I contact?
- What is the mentoring program?
- What is the Judging Assigning System?
- Click here for information (update in progress)
- Practice judging educational stipend
Testing
- Contact our Education Chair Christi Kearns at educationchristi@gmail.com as she will be able to give you information regarding testing process, dates and tips for studying.
- Check out the Education tab for updates, tests, handouts and clinics.
- Click here for the USA Gymnastics Judging Acccreditation/Master Testing Schedule
Memberships & Background Checks
- Join the NAWGJ Association through their membership website at: https://naow3gj.wildapricot.org/page-1322472. Click on the Join Us tab.
- Become a Professional member of USA Gymnastics - Click here for USA Gymnastics Become a Member webpage.
- Complete the mandatory USA Gymnastics Background check. This can take up to 1 month. You will not be allowed to judge until this step is completed and you have a “green light”.
- Safety Certification - The U101 Safety & Risk Management course is required for all Professional members and Junior Professional Members of USA Gymnastics. Click here for the U101: Safety & Risk Management webpage.
Additional Information
- Visit the National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges (NAWGJ) for more information
- Visit the USA Gymnastic website Judging Women's Artistic Gymnastics.
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