Illinois Judge - New Judge Information

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?
• Click here for more information

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

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: http://naow3gj.wildapricot.org/. 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) website for membership information.
• Visit the USA Gymnastics website for How-To Guide for Women's Artistic Gymnastics. CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED BY USA GYMNASTICS.
• Visit the USA Gymnastic website Judging Women's Artistic Gymnastics.