Browser Cookies
This site uses cookies necessary to properly function. By closing this popup, clicking a link or continuing to browse otherwise, you agree to the use of cookies. View our policies.

Have an Account?

You must login or create an account to register for memberships & events.

WAG Beginner Judges Course/Exam


 

BEGINNER JUDGES COURSE/EXAM (BJC)

 

FOR ENTRY INTO JUDGING WOMEN'S ARTISTIC 

Online Compulsory (Level 3-5) Exam* May 1-June 9, 2024**

Didacte

** exam available in this timeframe to compete, however it is timed so individuals will have a 2 hour window to complete exam once started

Study Session: Level 3-5
optional but strongly recommended

Tuesday May 21, 2024

6:00-8:00pm
Live Online (Zoom/Didacte)

Study Sessions:
Level 6-9

optional but strongly recommended

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Thursday, June 20, 2024

6:00-8:00pm
Live Online (Zoom/Didacte)

 

In- Person Optional (Level 6-9) Exam Sunday, June 23, 2024

10:00am-3:00pm
Futures Gymnastics Centre
6991 Millcreek Drive Units 8-11, Mississauga, ON L5N 6B9

*updated April 8, April 28

Access to Didacte will be sent via email on May 1 to invite registered individuals to create an account before being able to enroll in the Didacte exam. Please remember to check your junk mail if you don't receive an email invite the two weeks prior to the course please contact the Women's Program Manager (wag@gymnastiscontario.ca).

 

Registration will be open starting March 28 in the 2023-2024 season with a course/exam capacity of up to 25 registrations.

 ***DEADLINE to register is end of day Monday, April 22, 2024***


More information will be emailed to registered participants after the registration deadline. Study material/sessions will be provided through Didacte.

 

Exam results will determine the level of the Judge for 2024-2025 season.***

80%-84% on both written and practical exams = Compulsory Level Judge

85%- 89% on both written and practical exams = Xcel Level Judge

90%‐100% on both written and practical exams = Level 9 Judge

*must pass Compulsory exam in order to attend in-person Level 6-9 Exam. Must complete both exams in order to become a judge. Result on in-person Level 6-9 Exam is decisive for Xcel or Level 9 designation. There are NO exam rewrites for the Beginner Judges Course.
 

Candidates will receive the power point presentation of the BJC and will rely on educational tools )i.e. USAG Junior Compulsory Program 2021-2029 (green binder)/Development Optional Program 2022-2026 (blue binder)) which can be purchased through USAG website (if wanted to purchase prior to the course or not able to be borrowed from the club). YouTube web-site for sample routines and materials found on the GO web-site at: http://www.gymnasticsontario.ca/wag-judging-forms/  (i.e Level 1-5 Quick Reference Chart etc.). Practice exams will be provided to assist you in preparing for the written exam.

 

COST:

$75 +HST
HST # 12212 5131 RT0001
No refunds will be given after the registration deadline.

 

ELIGIBILITY:

Pre-Requisite:                    

Must be registered as a Gymnastics Ontario member (club affiliated or unattached).
Must be at least 16 years of age

NCCP Level 1 Technical OR Foundations Program  OR Active athlete or coach within the last 3 years (must complete NCCP Foundations courses within 3 months of taking the Beginner Judges Course.  Candidates are not permitted to sign up for competitions or be in attendance at a mock meet in the role of a judge until certification is received.

NCCP Foundations Information PagePathway Document

 

HOW TO REGISTER (both membership and course registration are required):

1) MEMBERSHIP - must be a registered member (judge) of Gymnastics Ontario for the 2023-2024 season.

There are two ways to register for membership, which must be completed prior to or at the same time as the clinic registration:


If you are Affiliated with a Club - you will need to request your club to register you as a judge based on your level (Invitational (Compulsory/Xcel), Provincial (Optional), National, Brevet)

For those who are Unaffiliated/Unattached - please complete and email the UNATTACHED MEMBERSHIP FORM to Beth Bowers at membership@gymnasticsontario.ca.

Note: for unattached judges please allow for a few extra days after submitting your unattached judge membership form before registering for your clinic. The unattached forms are processed manually and your membership for the season will need to be complete before you can register for your clinic. 

 

2) MAINTENANCE CLINIC (All judges) --> yellow "REGISTER" button below and logging into your account.

Affiliated/Club Account (Club Administrator Account): affiliated judges can be registered for courses/clinics from their club's account. Please contact your club's administrator to register you for these events. 
 
or
 
Unattached (Individual Account): If you are an unattached judge your unattached participant profile has been created through GO using the information you inputted on your Unattached Membership form.  To register for a course/clinic, you will first need to create an account then add your member profile to your account. Please note that the information inputted in search requirement fields must match exactly with the information listed in your existing unattached profile, otherwise you will not be able to find your existing profile.
 
Here is the help page for finding an existing profile once you create an account so you can link that account to your unattached member profile already in the system: https://gymnasticsont.uplifterinc.com/pages/help/participants/#ExistingProfile

 

 POLICIES