All candidates are expected to complete a workbook and write an open book exam & practical video. No rewrites will be permitted. Successful candidates will be required to purchase JO Compulsory Binder.

Successful candidates who achieve 80% or higher on the written and on min 2 of the 4 events of the practical exam will become a Compulsory Level judge and will be eligible to judge at Level 1-5 meets only. 

This course has been modified from a 2 day in-class BJC to a self-directed learning course. ***Attendance is mandatory all day*** 

Candidates will receive the power point presentation of the BJC and will rely on educational tools i.e. USAG Junior Compulsory Program 2013-2021 (Blue Binder) which can be ordered through USAG web-site. You-tube 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.).

The one-day course will consist of:

• Review of General Faults and Penalties including “Changes in Prescribed Text” and sample video analysis as well as a question and answer session.
• The second part of the day will consist of an open book written exam and practical exam (video)
• There are no re-writes will be permitted, this is an open book exam.
• No refunds will be given once your registration has been accepted
• You will be contacted by the Lead of BJC who will assist you with questions you may have

Within 2 weeks of the exam:

• Successful candidates who have completed Foundations 1/NCCP Level 1 and achieve 80% or higher on the written and on min 2 of the 4 events of the practical exam, will become a Ontario Compulsory judge and will be eligible to judge at Level 1-5 meets only. 
• For those candidates who do not have their Foundations/NCCP Level 1, you will have 3 months in which to receive certification. A copy of the certification for proof of completion must be sent to the WPM at: wag@gymnasticsontario.com within this time. This is no related to you NCCP locker being updated. 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.

If certification is not completed within 3 months then the candidates will be required to retake the BJC.

Once you have received confirmation of successful completion of course:

• Judges are expected to review all their requirements as well as the rules and regulations for judges which can be found in the Official's Professional Operations and Guidelines

• Compulsory Judges are required to purchase a USAG Compulsory Binder which can be ordered on-line through the USAG Gymnastics website
• Attend a Yearly Maintenance Clinic Women’s Program Manager Assistant-Judging) will contact you directly with information (not applicable for this course)
• Register with GO as a judge (membership services – Kristina Galloway via the unattached form or through your club (if affiliated) in order to be able to be assigned to a judging panel assignment.