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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 Sessions: Level 6-9 optional but strongly recommended |
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 |
6:00-8:00pm
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In- Person Optional (Level 6-9) Exam | Sunday, June 23, 2024 |
10:00am-3:00pm |
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*must pass Compulsory exam in order to attend in-person Level 6-9 Exam and must complete both exams successfully as per the pass requirement below) in order to become a judge. There are NO exam rewrites for the Beginner Judges Course. *updated April 8 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.
Successful candidates who achieve:
80% average from both written and practical exams will become a Compulsory Level judge and will be eligible to judge at competitions with Level 1-5 only.
85% average from both written and practical exams will become and Xcel Level judge and will be eligible to judge at competitions with Xcel and Level 1-5.
90% average from both written and practical exams will become a Level 6-9 judge and will be eligible to judge at competitions with Level 1-5, Xcel and Level 6-9.
Successful candidates will receive the current USAG mini codes from Gymnastics Ontario (as quantities are available).
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 Page/ Pathway 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.