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Become a Judge - Part 1 Checklist

🌟 Welcome & Info

Interested in becoming a judge? That’s great! We would LOVE to have you. Maybe you’re a former gymnast, the parent of a gymnast, a coach, or someone who loves the sport. Regardless, there are many benefits including:

Contact Mary Roth for guidance:

📧 Email: mroth1347@gmail.com

📞 Phone: (317) 313-3209

🏁 Before You Start

We’ve got a comprehensive list of instructions to help you complete all the onboarding requirements, but before we jump into that make sure you understand a few things. Indiana NAWGJ wants you to be part of the judging community and is ready to make an investment in you. As you read through the items you need to complete you’ll notice that many are marked as ‘conditionally reimbursed’.

⚠️Important: These items are marked as conditionally reimbursed because you MUST complete steps 1 through 6 BEFORE you will be reimbursed for ANY costs. Consider this carefully before you begin this process and incur costs.

Onboarding — Study Materials & Exams

This flipchart provides the information you need to study and pass the required exams in order to judge.
Note: Practical exams are given live — only available at certain locations, days, and times 🗓️. Plan accordingly!

🪪 Step 3: Memberships

You will need to create a profile with Score Flippers before acquiring your NGA membership.

🛡️ Step 4: Certifications

USA Gymnastics (USAG)

National Gymnastics Association (NGA)

NGA is an organization with their own code of points and athletes that we must be prepared to judge. We’ll cover this preparation later. For now, review this document to complete their abuse prevention training course and upload proof of your background check.

💵 Cost Breakdown

Here’s a breakdown of your investment and Indiana NAWGJ’s investment to become a judge:
Item Total Cost Your Cost (with reimbursement conditions met) Indiana NAWGJ Cost
USA Gymnastics Women’s Program Flipchart $75 $0 $75
Level 4/5 Theoretical (Written) Exam $25 $0 $25
Level 7/8 Theoretical (Written) Exam $25 $0 $25
Level 8 Practical (Video) Exam $25 $0 $25
USAG Membership $99 $0 $99
NAWGJ Membership $60 or $30 with code 'New Judge' $0 $60 / $30
NGA Membership $35 $0 $35
Background Check $30 $30 / two years $0
USAG Safety Certification $75 member / $95 non-member $75 / four years $0
Total Cost $420–$470 $105 $315–$345

💻 Step 5: GymJas & Reimbursement

Now that you have all your memberships and certifications, it’s time to update your GymJas profile and submit your availability. Using GymJas Processes document:

Step 6: Contact State Judging Director

📧 Pat Ergle: insjdpat@gmail.com
📞 (765) 749-8683

🏆 You Did It!