Home Board Members Newsletter Forms & Uniforms Judges' Cup/ Critiquing Clinic Education NCAA Become a Judge About Us Photo Gallery NAWGJ USAG MICHIGAN USAG Region 5 USAG Why Become a Judge? Judges play an intrinsic role in gymnastics.  They assist with the development of gymnasts by giving a fair evaluation of each performance. One may choose to become a judge for many reasons, including: For the love of the sport Contribute to the growth of the sport Give something back to the sport To see gymnasts improve To meet new people and make new friends Ratings A judge's rating indicates at which level of gymnastics a judge is qualified to evaluate. Level 5/6 - Compulsory, written test only Level 7/8 - Optional, written and practical (film) tests Level 9 - Optional, written and practical (film) tests Level 10 - Optional, written and practical (film) tests Level 5 & 6 and/or Level 8 are entry levels. Level 9 and 10 judges are not required to have a Level 5 & 6 rating. How to Become a Gymnastics Judge Purchase study materials for the exams and rule book for the rating you desire. Such books may include  USA Gymnastics Jr. Olympic Compulsory Routines for Women’s Gymnastics USA Gymnastics Jr. Olympic Code of Points. Materials may be ordered from the NAWGJ 2008 -2009 Price List and Library Order Form in Excel Format. Acquire a judging rating by taking and passing a Judges' Exam. See the ratings above for the types of tests required.  Click here to view the Master Test Schedule. Become Safety Certified. Safety/Risk Management Certification is required for all Professional Members, including coaches and judges, of USA Gymnastics.  The Safety/Risk Management Certification course is required to increase safety and risk management awareness in the sport of gymnastics. Courses are available online and as a live course.  For more information and to view the live course schedule here, please visit the USA-Gymnastics Safety/Risk Management Certification web site. Join USA Gymnastics. USA Gymnastics is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sort of gymnastics in the United States.  USA Gymnastics sets the rules and policies that govern gymnastics in the United States.  Membership in the organizationis required for participation as a coach, judge or athlete in USA Gymnastics sanctioned events. Visit the USA Gymnastics Membership web site for more information. Join the National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges (NAWGJ). NAWGJ teaches and trains its members, disseminates judging information, and assigns judging officials to competitions among many other goals. Visit the NAWGJ Membership web site for more information. Purchase a uniform. Purchasing a uniform may not be necessary immediately for new judges.  Wearing navy pants and a white blouse is acceptable in some cases.  A uniform consists of a navy skirt and/or pants and a navy blazer with the NAWGJ emblem. Order information is currently unavailable.