Welcome!

You can go to the USAG and NAWGJ national websites for information on how to become a judge. http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/Story.aspx?tabid=537&prog=w

Two other websites you may want to visit are the USAG national website www.usa-gymnastics.org, and NAWGJ national website.
www.nawgj.org

You can go to the following website to get information on Jen Graelers GymQuest practice tests.
www.geocities.com/gymquest

To Our New Judges - from Nola Ayres

Hello, as your State Judging Director (SJD) I want to extend a warm welcome to each of you that are considering becoming a Washington State Gymnastic Judge. Our gymnastic community is here to aid and support you. Do not hesitate to contact any of the following board members: Nola Ayres, SJD; Jan Urfer, Barb MacAfee, Lee Bjella, Denise Green, Laurie Reid, and Karen Wisen. As a board we recommend that you have a mentor; we will assist you with that selection. Mentors are very valuable; they facilitate in your testing preparation, answer questions involving judging issues, and support you throughout your "growing years" as an official.

As any organization, we have numerous terms that can be confusing to new judges. The following definitions will help clarify our professional language and assist in your understanding of the web address chart below.

Term definitions:
USAG - USA Gymnastics (our national organization located in Indianapolis)
NAWGJ - National Association Women's Gymnastics Judges
Region - Washington is in Region 2 (Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington make up R2)
RJD - Regional Judging Director

Memberships: There are two organizations that you must become a member of before you can be assigned meets. It is also your responsibility to renew your membership to each annually.
USAG: USAG membership dues are $77.00 per year if you join on-line.
NAWGJ: our national judging organization, your membership to NAWGJ will be paid by the state only if you volunteer at our annual fundraising Judges Cup, dues are $55.00.

Important Web Addresses:

Washington USAG Web Site www.usagwa.com
Carole Ide: Pres. NAWGJ ci.nawgj@adelphia.net
Betty Sroufe: NAWGJ Sec/Tres. BAS4881@aol.com
Ann Heppner RJD Region II techimpaired@ados.com
Meg Doxtator: Region II Comm. Chair
Regional Web Site www.usaregion2.org
Linda Mulvihill: Region II Tech Chair gymit@aol.com
Joe Rapp: Region II Elite Dev. Chair
Patti Gable
Kathy Kelly: USAG kkelly@usa-gymnastics.org
Connie Maloney: USAG Age Group cmaloney@usa-gymnastics.org
NAWGJ National Web Site http://www.nawgj.org
Nola Ayres: WA State Judging Director nbanola@aol.com

Annually judges must maintain what is termed Continuing Professional Education (CPE). We are a professional organization that requires continual education to ensure the highest possible standards; therefore, each judge is required to maintain what is known as CPE.

Professionalism:

As officials, we need to pay attention to the following:

A. Preparation. Review your rules and event assignments before each meet. Carefully pack your bag or briefcase to include all the sheets, books, and supplies you need.

B. Appearance. The NAWGJ uniform consists of a navy jacket, navy skirt or pants and white blouse.

C. Behavior at Meets. Do not speak excessively to coaches during the competition. Keep conferences brief, and speak well of all gymnasts, coaches and other judges. Stay at your event until the session is completed. Eat or drink discreetly.

D. Responsibilities. You are responsible for your own judging career - you must keep your required memberships and ratings current and take care of any required financial reporting. (Taxes etc.) Be a responsible judge: Return contracts promptly, carpool when you can, be prepared for your assignments, and be on time!

Please do not hesitate to contact me. I am confident you will find judging a very rewarding and wonderful hobby.
Best wishes! Nola


		New Judges



	5/6 Practice Test (thanks to Idaho SJD, Wendy Smith) Check out the vault and bars visuals below. (Thanks to Myra Elfenbein, Region 7 RTC) and symbols charts (thanks to the NAWGJ Newsletter of 1999) to help you with judging. Uneven Bar Casts Beginning Judging Shorthand Vault Repulsion Welcome! You can go to the USAG and NAWGJ national websites for information on how to become a judge. http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/Story.aspx?tabid=537&prog=w Two other websites you may want to visit are the USAG national website www.usa-gymnastics.org, and NAWGJ national website. www.nawgj.org You can go to the following website to get information on Jen Graelers GymQuest practice tests. www.geocities.com/gymquest To Our New Judges - from Nola Ayres Hello, as your State Judging Director (SJD) I want to extend a warm welcome to each of you that are considering becoming a Washington State Gymnastic Judge. Our gymnastic community is here to aid and support you. Do not hesitate to contact any of the following board members: Nola Ayres, SJD; Jan Urfer, Barb MacAfee, Lee Bjella, Denise Green, Laurie Reid, and Karen Wisen. As a board we recommend that you have a mentor; we will assist you with that selection. Mentors are very valuable; they facilitate in your testing preparation, answer questions involving judging issues, and support you throughout your "growing years" as an official. As any organization, we have numerous terms that can be confusing to new judges. The following definitions will help clarify our professional language and assist in your understanding of the web address chart below. Term definitions: USAG - USA Gymnastics (our national organization located in Indianapolis) NAWGJ - National Association Women's Gymnastics Judges Region - Washington is in Region 2 (Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington make up R2) RJD - Regional Judging Director Memberships: There are two organizations that you must become a member of before you can be assigned meets. It is also your responsibility to renew your membership to each annually. USAG: USAG membership dues are $77.00 per year if you join on-line. NAWGJ: our national judging organization, your membership to NAWGJ will be paid by the state only if you volunteer at our annual fundraising Judges Cup, dues are $55.00. Important Web Addresses: Washington USAG Web Site www.usagwa.com Carole Ide: Pres. NAWGJ ci.nawgj@adelphia.net Betty Sroufe: NAWGJ Sec/Tres. BAS4881@aol.com Ann Heppner RJD Region II techimpaired@ados.com Meg Doxtator: Region II Comm. Chair Regional Web Site www.usaregion2.org Linda Mulvihill: Region II Tech Chair gymit@aol.com Joe Rapp: Region II Elite Dev. Chair Patti Gable Kathy Kelly: USAG kkelly@usa-gymnastics.org Connie Maloney: USAG Age Group cmaloney@usa-gymnastics.org NAWGJ National Web Site http://www.nawgj.org Nola Ayres: WA State Judging Director nbanola@aol.com Annually judges must maintain what is termed Continuing Professional Education (CPE). We are a professional organization that requires continual education to ensure the highest possible standards; therefore, each judge is required to maintain what is known as CPE. Professionalism: As officials, we need to pay attention to the following: A. Preparation. Review your rules and event assignments before each meet. Carefully pack your bag or briefcase to include all the sheets, books, and supplies you need. B. Appearance. The NAWGJ uniform consists of a navy jacket, navy skirt or pants and white blouse. C. Behavior at Meets. Do not speak excessively to coaches during the competition. Keep conferences brief, and speak well of all gymnasts, coaches and other judges. Stay at your event until the session is completed. Eat or drink discreetly. D. Responsibilities. You are responsible for your own judging career - you must keep your required memberships and ratings current and take care of any required financial reporting. (Taxes etc.) Be a responsible judge: Return contracts promptly, carpool when you can, be prepared for your assignments, and be on time! Please do not hesitate to contact me. I am confident you will find judging a very rewarding and wonderful hobby. Best wishes! Nola











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