Been a gymnastics judge for 3 years now and was a gymnast and coach. I’m still learning, but these sites and other resources for gymnastics judges
Has tons of resources, cheat sheets, videos and more that are updated as new rules or changes are made
NAWGJ
A lot of resources, continuing education, and testing for ranking up or becoming a new judge
USA Gymnastics
Helpful for new judges or judges who live in less populated areas to allow for virtual clinic access for continuing education
Zoom
Knowing your shorthand is more important than you think especially once you start judging upper optional levels
Shorthand for Judges
Keeping up with CPE requirements are important and allow you to stay current for the season! There is multiple opportunities
Judging • USA Gymnastics
Navy dress pants are dress code for judges. I have never bought the official uniform it’s $$$ but you can make do with other options
Navy Blue Dress Pants Women
White blouse is also a part of dress code for judges. I usually wear a nice plain white shirt. This is just an option
Womens White Blouses
A navy blazer is also dress code. NAWGJ also has other options with the logo embroidered again it’s $$$ but needed for judging state and higher competitions
Women's Blue Blazers
Stay caffeinated! Judging days are long and very exhausting so any caffeinated beverage of your choice, this is just mine
Red Bull
While you need to stay caffeinated you also need to stay hydrated
Glacéau smartwater - Original Products & Details
If you’re like me you are a paper and pen judge as well so note books are a must for scripting at meets
TOPS Products: Notebooks
Different color pens for color coding and keeping gymnasts, teams, meets, scores organized
Colored Pens
Start value book for judging excels and optionals. You can also make your own
Supplies & Fun Stuff – National Association of Women's Gymnastics ...
Pack snacks! Not only for the road trip but not every meet host will provide good you can have or that you like
Snacks, Cookies & Chips - Walmart.com
A lot of judges like to judge using iPads, there are pros and cons to it just like with paper and pen
iPad Pro
Organize and save your income for tax purposes
Edit spreadsheets online for free | Microsoft Excel for the Web
Keep all continuing education certificate just in case of audits
Binders For School
Not right color but navy blue skirt is also appropriate for dress code
