JUDGES

News

8/20/08

JO Update effective Aug 1st, 2008 - Click Here

Base Score Clinic Registration Form - Click Here

7/30/08

Judges Base Score Clinic
Dates: Oct 18-19th, 2008
Host: Region 1 Gymnastics
Location: Sunrays Gymnastics

7/18/08

By now, all judges should have received a packet in the mail from Dianne Grayson with information about the Base Score Clinic, Critique Meet, and availability forms for the fall meets. If you need these details, please contact Dianne at dgrayson@azgym.net.

Effective July 1, 2008, the rate for mileage reimbursement for judges is $0.58 per mile to reflect the recent mid-year change in the IRS standard mileage rate for last half of 2008.

3/7/08

Please click here to download a new dance position clarification sheet from the national office.

1/9/08

The Shamrock Meet has been showing on two different weekends in our calendar – this meet is the weekend of February 23-24, 2008.

Congratulations to the following judges who recently passed their exams! If there are any more of you out there, please email me at dcullins@azgym.net.

Tiffany Toronto – Level 10
Jacqui Allen – Level 9
Cathie White – Level 9

1/22/07
Effective January 1, 2008, the rate for mileage reimbursement is $0.50/mile to reflect the upcoming change in the IRS standard mileage rate for 2008.

October 8, 2007
Here's a link to the latest NAWGJ catalog of judging aids. You'll find lots of helpful cards, flip books, score sheets, apparel and more! http://www.nawgj.org/2007-2008_Brochure_Tabloid.pdf

Download the registration form here for the Clinic on December 1, 2007. Checks should be made payable to Region I.

9/11/07
The JAS system is ready for judges to enter their information starting Monday Sept 10. If a judge entered information prior to this date they need to enter the system and make sure their information is still current because we have changed fields and deleted and added information. They may need to correct or update what had been entered before the system was ready. Also, the NCAA rules are on the NAWGJ.org website.

Attached are 2 documents:

1. The JAS informational “how to” guide for 2008 (Changes from last season)

2. The Miscellaneous Compensation document (supported by the NCAA, NACGC/W has agreed that all schools will pay miscellaneous expenses at the same rate, although individual schools may set their fee with a minimum being $90). Judges should not travel to a school without a contract.

8/15/07
In order to be selected for Regionals, Westerns or Nationals in the future, you must have attended either your Regional or National Congress or the Regional Base Score Clinic within that competition season. The next Regional Base Score Clinic will be held December 1, 2007. Click here for more details.

7/22/07
Availability forms have been mailed for the Fall season. Please return your forms to Dianne Grayson by August 1, 2007.

Please plan to attend the Base Score Clinic (Sept. 7 from 6pm-8:30pm at Xtreme Gymnastics) and the Compulsory Critique Meet (Sept. 8-9 at Xtreme Gymnastics).

7/10/07
A recent announcement has been made by Carole Ide, President/NAWGJ, regarding judges compensation which will also be important to Meet Directors. The R&P will be revised.

Beginning in August 2007 a 5% increase per current rate will result in the following hourly fees.

5/25/07

All judges must submit their 2006-2007 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) forms to Dianne Grayson (Judges Rep) by June 30, 2007. Contact Dianne with any questions – 480-659-0295 or dgrayson@azgym.net.

Forms should be faxed to 480-224-9079 or mailed to Dianne. Please email Dianne at dgrayson@azgym.net if you need her mailing address.

If you don’t already have a form completed, please use this CPE form. Plan ahead for the 07-08 seasons too - print the form now and put it with your judging materials!

4/25/07
The next judge’s test in Phoenix will be held on May 30, 2007. For more information, and to register for the test, please visit USA Gymnastics and look on the Just for Judges Page within the Women’s Program info.

1/24/07
Judges Mileage Reimbursement - Effective January 1, 2007, the rate for mileage reimbursement is $0.48/mile to reflect the upcoming change in the IRS standard mileage rate for 2007. (Technique magazine, January 2007 issue).

Click here for information on carpooling issues. This document was distributed by Connie Maloney for all judges.

12/07/06
Due to Neela’s recent appointment as Regional Technical Director, she has had to step down as State Judging Director. Dianne Grayson has accepted the position of SJD for Arizona and will be handling all NAWGJ meet assignments.

Judges - please contact Dianne as soon as possible with any changes to your availability. Dianne can be reached at dgrayson@azgym.net.

Forms

Level 7 & 8 Judging Sheet
Level 9 & 10 Judging Sheet
Level 9 & 10 Judging Sheet four on a page

Click the following link to download CPE credit form:
http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/women/judging/AnnualCPERecord.pdf

All CPE credits must be submitted to Dianne Grayson (Arizona SAC Judges Rep) no later than June 30 of each year! Contact Dianne at dgrayson@azgym.net for questions.

Interested in becoming a judge?

Contact:

Dianne Grayson
State Judging Director (Az)
State Administrative Committee (Az) – Judges Representative
dgrayson@azgym.net