|
How do I become a high school gymnnastics judge?To become a high school gymnastics judge, you must register with the Minnesota State High School League and a local gymnastics association.
|
|
Click here to start the registration process with the Minnesota State High School League.
On the top menu, click Who Are You, Sports Officials, Sports Official Overview. Review the information on becoming a judge and when you're ready to register, click 'Register as an MSHSL Official with Arbiter' at the bottom. Follow the prompts on the Arbiter website. Please contact [email protected] for registration questions. |
|
To officiate meets, you must also register with a local gymnastics officials association. There are five associations in Minnesota (St. Paul, Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Mankato and Rochester).
To register with MGGOA, please reach out to Ann Suits ([email protected]). |
Gymnastics Judging Training
Before each season, an online rules meeting must be completed to review and clarify the rules. Information about the meeting will be emailed at the start of each season.
Additionally, there are several requirements, outlined on the Arbiter, that must be fulfilled before judging begins. These include passing an online rules test, completing concussion training, and attending high school training clinics. These steps are essential for ensuring a successful judging season.
How do I get started?
Additionally, there are several requirements, outlined on the Arbiter, that must be fulfilled before judging begins. These include passing an online rules test, completing concussion training, and attending high school training clinics. These steps are essential for ensuring a successful judging season.
How do I get started?
- MGGOA has a mentor program for new judges. We will pair you with an experienced official to ensure you are getting the necessary training. We encourage first year judges to focus on two events.
- Practice meets with a mentor will be scheduled. Each judge uses different techniques to score a routine; seeing a variety of options will help you develop what works best for you.
- Arrive at your practice meet as if you were judging. Bring all necessary materials.
- Once you are comfortable with two events, you will be assigned meets. This timeframe is different for each judge.
- Additional resources can be found on the NFHS website.
Judging Season Checklist!
Annual Requirements:
- MSHSL registration → Due June
- Concussion training → Every 3 years
- MSHSL online training (general + sport-specific) → Due November
- MSHSL sport-specific test → Due November
- MGGOA Fall Meeting → 1st Thursday in November
- Season starts → 1st week of December
- State Meet → End of February
- Minimum 3 years of judging experience
- Completion of all MSHSL requirements
