CONGRATULATIONS to Natalie Koga, the New AZ SJD
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About Us
Welcome to the world of judging women’s gymnastics!
The Mission of the Arizona National Association of Women Gymnastic Judges (AZ NAWGJ) is to provide professional development for its members and to support and promote women's gymnastics in the United States. AZ NAWGJ accomplishes this through membership education, communication & representation.
OUR GOALS
- Teach and train its members to improve judging excellence.
- Function as a service organization to the entire gymnastics community.
- Distribute judging information.
- Assign officials to competitions.
- Promote interest in the sport of gymnastics
Board Members
- Natalie Koga, AZ SJD azsjdnkoga@gmail.com
- Lindsay Abney, Treasurer
- Karen Bucaro Udowitch - Webmaster
- Pam Evans - Judges Cup Coordinator
- Dianne Grayson - At Large Member
- Caren Mansholt - Secretary
- Kim Neal - Judge Mentor Coordinator
- Neela Nelson - At Large Member
- Pat Miller - CPE Coordinator
New Judges
Welcome! Arizona NAWGJ is so excited you're considering becoming a judge. Please contact our State Judging Director, Natalie Koga, azsjdnkoga@gmail.com answer any questions and is more than happy to help you!
USA Gymnastics has all the information you need on How to become a women's artistic gymnastics judge. For a quick overview, and download just click the link here.
- FIG and USA Gymnastics directives for judging Jr. Olympic competitions in foreign countries
- How to Become a Judge for the Women’s Program webinar | PDF
- Judging and Technical Updates can be found here.
- More Women’s Program Judging Webinars can be found here.
- Click here for online judging courses.
- New Level 10 Judges’ Online Course J501 now available for purchase
Practice Judging
2020 USAG/REGION 1 VIRTUAL BASE CLINIC
JO Skill Models (Excellent, Good, Basic)
2020 USAG/REGION 1 VIRTUAL BASE CLINIC
Below are the links to the videos for the base score clinic. Please contact Natalie Koga with any questions.
Jill Preston/Xcel Update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO2bHvDf-OU&feature=youtu.be
Gigi & Connie/PD Update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJy57ye050w&feature=youtu.be
Connie & Gigi/L10 UB/BB/FX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEidgnf42HI&feature=youtu.be
Connie & Gigi/L9 UB/BB/FX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8NFqPU2Lvk&feature=youtu.be
Connie & Gigi/L8 UB/BB/FX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ_AW6vcBHk&feature=youtu.be
Gigi & Armen/L8-10 Vault https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6ARXhJXh7Y&feature=youtu.be
Connie & Armen/L 6-7 Vault
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsXqidRFqN8&feature=youtu.be
Artistry by Maria DeCristoforo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbLlTRbOMGY&feature=youtu.be
Judging Study Aides
JO Skill Models (Excellent, Good, Basic)
2020 USAG/REGION 1 VIRTUAL BASE CLINIC
Become A Judge > Study Materials
- Official materials are available through the USA Gymnastics Technical Materials Store, view
- USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Compulsory Book
- USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Code of Points
- Current USA Gymnastics Rules & Policies
- JO and Technical Committees’ Minutes
- Unofficial materials are available on this NAWGJ website
- Main Menu – Judging Aids – Study Helps
Testing Resources
Practice Written Tests
Practice Judging
Online Study Projects
Shorthand Help - Main Menu – Judging Aids – Tools to Use
Digital Judging
Judging Scoresheets
Reference Cards
- Main Menu – Judging Aids – Study Helps
JO Skill Models (Excellent, Good, Basic)
JO Skill Models (Excellent, Good, Basic)
JO Skill Models (Excellent, Good, Basic)
The following videos were selected by the Education Committee to help distinguish between the performance of Excellent, Good, and Basic execution of specific skills. These are available on the National NAWGJ YouTube channel and can be accessed with the provided links. Other events and skills will be added as they become available.
Uneven Bars
Tkatchev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhMe_8TYMgoLevel
Clear Hip to Handstand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN9SJ0Y0p_o
Hiccup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We6ArpZMtv8
Overshoot to Handstand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2qNUjtXJaM
📷 Education Academy
Updated L 6/7 Vault Practice Judging Video w New Rules
JO Skill Models (Excellent, Good, Basic)
http://nawgjacademy.org/index.php
The new Education Academy link can be used for projects produced and approved by the Education Committee. A link to each individual project is also listed on this page. Questions about any of the projects should be directed to Jan Eyman at eymanjudge@gmail.com
Updated L 6/7 Vault Practice Judging Video w New Rules
Updated L 6/7 Vault Practice Judging Video w New Rules
Updated L 6/7 Vault Practice Judging Video w New Rules
- Level 6/7 Vault Review: Distance & Landing, view Tom Koll Presented at Region 4 Symposium June 2020 Email: tkoll@msn.com.us
- Will It Flip - Helpful guide to judging Level 6/7 Vault, view Provided by J.D. McDonald Email: flipflopfull83@aol.com
- Level 6/7 Vault Practice Judging Video - Updated scores, view Provided by J.D. McDonald Email: flipflopfull83@aol.com
Level 6/7 Vault - Line Art
Updated L 6/7 Vault Practice Judging Video w New Rules
Updated L 6/7 Vault Practice Judging Video w New Rules
Level 6/7 Vault
Yurchenko #9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B0zBK0JlAI
Line Art for Yurchenko #9
Yurchenko #5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwANpxzYbDM
Line Art for Yurchenko #5
Yurchenko #4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sorHsnAf4Uk
Line Art for Yurchenko #4
Yurchenko #3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwTOO86j8hM
Line Art for Yurchenko #3
Yurchenko #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPFGKigH9ec
Line Art for Yurchenko #2
Compulsory Projects / Downloads
Compulsory Projects / Downloads
Compulsory Projects / Downloads
Levels 3/4/5 Compulsory Routines 2018-2019
Compulsory Floor Exercise - Good to Great
📷 Level 6/7 Vault Line Art Models - August 2019
📷 Level 6/7 Handspring Vault PowerPoint - August 2019
📷 Level 6/7 Tsukahara Vault PowerPoint - August 2019
📷 Level 6/7 Yurchenko Vault PowerPoint - August 2019
Shorthand Manual - July 2019 (Batsche) (pdf)
USAG Links, Forms, Calendar, Spot Lights, Birthdays
Links & Websites
Links & Websites
Links & Websites
Virtual Sanction Playbooks/Rules & Policies
- Women's Artistic: Playbook | Rules & Policies
Frequently Asked Questions
- Virtual Sanctions
- Meet Reservation
- Sanctioned Event Professional Photographers/Videographer & Medical Personnel Policy
Forms
USA Gymnastics Virtual Competition Learning Series (More Coming Soon)
- Putting Together a Virtual Competition: Where Do I Start? - by Linda Johnson
- Zoom Skills for Virtual Competition - by Jane Caruso
- Judging Virtual Meets on Livestream Platforms – by Cookie Batsche
- Meet Director – Using Zoom as a Livestream Platform - by Linda Johnson
- The Virtual Meet Referee - by Jane Caruso
- Using ProScore for Virtual Competitions - by Scott Slater
Virtual Sanction Resources
- Flyp10 Information
- WAG Region 7 Virtual Sanction Q&A
- WAG 2020-2021 Competition Season – Specific Judging Criteria Changes/Update
- NAWGJ YouTube Channel
- Virtual Test Event Recap: Pink Invitational
- ProScore iKeypad
Events To SanctionUSA Gymnastics, as the governing body for the sport in the United States, is responsible for the granting of sanctions for those events, as defined in the USA Gymnastics Sanctioning Policies & Procedures. Refer to your respective discipline’s Virtual Sanction Playbook for the types of meets that can be virtually sanctioned.
Once a sanction has been granted, the appropriate USA Gymnastics Rules and Policies and Virtual Sanction Playbook must be followed. For sanctions with athlete participation, all participating athletes, coaches, judges and meet directors must be members of USA Gymnastics. For sanctions without athlete participation (i.e. judging exams), membership is not required.
A non-USA Gymnastics sanctioned event may not be conducted concurrently with a USA Gymnastics sanctioned event.
Secondary insurance coverage is provided for all USA Gymnastics members participating in a sanctioned event.Who Can Apply For A Sanction?It is the Meet Director’s responsibility to secure an event sanction for all USA Gymnastics sponsored events/competitions.
Meet Directors must be an active USA Gymnastics Professional member in the discipline for which they are applying for sanction. Please note, that meet directors for women and acrobatic sanctioned events, must also complete a Meet Director certification exam to be eligible to host a meet. Meet Directors must be affiliated with an active Member Club, University, Event Production or Judging Association.Cost
- Virtual Sanction: $100
- Request for Sanction
Links & Websites
Links & Websites
Links & Websites
Compulsory State Championships Informational Flyer
- November 22-24, 2019
- Tucson Convention Center
- Host Old Pueblo Gymnastics Academy
- USA Gymnastics http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/
- Women's Rules and Policies for 2018-2019 (A Supplement to the USAG Rules & Policies Manual) USAG Womens Rules and Policies (PDF Document
- https://www.beyondthescores.com/public
- http://www.meetscoresonline.com/home.aspx
Forms
Links & Websites
CONGRATULATIONS NATALIE KOGA our new AZ State Juding Director
National Association of Women’s Gymnastics Judges (NAWGJ)
- Constitution
- Operating Code - August 2017
- Code of Professional Responsibility - July 2015
NAWGJ Problem Resolution Procedures - August 2019
Canon Articles by Hilary
Carlson
New NAWGJ Canon #17 - No Gambling
by Hilary Carlson, commissioned by Region 6
CONGRATULATIONS NATALIE KOGA our new AZ State Juding Director
CONGRATULATIONS New AZ Judges Level 10: Jill Powers & Lindsay Stoker Level 9: Cherie Bruggeman
CONGRATULATIONS NATALIE KOGA our new AZ State Juding Director
CONGRATULATIONS New AZ Judges Level 10: Jill Powers & Lindsay Stoker Level 9: Cherie Bruggeman
CONGRATULATIONS New AZ Judges Level 10: Jill Powers & Lindsay Stoker Level 9: Cherie Bruggeman
CONGRATULATIONS New AZ Judges Level 10: Jill Powers & Lindsay Stoker Level 9: Cherie Bruggeman
JADE CAREY Secures U.S. Olympic Spot
CONGRATULATIONS New AZ Judges Level 10: Jill Powers & Lindsay Stoker Level 9: Cherie Bruggeman
CONGRATULATIONS New AZ Judges Level 10: Jill Powers & Lindsay Stoker Level 9: Cherie Bruggeman
Judges Spotlight
Judges Spotlight
Judges Spotlight
Adora Villanueva and Brittney Zwierlein represent Arizona.
Congratulations Lindsay Abney! 2020 Helping Hands NAWGJ Symposium Award
Pam Evans 2019 Green Award National: Winnie Witten
Region 1
AZ: Pam Evans
SoCal: Deanna Hanford
*Please continue to pray for Neela Nelson
and family.Adora Villanueva and Brittney Zwierlein represent Arizona.
Judges Spotlight
Birthday, by Paul MaCartney
You say it's your birthday
It's my birthday too, yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you!!!
Happy WINTER/SPRING Birthdays
January
- Robin Hurowitz 3rd
- Brooke Zwierlein 13th
- Brittney Zwierlein 13th
February
- Deborah Sector 1st
- Vickie Kalthoff 12th
- Andi Snyder-Perdersen 20th
March
- Robbie Sumpter
- Karen B. Udowitch 23rd
April