Course Information
Looking to gain new perspective at our competitions? Think you know what makes a medal winning performance? Judging could be for you.
Cycle 2025-28 Judging Qualification Information
January 2025 marks the start of a new Olympic cycle (2025-2028) and this cycle becoming a judge will become more accessible. We want to increase the number of judges across our community to support us achieving an uplifting gymnastic experience for everyone. We recognise the challenges faced by our community in accessing courses in a timely and convent format, and the investment of time already put in by many judges who hold qualifications from previous cycles.
Content is first written first by the national technical committees then developed into resources and courses by the British Gymnastics learning and development team. When a new course is released, we will contact all existing judges and clubs offering the relevant discipline to provide full details of the course launch. You will also find available courses on our What’s on Calendar.
Club, County and Regional Judging Qualifications. For club, county and regional levels, whether you are a new or existing judge, you will only be required to pass an assessment to become qualified. Assessments can be accessed and completed at a time that suits you, using the Academy. You will not have to attend a formal course of learning; instead, you can choose either to go directly to assessment or engage in some learning before taking your assessment. We recognise that learning can happen in many ways and want to empower individuals to make their own decisions regarding their journey to qualification, or revalidation. This learning could be completing your own directed study, getting mentoring from a more qualified judge, or attending workshops, seminars or courses organised by recognised and recommended people within your community.
National Judging Qualifications. For national level, you will still be required to attend a formal course and assessment as you have in previous cycles. There will be slight variations by discipline regarding how these are structured.
Are you an existing judge? If you are an existing judge, your qualification may still be valid in the early months of 2025 to allow you time to transition into the new cycle, whilst still enabling us to support our competitive programmes. More information regarding credential expiries will be sent directly to you.
Judging courses
Please note, you must work through the judging pathway from club through to national in order. If a discipline or course is not yet showing, it is because British Gymnastics are currently working with the technical committees to help produce the content.
Can’t find dates for the tutor-led courses you are looking for please complete the course interest form. This form will be used to inform us and British Gymnastics about the demand for additional courses.
This course offers you an insight into the role of a judge.
– You will learn about the role and responsibilities of a judge, why we judge, and the importance of judging.
– You will develop the skills to differentiate between basic skills, record and evaluate errors, and review performances.
– This course will allow you to develop a better understanding of gymnastics and the many exciting opportunities on offer.
Pre-requisites
Learners must be 11 years old by the first day of the course.
Price:
Virtual course:
– Members – £26
– Non-members – £35
Face-to-face course:
– Members – £30
– Non-members – £50
Club Direct Assessment – Find out more here
– Online resources that help prepare you for your assessment. You will be assessed by completing two practical judging assessments; five execution exercises & five artistry exercises.
– Pre-requisites: You must be 14 years old.
– Member Cost: £35 / Non-member cost: £59
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Club Revalidation – Find out more here
– Online resources that highlight code of point changes and any changes to the domestic competition rules from the previous cycle & a multiple choice assessment.
– Pre-requisites: Existing cycle 15 club judges who wish to revalidate for the upcoming cycle.
– Member Cost: £35 / Non-member cost: £59
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Regional Revalidation – Find out more here
– Online resources that highlight code of point changes and any changes to the domestic competition rules from the previous cycle & a multiple choice assessment.
– Pre-requisites: Existing cycle 15 regional judges who wish to revalidate for the upcoming cycle.
– Member Cost: £35 / Non-member cost: £59
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National Course – Find out more here
Course dates: Virtual – 15 May 2025, Face-to-face – 14th &15th June 2025 at Lilleshall National Sports Centre.
– Delivery Method: Four hour virtual tutor led session, followed approximately 2 weeks later with two face-to-face days.
– Pre-requisites: You must hold a minimum of a Regional Judge (Cycle 15), Regional Judge Revalidation (Cycle 15) or a National Judge (Cycle 14) in Acrobatic Gymnastics.
– Member Cost – £215
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National Revalidation – Find out more here
– Online resources that highlight code of point changes and any changes to the domestic competition rules from the previous cycle & a multiple choice assessment.
– Pre-requisites: Existing cycle 15 national judges who wish to revalidate for the upcoming cycle.
– Member Cost: £35 / Non-member cost: £59
National Course – Find out more here
Launching soon.
– Delivery Method: In-person
– Pre-requisites: You must hold a DMT Cycle 15 Regional award or Cycle 16 Regional, National or Brevet award in TRA/TUM.
– Cost: TBC
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National Revalidation – Find out more here
Expected Spring 2025
– Delivery Method: Online assessment
– Pre-requisites: You must hold a minimum of a National Judge (Cycle 15) in Double Mini Trampoline.
– Cost: TBC
Regional Assessment – Find out more here
– Online resources that highlight code of point changes and how it impacts your role as a county judge, & a multiple choice theory assessment and practical assessment.
– Pre-requisites: Existing cycle 15 Club or regional judges.
– Member Cost: £35 / Non-member cost: £59
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National Course – Find out more here
Course dates – 7, 8 & 9 February 2025 at Lilleshall National Sports Centre.
– Delivery Method: Three days; Two day in-person course with additional practice and assessment on day 3 (5.5hours)
– Pre-requisites: You must be at least 18 years of age to complete this course. You must also hold either Cycle 14 or 15 Regional or National qualification.
– Cost: £140-£180.
Club Revalidation – Find out more here
– Online resources that highlight code of point changes and how it impacts your role as a club judge, & a multiple choice assessment.
– Pre-requisites: Existing cycle 15 club judges who wish to revalidate for the upcoming cycle.
– Member Cost: £35 / Non-member cost: £59
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County Revalidation – Find out more here
– Online resources that highlight code of point changes and how it impacts your role as a county judge, & a multiple choice theory assessment and practical assessment.
– Pre-requisites: Existing cycle 15 county judges who wish to revalidate for the upcoming cycle.
– Member Cost: £35 / Non-member cost: £59
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Regional Revalidation – Find out more here
– Online resources that highlight code of point changes and how it impacts your role as a regional judge, & a multiple choice theory assessment and practical assessment.
– Pre-requisites: Existing cycle 15 regional judges who wish to revalidate for the upcoming cycle.
– Member Cost: £35 / Non-member cost: £59
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National Course – Find out more here
Launching soon.
– Delivery Method: In-person
– Pre-requisites: You must hold a Cycle 16 Regional Judge.
– Cost: TBC
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National Revalidation – Find out more here
– One day in-person course and practical assessment, and an online theory assessment through the Academy accessed post-course
– Pre-requisites: Existing cycle 15 national judges who wish to revalidate for the upcoming cycle.
– Member Cost: £95 / Non-member cost: £120
National Course – Find out more here
Expected end of 2025.
– Delivery Method: In-person
– Pre-requisites: You must hold a Cycle 15 Regional or National Judge.
– Cost: TBC
National Course – Find out more here
Expected Spring 2025.
– Delivery Method: In-person
– Pre-requisites: You must hold a TRA Cycle 15 Regional Judge award or Cycle 16 Regional, National or Brevet award in DMT/TUM.
– Cost: TBC
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National Revalidation – Find out more here
Expected Spring 2025
– Delivery Method: Online assessment
– Pre-requisites: You must hold a minimum of a National Judge (Cycle 15) in Trampoline Gymnastics.
– Cost: TBC
National Course – Find out more here
Launching soon.
– Delivery Method: In-person
– Pre-requisites: You must hold a TUM Cycle 15 Regional or Cycle 16 Regional, National or Brevet award in TRA/DMT.
– Cost: TBC
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National Revalidation – Find out more here
Expected Spring 2025
– Delivery Method: Online assessment
– Pre-requisites: You must hold a minimum of a National Judge (Cycle 15) in Tumbling.
– Cost: TBC
National Course – Find out more here
Course dates: 25, 26 & 27 April 2025 at Lilleshall National Sports Centre.
– Delivery Method: In-person
– Pre-requisites: You must be at least 18 years of age to complete this course. You must also hold a Cycle 15 Regional or National qualification.
– Cost: Member Cost: £140 / Non-member cost: £180