The new Women’s Development Program Compulsory Exercises will be in effect from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2029. All individuals who want to judge Level 1-5 athletes are required to pass the 2021-29 Level 4/5 Judges’ exam. Those who hold a current 2013-2021 Level 4/5 rating have until December 31, 2021 to renew before their current rating expires. However, for the assignment of judges for compulsory meets after August 1, 2021, the assignors will use the following priorities:
The Level 4/5 judging exam will now be offered only as an ONLINE, open-book 50-question multiple choice exam. Individuals may register and take the exam at their convenience, but once the exam is started, it must be completed within 60 minutes. There will be 10 questions on General Faults/Penalties, 10 questions on Level 4/5 Handspring Vault and 5 questions each for Level 4 and Level 5 Bars, Beam and Floor Exercise. Each question is worth 2 points and the passing rate is 70%. Results will be sent via email from USA Gymnastics within several days of completion of the exam.
In the event that a 70% passing grade is not achieved, the individual may take up to four attempts to pass the exam within an accreditation year (August 1 – July 31). The first time testing, register for the A1 version. If additional attempts are necessary, the order is A1, B1, A2, B2. There is no specific time required before taking the test another time once you have received the results.
Registration for the online Level 4/5 exam will not be available until mid-August. Instructions on how to register will be available HERE. The cost of the exam is $25.00.
All Optional exams will continue to be offered at in-person testing sites. Follow the link on the above webpage to see the master schedule and to register for a Level 7/8, 9 or 10 Written and/or Practical exam.
Another announcement will be made as soon as registration is open for the Level 4/5 exam.