Judging
Rhythmic Gymnastics needs you
Judges are essential participants in the sport of rhythmic gymnastics. As a judge, you are responsible for applying the rules of the sport in a fair and equitable way, while ensuring a level playing field and a safe environment for our athletes. Judging can be a rewarding experience, but it also entails a lot of dedication, practice, and professionalism.
All Rhythmic Gymnastics judges in BC are trained and certified through the
Judging Requirements
As a judge, you are a leader and a role-model to our community. All judges must adhere to the requirements set out by BCRSGF, GymCAN and the FIG to ensure a positive environment for all involved.
How to get started:
16+ years old: You can become a Pre-Trainee judge. After passing the Pre-Trainee Zone exam you will be able to judge execution alongside other more experienced judges.
18+ years old: You can become a Trainee, Club II, Club I or Provincial II Level judge. You must pass all required exams and judge at enough events each season to maintain and advance your judging level.
21+ years old: You can become a Provincial I, National III, National II or Brevet level judge. You must pass all required exams and judge at enough events each season to maintain and advance your judging level.
All judges must be registered with BCRSGF to take part in federation sanctioned exams and/or to judge at sanctioned events. BCRSGF member clubs register their judges with BCRSGF. If you are not affiliated with a club, please email rhythmicsbc@gmail.com to start the registration process.
For more information, refer to our Membership page.
Contact bcrsgf@rhythmicsbc.com to express an interest in judging. Ask for when the next judges’ course/test will be held and how you can register. Courses are held several times in an Olympic cycle.
Frequently asked Questions
Competitive rhythmic gymnastics cannot exist without judges! Stay connected to the sport you love and share your knowledge with the next generation. Enhance your leadership abilities and communication skills. Exercise your mind through focus, memory and critical thinking.
Rhythmic gymnastics is a complicated sport and providing athletes with safe and
technically correct coaching takes a strong knowledge base. If you were never a rhythmic gymnast but
feel passionate about becoming a rhythmic coach, try out an NCCP coaching course to get started.
People with experience in dance, ballet, artistic gymnastics, figure skating, artistic swimming,
fitness training and other similar activities can often contribute to a program
while working alongside an experience rhythmic gymnastics coach.
In the name of all judges and officials, I promise that we will officiate in this competition with complete impartiality, respecting and abiding by the Judging Rules & Regulations which govern us, abiding by the Judges Code of Conduct and all times conduct ourselves in the true spirit of sportsmanship and for the glory of our sport.