SCGJA Judges Course

Course Basics:

When: Saturday, October 29

Where: Vanguard University in Costa Mesa

Time: 730am-530pm (Sat)

Cost: $70 (waived for new judge recruits)

Travel: Closest airport is SNA (John Wayne/Orange County/Santa Ana).

Overnight option: Travelodge by Wyndham Orange County Airport/ Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa, CA Hotels (wyndhamhotels.com

Food: Snacks and coffee will be provided as well as lunch at the cafeteria each day.

Parking: parking passes will be provided onsite.

Reminder: Please start renewing your various memberships and certifications now. All course attendees must have approved Professional Memberships (that in turn require passing SafeSport and Safety Certifications).

• a. USAG Professional Membership: https://usagym.org/pages/membership/pages/index.html
• b. Background Check: https://usagym.org/pages/membership/pages/background.html
• c. SafeSport: https://usagym.org/pages/education/safesport/
• d. Safety Certification (U101): https://usagym.org/pages/education/courses/U101/
• e. NGJA Membership renewal will start later in August.

Exam: A practical exam will be given @330pm.  This test will not count as part of your official pass/fail designation but will be used as guidance when making assignments this year.

Preliminary Schedule:

Saturday
730am-830am Setup/Checkin
830am-10am Introduction/Basics of judging
10am-11:30am Compulsory review
11:30am-1pm Lunch
1pm-130pm Symboling
130pm-330pm Optional review
330-5 Practical Exam