WAG Pre-Course Materials

To assist you with preparation leading into a judging course, please review the relevant materials listed below.

All judges will require a copy of the '2019 WAG ALP Manual 2019 and Beyond'. Please speak to your club to obtain a copy, or if you are a current Technical Member you can download one from Gymnastics Online (GOL).
It is also recommended to practice basic shorthand (STC) - WAG Gymnastics Symbols
For WAG judging updates please view the WAG Technical Information page and the ALP Questions and Clarifications document.
Intermediate WAG Judging Course Cheat Sheet - Download here

Beginner Pre-Course Materials

When you are using the 2019 WAG ALP Manual, it is important to read the 'Introduction' and know the elements of all Level 1 and 2 routines for each apparatus
Make sure you complete the FREE online 'Community Officiating General Principles' course, coordinated by AusSport - please follow the link to the online course here learning portal
Lastly, familiarise yourself with Level 2 Judging Instructions and the order of Level 2 Routines

Intermediate Pre-Course Materials

Complete the Practice Theory exam - Download Exam Here
Learn National Level 3 - 6 shorthand - STC Level 3 - 6 & Practice Sheet
Review and memorise National Level 3 - 6 routines and be familiar with the Beam and Floor choreography.
It is essential you are familiar with the compulsory choreography of the Level 3-6 routines. Deductions are given for pauses, wrong choreography and omitted choreography and it would be highly beneficial to be confident with the choreography and order of skills in routines.
You can view the video content from 2015 Gymnastics Victoria Conference to assist with learning the choreography - WAG ALP Videos
The 2015 WAG ALP Manual, section 4.3 Choreography Notes will be a very useful tool, as well as;
The WAG ALP Program DVD which can be purchased from the GA Gymshop , or observing Gymnasts train and compete their routines (with permission from the Club)

Advanced Pre-Course Materials

Theory and STC practice.
Learn National Level 7-10 composition requirements for each apparatus routine
Learn the National Level Code of Points
Practice and be confident with STC for all common NL 7-10 elements
Recognise STC for all other elements on the STC sheets for NL 7-10 found in the 2015 WAG ALP Manual, section 4.6 Judges Sheets
Be familiar with the performance of, and know the names of, common release elements on Uneven Bars.
Where possible, attend practice judging sessions with others and mentors
Practice using the formal judging recording sheets to record execution deductions and calculate D scores