The ACA is pleased to offer FREE Introduction to Judging Sessions for ACA members!

The Introduction to Judging Session is facilitated by an experienced ACA Judge and is directed toward ACA member athletes and coaches who are 16+ years old with cheer experience.

The session provides training opportunities for those who are interested in learning more about judging but are not age-eligible or are not ready to participate in the ACA’s Judge Certification Training. 

What will I learn?

During this FREE, 2-hour VIRTUAL session, participants will:

• Go over how to become a judge

• Review the role of a judge, e.g. concepts of judging score sheets etc.

• Participate in some sample activities.

• Get their questions answered during the Q&A.

How do I participate?

1. REGISTER

• Register for the Introduction to Judging Session - see the link at the top of the page.

• If there are no upcoming sessions, please contact us to advise us of your interest. 

2. UPDATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR BECOME A MEMBER

• Membership with the ACA is required.

• The timing of membership registration is dependent on when membership registration opens, which may occur before or during participation in the program.

• If you have questions regarding membership type, etc., please contact us.

3. REVIEW PROGRAM DETAILS

• Review all information provided to you by the ACA before the session and contact us to clarify any questions.