Judge Positions & Qualifications

Program Philosophy

  • Evaluate teams fairly with the goal of education.

  • Always keep the safety of the athletes in mind.

  • Judge/tabulate with integrity, openness and enthusiasm.

  • Create an atmosphere of respect for all coaches, judging team members, athletes and parents.

Judge Qualifications



Judge Positions

ACA judges must be prepared to evaluate teams in all divisions and levels at ACA-sanctioned competitions. Consideration is given to knowledge and experience levels when assigning judges to the various positions. Judging positions include:

Panel Judge

Responsibilities:

  • Judging Building, Tumbling or Overall and Cheer elements of routines.

Legality Judge

Responsibilities:

  • Ensures rules are followed.

Deduction Judge

Responsibilities:

  • Ensures time requirements are met.

  • Assesses deductions for bobbles, falls and routine violations.

Score Check Judge

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure appeals are received before the expiration time.

  • Ensure documentation outlining the appeal is properly completed.

  • Review appeals and videos and consult with panel, safety and supervisory judges.

  • Determine if an appeal is accepted or denied and advise coaches of the decision.

Supervisory Judge

Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with the EP regarding judge-related requirements.

  • Oversee judges in all positions and the tabulation team.

  • Consult with judges throughout the event to ensure scores and comments are appropriate.

  • Ensure changes are made when necessary.

  • Resolve issues and concerns from judges or at score check.

  • Liaise with ACA staff.

Tabulator

Responsibilities:

Compiling scoring data and inputting it into the system for results and rankings.

Training Sessions

Updated: June 19, 2024

Registration for ACA Judge Training and Education sessions for the 2024-2025 season will be available in July.