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All those intending to participate in the Brevet or National Judges Courses in 2009 need to fill out and return an "Intent to Attend" form sent by USAGymnastics. This form has been emailed to our members twice. If you have not sent your intent in, do so immediately.

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USAG Brevet and National Judges Course 2009 Information

(this is a Word Document -.doc- file.)

JUDGES’ MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT Effective July 1, 2008, the rate for mileage reimbursement for judges is $.58/mile to reflect the recent mid-year change in the IRS standard mileage rate for last half of 2008.
Beginning August 1, 2007, a 5% incresase per current rate will result in the following hourly fees:
Brevet	$30.45
National	$28.35
Level 10	$26.25
Level 9	$23.10
Level 5/6, 7/8	$18.90
Level 7/8	$16.80
Level 5/6	$14.70
*Download Payscale*

Here they are!
The explanations and deductions for Level 2 and Level 3 Floor changes

Using the old skill instead of the new one is considered "Substitution of a Major element" and subject to a deduciton of twice the value of the element.

Download the latest Compulsory Updates

Download the examples of Counterswing deductions with picture explanations.

Many have been asking the definition of the HINGE in level 2.
Here it is…

The athlete is in a kneel with the arms out front.. With a straight body they lean back as far as they can – then come back up…. Like a jazz hinge… It is just a lean back on the knees with the arms out front….

JUDGES’ MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Effective July 1, 2008, the rate for mileage reimbursement for judges is
$.58/mile to reflect the recent mid-year change in the IRS standard mileage
rate for last half of 2008.

Level 7 Beam Clarification

Level 5 updated Beam page

Now available:

TxNAWGJ Board Meeting Minutes
7/19/2008

2008-2009 Budget

TxNAWGJ Board Meeting Minutes
12/8/2007

2007-2008 Budget

Points for Education

This is our third year for the "Point System" for Texas judges. Judges are able to earn "points" that can be used for the purchase of the Optional and/or Compulsory Code or other educational materials from USAG, or any of the many items from the NAWGJ Library, the NAWGJ uniform, judge certification testing fees, Safety Certification fee, NAWGJ membership, USAG membership, USAG Background check, and Sanctioned Clinic fees including registration, airfare, hotel and gas expenses.

Points are earned in the following way:

Each "point" is worth $25.
One point earned per session worked at Judges Cup after the first 2 sessions.
One point per session judged at Level 7 All-Star Texas Challenge (minimum of 2 points guaranteed).
1 point per session volunteered at National Judges Cup
Every Texas NAWGJ professional member (as of Dec 31) will get 2 points (TxNAWGJ has the right to increase or decrease this amount based on financial situation of TxNAWGJ as determined by TxNAWGJ Board.)

Points earned at Judges Cup will be recorded by assigning officials and forwarded to State Judging Director.

Points will be redeemed by submitting a receipt to the SJD for items purchased as stated above. SJD will then reimburse judge.

The deadline for redeeming points earned will be 10 days after last day of GAT 2008 (Receipts Must be received by September 12, 2008). GAT signifies the end of the "Points" year. Points earned after GAT may be used on expenses for the new year and cannot be used for "last year's" expenses.