Judging?

[canadiangymnast_eh]

So last night my coach handed out these forms for a corse to become a judge. It got me thinking about it, and I am not sure if I should do it or not. I am only old enough to be a level 2 judge, but is it worth it? any pro's or con's? thoughts?

 

[kflipz]

definatly! it's a chance to make extra money, and you can even choose when you want to! it's a nice thing to have for the future.

 

[gymnast88]

Yes, it can get you some extra money and can even improve your gymnastics skills!

 

[hawaii_gymnast]

Hey, I have talked to you before and since we are from the same province, this might be helpful. One of my friends was a judge for 3 years, and just quit this year because she got fed up of not being paid right. Some invitational meets will give you a gift card or a gift basket instead of paying you, and they don't tell you beforehand. If you work sanctioned meets they are better though.
Also if you are competing at a meet that you are also judging make sure you make it clear which sessions you can and can't work, because they may try to get you to work your session if it isn't clear.
Sometimes its tough to put up with but its worth a try!

 

[gymnast1guppy]

Wait how old are you to be able to judge?You can be a kid and judge?..

 

[hawaii_gymnast]

Wait how old are you to be able to judge?You can be a kid and judge?..

Where I live you have to be at least 14 to be a judge

 

[gymnast1guppy]

Thats so cool!