Judge Education and Development

Grow the number and capability of the Gymnastics workforce made up of coaches, judges, volunteers, and administrators

With the Olympic cycle ending in 2021, Brevet judges worldwide had to go through an examination conducted by the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG) to renew their judging accreditation due to changes made in the code of points, something that happens every Olympic cycle. As such, all national judges’ course was put on hold.

To prepare for the examination, several Judges sharing sessions were conducted. The Men’s side had a sharing session on 13 Nov conducted by MAG Technical Advisory Council Judge co-ordinator, Mr Keong Sin Gen, and Sng Puay Liang. On 21 Nov, a presentation on the new Code of Points (2022-2024) was done by Dr Han Yoon Soo from Republic of South Korea, FIG Men’s Technical Committee member. All FIG Judges, NTC coaches and National Squad coaches were invited for the webinar so everyone can learn about the new code of points. The women’s side had 2 preparatory sessions as well. The first was held on 31 October, conducted by Kym Dowdell from Australia, FIG Women’s Technical Committee member. All FIG Judges, NTC coaches, National Squad coaches and club coaches with athletes competing level 8 and above were invited for the webinar. The second session was held on 28 November 2021. This session was organised and presented by the technical committee of the Asian Gymnastics Union (AGU).

The MAG FIG Brevet examination was held on 8 February 2022. Singapore had 9 candidates take the exam and all candidates successfully achieved their judging accreditation.

The WAG FIG Brevet examination was held on 16 February 2022. Singapore had 13 candidates take the exam and 12 candidates successfully achieved their judging accreditation.

For Rhythmic Gymnastics, a total of 14 SG RG Judges enrolled for FIG Brevet 2022-2024 Online Test for tests held on 3 & 8 March 2022. Out of a total of 14 registrations for FIG Brevet for Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual (RGI), 7 FIG Brevet Judges maintained their Brevets, while 6 SG National Level 2 Judges were newly minted for RGI. Out of a total of 14 registrations for FIG Brevet for Rhythmic Gymnastics Group (RGG), 4 FIG Brevet Judges maintained their Brevets, while 6 SG National Level 2 Judges were newly minted.

For Trampoline, a total of 3 SG TRA Judges enrolled for FIG Brevet 2022-2024 Online Test. Out of a total of 3 registrations for FIG Brevet for Trampoline, 2 FIG Brevet Judges maintained their Brevets, while 1 SG National Level 3 TRA Judge was newly minted.

There was no RG Level 1 and Level 2 Judging Course held in FY21-22 due to the change in Code of Points. However, the courses were to be held in FY22-23 upon the confirmation of the Code version which was released 12 May 2022.