J501:
2026-2030 Category 1-4/Judges' Course/Study Materials

The J501 Category 1-4 Judges’ Course/Study Materials is designed to assist those who are preparing for the 2026-30 Written and Practical exams.

Included in this Course are:

1. Overview of the Development Program Optional Code of Points for Level 10 that are effective August 2026.
2. Written Study materials.
   • Written Practice Exam
   • Start Value Calculation Worksheets
3. Practice Judging with scripts and deductions.
4. Appendix items (be sure to refer to the Appendix items posted on the website under Disciplines: Women's Artistic: Judges: under Quick Links- 2026-30 Dev Program Code of Points Appendix).

Fees

The J501 Category 1-4 Judges' Course/Study Materials course fee is included in the written exam fee.

CPE Credit

The J501 2026-30 Category 1-4 Judges' Course Study Materials will provide you with 10 USAG online course CPE credits. A reminder only up to half of the required CPE Clinic hours may come from USAG online courses or "live" CPE-Approved virtual courses/clinics; the remainder must come from In-person CPE-Approved clinics. Excess hours from USAG courses or "live" virtual courses/clinics may be used as "Miscellaneous" CPE hours.

Upon completion of these Study Materials (there is no score requirement), Judge members can print out a certificate of J501 Course completion on their USA Gymnastics "My Profile" page under Course History. This certificate can be used as necessary documentation for proof of CPE Clinic credit. To print course certificates, individuals must have an active USA Gymnastics membership (Recreational Coach, Competitive Coach, Judge, Owner/Managing Director, or Athlete).