From local events to state, National, Continental and World Championships, archery events depend on judges to run smoothly and ensure a level playing field for all archers. The USA Archery Judge Certification Program promotes an international standard of event judging at all levels of competition within USA Archery.
NEW this year, USA Archery is offering an online Judge Certification Course for Level 1, Level 2 Certified and Level 3 National Judges on the USA Archery Education Hub, making it easier than ever to advance your archery career.
To register, find a course that's right for you below. Once registered, to access the online course, return or log in to your Personal Account at usarchery.sport80.com. In the far left-hand menu select Access Online Courses. You will be automatically directed to the USA Archery Education Hub where you will complete your online course.
After successfully completing a course, certifications will automatically update in your USA Archery Membership Services Account.
USA Archery’s Judge Certification program has transitioned from a two level system to a three level system. The additional level was added as an entry level for judging at local events.
| New Certification Levels | Previous Certification Level |
|---|---|
| Level 1 Judge | |
| Level 2 Certified Judge | Certified Judge |
| Level 3 National Judge | National Judge |
Current Certified Judges will now be Level 2 Certified Judges and current National Judges will now be Level 3 National Judges.
Judge courses have been completely overhauled and will now be completed online through the USA Archery Education Hub. Judges will follow the below steps for both new judge certifications and when renewing their certification:
Level 2 Certified Judges can take the course to be a National Judge if they have been a Level 2 Certified Judge for two years and completed Judge duty at one USA Archery NationaNational-level outdoor tournament, plus one USA Archery National Indoor or National Field tournament prior to taking course. Level 2 Certified Judges will need to take both the online portion of the Level 3 National Judge Course and the in person practical portion of the Level 3 National Judge course.
USA Archery will not accept the World Archery Online National Judge Course in place of the USA Archery Level 3 National Judge Course. The USA Archery courses are designed specifically for USA Archery judges and USA Archery events.
If you have attended a USA Archery Regional Judge Seminar, World Archery Americas Continental Judge Seminar, or World Archery Judge Seminar within three years of your certification expiration date then you will send an email to [email protected] within 60 days of renewal. You will receive a coupon code to take the online refresher course for $35.
Renewal information can be found here.
CERTIFICATION TERM: 3 YEARS
*If completed for another USA Archery program, it is not necessary to resubmit.
**U.S. Center for SafeSport Training for under 18 will require parental consent
CERTIFICATION TERM: 3 YEARS
*If completed for another USA Archery program, it is not necessary to resubmit.
**U.S. Center for SafeSport Training for under 18 will require parental consent
*If completed for another USA Archery program, it is not necessary to resubmit.
**U.S. Center for SafeSport Training for under 18 will require parental consent
***The cost of the Level 3 National Judge Course Practical will be $50
Please note: the World Archery National Judge Online Course does not satisfy USA Archery Judge Certification Prerequisites
The title of USA Archery Judge Emeritus is awarded to USA Archery Judge for distinguished judge and official service to USA Archery. Nominations are provided by the Officials and Rules Advisory Council and must be ratified by USA Archery Board of Directors.
USA Archery Judges who wish to officiate Continental events (World Archery Americas ? WAA) may apply for Continental Judge candidacy after meeting the following criteria:
WAA Certification seminars are announced via the newsletter. Stay current on WAA news and Judge information by signing up for the World Archery Americas newsletter here: [email protected]
WAA Continental Judge Certification is valid for 4 years. Renewal process will include:
Note: USA Archery National Judge certification is required to maintain status as Continental Judge, International Judge Candidate or International Judge.
USA Archery National Judges who wish to officiate World Archery events may apply for candidacy after meeting the following criteria:
WA Certification seminars are announced via the newsletter. Stay current on WA news and judge information by signing up for the World Archery newsletter here: worldarchery.org
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Note: USA Archery National Judge certification is required to maintain status as Continental Judge, International Judge Candidate or International Judge.
?This is a cool way to give back. Without judges, local programs can?t grow because a lot of clubs don?t have funds to send their kids to tournaments that require travel for their first event experience. So, if they can host tournaments with local judges, they can give kids local opportunities to grow and improve.?
- Hala Skelton, USA Archery Level 2 Certified Judge and Archery Instructor
For more information on Judge Certification programs, contact USA Archery at [email protected] or (719) 866-3451.
