CODE OF POINTS TRAINING
AND JUDGE CERTIFICATION
Understanding the Code of Points as:
An Athlete
Learn what is required to put together a phenomenal routine and how to maximize your score. Understand how judges score so that you can do your very best.
A Coach
Taking the Code of Points Training will set you apart as a serious and educated coach in Pole and Aerial Sports. Even if you never plan to judge, this course will show that you understand the rules and know what it takes to help your athletes succeed.
A Prospective/New Judge
Would you like to be a part of history as a certified POSA Judge? The POSA Judges Training is an internationally acclaimed certification that will qualify you to judge certain POSA national competitions. Your certification will stand as a testament that you understand the scoring and can serve the pole community through your judging.
With your successful completion of the Code of Points Training and passing the Judges Certification test, you may be invited to judge the USPSF Virtual Semi-Finals and possibly future events such as USPSF Nationals and even POSA Worlds.
A previously certified POSA/USPSF Judge
Has it been a while since you've judged? Need a refresher on the Code of Points? Take this training to make sure your skills are laser-sharp and you're ready to judge.
The Code of Points Training includes:
- Overview and review of each judging section
- Updates of newly released information
- Question and answer section to allow you to gain complete clarity on any questions you may have
- The opportunity for you to calibrate your skill to the national level
Certifications that are offered:
- USPSF Certified Judge
- Judge Recertification for previously certified USPSF Judges
- National Head Judge Certification
For Active Certified Judges, we also provide lifetime access to review courses, including:
- Explanation videos for each judging section
- Practice videos and tests for each judging section
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications do I need?
Anyone who would like to learn more about the Code of Points is invited to take the workshop and/or work towards becoming a Certified Judge.
What are the requirements for Judge’s Training?
New and re-certifying judges must attend all 4 sessions LIVE and for the full duration with cameras on/open to receive course credit.
What happens if I miss a live session?
(for emergencies only)
Potential judges who are unable to meet all of the basic requirements may still be eligible to pass the judges course by meeting these additional requirements:
- review the recording of the missed session in full
⁃ complete all 5 knowledge checks passing with 80% or higher
⁃ pass the multiple choice exam with 80% or higher (updated from the current 60% requirement)
- pass all video exams with 80% or higher (updated from the current 60% requirement)
Judges who miss more than one live session will be required to retake the course in full.
If I pass the Judge's Certification will I automatically judge the next competition?
There are a lot of things that go into choosing a judging panel. It will be up to the organizers of the event who are chosen. However, having your certification makes you one step closer to judging.
Judges are required to keep their certification current by re-certifying each year to be considered for judging assignments, with no exceptions.
To honor the time and dedication of our team, judges who fulfill all requirements under the new judges training structure will be prioritized when assigning judging roles.
How does the lifetime access work?
Active judges who train and judge with us yearly will have access to free recertification courses for life. Judges that have lapsed/been inactive (not judged/certified with us) for 2+ years will forfeit lifetime access. They will need to pay a renewal fee and are required to retake the multiple-choice test.