Cheer Canada & Cheer Nova Scotia: Judge Training Application Form

Cheer Canada & Cheer Nova Scotia: Judge Training Application Form - Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5

Training is in-person, at a location in Enfield, NS.
Cheer Nova Scotia (CNS) has several successful Judge Trainers, trained by Cheer Canada. These trainers in turn, train new judges in NS.

We are continually looking to expand the number of judges located in Nova Scotia and therefore are seeking individuals who are interested in being trained as a CNS Judge. You would take the program as designed by Cheer Canada and Cheer Nova Scotia and then be certified by Cheer Canada to be a judge. You would not be limited to judging in only Nova Scotia; however, part of this program is to build a competent group of local Cheer Nova Scotia judges.

The training will take place on Saturday, Jan 4 and Sunday, Jan 5, in-person in Sydney, NS. Please see tentative schedule below:

Jan 4

INTRO TO JUDGING- all participants.

Welcome, proposed judges pathway, best practices, overview of comparative scoring, tools and resources, overview of the electronic scoring system, next steps to becoming a CNS official.

Scoring Tumbling and Jumps/ Practice (includes all star, cheer abilities, prep, novice and scholastic) Optional.

Scoring Deductions/ Practice (includes all star, cheer abilities, prep, novice and scholastic) Optional.

Overview of Skill and Common Legality Identification. Optional.

Jan 5

Scoring Building/ Practice (includes all star, cheer abilities, prep, novice and scholastic) Optional.

Scoring Overall/ Practice (includes all star, cheer abilities, prep, novice and scholastic) Optional.

IF SELECTED, the cost to participate in the training is a flat fee of $110, which can be sent via emt to payments@cheerns.com - Comment your full name and reason for payment. Payment MUST be made prior to the session - Payment Deadline (January 3, 2025). No refunds unless cancelled by CNS.

Once applications are reviewed, you will be notified if you have been selected via the contact info you provide below.

Note: The cost to take the Judge exams is determined by Cheer Canada and subject to change. In the past the cost was $10/section (I.e. Building, Tumbling, etc.). The exams are not required, but to be certified these must be completed and passed.

Note that Legality Certification is only administrated by the IASF. Cheer Canada and Cheer NS do not certify judges in legalities/Safety.

Applications MUST be submitted by December 15, 2024

Questions? Email officials@cheerns.com and/or info@cheerns.com
Applicant FULL name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are you associated with a cheer program or school in Nova Scotia?*

YesNo
If yes, which program are you associated with?
You must be a Cheer Canada / CNS member to take this training. Please provide your Cheer Canada membership ID# (via SportLoMo)*
NOTE: If you're not currently a member of CNS or Cheer Canada, please email info@cheerns.com for information on this process, if required.
Do you currently have a clear/clean criminal background check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening (within 2 years of current date)?*

Yes - It is already shared with CNSNo - I will obtain one ASAP
INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN A BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING VULNERABLE SECTOR CAN BE FOUND ON SLIDE 17 OF THE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION DOCUMENT FOR CREDENTIALING:

https://www.cheerns.com/coaches/credentialing
Is this the first time completing the CNS led Officials Training program?*

YesNo
Please provide a brief history of your involvement with cheerleading. *
Why are you interested in attending the CNS Training Program? Please explain if you are interested in becoming a judge, or are you planning to take the course as an educational step as a coach of a school or allstar program and/or as a choreographer? *
Would you be interested and available to shadow judge at various local CNS competitions?*
What skills make you the ideal candidate for this opportunity?*
Do you have any experience as a judge? If so, please provide details. *
If you have any suuplementary documentation that you'd like us to have (for example, a resume), please upload here.

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Cheer Canada & Cheer Nova Scotia: Judge Training Application Form - Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5