Level 3 Judge Certification Request

Thank you for your interest in USA Climbing Judge Certification, and thank you for helping to improve the quality of USA Climbing events! USA Climbing competitions cannot happen without the generous help from people like you!

For more details regarding the Certification Program please visit the USAC Judges Community page: https://usaclimbing.org/community/judges/

Level 3 Overview:  Level 3 Judge Certification indicates that the Judges Committee has deemed that an individual is qualified to serve as a Primary Climbing Judge in the disciplines reflected by their endorsements (Boulder and/or Lead/TR) at all USAC-sanctioned competitions and USAC-supported IFSC World Cup events.  Highly experienced and successful Level 3 Climbing Judges may be offered opportunities to serve as a Head Judging Official (Jury President or USAC Judge) or Aspirant USAC Judge at USAC competitions.

Level 3 Application Requirements: At a minimum, one must* have

  • a current Level 2 Climbing Judge membership (with relevant endorsement) before applying for Level 3 certification, and

  • successfully judged for two rounds or sessions (in one or more events), including one isolation-format round, of the pursued-endorsement discipline, at national-level events or USAC-supported IFSC competitions. Note that having successfully judged at more than two sessions and/or events strengthens one’s application; each of the two rounds/sessions must have a Level 3 or greater Certified Judge, or Head Judging Official, who can serve as a reference for the specific rounds/sessions listed by the applicant, and that may be the same individual.

If you believe that you meet or exceed the minimum requirements, please fill out the form below. The Judges Committee will review all requests and try to respond in a timely manner. The Judges Committee usually meets every two weeks, but it may take longer to evaluate certification requests depending on the Committee's backlog and the need to collect reference material.  Providing the requested information below will expedite the process.  

*Note that those with Level 1 Certification and successful judging experience beyond the minimum Level 3 judging requirements may apply for Level 3 certification (thereby skipping Level 2).   For example, a Level 1 Climbing Judge who Judged at one or more national-level events or USAC-supported IFSC World Cups, for multiple rounds, and has references from multiple Level 3 or higher USAC Certified Judges may have a strong application for Level 3.  Further, those with extensive successful Regional and Divisional judging experience, but who are lacking national experience, may request an exception for Level 3 certification.

Questions should be sent to judges@usaclimbing.org


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Email *
Last name as listed on your Sport80 Account:
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First name as listed on your Sport80 Account:
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Have you confirmed that your Level 1 Judge Membership is current and that your name appears on the online list of Valid Judges: https://usaclimbing.sport80.com/public/widget/4

Please do not proceed until your Judge Membership is current and listed with the appropriate discipline endorsements. *
Which endorsement(s) are you pursuing?  (select all that apply) *
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Have you judged for two rounds or sessions (at one or more events) in the pursued-endorsement discipline(s) at USAC national-level competitions or USAC-Supported IFSC competitions, one of which was an isolation-format round?
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First Boulder Round and Reference (must be isolation format): If you are applying for Boulder Judge Endorsement, please list a USAC national-level competition or USAC-Supported IFSC competition and Level 3 (or greater) Certified Judge reference(s).   The reference(s) should be from one (those) who judged with you or were the event's Jury President or USAC Judge. Provide email address(es) if known For example, for one who judged at both Youth Nationals:

2023 Youth Nationals, MYB Final, Jim Smith, Boulder Judge, <email address>
2023 Youth Nationals, MYB Final, Sarah Jones, USAC Judge, <email address>
(note that only one reference is required; if more than one is provided, all references should pertain to the same event and round)
Second Boulder Round and Reference: If you are applying for Boulder Judge Endorsement, please list a USAC national-level competitions or USAC-Supported IFSC competitions and Level 3 (or greater) Certified Judge reference(s).   The reference(s) should be from one (those) who judged with you or were the event's Jury President or USAC Judge. Provide email address(es) if known. For example, for one who judged at Elite Nationals:

2023 Elite Nationals, Male Qualifier, Sarah Jones, Boulder Judge, <email address>
(note that only one reference is required; if more than one is provided, all references should pertain to the same event and round)
First Lead/TR Round and Reference (must be isolation format): If you are applying for Lead/TR Judge Endorsement, please list a USAC national-level competition or USAC-Supported IFSC competition and Level 3 (or greater) Certified Judge reference(s).   The reference(s) should be from one (those) who judged with you or were the event's Jury President or USAC Judge. Provide email address(es) if known For example, for one who judged at both Youth Nationals:

2023 Youth Nationals, FYB semi-final, Jim Smith, Boulder Judge, <email address>
2023 Youth Nationals, FYB semi-final, Sarah Jones, USAC Judge, <email address>
(note that only one reference is required; if more than one is provided, all references should pertain to the same event and round)
Second Lead/TR Round and Reference: If you are applying for Lead/TR Judge Endorsement, please list a USAC national-level competition or USAC-Supported IFSC competition and Level 3 (or greater) Certified Judge reference(s).   The reference(s) should be from one (those) who judged with you or were the event's Jury President or USAC Judge. Provide email address(es) if known. For example, for one who judged at Elite Nationals:

2023 Elite Nationals, Male Qualifier, Sarah Jones, Boulder Judge, <email address>
(note that only one reference is required; if more than one is provided, all references should pertain to the same event and round)
(Optional) Please provide a list of your judging experiences and any additional Certified Judge references (i.e., your climbing-judge resume in text form).
(Optional) Is there anything else you would like the Judges Committee to know when evaluating your request?  For example, if you are Level 1 and asking for an exception to go directly to Level 3, please provide any supporting information.
(Optional) Head Judging Officials sometimes have difficulty remembering Judges based on names alone; a picture of the Judge can expedite the review process.  Please provide a link to a picture of you or a social media site with your picture.  This is fully optional. 
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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