Level 2 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 2 Overview: Level 2 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 discipline endorsements at Qualifying-, Regional-, and Divisional-level USAC-sanctioned competitions.  Level 2 Climbing Judges can have discipline endorsements in Boulder, Lead/TR, or both. Level 2 Certification also indicates that an individual is prepared to serve as a Secondary Climbing Judge at national-level USAC-sanctioned competitions and USAC-supported IFSC World Cup events.

Level 2 Application Requirements: At a minimum, one must 

  • have a current Level 1 Climbing Judge membership before applying for Level 2 certification, and

  • have successfully Judged for two rounds or sessions (at one or more events) in the pursued-endorsement discipline at USAC competitions or USAC-Supported IFSC competitions, one of which must be an isolation-format round at a USAC Regional or Divisional Championship event; each of the two rounds/sessions must have a Level 2 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.

Note that having successfully judged at more than two sessions and/or events strengthens one’s application.

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.  

Questions should be sent to judges@usaclimbing.org


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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 competitions or USAC-Supported IFSC competitions, one of which was an isolation-format round at a USAC Regional or Divisional Championship event?
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First Boulder Event and Reference (Isolation Round of Regionals or Divisionals): If you are applying for Boulder Judge Endorsement, please list the Regional or Divisional Championship events and a Level 2 (or greater) Certified Judge reference(s) for an isolation-format round.  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 Regionals and Divisionals:

2023 R22 Boulder Regionals, MJr Finals, Jim Smith, Boulder Judge, <email address>
2023 R22 Boulder Regionals, MJr Finals, Sarah Jones, USAC Judge, <email address>
(note that only one reference required)
Second Boulder Event and Reference: If you are applying for Boulder Judge Endorsement, please list the event(s), the format/round, and a Level 2 (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 Regionals and Divisionals:

2023 R22 Boulder Qualifying Event, Mega-Awesome Climbing Gym and Fitness Center, MYD Modified Redpoint, Jim Smith, Boulder Judge, <email address>
First Lead/TR Event and Reference (Isolation Round of Regionals or Divisionals): If you are applying for Lead/TR Judge Endorsement, please list the Regional or Divisional Championship events and a Level 2 (or greater) Certified Judge reference(s) for an isolation-format round.  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 Regionals and Divisionals:

2023 D2 Lead/TR Divisionals,  MJr Finals, Jim Smith, Boulder Judge, <email address>
2023 D2 Lead/TR Divisionals, MJr Finals, Sarah Jones, USAC Judge, <email address>
(note that only one reference required)
Second Lead/TR Event and Reference: If you are applying for Lead/TR Judge Endorsement, please list the event(s), the format/round, and a Level 2 (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 Regionals and Divisionals:

2023 R22 Lead/TR Qualifying Event, Mega-Awesome Climbing Gym and Fitness Center, MYD Modified Redpoint, Jim Smith, Boulder Judge, <email address>
(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?
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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