The Saskatchewan Cheerleading Association (SCA) offers annual training and development opportunities for new and returning judges. Whether you're interested in becoming an official, expanding your knowledge of scoring or refreshing your skills, our training provides the foundation to confidently evaluate cheerleading and performance cheer routines.

Judging is a great way to stay involved in the sport, develop your knowledge, travel to competitions and earn honorariums while supporting cheerleading across Saskatchewan.

Training is FREE for SCA members.
Out-of-province participants: $100.

2026 Training Options

This season, SCA is offering both virtual and in-person training, giving judges two opportunities to complete their panel education.

New Judges: Complete the foundational education and your selected panel training/practice session(s).

Returning Judges: Participate in the applicable refresher and practice session to prepare for the upcoming season.

Coaches and choreographers are also welcome to attend to strengthen their understanding of scoring. Please note that training is designed primarily for individuals intending to judge, and questions from prospective officials will be prioritized.

Eligibility Requirements

Individuals interested in becoming certified judges must meet the applicable SCA and Cheer Canada requirements. All officials must:

• Be 18+ 
• Be a resident of Canada 
• Have 2 years of experience as a coach or an athlete or have judged more than 30 hours in the past 2 years 
• Have completed the judge training program in their province/territory of residence 
• Have completed a minimum of 5 hours of shadowing/mentorship in their province, or have judge more than 30 hours in the past 2 years
• Have a judge membership with your province and Cheer Canada 
• Have a completed Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Have passed the Cheer Canada exams in the category they want to judge 
• Have completed the NCCP Safe Sport training 
• Have completed the NCCP Making Ethical Decision training 

Please note: Attending training does not automatically grant judging certification. Additional requirements must be completed before officiating at SCA-sanctioned competitions.

Click Here for more info on how to complete all certification requirements and to purchase your judge membership.

Judging 101 Webinar - Virtual

Welcome to the best seat in the house! Join us for an introduction to the world of judging and find out if it’s for you. This workshop will be hosted virtually through Zoom. This webinar is for individuals interested in becoming judges!

Comparative Scoring Webinar - Virtual

This mandatory webinar for all new judges provides an in-depth overview of the comparative scoring system used in cheerleading and performance cheer in Saskatchewan. You'll learn what to expect as a judge, including the responsibilities and challenges of the role, and gain insight into how scoring impacts the overall competition. Additionally, the session will guide you through the steps to effectively prepare for formal judges' training.  

JUDGES' TRAINING 

DANCE - Performance Cheer Panel Judges Training - Two Sessions Offered

This is for individuals interested in learning to evaluate Pom, Jazz, Hip Hop and Contemporary/Lyrical routines using the updated comprehensive Performance Cheer scoresheet. Performance cheer judges are encouraged to have strong background and knowledge of dance technique, group performance and technical dance skills.  Mandatory for all new judges.

DANCE - Performance Cheer Refresher Course and Practice Session - One Session

This session will review scoring updates and changes for the 2026–27 season, including the introduction of the Contemporary/Lyrical category and the transition to scoring routines using one comprehensive scoresheet. Judges will also participate in practice scoring and discussions to strengthen consistency in scoring, rankings and comments. Mandatory for all returning performance cheer judges, Judges can join by Zoom, although in-person is recommended.

CHEER - Overall and Cheer Panel Judges Training - Two Sessions Offered

This is for individuals interested in scoring the overall scoresheet for all star and prep cheer teams as well as the cheer scoresheet for scholastic cheer teams.  Judges’ will also be training on the novice scoresheet.

CHEER - Tumbling Panel Judges Training - Two Sessions Offered

This is for individuals interested in scoring the tumbling scoresheets for all star & prep cheer teams as well as the tumbling & overall scoresheet for scholastic cheer teams. Tumbling judges should have a strong background and knowledge of jumps, standing tumbling and running tumbling skills.

CHEER - Building Panel Judges Training - Two Sessions Offered

This is for individuals interested in scoring the building scoresheets for all star, prep and scholastic cheer teams.  Building judges should have a strong background and knowledge of stunt, pyramid and toss skills.

CHEER - Refresher Course - Building, Tumbling & Overall Panel Judges - One Session

This course will deliver updates and changes to the scoring system from last season along with some practice scoring to refresh memories. Mandatory for trained/certified individuals. Judges can join by Zoom, although in-person is recommended.

CHEER - Practice Session - Building, Tumbling & Overall Panel - In-Person Only

Recommended for all judging candidates, new and returning. Gain hands-on scoring experience, strengthen comparative scoring skills, and improve consistency in rankings and comments through practical routine evaluations and group discussions.

Deductions, Head Judge and Scorecheck - Virtual Only

This is for experienced judges who are ready to move towards becoming a safety, head or scorecheck judge. Material will include Cheer Canada deductions scoring, admin responsibilities, head judge duties and scorecheck responsibilities. Safety judges should have a minimum of three years experience as a panel judge. Safety, head and scorecheck judges receive the highest amount of compensation.

Select the training sessions you wish to attend in the registration form below. Additional details and instructions will be provided to registered participants.