Judges, if you haven't already, please complete Modules 1 and 2 before starting the LIVE SESSIONS for the NJS Technical disciplines.
Please check your profile and badges to make sure you have what you need. 

Below is information on how to confirm you have completed Modules 1 and 2. 

Module 1: 

• If you completed Module 1 before the 2026 course but don't see the course or badge, please email us.  The system may have timed you out and hidden the course.  Don't panic; it is still there. We just have to reactivate your course, and it should reappear. 
  
  
• If you took Module 1 in 2026.  You should be good to go, and everything should be there. 

Module 2: 

• If you completed the original Module 2 before 2026, which covered Movement Technique, Rolls, Solo, 2-Baton, 3-Baton, and Artistic Twirl, but haven't completed the updated material covering Strut, Artistic Pairs, Duet, and Team events, go to Resources > Module 2 Completion (Pink Header). If you can not get in, email us, and we will enroll you. Complete the Module 2 Completion course to fulfill the updated Module 2 requirements.
  

• If you completed Module 2: Review Only Updated Materials 2025-2026 earlier this year to meet the Module 2 update requirement and received a badge for this course, you do not need to take the pink update course.  We had to hide the tests and quizzes, which removed them from your gradebook.  The scores are still there, and if you received a badge, you have completed the Module 2 Update requirements and don't need to complete the pink course. We are moving your scores over to the appropriate place so you can see them in your gradebook.  This should be completed shortly. Again, no further action is needed for Module 2 if you completed your update requirements there. 
  

• If you completed Module 2 | Technical Foundation Certification | 2026, you don't need to do anything further.  You have met the Module 2 requirements.  You do NOT need to take the Pink Course Update in Resources.
  

PLEASE NOTE: The NJS for Technical disciplines is not the same as Freestyle judging; it is CAPTION SCORING. 
Please attend the LIVE Sessions to join us and learn how this will all work.

Beginning September 2026: Yearly updates are required of all IBTF Judges.   IBTF is launching a new method of judging the technical disciplines and starting this September, this coming year’s update is all about training judges in this new system.

What are technical disciplines? IBTF refers to Solo, 2 Baton, 3 Baton, X Strut, Duet, Artistic Twirl, Artistic Pair, Artistic Group, Twirl Team, DanceTwirl Team and Twirling Corps as “technical disciplines.”

To maintain professional IBTF judging status at any level, IBTF is requiring all judges to attend a 4-part series of live seminars to learn and understand the new system of judging the technical disciplines.

This 4-part live seminar series will count as every judge’s required update for 2027.

JUDGES WHO ARE SELECTED FOR THE 2027 CHAMPIONSHIP MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Experience of judging at the National level OR have previously judged at a Technical International competition.

2. Must have completed Module 1 and  Module 2 by 30th September 2026.

3. Must attend all seminars for the New Judges System for Technical Disciplines during Sept-Oct-Nov-December to be current.

4. Must attend all online judges’ meetings in preparation for judging in Liverpool 2027.

THE 4-PART LIVE SEMINARS WILL COMMENCE IN SEPTEMBER AND WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

1. Saturday, 26th September 2026 (North America/Europe)

    Sunday, 27th September 2026 (Japan / Australia)

2. Saturday, 24th October 2026 (North America/Europe

    Sunday, 25th October 2026 (Japan / Australia)

3. Saturday, 21st November 2026 (North America/Europe)

    Sunday, 22nd November 2026 (Japan / Australia)

4. Saturday, 12th December 2026 (North i / Europe)

    Sunday, 13th December 2026 (Japan / Australia)

In order to enroll FOR the Live Seminar Series, applicants must first possess a TwirlED account.

Applicants must then enroll in the *New Judging System Seminars for Technical Disciplines* and pay the S15.00 USD update fee to attend all 4 Seminars. Enrolment will open on September 1. Once you have enrolled you will be able to gain the links for each webinar. Following the completion of each seminar you will be able to review the seminar and any resources that were presented.

Please follow these links to enroll onto the LIVE sessions:

NEW/UPDATED RESOURCES 2025-2026 (12)

Current IBTF Master Judges Update 2026 - LIVE SEMINARS

Once you pay your 15 Dollars, you can log into the module and then you will see the 4 links for the zoom sessions.  

What happens if you cannot be in attendance for all 4 Live Seminars?

Each Seminar will be recorded and will be available in TwirlED. You may enroll in each seminar separately and pay $10 USD per seminar.

What happens if you cannot be in attendance for any of the 4 Live Seminars?

You may enroll in the entire 4 -part Seminar Series in TwirlED and pay $30.00 USD total.

As previously stated: Completion of the 4-part series qualifies as the required yearly update for 2027. This update also qualifies judges to be eligible for selection on the World/Nations Cup panel for the 2027 Championship in Liverpool, England.

ATTENTION COACHES!   

If you are interested in learning about the new judging system for the Technical Disciplines, you are also welcome to enroll in any or all of the 4 -part Seminar Series in TwirlED.  You may enroll in one for $10 USD, or enroll in all 4 and $30.00  Please enroll onto the module stating Not Live Seminares.

Moving forward beginning September 2027 for the 2028 Season:

1. A yearly update will be required of all judges to complete online in TwirlED. More information will be available on the specific requirement in due course.

(Edited by Sandi Wiemers - original submission Tuesday, 28 July 2026, 1:00 PM)