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by Maxine Halford -
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.


ATTENTION: All IBTF judges who are completing the training requirements on the New Judging System for the Technical Disciplines!

by Sandi Wiemers -

There has been one additional training session added to the original list of seminar dates which will take place on Friday, Jauary 8, 2027 (Saturday, January 9 in Japan and Australia)

Judges MUST register in Zoom for all Sessions of Judges Training on the New Judging System for the Technical Disciplines.

 Here is the registration information for the remaining three sessions: 

 SEMINAR 3: New Judging System for Technical Disciplines

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026 (North American and Europe) 

               Sunday, November 22, 2026 (Japan and Australia)

 Location           Local Time                    Time Zone

·       USA – Central Time: Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 2:00:00 pm CST

·       Ireland - United Kingdom - Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 8:00:00 pm GMT

·       Europe - Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 9:00:00 pm CET

·       Japan - Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 5:00:00 am JST

·       Australia – NSW: Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 7:00:00 am AEDT

·       Corresponding UTC (GMT) Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 20:00:00

 You must register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EtVg7-1XQKWbElQj26DQbA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 SEMINAR 4: New Judging System for Technical Disciplines

When: Saturday, December 12, 2026  (North American and Europe) 

               Sunday, December 13, 2026 (Japan and Australia)

 Location           Local Time                    Time Zone

·       USA – Central Time: Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 2:00:00 pm CST

·       Ireland - United Kingdom - Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 8:00:00 pm GMT

·       Europe - Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 9:00:00 pm CET

·       Japan - Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 5:00:00 am JST

·       Australia – NSW: Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 7:00:00 am AEDT

·       Corresponding UTC (GMT) Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 20:00:00

 You must register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VIABx2mgQxSMD3a33TIs-A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


SEMINAR 5: New Judging System for Technical Disciplines

When: Friday, January 8, 2027 (North American and Europe) 

               Saturday, January 9, 2027 (Japan and Australia)

Location           Local Time                    Time Zone

·       USA – Central Time: Friday, January 8, 2027 at 2:00:00 pm CST

·       Ireland - United Kingdom - Friday, January 8, 2027 at 8:00:00 pm GMT

·       Europe - Friday, January 8, 2027 at 9:00:00 pm CET

·       Japan - Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 5:00:00 am JST

·       Australia – NSW: Saturday, January 9, 2026 at 7:00:00 am AEDT

·       Corresponding UTC (GMT) Friday, January 8, 2027 at 20:00:00

You must register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l6pR-Zf5R_WlRpyPEBXmAw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

SPECIAL NOTE:  Please only register if you have paid to take part in the LIVE sessions.

(Edited by Maxine Halford - original submission Monday, 26 October 2026, 6:39 PM)

(Edited by Maxine Halford - original submission Monday, 26 October 2026, 6:39 PM)

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR JUDGES TAKING THE LIVE WEBINARS

by Maxine Halford -

MEMORANDUM: 

The online judges' workshops begin this Saturday, September 26th. 

In order to participate in the 4-part workshop, receive credit and additionally be eligible for judging assignments at the 2027 World/NC in Liverpool, all judges were given the deadline of September 30th to complete Module 1 and Module 2 in TwirlED. 

We are now one week away from that deadline.  
 
Judges who have not yet started working to complete Module 1 and Module 2 will find it very difficult to accomplish this task in the time remaining. 

IBTF does not want to deny anyone, bult this requirement has been published for many weeks. It is time to wrap up this project.  

IBTF will give those of you who have not yet started this process ONE LAST GRACE PERIOD to meet the requirement PROVIDED that: 

 1. We see that you have started completing the process in TwirlED
 2. We see that you have totally completed Module 1 and Module 2 BY NO LATER than October 24th.   

After October 24th, you will no longer receive the 2027 Education Year Credit for attending the 4-part workshop and you will not be eligible for judging assignments at the 2027 World/NC in Liverpool. 

Thank you for your cooperation, 

Sandi Wiemers, IBTF President 

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