USA Archery is offering an online Judge Certification Course for Level 1, Level 2 Certified and Level 3 National Judges on the USA Archery Education Hub, making it easier than ever to advance your archery career.
Archery events depend on judges to run safely, smoothly, and ensure a level playing field for all archers. The USA Archery Judge Certification Program upholds an international standard of event judging at all levels of competition within USA Archery.
To register, find a course that's right for you below. After successfully completing a course and any additional requirements, certifications will automatically update in your USA Archery Membership Services Account.
USA Archery’s Judge Certification program has transitioned from a two level system to a three level system. The additional level was added as an entry level for judging at local events.
Judge courses are completed online through the USA Archery Education Hub. Follow the steps below for new judge certifications and certification renewal:
Register for appropriate Judge Course or Refresher Course
Once registered, users will select Access Online Courses in the far-left menu
Users will be automatically directed to the USA archery Education Hub and the appropriate course will appear on their Dashboard
Once all requirements are complete, and the course(s) have been passed, the user's judge certification will automatically update in their USA Archery Membership Services Account
Level 2 Certified Judges are eligible for the National Judge course if they meet the following criteria:
Serve as a Level 2 Certified Judge for two years, and
Complete Judge duty at one or more USA Archery National level outdoor tournament OR Field Nationals, and
Complete Judge duty at one or more USA Archery National Indoor tournament.
Once the above criteria are met, Level 2 Certified Judges are eligible to begin the Level 3 National Judge Course which involves an online portion and an in-person practical.
USA Archery will not accept the World Archery Americas Online National Judge Course in place of the USA Archery Level 3 National Judge Course. The USA Archery courses are designed specifically for USA Archery judges and USA Archery events.
If you have attended a USA Archery Regional Judge Seminar, World Archery Americas Continental Judge Seminar, or World Archery Judge Seminar within three years of your certification expiration date then you must send an email to [email protected] within 60 days of renewal. You will receive a coupon code to take the online refresher course for $35.
After completing the prerequisites, members should log in to the USA Archery Membership Services System (https://usarchery.sport80.com/login)
Click Course Registrations
Register for the USA Archery Online Level 1 Judge Course
The course cost is $40
To access the online course, return or log in to your Personal Account at usarchery.sport80.com. In the far left-hand menu select Access Online Courses. You will be automatically directed to the USA Archery Education Hub where you will complete your online course.
*If completed for another USA Archery program, it is not necessary to resubmit. **U.S. Center for SafeSport Training for under 18 will require parental consent
After completing the prerequisites, members should log in to the USA Archery Membership Services System (https://usarchery.sport80.com/login)
Click Courses
Register for the USA Archery Online Level 2 Certified Judge Course
The course cost is $50
To access the online course, return or log in to your Personal Account at usarchery.sport80.com. In the far left-hand menu select Access Online Courses. You will be automatically directed to the USA Archery Education Hub where you will complete your online course.
*If completed for another USA Archery program, it is not necessary to resubmit. **U.S. Center for SafeSport Training for under 18 will require parental consent
Serve as a Level 2 Certified Judge for two years and
Complete Judge duty at one or more USA Archery National level outdoor tournament OR Field Nationals, and
Complete Judge duty at one or more USA Archery National Indoor
The Level 3 National Judge Course will be a blended course with an online course component and a practical component. The practical will be held on or before the practice day of the USA Archery Target Nationals each year***.
Certification Steps
After completing the prerequisites, members should log in to the USA Archery Membership Services System (https://usarchery.sport80.com/login)
Click Course Registrations
Register for the USA Archery Online Level 3 National Judge Course
The course cost is $75
To access the online course, return or log in to your Personal Account at usarchery.sport80.com. In the far left-hand menu select Access Online Courses. You will be automatically directed to the USA Archery Education Hub where you will complete your online course.
*If completed for another USA Archery program, it is not necessary to resubmit. **U.S. Center for SafeSport Training for under 18 will require parental consent ***The cost of the Level 3 National Judge Course Practical will be $50
Please note: the World Archery National Judge Online Course does not satisfy USA Archery Judge Certification Prerequisites
The title of USA Archery Judge Emeritus is awarded to USA Archery Judge for distinguished judge and official service to USA Archery. Nominations are provided by the Officials and Rules Advisory Council and must be ratified by USA Archery Board of Directors.
USA Archery Judges who wish to officiate Continental events (World Archery Americas, WAA) may apply for Continental Judge candidacy after meeting the following criteria:
Current USA Archery Level 3 National Judge Certification for two years
USA Archery endorsement
Certification Steps
Submit the World Archery Americas Application for Continental Judge candidacy to [email protected]
Participate in a World Archery Americas Continental Judge Seminar
Pass the World Archery Americas Continental Judge Exam with 85% or higher
Share results of World Archery Americas Continental Judge Exam with USA Archery to [email protected]
WAA Certification seminars are announced via the newsletter. Stay current on WAA news and Judge information by signing up for the World Archery Americas newsletter here: [email protected]
WAA Continental Judge Certification is valid for four years. Renewal process will include:
Letter of re-accreditation request submitted by each Continental Judge.
Letter of re-accreditation support submitted by each Continental Judges’ national federation.
WAA Judges Committee´s review of the assessments of each judge made by their commission chairs.
WAA Judges Committee’s review of whether the judge has been active in the four-year period by making themselves available to officiate at least at one event in the period.
Written open book exam with a minimum of 85% correct answers to the exam.
Other requirements that the Committee may consider. In this case, the new requisites shall be informed to the judges at least 6 months before Jan. 1 of the year in which the re-accreditation process is conducted.
Note: USA Archery Level 3 National Judge certification is required to maintain status as Continental Judge, International Judge Candidate or International Judge.
USA Archery Judges who wish to officiate World Archery events may apply for candidacy after meeting the following criteria:
Current USA Archery Level 3 National Judge Certification
USA Archery endorsement
World Archery Americas Continental Judge with requisite years of experience
Certification Steps
Submit World Archery Americas Application for International Judge candidacy to [email protected]
Participate in a World Archery International Judge Seminar
Pass the World Archery Americas International Judge Candidate Exam
Share results of the World Archery Americas International Judge Candidate exam with USA Archery to [email protected]
WAA Certification seminars are announced via the newsletter. Stay current on WAA news and Judge information by signing up for the World Archery Americas newsletter here: [email protected]
Note: USA Archery Level 3 National Judge certification is required to maintain status as Continental Judge, International Judge Candidate or International Judge.
Being a Judge is a cool way to give back. Without judges, local programs can’t grow because a lot of clubs don’t have funds to send their kids to tournaments that require travel for their first event experience. So, if they can host tournaments with local judges, they can give kids local opportunities to grow and improve.
- Hala Skelton, USA Archery Level 2 Certified Judge and Archery Instructor
For more information on Judge Certification programs, email [email protected] or phone (719) 866-3451.
