Learn how competition routines are evaluated, understand the updated rules, and see the sport through the eyes of a judge.
Are you a returning USA Yoga Certified Judge? Click here for the Returning Judges price!
USA Yoga’s Judges Certification Program is designed for those pursuing official judge certification or recertification, but the training is also valuable for coaches and athletes who want a deeper understanding of scoring, deductions, expectations, and the new competition rules.
Certification Eligibility & Requirements
Anyone may attend the Judges Training for education and a deeper understanding of USA Yoga rules and judging standards.
To become a certified USA Yoga judge, participants must:
- Have at least three years of yoga teaching experience
- Complete the required Judges Training
- Be knowledgeable in the current USA Yoga rules
- Successfully complete the Judge Certification Test
The certification test may be taken at any time after the required training is completed, but it must be successfully completed by December 31, 2026 for certification for the 2026–2027 season.
Athletes & Coaches Welcome
Athletes and coaches are encouraged to participate in the rules education even if they are not pursuing judge certification. Understanding what judges are trained to look for can be extremely valuable when preparing routines and coaching competitors.
Registration
- New Judge Certification — $400
- Returning Judge Recertification — $100
Please create one public Judges Certification page/event with two clear registration choices:
Register — New Judge
Register — Returning Judge
Separate backend products are fine if needed.
Rules Training Dates
- October 24
- November 7
- November 14
- November 21
Training Times
- 4:00–6:00 PM ET
- 3:00–5:00 PM CT
- 2:00–4:00 PM MT
- 1:00–3:00 PM PT
Format: Virtual via Zoom