Women’s Artistic
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) is a captivating sport that combines athleticism and artistry, showcasing extraordinary physical and mental skills. Gymnasts perform on four apparatuses—vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise—executing routines judged on difficulty and precision. The sport spans from local meets to world stages like the Olympics, offering gymnasts the chance to progress at their own pace while mastering strength, flexibility, agility, and creativity. WAG celebrates the breathtaking blend of grace and power, making it a sport that inspires and amazes fans worldwide.
Whether learning basic tricks or competing at elite levels, gymnasts build not only individual strength and skills but also a sense of community with teammates and coaches. The routines, from flipping along a narrow beam to rocketing off a vault, highlight the balance of technical precision and artistic expression. WAG is more than a sport; it’s a celebration of women’s ability to excel in an arena demanding courage, resilience, and beauty, offering an ever-evolving spectacle of human potential.
UPCOMING EVENTS
RESOURCES
Rules & Regulations
Ontario Rules & Regulations
- Section A: Program Structure
- Section B: Voting & Election Procedures
- Section C: General Competition Information
- Section D: Safety Guidelines
- Section E: Athlete Policies & Guidelines
- Section F: Coaches Policies & Guidelines
- Section G Professional and Operational Guidelines for WAG Officials – October 2025
- Section H: Managers Policies and Guidelines
- Section I (i.i) Ontario Development Program (ODP) – December 2025
- Section I (i.ii) Ontario Competitive Program OCP – December 2025
Additional Resources
Technical Bulletins
WAG Technical Bulletins
Erratas & Clarification
Coach questions/clarifications for the OCP Working Group – please email wag@gymnasticsontario.ca
USAG Development
USAG Development Program Manual Replacement pages:
Resources
References
WAG Athlete Development Pathway Resource – see Technical Rules Section I (i.ii)
WAG Official’s Development Pathway Resource – see Technical Rules Section G
*please remember that Ontario is only using Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels and we are using our own warm-up and equipment standards.
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Judges
WAG Become a Judge
Judges play a critical role in establishing the environment at all competitions. This environment should be safe, fair, positive, relaxed and friendly. The following guidelines will assist in establishing and maintaining the appropriate environment.
Judges are expected:
- To respect the needs of each club, coach, gymnast, and other judges.
- To arrive at the judges’ meetings on time in their judging uniform.
- To understand the rules and regulations governing competitions.
- To be prepared for each specific judging assignment.
- To be certain that both coaches and gymnasts are present before the warm-up begins.
- To greet gymnasts on arrival at each event. All panel members are to stand to greet the gymnasts for their first event and then the D1 is to stand to greet the gymnasts for all other rotations.
- To acknowledge gymnasts with eye contact at the beginning and end of each routine.
- To work quickly and accurately to produce a score, and to be prepared to justify that score with reference to current documentation.
- To be a cooperative member of the judging panel.
- To be unbiased, fair and impartial in scoring.
Please refer to Women’s Artistic Technical Rules and Regulations Section G WAG Official Professional & Operational Guidelines for full list of requirements and guidelines.
For next WAG judging course please visit Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Calendar
Judging Forms
Judging Panels (Template) – please email WAG Judging Assistant to get template
- Basic Symbols Chart
- USAG NAWGJ Resources – Education (Practice Judging)
- KSIS Score Entry Overview
- OCP CCJ Report Form
- ODP CA Report Form
- WAG Equipment Specification Quick Reference
- WAG Official’s Honorarium Form – for CCJ – CA to complete
- WAG Judge – Travel Opportunity Report
- WAG Judging Record – Competition & CPE
- WAG Judging – Competition Record – National & HP
- ODP Assessor’s Record
- Judging Complaint Form
OCP Judging Sheets
ODP Assessing Sheets
*Please note: ODP Scoring Program and Score Sheets provided by Host Club
Aspire Judging Sheets
OFSAA Rules & Judging Sheets (2017)
Pease inquire at wag@gymnasticsontario.ca
Club Administration Forms
Competition Hosting
Meet Director’s Manual
WAG Meet Director’s Manual
- 2025-2026 Online Meet Directors’ Course Video
- 2025-2026 Meet Directors' Course Slides
- 2025-2026 Meet Directors' Course – WAG Slides
- 2025-2026 Scheduling Summary – Notes
- 2025-2026 Scheduling Summary – Time Per Session
- 2025-2026 Scheduling Summary – Time Per Athlete
- WAG OCP Equipment Specifications Quick Reference
Application to Host
*clubs who want to invite/have participants from outside Canada needs to complete the International Sanctioning Form
Competition Files
Judging Panels (Template) – please email WAG Judging Assistant to get template
- Directive (Template)
- True Sport Oaths – Athlete, Coach, Officials
- OCP Athlete Score Cards – Template
- ODP Participation Certificate – Template
- Coach’s Inquiry Form
- Coaches Protest Form
- Minor Officials Instructions – VAULT
- Minor Officials Instructions – BARS
- Minor Officials Instructions – BEAM
- Minor Officials Instructions – FLOOR
Scoring
ODP Scoring Program – Note: Please contact WAG Program Manager at wag@gymnasticsontario.ca
Gymnastics Ontario Meet Specific Files
Reports to be submitted after the event
GOLD
Results
Coaches
Mission
To empower and support our gymnastics community to reach their full potential
Vision
A strong unified community that welcomes all
Values
Respect – We trust.
Integrity – We ensure accountability.
Kindness – Be nice.
Inclusive – We welcome all.
Fun – We enjoy participating.