ICU PERFORMANCE CHEER JUDGES EDUCATION COURSE (JEC)


Two (2) Day: Classroom/Practical Application

Instructor(s): ICU Certified JEC Instructor(s)

The Performance Cheer Judges Education Course (JEC) is a two (2) day in person educational program that consists of interactive classroom and practical education. Upon completion of the comprehensive multiple choice test participants will receive a Phase 1 Certificate and Red ICU Pin. A video judging exam will be administered to those wishing to potentially receive Phase 2 by demonstrating their ability to score, rank and give adequate feedback. Phase 2 will be determined by evaluation of the exam results. 

 

Course content:

  • Properly defining a judge and differentiating the types of judges
  • Judging Responsibilities – How to prepare and what is expected of you as a judge
  • Judging Objectives – What you as a judge should strive to do along with pointers
  • Scoring – How to use a score sheet, master score sheet and maintain consistency
  • Critiques – How to create and verbalize constructive feedback for each performance
  • Genres of Performance Cheer – What characteristics define each category
  • What to look for regarding technique: posture, kicks, leaps, jumps, turns, Pom motions, High Kick and Hip Hop movement
  • What to look for regarding choreography, execution and showmanship: difficulty, visuals, musicality, transitions, formations, spacing, synchronization, uniformity, genuine expression and audience appeal

Canada: PC: ICU Judges' Education Course (2-Day)

  • October 28 - 29, 2023
  • Holiday Inn and Suites (1800 Prince of Wales Drive
    Regina, Saskatchewan
    Canada
    S4Z 1A4