How do I start judging in Alberta, and what are the entry requirements for Xcel and Levels 1-5?

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Xcel Bronze/Silver/Gold (the mandatory entry point): Be at least 15 as of January 1 of the competitive year. No judging experience is required. Take a Bronze/Silver/Gold Xcel judging course and pass the exam (minimum 70%). Shadow judge at least 1 session at your first competition before going on a panel. This level makes you eligible to judge Bronze, Silver and Gold in the Xcel program. Levels 1-3 (can be added on to Bronze/Silver/Gold): be at least 15 as of January 1, have completed a Bronze/Silver/Gold course, and pass the CCP 1-3 course exam (minimum 70%). Levels 4-5: be at least 16 as of January 1, have a minimum of one year of experience and 60 routines at Levels 1-3, and pass the CCP 4-5 course exam (minimum 70%). A judge cannot head judge an event unless they have completed the Apparatus Head Judge course. Source: Alberta Gymnastics Women's Judges Handbook 2025-2026.