The Gym Wheel Code of Points Team is working hard to complete all the updates for the 2027 Code of Points, including the release of the new Straight-Line and Spiral Difficulty Frameworks.

In anticipation of this, we would like to make you aware of our planned judges’ courses and Q&A session.

OVERVIEW OF PLANNED COURSES AND EXAMS

Q&A SESSION before the end of 2026

We are planning a Q&A session as soon as we have an overview of all the new releases for 2027. The date for this session will be announced soon. [Link to be added when available]

24 January 2027 – ONLINE REFRESHER COURSE
Participation in this refresher course will enable IRV Certified Judges to keep their certification and judge execution at IRV World Championships. In order to judge difficulty (and take on the role of head judge), further qualification will be necessary (either by taking an exam or participating in the Multiplier Course Part 2). [Link to be added when available]

7 February 2027 – JUDGING EXAM
This exam is for those who want to become an IRV Certified Judge according to the Code of Points 2027. It will include difficulty. [Link to be added when available]

20-21 February 2027 – MULTIPLIER COURSE PART 1 (General Regulations, Execution, Head Judge)

13-14 March 2027 – Multiplier Course PART 2 (Difficulty)

The Multiplier Course (Parts 1 & 2) offers an in-depth look at the new difficulty frameworks for straight-line and spiral in conjunction with the related changes in the 2027 Code of Points (CoP 2027). Participation in Parts 1 and 2 of the course will give already qualified IRV Certified Judges automatic continued certification to take on all judging roles (head judge, difficulty, execution and artistic impression) at IRV World Championships (provided they have the necessary points according to the IRV Judges’ Protocol). No additional exam is necessary. [Link to be added when available]

3 April 2027 – Gym Wheel Judging Exam
A second chance to take an exam to become an IRV Certified Judge. [Link to be added when available]

Note for participating countries at the IRV Team World Championships 2027
Participating countries at the IRV TWC 2027 need to nominate at least one fully qualified judge (all roles) per team.

Course and Exam Fees

Participation in the Refresher Course and Q&A Session is free, while fees apply to the Multiplier Course and Judging Exam. Member countries are allocated a certain number of free spots on the Multiplier Course according to their membership status.

IRV GOLD members → 5 free spots
IRV SILVER members → 3 free spots
IRV BRONZE members → 1 free spot

The fees for additional participants are as follows:

– EURO 50 for the Multiplier Course Parts 1 and 2

– EURO 30 for the Multiplier Course Part 2 only (for IRV Certified Judges who are attending the Refresher Course + Multiplier Part 2 in order to maintain their certified status

– EURO 20 for the Judging Exam (free for participants who have completed the full Multiplier Course)

Registration

It will be possible to register for the various training courses and/or exams as soon as they have been published as separate events on the website. Links will be added above.

RULES FOR ALREADY CERTIFIED JUDGES

Due to the major changes related to the introduction of the Code of Points 2027, the following rules will be applied for already certified judges:

• Judges who only attend the Refresher Course in 2027 will be considered qualified to judge execution at future world championships.
• Further qualification is necessary in order to take on the role of Head Judge or Difficulty Judge.

To maintain your status as a fully qualified IRV Certified Judge, the following options are therefore possible: