e-AdjudicateAcademy – Online Judge Training and Certification for WGI

e-Adjudicate Academy has gathered some of the top subject matter experts in their field to develop an extensive curriculum that explores a variety of pageantry activities. Our courses are designed to give you a solid foundation of skills and an in-depth look into your field of study. We are excited to partner with Winter Guard International to produce our first online series of courses, WGI CERTFY. We have now added the "How To" Series for Marching band offering a comprehensive look into designing music and visual packages as well as color guard and percussion design. We round out the "How To" series with a student leadership program designed to prepare your students for the tasks ahead.

WGI Certify is a 3 level series of courses designed to guide you through the process of becoming a winter guard judge. In Course 100, you will develop a fundamental understanding of the role, ethics, and professional expectations of the judge, along with the judging process as a whole, and the basic skills required. Course 200 will explore the WGI system and Philosophy with a more detailed look at the captions of Equipment, Movement, Design Analysis and General Effect. Course 300 focuses on an in-depth caption specific training at all levels of the WGI Class Structure and will involve a mentor. Upon completion of the Level 300 courses, the trainee will be a WGI Certified Circuit Judge.

Some of the finest composers, designers, teachers and musicians will share their expertise in creating every aspect of a marching band program. From music and visual design, to guard and percussion design, we will set you up for success in designing your own shows. Each subject has 3 levels of instruction that starts with the fundamentals and ends with the making of a champion. Rounding out the series is a complete student leadership program that will prepare your leadership team for the upcoming school year. Whether you have a brand new leader or a returning senior, we have all your bases covered.

WGI Certify

WGI Certify is a totally re-imagined way of training judges at all levels. Using a combination of online tutorials and personalized mentoring, candidates will navigate a comprehensive training series in caption philosophy, numbers management and recording performance commentary. Graduates will be then certified at a Circuit Partner level with those continuing the process named a WGI-Certified Judge.

“Our unique partnership addresses the ever-growing need for access to assistance for instructors as well as training the next generation of judges. We anticipate both to benefit from our aligned strategies to solve important needs for the indoor marching arts,” said Ron Nankervis, Executive Director. “Users will find these initiatives powered by E-Adjudicate to be a complete solution for their needs.”

Kathy Whitcomb

When I signed up with e-Adjudicate, I didn't know what to expect beyond having great trust in the founders and creators. Having the opportunity to view groups online provides me the opportunity for a more thoughtful in depth assessment without the pressure of a rushed and hurried contest environment.

Kathy Whitcomb
National Adjudicator