Your first year as a JAM official is full of questions. Here are some frequently asked questions that first-year members ask.
There are many reasons why someone should become a JAM member!
First and foremost, we all share a love and passion for dance and dance team. Our membership is made up of people with different backgrounds and we embrace those differences. Our membership includes former dance team members, current and former professional dancers, former dance team parents, former coaches and the list goes on. We enjoy sharing and learning from each other.
Another perk is that JAM is the association that most coaches and athletic directors use to hire dance team officials. JAM will only schedule members who have attended training for any officiating positions. Because the MSHSL doesn’t offer judging training, host schools know that JAM officials have the background and training necessary to judge fairly and accurately.
We are always looking for new members to share their passion of dance and dance team with our association. Please consider joining our association!
First and foremost, we all share a love and passion for dance and dance team. Our membership is made up of people with different backgrounds and we embrace those differences. Our membership includes former dance team members, current and former professional dancers, former dance team parents, former coaches and the list goes on. We enjoy sharing and learning from each other.
Another perk is that JAM is the association that most coaches and athletic directors use to hire dance team officials. JAM will only schedule members who have attended training for any officiating positions. Because the MSHSL doesn’t offer judging training, host schools know that JAM officials have the background and training necessary to judge fairly and accurately.
We are always looking for new members to share their passion of dance and dance team with our association. Please consider joining our association!
Yes. Former dancers, coaches, parents, and current fall coaches may officiate as outlined for each JAM level listed in our membership levels.
Conflicts of interest or recent affiliations are managed appropriately so that you will not judge for a particular team(s) or class(es).
Conflicts of interest or recent affiliations are managed appropriately so that you will not judge for a particular team(s) or class(es).
With the exception of trial judging and participation in the mentoring program, you will get paid.
JAM has fees and guidelines that host schools use to determine necessary payment.
The various officiating positions have different fees and in some cases, schools will pay mileage to officials who are travel to meets in greater Minnesota. While receiving payment is considered a perk of officiating, most officials consider their love for dance as the reason for becoming involved with JAM.
JAM has fees and guidelines that host schools use to determine necessary payment.
The various officiating positions have different fees and in some cases, schools will pay mileage to officials who are travel to meets in greater Minnesota. While receiving payment is considered a perk of officiating, most officials consider their love for dance as the reason for becoming involved with JAM.
Definitely! Whether you have just graduated high school, or have been out of high school for a while, it doesn't matter! We are looking for members who have a passion for dance and are excited about becoming a JAM judge.
Yes! We have officials who only danced at studios, officials who were on dance teams out of state, and even some former dance parents who have never danced themselves. JAM will train new officials on every aspect of the scoresheet through training, the mentor program, and trial judging. Come willing to learn and we will help guide you!