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MCJA has been providing support and training to its members since 1997 | Michigan Cheer Judges Association
Educating Our Members
Through classes, programs, meetings, and clinics designed to improve the quality of officiating.
About MCJA
Educating Our Members
Through classes, programs, meetings, and clinics designed to improve the quality of officiating.
About MCJA
Educating Our Members
Through classes, programs, meetings, and clinics designed to improve the quality of officiating.
About MCJA
Educating Our Members
Through classes, programs, meetings, and clinics designed to improve the quality of officiating.
About MCJA
Educating Our Members
Through classes, programs, meetings, and clinics designed to improve the quality of officiating.
About MCJA

MCJA has been providing support and training to its members since 1997

Need Officials?
Looking for officials for your Competitive Cheer meet? Look no further!
How Do I Become an Official?
Click here to learn how to join the MCJA and start officiating Competitive Cheer
Upcoming Events
A breakdown on upcoming MCJA trainings, meetings, and cheer chats.
Calendar
Dates and times for MJCA events and more.
Member Registration
Click here to register with MCJA.
Contact Us
Have questions? Contact us!

Announcements

2025 Summer Training

2025 MCJA Summer Training
In-Person Sessions @ MHSAA

August 10th, 2025 – Register Now!

*Ask your mentor if you might attend the sessions together!

This training is geared toward the NOVICE official, however, all officials will benefit – both panel and safety. MCJA holds the belief that officials of all experiences and levels can learn from each other.  Please plan to attend and share your enthusiasm and wisdom!

PS…do you NEED a Mentor?  Please email Jane Plaisted:  jplaisted@sbcglobal.net
If you are a brand new official and have not registered with MHSAA yet, contact Jane for an MHSAA Voucher.  You can get a first-time Official registration, FREE!

Cheer Chat - See you next Season!

MCJA is looking forward to the next Cheer Chat session. Watch your email for upcoming dates, zoom link, and more information!

MORE INFO

MHSAA Officiating Pullover 1/4 Zip

Link to order Officiating 1/4 Zip

Mentor/Mentee Feedback

Please share with us your Mentoring or Mentee experience.  We want to hear from you!

If you were the Mentor, use this QR code to provide how the experience went for you:

If you were the Mentee, use this QR code to provide when you mentored, how many times and other information related to the mentoring experience:

MHSAA Rule Interpretations and Updates

Find MHSAA updates HERE

MCJA Fall Training - in person sessions - November 2, 2025 - Watch for more information to come!

Watch your email for information  – 2025 MCJA Fall Training November 2nd @ MHSAA

Need more training and information now? Check out MCJA Cheer Chat recorded sessions.

Reminder: Officials Schedules for Tournament consideration - update now online!

MCJA Roster of Judges

To be eligible for MHSAA Tournament consideration, you must submit your officiating schedule ONLINE at MHSAA.com.  You must update your availability, too.

Don't Forget - complete your Rules Meeting!

On line Rules Meetings available at MHSAA.com

Register today to be an MHSAA Official!

Register today to be an MHSAA Official!

MHSAA REGISTRATION

 

Need Officials?
MCJA can help!

Submit the form below to have your Official’s request sent to the MCJA membership.

Additionally, you can click the button below to see a current list of MCJA member officials!

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