E-mail Address: * First Name * Last Name * Mailing Address * City * State Zip Code * Phone Number * A competitor is allowed to wear groove briefs under his lifting suit if he is lifting in the RAW division * True False flight always runs from the lightest to the heaviest lift. * True False A lifter appears on the platform ready to begin the squat. His knee wraps are wrapped down over his socks. You should have the clock stopped and give the lifter time to wrap correctly. Then you should tell the scorekeeper to start the clock again * True False A standard team consist of 12 lifters and 1 alternate or reserve * True False As side referee on the bench press you notice the lifters feet are in contact with the bench upright supports before the hand off. You should wait until the lift is completed, give him a red light and make him aware of the problem so he does not repeat the mistake. * True False At the completion of the deadlift the lifter must be standing erect with the shoulders thrust back past the erect position * True False must always be used on the bar during a competitive lift * True False During the bench press the center referee must change his position if the hand off man does not clear the area in front of the center referee. * True False During the deadlift, the lift will be disqualified if the bar is stopped before reaching the final position. * True False For 2nd and 3rd attempt deadlifts the originally declared weight can be changed 2 times provided those changes are made before the lifter is called to the platform * True False For a world record to be registered with the WPA all officials judging the lift must be certified * True False If a lifter appears on the platform in violation of uniform rules he should be warned by a referee and given whatever time is left on the clock to correct the situation and begin the lift. If the time allowance has run out the timekeeper will call time and the lift will be declared as no lift. * True False Metal cleats on the shoes are only allowed during the squat. * True False Once a bench press flight is started the lifter can no longer change an attempt. * True False Once a deadlift flight has started the lifter can no longer change an attempt. * True False Powder is allowed at WPA competitions. Powder includes chalk, talc, resin, and magnesium carbonate. * True False Shin guards may be worn during the performance of the deadlift * True False Spray Stick-um is the only substance that may be applied to the competition bar * True False The inner portion of the shoe may come in contact with the bench upright during the performance of the bench press as long as the bottom portion of the sole makes no contact with the upright support of the bench. * True False The lifter is responsible for making sure that the meet loaders have properly loaded the bar before he attempts a lift. * True False The lifter may chalk the contest bar to aid his grip. * True False The lifter may wear socks with no shoes while performing the deadlift * True False lifter must wait for the referees signal to begin the deadlift * True False The meet director may run a meet without collars on the bar, but only after a vote of the 3 judges * True False The padded surface of the bench press surface should measure between 11.25 and 12.5 inches in width. * True False The Rounds System is the official system used in WPA sanctioned competition. The Conventional system is not allowed in WPA competitions. * True False The spotters may help the lifter remove the weight from the racks and replace the weight after the rack signal * True False You may drop the bar during the performance of the deadlift, but only if the center referee has given the down command. * True False A lifter may make a major change in the arch of his back during the bench press as long as he does not bounce the bar off his chest. * True False Up to 6 spotters are allowed on the platform during the squat. * True False 4th attempts count toward record setting only and are not included towards lifters placing in the competition. * True False A lifter may break a record by one pound if the meet director has one half pound plates available. * True False If a female official is not available, a male may weigh the female lifter provided she wear street clothes and a standard deduction of 3 pounds shall be deducted from her weight. * True False True but only if she removes her shoes Standard one piece lifting suits are the required lifting uniform at Special Olympics events. * True False The lifter may change an attempt if he has already given the scorekeeper his next attempt and has left the scoretable. * True False The lifter may change the amount requested for an attempt on the squat, but only up until the point that his name is called because he is in the hole. * True False The use of baby oil on the thighs is only allowed for the deadlift. * True False Weigh ins may take place up to 48 hours before a lifting session begins. * True False Wraps may only be worn on the knees. * True False a lifter wears a hat during the bench press the visor must not interfere with the lift. * True False Maximum width of a lifting belt should be 6 inches. * True False Referees should wear old clothing at all times when officiating because the platform is a dirty area and by the end of the day they will be covered with chalk and powder. * True False The elbows may contact the lifters thigh during the squat but only if the arm is motionless. * True False The Junior division is for lifters between the ages of 20 and 24 years. * True False to 6 spotters are allowed to be on the platform during the bench press. * True False You may raise your buttocks off of the bench during the bench press. * True False After completing a lift the lifter shall have 60 seconds to leave the platform * True False If the lifter is found to be in major violation of equipment regulations, the referees may approve of the lift but only after a vote is taken between the 3 officials judging the lift. * True False the Raw division knee wraps are not allowed during the performance of the squat. * True False How many warnings may be issued for excessively fowl language on the platform? * 0 1 2 3 4 a flight lifters progress from the lowest to highest attempt. * True False In order for a world record to be registered with the WPA at least one official judging the lift must be certified. * True False A lifter cannot be disqualified from a competition if his coach uses foul language or argues with judges on the platform * True False lifting begins in 10 minutes. A lifter may change his opening attempt at this time? * True False A lifter who fails 3 attempts on a lift is eliminated from the competition. * True False Adult mens weight classes begin with the 97 pound division. * True False The speaker has made the announcement that the bar is ready and the time keeper has started the clock. The head judge did not say the bar was loaded because a spotter was still adjusting the collars. The buzzer goes off indicating time has expired to perform the lift. As a judge your action should be to allow the lifter to make the attempt due to an error on the part of the announcer * True False In standard lifting divisions Bench press shirts and lifting suits may be more than 3 layers thick * True False Competitors must provide all first attempts at the weigh-in session. * True False Kilo plates must be used during all World record attempts * True False A lifter may change an attempt at any time. * True False A lifter may call for a 5 pound increase on the bar between his first and second attempts, but only if the lift is not going to be an official record. * True False A lifter may wear Tee shirt and shorts at a National level event as long as he is not going to attempt to set any records. * True False The speaker is responsible for making sure that the weight on the bar is properly loaded. * True False The maximum weight of the empty bar including competition collars is 45 pounds. * True False Maximum thickness of the lifting belt is one and a half inches * True False A lifter is competing in the standard gear division (not the unlimited gear division). The lifter is allowed to wear boxer shorts under his lifting suit? * True False During the squat, in order to aid recovery the lifter may double bounce at the bottom position of the lift. * True False Competitors must wear the lifting belt on the outside of their lifting suit. * True False In the deadlift, multiple attempts while the clock is running are allowed as long as the lifter does not leave the platform * True False While on the platform in public view one referee may not ask another referee why he gave a white or red light. * True False The lifter moves forward after removing the bar from the racks to establish the starting position in the squat. * True False The deadlift is the only lift in which the lifter has the option not to wear shoes. * True False During the squat the spacing of the hands on the bar shall not exceed 33.5 inches * True False A lifter may support the bar on his thighs during the deadlift in order to make the lift easier to perform. * True False There are 12 mens weight classes officially recognized by the WPA * True False Elbow wraps must be the same length and width as knee wraps. * True False Spray stickum is the only substance that is allowed to be applied to the competition bar or platform. * True False When a lifters name is called as being in the hole it means he is number 2 out waiting for his attempt. * True False The APA allows the use of the monolift for the squat. * True False The head referee must remain motionless but the side referees may leave chairs in order to gain a better vantage point. * True False At a National level competition a lifter makes a National record attempt. The weights must be weighed after the lift. * True False Lifters who have pockets on their tee shirts or do not remove thumb loops before a lift will be disqualified. * True False The side referee may verbally signal the lifter that he has gone deep enough for the squat. * True False may not take an attempt over if there was an error in loading the bar. * True False The normal Bench Press flight size is 18 lifters. * True False The only persons allowed on the platform are the lifters coach and the spotters. * True False Wearing knee wraps during the performance of the squat will cause disqualification of the lift if you are lifting in the raw division. * True False A lifter is about to begin to squat. The lifter must wait for the squat signal from the head judge before beginning to squat. * True False Standard apparel may include lifting belt, Tee shirt, wrist wraps and knee wraps. * True False Chalk may be applied to the bar for the bench press. * True Full Power Groove briefs may extend from belly button to mid thigh length in all of the standard lifting divisions. * True False Powder is allowed at WPA competitions. Powder includes chalk, talc, resin, and magnesium carbonate. * True False The side referee must remain in his chair at all times regardless of the fact that a spotter may unintentionally block his view of the lift. * True False Spandex bike shorts are allowed in all WPA affiliated single event bench press competitions. * True False At the bottom portion of the squat the lifter must wait for the center referee to give the up command before completing the lift. * True False The lifter is allowed to wear shin guards during the performance of the deadlift as long as he does not have socks pulled over them. * True False The lifter is allowed to wear spandex bike shorts under his lifting suit or singlet if he is not lifting in an unlimited gear division. * True False The lifter may wear his lifting belt under his lifting suit. * True False During the deadlift, the lift will be disqualified if the bar is stopped before reaching the final position. * True False Verification Code: Enter Verification Code: * * Required