Referee Application

WRPF REFEREE

1Referee Application

2WRPF Referee Test

There is a $75.00 processing fee due upon completion of this application. Once payment is completed, you will be redirected to the online WRPF Referee Test.

By proceeding with the referee test, you agree to allow the WRPF to conduct a criminal background check. Failure to comply will result in automatic termination. Before making a final decision, WRPF shall give the applicant a chance to review the report to identify any incorrect information or provide relevant context.

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Mailing Address(Required)

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minimum of 3 full power meets completed

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Question: 01(Required)

The minimum age for sanctioned competing lifters is 13 years old

True

False

Question: 02(Required)

Referees officiating a flight must remain on platform for the duration of the flight with no exceptions.

True

False

Question: 03(Required)

Records can only be gear checked, after the performance of the lift by the Chief Referee.

True

False

Question: 04(Required)

The coach of a lifter is allowed on the platform during the preforming of the Squat and Bench only.

True

False

Question: 05(Required)

If a lifter begins the lift prior to the Head Referee giving the “Squat” command, and the lifter has not hit the bottom of the lift, the lifter may return to the correct starting position with knees locked, and then begin the lift once again without penalty.

True

False

Question: 06(Required)

There are 10 classes for women. They are: 44.0, 48.0, 52.0, 56.0, 60.0, 67.5, 75.0, 80.0, 90.0, and SHW.

True

False

Question: 07(Required)

A lifter not wearing a squat or deadlift suit (multi or single ply) must wear a singlet, underwear, belt, and shoes on the platform.

True

False

Question: 08(Required)

All lifters must use Bench “face savers” and be outfitted to proper height prior to the commencement of the competition.

True

False

Question: 09(Required)

Unintentional / accidental contact from a spotter will be reason for the Lifter to retake the lift at the end of the flight.

True

False

Question: 10(Required)

If a lifter’s attempt is misloaded light and the attempt is successful, the lifter has the option of accepting the lift, or taking a new attempt at the correct weight.

True

False

Question: 11(Required)

There should never be any unnecessary movement around the bar or platform by any spotters / loaders during the performance of a lift, they must be outfitted with WRPF or meet T shirts.

True

False

Question: 12(Required)

Wraps may be worn in the Raw Division on the wrists, elbows, and knees in all lifts.

True

False

Question: 13(Required)

If an attempt in the deadlift does not leave the floor, the lifter may not continue to pull again during this attempt.

True

False

Question: 14(Required)

During the Benchpress, aslight displacement or slipping of the feet should not be considered as a cause for disqualification if feet did not become detached from the platform completely.

True

False

Question: 15(Required)

A lifter must wear a t-shirt during all three lifts.

True

False

Question: 16(Required)

A wrist wrap may be placed anywhere on the wrist, as long as it does not exceed 12 cm or come in contact with the bar during the lift.

True

False

Question: 17(Required)

Raw lifters may wear a knee sleeve that is 30cm. or less in length, that is made from either neoprene or commercially woven elastic and polyester, is non-self-fastening, and is nonadjustable (no straps or Velcro).

True

False

Question: 18(Required)

All errors in loading or scorekeeping are corrected by having the lifter retake the attempt at the end of the round.

True

False

Question: 19(Required)

When a flight is composed of both male and female lifters, female lifters will be grouped together and lift first, regardless of the attempted weight by both male and female lifters.

True

False

Question: 20(Required)

If a lifter fails to submit his second or third attempt within 60 seconds, a failed lift is automatically repeated or a successful lift is raised 2.5 kgs.

True

False

Question: 21(Required)

If a loading error occurs where the weight on each end of the bar is different, and the lifter is successful in an attempt that is not a multiple of 2.5 kgs, the lifter may elect to be credited with the lift, but it can only be awarded for the lower closest multiple of 2.5 kgs.

True

False

Question: 22(Required)

If a lifter elects to wear underwear, they are required to wear legless brief style, or “V” cut underwear. Any lifter found to be wearing an incorrect style may be removed from the meet for deliberately attempting to cheat.

True

False

Question: 23(Required)

At a local level meet, a lifter may move up or down one weight class from the one selected on their entry.

True

False

Question: 24(Required)

The belt may have a buckle with one or two prongs or quick release lever type belt. A tongue loop shall be attached close to the buckle by means of studs/or stitching. It may also have support or padding inside. Velcro may be used in place of a buckle.

True

False

Question: 25(Required)

The lifting costume shall consist of a one-piece full length suit of no more than two-ply stretch material, without any patches, padding, or other support.

True

False

Question: 26(Required)

If a referee made a mistake when checking the equipment, it does not entitle its use during competition. If such an error is detected, the attempts that the athlete has completed with its use will not be counted. It is the responsibility of the athlete to do their due diligence.

True

False

Question: 27(Required)

It is considered a verbal warning if any official contacts and corrects a lifter prior to, or after a lift, about a technical portion of their lift, a rules violation, or about any equipment violations they may have. If the lifter repeats the violation it is mandatory that their lift will be turned down by all three officials.

True

False

Question: 28(Required)

Pound weight sets may be used to set Records.

True

False

Question: 29(Required)

Lifters and / or coaches may ask why a lift was turned down any time after the lift was completed.

True

False

Question: 30(Required)

Adjustable knee sleeves may be worn by both Raw and Single-ply lifters during the performance of the squat.

True

False

Question: 31(Required)

Morning weigh in sessions on the day of the meet may be optional, and can be of any length of time as long as they stop one hour prior to the meet starting.

True

False

Question: 32(Required)

With no exceptions, the Meet Director must provide at least one monolift for the warmup area at listed Mono meets.

True

False

Question: 33(Required)

During the benchpress, any pronounced uneven lockout of the arms during the execution of the lift is not allowed.

True

False

Question: 34(Required)

If a side referee has doubt as to the legality of a lifter’s equipment after the lift has been completed, they should notify the Head Referee when the lifter approaches the platform for their next attempt.

True

False

Question: 35(Required)

Any referee working the meet may issue an “official” verbal warning for an equipment violation on any lifter even if not on the platform judging at the time.

True

False

Question: 36(Required)

No side-to-side foot movement is permitted during the performance of any of the three lifts.

True

False

Question: 37(Required)

During the bench press, the lifter’s feet may come in contact together, as long as they do not come in contact with the equipment.

True

False

Question: 38(Required)

During the bench press, if using an offset grip, one lifter’s hand may be outside of the rings, as long as it does not exceed the maximum distance between the lifter’s index fingers of 81 cm.

True

False

Question: 39(Required)

The legs on a lifter’s singlet may be of any length, as long as they do not come in contact with any knee wraps or sleeves.

True

False

Question: 40(Required)

Supporting the bar on the thighs during the deadlift is permitted, as long as the bar keeps moving and is not edged or ramped.

True

False

Question: 41(Required)

Baby powder, pool hall chalk, liquid chalk, baby oil, resin, talc, or magnesium carbonate are the only substances that may be added to the body, bar, or attire.

True

False

Question: 42(Required)

In order to set a new National Record, the amount must exceed the record by at least 2.5 kg.

True

False

Question: 43(Required)

A lifter cannot wrap or adjust any part of his costume, other than the belt, while on the platform.

True

False

Question: 44(Required)

During the Squat and Deadlift elbow cuffs / sleeves or non-supportive bandages are allowed. There is no length limitation on elbow sleeves.

True

False

Question: 45(Required)

As long as a slack pull or hype up / jerking in the start of the deadlift did not cause the weights to leave the floor, the lifter is allowed further the attempt.

True

False

Question: 46(Required)

The three refs, spotters/loaders, the lifter, and the lifter’s coach are allowed on the platform during the performance of the lift.

True

False

Question: 47(Required)

Head sweat bands or bandanas may be worn during the performance of any lift.

True

False

Question: 48(Required)

Videos may only be reviewed to dispute a call.

True

False

Question: 49(Required)

While at the meet, all referee shirts are to be tucked in.

True

False

Question: 50(Required)

It is required that all lifters initial their weight on their official scorecard as being accurate, during their weigh- in, along with the referee weighing them in.

True

False

Question: 51(Required)

Lifters may not appear on the platform to lift in any apparel that is torn, such as a t-shirt or singlet.

True

False

Question: 52(Required)

The ratchet style belt is not allowed to be used during any of the three lifts.

True

False

Question: 53(Required)

A lifter may change their third attempt deadlift up or down to any amount, as long as they have not been called to the bar. This is also true for third attempt of a Bench Only lifter.

True

False

Question: 54(Required)

The lifter cannot adjust his position during the bench press after receiving the hand-off.

True

False

Question: 55(Required)

Lifters younger than 13 years old may lift in a sanctioned competition as a guest lifter.

True

False

Question: 56(Required)

Knee wraps may not exceed 2 meters in length when competing in the Raw division.

True

False

Question: 57(Required)

During the squat, lifters may use any hand grip width, as long as the hands do not extend beyond the inner surface of the sleeves or come in contact with the plates.

True

False

Question: 58(Required)

If after 5 seconds a lifter has not positioned himself in the correct position that allows the Head Referee to give the “Squat” or “Start” command, the Head Referee will call to “Re-Place” the bar into the racks and allow the lifter to start over.

True

False

Question: 59(Required)

If an attempt is failed by a loading mistake, the athlete shall be given the option to take the lift as loaded or retake the lift at the end of that round of attempts. If an athlete is the last in their round, the athlete shall receive 3 minutes more for this retake.

True

False

Question: 60(Required)

Band-Aids or Medical Tape of up to two layers may be applied by the lifter after receiving permission from any official prior to doing so.

True

False

Question: 61(Required)

If a lifter’s attempt is misloaded heavy and the attempt is successful, the lifter shall be granted the attempt.

True

False

Question: 62(Required)

A lifter qualifies for a fourth attempt as long as they have made a successful third attempt, will break the current record by at least 500 grams, and has received the Head Referees permission within 60 seconds of completing his third attempt.

True

False

Question: 63(Required)

During the performance of the bench press, the lifter cannot receive assistance from any person standing on or leaning over the platform, prior to, or during the lift, excluding personal or official meet spotters performing the hand-off, or assisting the lifter in returning the bar back into the racks after the lift is complete.

True

False

Question: 64(Required)

If the lifter approaches the platform and a referee observes an first time infraction in the lifter’s equipment considered to be a minor oversight, the head referee will be notified and the lifter must be stopped from lifting to correct the infraction, but the clock will remain running.

True

False

Question: 65(Required)

Zippers are not allowed on the lifter’s singlet.

True

False

Question: 66(Required)

Once a lifter officially makes weight within the weight limits of the weight class they entered, they may not re-weigh in order to reduce their weight further.

True

False

Question: 67(Required)

A lifter has an option to weigh in wearing their singlet.

True

False

Question: 68(Required)

A t-shirt that contains any rubberized or similar stretch material or threading is allowed as long as it is deemed nonsupportive.

True

False

Question: 69(Required)

Personal attire such as mouthpieces, wedding rings, eyewear, and hats are allowed on the platform.

True

False

Question: 70(Required)

Some faults that are considered attempts at cheating, resulting in the lifter being disqualified from the meet are: wearing an illegal suit, wearing more than one or an illegal supportive t-shirt, or wearing illegal briefs.

True

False

Question: 71(Required)

Fourth attempts may be counted in the meet total.

True

False

Question: 72(Required)

If a side Referee does not accept the position of the bar on the lifters back prior to the beginning of the squat, they must notify the lifter as soon as the lift is complete so the lifter may correct it on their next attempt.

True

False

Question: 73(Required)

Any physical abnormality, handicap, or incapacity of a lifter that may cause an inability to fully comply with the rules should be brought to the attention of the Chief Referee. This should be in advance of the start of the lifter’s Flight.

True

False

Question: 74(Required)

Equipment accepted at the equipment check may not be declined on the platform.

True

False

Question: 75(Required)

Spotter/Loaders may aid the lifter in removing the bar from the racks and replacing the bar in the racks. However, they may not aid the lifter during the lift unless they have been told to do so by the Head Referee, the lifter, or see the lifter is in obvious jeopardy of injury.

True

False

Question: 76(Required)

No more than five and no less than three spotters / Loaders will be used for the squat.

True

False

Question: 77(Required)

Female lifters must be weighed in by female officials. If a female official is not available, the lifter may be granted special permission to weigh herself and report her weight to the Meet Director.

True

False

Question: 78(Required)

During the bench press, a lifter’s foot may be either flat or on the toes and may change any time during the performance of the lift.

True

False

Question: 79(Required)

If a flight contains only eight lifters you must add three minutes at the end of the round.

True

False

Question: 80(Required)

A lifter that is eliminated from a full power competition for failing to achieve a total in a lift, may re-enter the meet, as long as it is in a different division (such as single lift bench or deadlift) and they pay the additional fee.

True

False

Question: 81(Required)

Any misconduct by a lifter or his coach will result in a warning. If the misconduct continues, they may be disqualified and asked to leave the meet.

True

False

Question: 82(Required)

All discs within .25% of their correct face value may be used in competition.

True

False

Question: 83(Required)

A meet director has the option of using either a 20kg or 25kg squat bar during any squat flight, but should notify the participants prior to the meet.

True

False

Question: 84(Required)

During the bench press and squat, the time clock is stopped as soon as the bar is removed from the rack. During the deadlift, the time clock is stopped as soon as the lifter makes a deliberate attempt to pick up the bar.

True

False

Question: 85(Required)

While deadlifting, should the bar settle as the lifter’s shoulders come back and the bar reverses direction, the lift shall be turned down.

True

False

Question: 86(Required)

A lifter may be inspected after his lift if any referee questions the legality of his equipment.

True

False

Question: 87(Required)

During the deadlift, lifters are required to wear knee socks that end just below the knee joint. The lifter may also substitute shin guards or duct tape if their socks do not meet the correct specs.

True

False

Question: 88(Required)

A master lifter that enters a competition in the Open division only, will automatically cross over and may set Master Records.

True

False

Question: 89(Required)

During the bench press and squat any contact between the bar and the uprights is an automatic red light.

True

False

Question: 90(Required)

Expeditors are responsible for monitoring compliance with the rules of equipment in the warm-up area.

True

False

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