This is an open book
test. Answer each question with a true or false response the fill in the blank
for rule, section, sub section and sub sub section (if required).
__________1. There are 11 classes for men. They are 114.5, 123.5,
132.25, 148.5, 165.5, 181.75, 198.25, 220.25, 242.5, 275.25 and Super-heavy.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________2. A lifter must wear
a lifting suit, supporter or standard brief, and shoes at Regional and State
Championship Meets.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________3. Lifters must give
all first attempts at weigh-in.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________4. The three lifts in
order are: Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________5. All lifts have
starting and finishing signals.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________6. Wraps may only be
worn on the wrist, elbows and knees.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________7. A lifter must wear
a belt.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________8. A lifter must wear
a T-shirt in all lifts.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________9. In the round
system all lifters in one flight (group of lifters) will complete all three
attempts before the next flight does any attempts.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________10. A lifter’s coach
cannot coach within the vicinity of the platform.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________11. Lifters progress
within a flight from the lowest to highest attempt.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________12. Lot numbers are
used to determine the order of lifting between 2 or more lifters in a round
when they have declared the same weight.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________13. A lifter retaking
an attempt immediately corrects any errors in loading
or scorekeeping.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________14. A lifter can
change his attempt at any time.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________15. All lifters who
tied in total must always share their
placing in all cases.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________16. Bodyweight class
limits should be posted near the weigh-in scale.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________17. Regardless of
what body weight a lifter weighs during weigh-in, he may lift in a higher
weight class if he wishes, but not a lower weight class.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________18. The maximum width
of a belt is slightly less than 4 inches (10 cm).
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________19. A lifter may wear
T-shirts and shorts at a high school invitational meet.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________20. Lifters may wear
only one shirt and one suit at one time at any meet.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________21. High school meets
may use kilo weight disc.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________22. Lifters and/or
coaches cannot why a lift was turned down.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________23. In the squat, the
lifter must descend to a point where the top surface of the legs at hip joint
(crease) is lower than the top of the knees.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________24. In the squat, the
lifter must wait at the bottom for one second until the referee says “Up”.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________25. In the squat, a
lifter who forgets to wait for the squat command can go down and come back up
and now wait for the Chief Referee to give him the “Squat” command.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________26. The lifter may
rack the weight when he comes back up, with no commands.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________27. The lifter must
face the front of the platform in the squat and the deadlift.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________28. The Chief Referee
can stand or sit anywhere he has the best advantage to observe the lift. It is not important that the lifter see him.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________29. Collars may or
may not be used at the discretion of the meet director.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________30. No lateral foot
movement is permitted during the performance of any of the three lifts.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________31. Wrist wraps may
not exceed 3 feet 3 inches in length (1 meter).
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________32. Wristbands not
exceeding 4 inches in width (10 c.) may be worn.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________33. Knee wraps may
not exceed 6 feet 6 inches (2 meters).
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________34. Knee bands may
not exceed 8 inches (20 cm) in width.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________35. Elbow wraps and
bands can be of either wrist wrap or band measurements.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________36. Shirts, shorts,
shoes and socks may be of any color or combination of colors.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________37. The maximum width
of a lifting belt is six inches (15 cm)
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________38. Baby powder, pool
hall chalk, resin, talc, or magnesium carbonate are the only substances that
may be added to the body and attire.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________39. The meet director
can designate selected areas where baby powder can be applied.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________40. Ammonia can only
be used during the deadlift.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________41. A lifter can wrap
or adjust his costume within the vicinity of the platform.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________42. All seated
officials and referees must be T.H.S.P.A. certified at invitational meets.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________43. Only the lifter,
the three referees and the official spotter-loaders are allowed on the platform
during the lift.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
___________44. Head slapping is
legal in the vicinity of the platform as long as a coach does not perform it.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________45. A lifter does not
have to have his suit straps up when bench pressing.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________46. Male lifters must
be weighed by male officials in private.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________47. Two pairs of
socks sewn together constitute shoes.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________48. Molded turf shoes
are legal.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________49. A lifter must
wear shoes.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________50. During the bench
press, the lifter may use any hand grip on the bar.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________51. During the
performance of the bench press the lifter must take the bar from the
spotter-loaders at arm’s length.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________52. During the bench
press the lifter cannot adjust his position after receiving the hand-off.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________53. In the deadlift
the lifter cannot start the lift until the head referee gives the starting
signal.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________54. The starting
signal for the bench press is “Start.”
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________55. During the bench
press the lifter may use any width hand grip he desires.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________56. During the squat
the lifter may use any hand width on the bar.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________57. During the squat
the lifter may grasp the collars or plates for better balance.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________58. During the
deadlift the lifter may use any hand grip width on the bar.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________59. During the
deadlift the lifter may use any combination of hand grips on the bar.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________60. If a disagreement
occurs concerning the ruling on a lift, it should be discussed with the Chief
Referee.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________61. If a lifter’s
second attempt is misloaded heavy by 2.5 kilos (5 lbs) and the attempt is good,
he will be granted the attempt lift but he will forfeit his third attempt.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________62. If a lifter’s
attempt is misloaded light and the attempt is not good, the lifter will be
granted another attempt at the originally requested weight.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________63. If the lifter
approaches the platform in slightly improper attire, he must be stopped
lifting, regardless of the reason.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
___________64. A T-shirt with
the sleeves cut off is legal.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________65. A lift must be
turned down if the lifter is in improper attire.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________66. Once a lifter
makes weight within the weight limits of the weight class he has entered, he
cannot return to scales to reweigh to reduce his weight further.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________67. A lifter can lift
in the Super-heavy category if he weighs 275.0 lbs.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________68. A lifter may wear
extra clothes in order to move up a weight class.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________69. The only reason a
referee may use to turn down a lift is one of the causes for disqualification
of that lift as listed in the rulebook.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________70. Team point
scoring shall be by the first five places with points awarded as follows: 7 – 5 – 3 – 2 – 1.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________71. If teams tie in
points, a tie-breaker of which team has the most 1st places will
win. If both teams also have the same
number of 1st places, then the team with the most 2nd
places will win, and so on.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________72. Teams may consist
of no more than 3 lifters per weight class that can score team points.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________73. Teams may consist
of 15 members.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________74. All attempts that
must be repeated due to an error by the announcer, or because of an error in
loading of the bar must be taken at the end of the round in which they
occurred.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________75. Ballet shoes are
legal shoes.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________76. Cleated and/or
spiked shoes are legal.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________77. A lifter has two
minutes to start his lift from the time he is called to the platform.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________78. The clock stops
when the lifter touches the bar.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________79. A lifter has 30
seconds to leave the vicinity of the platform upon
completion of his lift.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________80. After gripping
the bar, to stop the clock, the lifter is allowed to let go of the bar to
adjust his costume or receive instructions without penalty due to time.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________81.
Spotter-loaders may aid the lifter in removing the bar from the racks
and replacing the bar on the racks.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________82. All lifters of a
particular weight class must lift on the same platform, using the same
equipment and judged by the same referees.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________83. Team lists may be
submitted after weigh-in, but before the beginning of the squat.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________84. When loading the
bar the heaviest plate must be turned inward and all other plates turned
outward.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________85. All squat racks
must be adjustable by height increments of two inches (5 cm).
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________86. A lifter should
initial his weigh-in on his expeditor card
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________87. Orthopedic knee
braces may be worn in competition with approval of the Chief Referee.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________88. If a
spotter-loader inadvertently touches the bar during the attempt and the lifter
misses the attempt, the lifter may be granted another attempt at the end of the
round.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________89. A lifter may wear
commercially produced briefs in place of an athletic support, but he cannot
wear the briefs and underwear or supporter.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________90. If safety squat
racks are being used and the bar touches the supports the proper call is a “No
Lift.”
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________91. In the bench the
bar can stop as long as it does not descend.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________92. Any downward
movement of the bar in deadlift constitutes a “hitch” but if it is only slight
the referee can give a “White Light.”
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________93. Any dumping or
dropping of the bar in the squat or deadlift is cause for disqualification of
the lifter.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________94. A squat stops at
parallel is a “good” lift.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________95. It is required to
roll the shoulders and lock the knees out for proper execution of the deadlift.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________96. If the Chief
Referee agrees, a lifter may use blocks up to 18 inches under his feet to
support the lifter’s body.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________97. In the squat the
lift ends when the Chief Referee gives the “Rack” command.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________98. In the bench
press the coach is permitted to lift-off for lifters on his team.
Rule
#__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________99. A lifter can
“bump” two times throughout a meet.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________
__________100. The Chief
Referee should raise his hand if he sees an infraction of the rules so the two
side judges can look for the same infraction.
Rule #__________Section__________Sub-section__________Sub-section__________