Referee Test

SPF / WBPLA

Referee written examination:

1. Have you ever read the SPF Rule book?
   • Yes
   • No
2. How well do you know the SPF Rules (all aspects, not just bench)?

• Somewhat
• Good
• Very Well

3. Could you Judge your best friend as fairly as you could a perfect stranger?

• Yes
• No

4. Could you Judge by SPF Rules only and leave your personal feelings out of it?

• Yes
• No

5. What is the maximum weight of the empty specialty squat bar and collars? _______________
6. What is the maximum weight of the empty bench bar and collars________________________
7. What is the maximum weight of the empty deadlift bar and collars? _____________________
8. What is the minimum weight that can be added to the bar for a SPF World Record
   attempt?(Kgs & Pounds) ______________________________________________________________________
9. How many pairs of socks can a lifter wear? ________________________________________
10. If a lifter wears wrist wraps, what is the maximum length and width of the
    wrist wraps? ___________________________________________________________________
11. If a lifter wears knee wraps, what is the maximum length and width of the knee wraps? _____________________________________________________________________________
12. What is the maximum length of elbow wraps? _____________________________________
13. Can a Lifter wear elbow wraps during the bench press?

• Yes
• No

14. What foreign substance may the lifter apply to himself or his lifting costume? _____________________________________________________________________________
15. What foreign substance may the lifter apply to the bar, bench, or platform? _____________________________________________________________________________
16. How many shirts may a lifter wear under his bench shirt? ____________________________
17. What is a lifter allowed to wear under his or her lifting suit? __________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    18. In the squat, the lifter must wait for the squat signal from the head judge before starting the squat.

• True
• False

19. After squatting the lifter may stand erect at will.

• True
• False

20. At the bottom of the squat, the lifter must break parallel. Define breaking parallel.
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
21. To aid in recovery, the lifter may double bounce from the bottom position in a squat.

• True
• False

22. At the completion of the lift, the lifter may rack the weight at will.

• True
• False

23. How many spotters are allowed on the platform during the squat? ______________________
24. The spotters may help the lifter remove the weight from the racks and replace the weight after the rack signal.

• True
• False

25. For the bench press, what is the proper position of the bench on the platform in reference to the audience? __________________________________________________________________
26. What is the maximum number of spotters allowed on the platform during the bench press? ______________________________________________________________________________
27. List 5 causes for disqualification of the bench press.
28. ______________________________________________________________________
    2. ______________________________________________________________________
    3. ______________________________________________________________________
29. ______________________________________________________________________
    5. ______________________________________________________________________

28. A lifter may wrap his elbow if he has a signed slip from his doctor saying he has an injured elbow.

• True
• False

29. If the lifter feels safer, he may use his own personal spotters in the bench.

• True
• False

30. The lifter may use personal assistants to adjust his belt and position him on bench.

• True
• False

31. List 5 causes for disqualification in the deadlift.
32. ______________________________________________________________________
33. ______________________________________________________________________
    3. ______________________________________________________________________
34. ______________________________________________________________________
    5. ______________________________________________________________________

32. Describe a “hitch” in the performance of the deadlift. _______________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
33. Chalk may be applied to the lifters shirt and lifting suit at the discretion of the lifter.

• True
• False

34. If the lifter requests the platform to be cleaned after the Head Judge says the bar is loaded, the clock will be stopped to allow enough time to clean the platform.

• True
• False

35. If a lifter has trouble with firm footing, they may spray Stickum to the soles of his/her shoes.

• True
• False

36. On a 2nd attempt, a lifter may request the addition of 0.5kg discs to the incremental weight requested for world record attempts.

• True
• False

37. Once a flight has started, a lifter can no longer change an attempt.

• True
• False

38. For 2nd and 3rd attempt deadlifts, the initially declared weight can be changed 2 times provided any changes are made prior to the lifter being called to the platform.

• True
• False

39. Judges can move for a better vantage point, as long as they stay in their assigned area (i.e.: left side, head, and right side).

• True
• False

40. A lifter may change his second attempt 5 minutes before the start of the round or before his attempt is called.

• True
• False

41. If there are no SPF / WBPLA official women present, it is ok for a female lifter’s spouse or family member to weigh her in.

• True
• False

42. 24 hour weigh-ins are prohibited in the SPF.

• True
• False

43. The morning of the contest, a weigh-in time of 1 hour is permitted prior to the meet.

• True
• False

44. How much time does a lifter have to submit their next attempt following their 1st or 2nd attempt? _____________________________________________________________________
45. A lifter has been called to his/her 3rd attempt deadlift by the speaker, but the Head Judge has not announced the bar loaded. The lifter requests a change of weight and then asks for another change of weight. Are the weight changes permitted?

• Yes
• No

46. The speaker announces the bar is ready and the timekeeper starts the clock. The Head Judge did not say the bar was ready because the spotter was adjusting the collars. The buzzer sounds indicating time has expired. As a side judge what is your action? _________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
47. Give 5 causes for disqualification in the squat?

1.______________________________________________________________________
2.______________________________________________________________________
3.______________________________________________________________________
4.______________________________________________________________________
5.______________________________________________________________________

48. The lifter locks the deadlift out at the top but takes a step backward with one foot while doing so. The lift is good.

• True
• False

49. On the bench press, one of the lifters feet slides about 6 inches forward on the floor while making the lift. The lift is good.

• True
• False

50. If the lifter racks the weight after making the lift before he gets the rack signal from the Head Judge, he is to get the lift but gets a warning from the Head Judge.

• True
• False

51. On the bench press, it is ok for the butt to leave the bench for a split second when the Head Judge gives the PRESS signal as long as the butt stays on the bench the rest of the time.

• True
• False

52. The head can move up or down during the bench press, it doesn’t matter.

• True
• False

53. If a lifter is using profanity or screaming at a judge, the 3 judges can take a vote and have the lifter removed from the tournament, as long as 2 of the 3 judges agree on this.

• True
• False

54. If a lifter’s coach, trainer, spotter, or helper is using profanity or acting in a way not satisfactory to the SPF, the lifter is to be disqualified from the tournament and they BOTH are asked to leave.

• True
• False

55. A judge can change a rule just a little bit if it will help a lifter perform better.

• True
• False

56. A lifter has 1 minute to make his/her lift once the announcer has said the “Bar is Loaded”.

• True
• False