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Directions:  Use the “X” key to mark your answers and the “TAB” key to go from question to question.  All answers are true/false.  Once you have completed the test, save it as “Refs Test – Your Name” and then attach the saved and completed version to an e-mail mail and send to:

 Rich Peters   You must score at least 80% on the test to become certified as a NASA Referee.  You will be notified by e-mail as to whether you passed or failed.  No number grades will be given. 

 

01)   TRUE  FALSE: There are 12 weight classes for men: 114.5, 123.25, 132.25, 148.75, 165.25, 181.75, 198.25, 220.25, 242.5, 275.5, 308.5, SHW and 10 weight classes for women: 97.0, 105.5, 114.5, 123.25, 132.25, 148.75, 165.25, 181.75, 198.25. 198.25+.

02)   TRUE  FALSE: Lifters or coaches must give all first attempts in kilos and in pencil at the weigh-in.

03)   TRUE  FALSE: The three lifts in a full power meet are, in order are: Bench, Squat, and Deadlift.

04)   TRUE  FALSE: The lifts included in Power Sports, in order, are Squat, Curl, Bench and Deadlift.

05)   TRUE  FALSE: All lifts have starting and finishing commands and hand signals.

06)   TRUE  FALSE: Wraps may be worn on the wrists, elbows and knees.

07)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter must wear a belt.

08)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter must wear a shirt.

09)   TRUE  FALSE: When using the round system, ALL lifters in a flight (group of lifters) will complete all three attempts before the next flight does any attempts.

10)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter’s coach cannot coach from within the marked barrier or from the platform.

11)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter must wear a lifting suit, shoes and a standard brief at all competitions with the exception of youth lifters and designated HS Meets.

12)   TRUE  FALSE: Lifters progress within a flight from lowest to highest attempt.

13)   TRUE  FALSE: Any errors in loading or scorekeeping should be declared by the lifter IMMEDIATELY, to the Head Referee.

14)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter may change his/her attempt at anytime.

15)   TRUE  FALSE: Outstanding lifters are determined by a mathematical formula as follows: Total in pounds divided by bodyweight in pounds multiplied by a specific coefficient for each bodyweight.

16)   TRUE  FALSE: All lifters who are tied in total must be re-weighed to determine placings.

17)   TRUE  FALSE: In order for a lifter to win a NASA classification award or to set a NASA Record of any type, the meet MUST be NASA Sanctioned.

18)   TRUE  FALSE: Bodyweight class limits shall be posted near the weigh-in scale.

19)   TRUE  FALSE: Regardless of what a lifter's bodyweight is at weigh-in, he/she may lift in the next higher weight class if they wish.

20)   TRUE  FALSE: The maximum allowable width of a belt used in competition is slightly less than 4 inches (10 cm).

21)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter may wear a T-shirt and shorts at designated high school meets.

22)   TRUE  FALSE: Lifters may wear only one shirt and one suit at a time during a meet.

23)   TRUE  FALSE: High School meets may use pound sets but all records MUST be rounded down to the nearest Kilo for American Records to be valid.

24)   TRUE  FALSE: Lifters and/or coaches may not ask the judges why a lift was turned down.

25)   TRUE  FALSE: In the squat, legal depth is defined as the point at which the top of the leg at the hip joint descends below the top of the knee.

26)   TRUE  FALSE: In the squat, the lifter must wait “in the hole” until given the command “UP”.

27)   TRUE  FALSE: Lifters must wait for a command to begin the lift in the Squat, Bench and Deadlift.

28)   TRUE  FALSE: The lifter must face the front of the platform during the squat and deadlift.

29)   TRUE  FALSE: The lifter must always face the head referee, regardless of where the referee is sitting.

30)   TRUE  FALSE: Collars may not be used at the discretion of the meet director.

31)   TRUE  FALSE: No lateral foot movement is allowed during an attempt of any of the lifts.

32)   TRUE  FALSE: Wrist wraps may not exceed 3 feet 3 inches (1M) in length.

33)   TRUE  FALSE: Wristbands may not exceed roughly4 inches or 10cm in width.

34)   TRUE  FALSE: Knee wraps may not exceed 6 feet 6 inches or 2M in length.

35)   TRUE  FALSE: Shirts, shorts, shoes and socks may be of any color or combination of colors.

36)   TRUE  FALSE: The maximum width of a lifting belt is 6 inches.

37)   TRUE  FALSE: Baby powder, pool hall chalk, liquid chalk, resin, talc or magnesium carbonate are the only substance allowed to be added to the body or attire.

38)   TRUE  FALSE: The meet director may designate an area where baby powder may be applied.

39)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter can wrap or adjust his/her attire on the platform.

40)   TRUE  FALSE: All seated officials must be either NASA, AAU or IPF certified.

41)   TRUE  FALSE: Only the lifter, the three officials and the spotters/loaders are allowed on or near the platform during at attempt.

42)   TRUE  FALSE: The use of ammonia capsules is allowed as long as they are used away from the platform.

43)   TRUE  FALSE: Head slapping is legal in the vicinity of the platform.

44)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter does not have to have his/her suit straps up when bench pressing.

45)   TRUE  FALSE: Male lifters must be weighed in by male officials in private.

46)   TRUE  FALSE: Two pairs of socks sewn together constitute shoes.

47)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter must wear shoes.

48)   TRUE  FALSE: During the performance of the bench press, the lifter does not have to stop the bar on the chest.

49)   TRUE  FALSE: During the bench press, the lifter must wait for the press signal and verbal command “rack” to place the bar back in the rack.

50)   TRUE  FALSE: During the bench press, the lifter may lift his/her head position during the upward press, after the press command.

51)   TRUE  FALSE: During the deadlift, the lifter cannot start the lift until the referee gives the start command and hand signal.

52)   TRUE  FALSE: The starting signal for the bench press is the handclap or a verbal command of “press”.

53)   TRUE  FALSE: During the bench press, the lifter may use any hand grip width on the bar.

54)   TRUE  FALSE: During the squat, the lifter may grip the sleeves on the bar.

55)   TRUE  FALSE: During the squat, the lifter may grasp the collars or plates.

56)   TRUE  FALSE: During the deadlift, the lifter may use any combination of handgrip (over or under) on the bar.

57)   TRUE  FALSE: If a disagreement occurs concerning the ruling on a lift, it should be discussed with the Chief referee.

58)   TRUE  FALSE: If a lifter’s attempt is misloaded heavy and the attempt is successful, he/she will be granted the lift with the actual weight.

59)   TRUE  FALSE: If a lifter’s attempt is misloaded light and the attempt is successful, the lifter has the option of accepting the lift or going up to the correct weight

60)   TRUE  FALSE: If the lifter approachs the platform in slightly improper attire, he/she must be stopped from lifting, regardless of the reason.

61)   TRUE  FALSE: A lift must be turned down is the lifter is in improper attire.

62)   TRUE  FALSE: Once a lifter has made weight within the limits of his/her weight class, he/she may not return to the scales to reweigh to further reduce his/her weight.

63)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter may wear extra clothes to move up a weight class.

64)   TRUE  FALSE: The only reasons a referee may use to turn down a lift are those causes for disqualification listed in the rulebook.

65)   TRUE  FALSE: Team point scoring for other than National Championships shall be by the first five places with points awarded as follows: 7,5,3,2,1.

66)   TRUE  FALSE: If teams tie in points, the team which has the most first places will win.  If both teams have the same number of first places, the team with the most second places will win, and so on.

67)   TRUE  FALSE: Teams may consist of no more than 2 lifters per weight class that can score points.

68)   TRUE  FALSE: Teams may consist of up to 10 members for points.

69)   TRUE  FALSE: All attempts that must be repeated due to an error by the announcer or in loading of the bar must be taken at the end of the round in which the error occurred.

70)   TRUE  FALSE: Usually each flight is composed of a single weight class or combination of weight classes so that each flight consists of 10 – 15 lifters.

71)   TRUE  FALSE: Shoes are defined as any foot apparel with a molded sole or foot type outline.

72)   TRUE  FALSE: Ballet shoes are legal shoes.

73)   TRUE  FALSE: Any threats, physical or verbal, towards any Referee will result Disqualification of that lifter.

74)   TRUE  FALSE: Indoor or astro-turf shoes are legal.

75)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter has 1 minute from the time he/she is called to the platform to begin the lift.

76)   TRUE  FALSE: Spotters/loaders may aid the lifter in removing and replacing the bar from/on the racks.  They may not aid the lifter in any way during the lift, except when safety is concerned.

77)   TRUE  FALSE: All meet equipment should be checked by the meet director or meet officials prior to the beginning of the meet to assure that it meets standard dimensions as defined in the rulebook.

78)   TRUE  FALSE: All lifters in the same weight class must lift on the same platform, using the same equipment and judged by the same officials.

79)   TRUE  FALSE: Female lifters must be weighed in by female officials in private.

80)   TRUE  FALSE: Team lists may be submitted after the weigh-in, but before the beginning of the lifting on the first day of the meet.

81)   TRUE  FALSE: The heaviest plate must be turned inward while the others are turned outward.

82)   TRUE  FALSE: A High School student wishing to lift in a sanctioned meet is required to purchase a NASA membership.

83)   TRUE  FALSE: Anyone associated with powerlifting is eligible to take the NASA referee test as long as they are a current NASA Member.

84)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter or coach who uses abusive language towards or strikes any meet official is automatically disqualified from the meet.

85)   TRUE  FALSE: For any American NASA Record to be certified, Official NASA Referees must be judging.

86)   TRUE  FALSE: Any lifter that breaks an American Record MUSt have a current NASA Membership Card, before making the attempt.

87)   TRUE  FALSE: All weight plates must be clearly marked as to their actual weights to 1/10 pound or 1/10 kilogram.

88)   TRUE  FALSE: All Records set in the meet are Forfeited if the Lifter Bombs Out.

89)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter who fails to complete one of three valid attempts in any of the lifts is eliminated from the competition and all records set that day will be forfeited.

90)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter nust initial his/her weigh in card at the weigh-in.

91)   TRUE  FALSE: All lifting suits, shirts, shoes, belts, wraps, etc., are subject to inspection.

92)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter may wear more than one pair of socks.

93)   TRUE  FALSE: Orthopedic knee braces may be worn in conjunction with knee wraps in competition.

94)   TRUE  FALSE: If a spotter/loader inadvertently touches the bar during an attempt and the lifter misses the lift, the lifter may be granted another attempt at the end of that flight, at the option of the Head Ref.

95)   TRUE  FALSE: A lifter may wear commercially available underwear in place of an athletic supporter.

96)   TRUE  FALSE: Groove briefs and erector shirts are allowed in all NASA meets.

97)   TRUE  FALSE: All lifters. Coaches and referees must be familiar with the rules of powerlifting.

98)   TRUE  FALSE: The thumbless bench press grip is allowed in both Power Sports and Powerlifting.

99)   TRUE  FALSE: Knee wraps are allowed in squat in both Power Sports and Powerlifting.

100)           TRUE  FALSE: Hips may be thrust forward for momentum in the Strict Curl.

101)            TRUE  FALSE: The commands for the strict curl are “curl”, “down” and “rack”.

102)            TRUE  FALSE: Hand signals should be given along with voice commands for all lifts.

103)            TRUE  FALSE: Canvas bench press shirts and squat suits are allowed in all NASA competitions.

104)            TRUE  FALSE: Double and triple ply equipment is allowed in NASA meets.

105)            TRUE  FALSE: The lifting order for a NASA meet in which Power Sports are contested is as follows, Curls, Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift.

106)           TRUE  FALSE: A fourth attempt may be taken to set a State Record.

107)           TRUE  FALSE: A fourth attempt may be taken to set an American or World Record only if the 4^th attempt is within a reasonable, approximately 10 kilos/22 pounds, proximity of the present record.

108)           TRUE  FALSE: In order to take a fourth attempt, the lifter need only complete his first or second attempt.

109)           TRUE  FALSE: The current National or World Cup Champion in any division or weight class is exempted from qualifying for the following year’s National Championships.

110)           TRUE  FALSE: It is allowable for a lifter to wear a hat on the lifting platform during his/her attempt.

 

 

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