COSTUME AND PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Beginning 1-1-09 no equipment brand will be allowed in any NASA event unless
that company has applied for acceptance by NASA. There will be a fee assessed
for the privilege of selling equipment to our lifters. All proceeds of
these fee's will be distributed back to our lifters in the form of Team
Competitions, Team Equipment and our pro programs. NASA feels that equipment
companies should be giving back to those that support their companies.
1. Costume
The lifting costume shall consist of a one-piece full length
lifting suit of one-ply stretch material without any additional patches or
padding. The straps must be worn over the shoulders at all times while lifting
in competition. The lifting suit shall also be subject to the following
requirements:
(a) It may Be of any color or colors.
(b) The lifting suit may bear the badge, emblem, logo and/or inscription of the
lifters nation, national association, or sponsor or equipment manufactures name
or logo. That which is offensive or liable to bring the sport into disrepute is
not allowed.
(c) Seams and hems must not exceed 3 cm in width and 0.5 cm in thickness. Only
non-supportive weightlifting/wrestling type suits may have seams and hems
exceeding 3 cm in width.
(d) Seams may be protected or strengthened by narrow gauge webbing or stretch
material not exceeding 2 cm in width or 0.5 cm in thickness.
(e) Length of the leg is must not
exceed 15 cm from the middle of the crotch. Measurement is to be taken on a line
from the top seam of the crotch down the inside of the leg.
f) Any
alterations to the costume which exceed the established widths, lengths or
thickness previously stated shall make the suit illegal for competition.
2. Woman's Costume Women may wear a one-piece costume of
comparable design to the lifting suit described above. It must comply in all
respects to the same specifications. Leotards with sleeves or high cut leg lines
are not permitted.
3. The Bench Shirt shall consist of a one-piece lifting suit of single-ply polyester or denim material without any patches or padding. Nothing is allowed to be worn under the shirt except for women who are allowed to wear a non-supportive athletic bra.
The bench shirt shall also be subject to the following requirements:
(a) It may be of any color.
(b) The bench shirt may bear the badge, emblem, logo and/or inscription of the
lifters nation, national association, or sponsor or equipment manufactures name
or logo.
Note: Images or phrases, which is offensive or liable
to bring the sport into disrepute, are not allowed.
(c) Seams must not exceed 3 cm in width and 0.5 cm in thickness.
d) Any alterations to the costume from manufacturers specifications shall make the suit illegal for competition. Lifters may not alter the shirt in any way shape or form.
e) Canvas or thickness of greater than a single ply shirt will be considered illegal and will cause you to get a failed lift.
4. Undershirt
A shirt of any color or colors may, at the option of the lifter, be worn under
the I lifting suit provided that it:
(a) Is not ribbed.
(b) Does not consist of any rubberized or similar stretch
material
(c) Does not have any pockets, buttons,
(d) Is made either exclusively of cotton or polyester, or a mixture of cotton
and polyester
(e) Does not have sleeves which terminate below the lifter's elbow. Litters may
not push the sleeves of such an undershirt up the deltoid when competing in NASA
competitions.
Note: The Natural Athlete Strength Association and all
other organizations in the U.S.A. allow the bench shirt.
5 Under shorts
A standard commercial 'athletic supporter" or standard
commercial under shorts of any mixture of cotton, nylon or
polyester (but not swimming trunks) may be worn under
the lifting suit.
Women may wear protective briefs or panties. They may also wear
a bra provided that the bra cup does not maintain its shape when placed upright
upon a flat surface. It must not contain any wire or supportive device. Tampons,
sanitary napkins or similar articles when used for hygiene protection are also
permitted.
6. Socks
Socks may be worn.
(a) They may be of any color or colors.
(b) They shall not be of such length on the leg that they come into
contact with any knee wrapping or knee cap supporter when in use.
(c) Full length leg stockings, tights or hose are strictly
forbidden.
7. Belt
Competitors may wear a belt. If worn it shall be on the outside of the lifting
suit.
Materials and Construction
(a) The main body shall be made of leather or vinyl in one or more laminations
which may be glued and/or stitched together.
(b) It shall not have additional padding, bracing or supports of any material
either on the surface or concealed within the laminations of the belt.
(c) A standard metal buckle and studs are the only non-leather
components permitted. The buckle shall be attached at one end of the belt by
means of studs and/or stitching.
(d) The belt may have a buckle with one or two prongs or "quick release", lever
action type.
(e) A leather tongue loop shall be attached close to the buckle by means of
studs and/or stitching.
(f) The lifting belt may bear the badge, emblem, logo and/or inscription of the
lifters nation, national association, or sponsor or equipment manufactures name
or logo. That which is offensive or liable to bring the sport into disrepute is
not allowed.
Dimensions
1. Width of belt maximum 10cm.(approx 4")
2. Thickness of belt maximum 13 mm along the main length.
3. Inside width of buckle maximum 11 cm,
4. Outside width of buckle maximum 13 cm.
5. Tongue loop maximum width 5 cm.
6. Distance between end of belt and far end of tongue loop maximum 15cm.
8. Shoe or Boots
Lifting shoes or boots shall be worn.
(a) Shoes shall be taken to include boots, sport shoes, trainers gymnastic
slippers or any foot covering that has a patterned molding or foot type outline
that provides an inner sole.
(b) Shoes with metal spikes or cleats are not permitted
9. Wraps
(a) Only wraps or bandages of a one ply commercially woven elastic that is
covered with polyester, cotton or a combination of both materials; or medical
crepe are permitted. Bandages of rubber or rubberized substitutes are strictly
forbidden.
(b) Wraps or plasters may be used as follows:
Wrist
1. Wraps not exceeding 1 meter (approx 39.37 ") in length and 8 cm in width may be
worn. Alternatively, wrist bands not exceeding 10 cm in width, approximately 4",
may be worn. A combination of the two is not permitted.
2. If wrist bands are wrap around style, they may have a thumb loop and Velcro
patch for securing them. However, the thumb loop shall not be over the thumb
during the actual lift.
3. A wrist wrap shall not extend beyond 10 cm above and 2 cm below the center of
the wrist joint and shall not exceed a total covered width of 12cm,
Knee
4. Wraps not exceeding 2 meters in length (78.74") and 8 cm in width may be used.
A knee wrap shall not extend beyond 15 cm above and 15 cm below the
center of the knee joint and shall not exceed a total covered width of 30
cm. Alternatively, an elasticized knee cap supporter not exceeding 20 cm
in length may be worn. A combination of the two is strictly forbidden.
5. Wraps shall not be in contact with the socks or lifting suit.
6. Wraps shall not be used elsewhere on the body
10. Plasters
A. Two layers of plasters, bandages or Band-Aids may be worn on the thumbs.
These items may not be worn anywhere else on the body without official
permission of the Jury or Chief Referee. Plasters, bandages or Band-Aids may not
be used as aids to the lifter in holding the bar.
B. With permission of the Jury or Chief Referee, the official doctor or
paramedic on duty may apply spot plasters, bandages or Band-Aids to muscle
injures on the body. Similarly, he may apply strip (plasters, bandages or
Band-Aids) to injuries on the
inside of the hand, but in no circumstance must the plaster, bandage or Band-Aid
continue around the back of the hand.
C. The official doctor or paramedic on duty shall inform the President of the
Jury and the Chief Referee immediately after applying plaster, bandages or
Band-Aids to injuries. He may also give advice regarding additional plasters,
bandages or Band-Aids that he may consider necessary. However, these may only be
applied with permission of the Jury.
D. At all competitions where a Jury may not be present and no medical personnel
are on duty, the Chief Referee shall have jurisdiction over the use of spot
plasters.
11. Inspection of Costume and Personal Equipment NASA requires
the litter to be responsible for obtaining and wearing proper equipment.
International Competitions
(a) In large competitions when the allotted weigh in time is likely to be
insufficient to allow for the inspection of costume and personal equipment. the
Jury, at its discretion, may fix a separate time for the inspection and drawing
of lots. In normal circumstances this shall take place one hour
before the official weigh in. but may be varied as required by the
Jury.
(b) A
minimum of two referees or technical officers shall be appointed to fulfill this
duty. All items shall be examined and approved before being officially stamped
or marked.
(c) Bandages over permitted length shall be rejected, but may be cut to correct
length and resubmitted within the specified
inspection time. It is the lifter's responsibility to cut bandages. The
examining referee is not permitted to perform this service.
(d) Any item considered unclean or torn shall be rejected.
(e) The referees shall record each item on the official inspection sheet. The
inspection sheet shall be handed to the President of the Jury at the end of the
inspection period.
(f) If a lifer appears on the platform wearing or using any illegal item or
article not recorded on the inspection sheet, the lifter shall be warned the
first time,
(g) All items mentioned previously under Costume and Personal Equipment shall be
inspected prior to the competition together with any other items such as
headbands, mouthpieces, ribbons, etc. that the lifter may wish to wear on the
platform. Hats are strictly forbidden and may not be worn on the platform during
lifting. Items such as watches, costume jewelry, eye wear and feminine hygiene
articles need not be inspected.
(h) Any Lifter successful in a world record attempt must immediately present
himself to the three referees for inspection. If the Lifter is found to be
wearing illegal wraps or clothing the lift shall be declared invalid and the
lifter shall be disqualified from the competition.
12. General
(a) The use of oil, grease or other lubricants on the
body, costume or personal equipment is strictly forbidden.
(b) Baby powder, pool hall chalk, liquid chalk, resin, talc or magnesium
carbonate are the only substances that may be added to the body and attire.
(c) No foreign substances may be applied to the equipment or
wraps.
Special note: The Natural Athlete Strength Association requires the Lifter to
be responsible for his own equipment. Referees will correct improper costume.