Name:
NASA Member #:
Address:
E-mail Address:
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 during all lifts.
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/taped/indicated 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. This system is also used to determine the order our
Awards are presented in most meets.
16)
TRUE
placings.
FALSE: All lifters who are tied in total must be re-weighed to determine
17)
TRUE
FALSE: In order for a lifter to set a NASA National Record of any type,
the meet MUST be NASA Sanctioned and MUST be a National Meet.
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 any Record to be determined and 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 (crease) 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 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 should 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 which have a distinct sole attached.
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
(clap or press command) 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 mis-loaded heavy and the attempt is
successful, he/she will be granted the lift with the actual weight if desired.
59)
TRUE
FALSE: If a lifter’s attempt is mis-loaded 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 approach’s 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 if 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 (in most meets)
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 in
Disqualification of that lifter.
74)
TRUE
FALSE: A Lifter may be banned from NASA for poor Sportsmanship.
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: Any lifter who brings negative attention to or verbally attacks
NASA either in person or by using the Internet MAY be banned from NASA.
77)
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.
78)
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.
79)
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.
80)
TRUE
FALSE: Female lifters must be weighed in by female officials in private.
81)
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.
82)
TRUE
FALSE: The heaviest plate must be turned inward while the others are
turned outward.
83)
TRUE
FALSE: A High School student wishing to lift in a sanctioned meet is
required to purchase a NASA membership.
84)
TRUE
FALSE: All 20 Kilo Plates are Blue in color.
85)
TRUE
FALSE: All 22 lb, 10 Kilo Plates may be any color.
86)
TRUE
FALSE: 45 Kilo Plates are usually Gold and weight 99 lbs in most NASA
meets.
87)
TRUE
FALSE: Most NASA meets use light collars and 1.25 kg plates should be
added to the bar to make up the difference.
88)
TRUE
FALSE: Anyone associated with powerlifting is eligible to take the NASA
referee test as long as they are a current NASA Member.
89)
TRUE
FALSE: A lifter or coach who uses abusive language towards or strikes
any meet official is automatically disqualified from the meet.
90)
TRUE
FALSE: All NASA Referees are explicitly forbidden from openly
criticizing, in public, another NASA Referee’s performance.
91)
TRUE
FALSE: For any National/American NASA Record to be certified, a
minimum of 2 Official NASA Referees must be judging.
92)
TRUE
FALSE: Any lifter who breaks an National/American Record MUST have
a current NASA Membership Card, before making the attempt.
93)
TRUE
FALSE: All weight plates must be clearly marked as to their actual
weights to 1/10 pound or 1/10 kilogram.
94)
TRUE
FALSE: All Records set in the meet are Forfeited if the Lifter Bombs Out
except in Power Sports.
95)
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
except in Power Sports.
96)
TRUE
FALSE: A lifter Must initial his/her weigh in card at the weigh-in.
97)
TRUE
FALSE: All lifting suits, shirts, shoes, belts, wraps, etc., are subject to
inspection.
98)
TRUE
FALSE: A lifter may wear more than one pair of socks.
99)
TRUE
FALSE: Orthopedic knee braces may be worn in conjunction with knee
wraps in competition.
100)
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.
101)
TRUE
FALSE: A lifter may wear commercially available underwear in place
of an athletic supporter.
102)
TRUE
FALSE: Groove briefs and erector shirts are allowed in all NASA
meets.
103)
TRUE
FALSE: All lifters, Coaches and Referees must be familiar with the
rules of powerlifting.
104)
TRUE
FALSE: The thumbless bench press grip is allowed in both Power
Sports and Powerlifting.
105)
TRUE
FALSE: Knee wraps are allowed in squat in both Power Sports and
Powerlifting.
106)
TRUE
FALSE: Hips may be thrust forward for momentum in the Strict
TRUE
FALSE: The commands for the strict curl are “curl”, “down” and
Curl.
107)
“rack”.
108)
TRUE
FALSE: Hand signals should be given along with voice commands for
all lifts.
109)
TRUE
FALSE: Canvas bench press shirts and squat suits are allowed in all
NASA competitions.
110)
TRUE
FALSE: Double and triple ply equipment is allowed in NASA meets.
111)
TRUE
FALSE: The lifting order for a NASA meet in which Power Sports
are contested is as follows, Curls, Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift.
112)
TRUE
FALSE: A fourth attempt may be taken to set a State Record with the
approval of both the meet director and the State Record Chairman.
113)
TRUE
FALSE: A fourth attempt may be taken to set a Record only if the 4th
attempt is within a reasonable, approximately 10 kilos/22 pounds, proximity of the
present record.
114)
TRUE
FALSE: In order to take a fourth attempt, the lifter need only
complete his first or second attempt.
115)
TRUE
FALSE: To be allowed a 4th attempt for any record the lifter must have
successfully completed his/her 3rd attempt.
116)
TRUE
FALSE: The current National or World Cup Champion in any
division or weight class is exempted from qualifying for the same meet in the same
event the following year.
117)
TRUE
FALSE: It is allowable for a lifter to wear a hat on the lifting platform
during his/her attempt.
118)
TRUE
FALSE: Head Bands/Sweat Bands are allowed on the platform by
lifters.
119)
TRUE
FALSE: Any lifter who causes or brings disrespect to NASA may be
banned from NASA for any period of time determined by the leadership.
120)
TRUE
FALSE: To be eligible for any and all NASA Lifter of the Year Awards
a lifter should lift in only NASA Sanctioned Events.
121)
TRUE
FALSE: Spotter/Loaders may assist the lifter out of and back into the
racks during the Bench Press and Squat.
122)
TRUE
FALSE: Once a Curl lifter reaches nearly 200 lbs or within 10 lbs of
his/her bodyweight the rules shall be relaxed slightly to allow for leverage adjustments.
123)
TRUE
FALSE: It is the Head Referee’s responsibility to declare when the bar
is ready and loaded for the lifter’s attempt. At this time the Head Referee should
declare “Bar Loaded” .
124)
TRUE
FALSE: Basically, Gold Plates are 99 lbs, Blue Plates are 44 lbs and
large Red Plates are 55 lbs (all rounded off weights)
125)
TRUE
FALSE: Any NASA Referee who interferes with another Referee’s
judging may lose his/her Referee Card.
126)
TRUE
FALSE: It is always the Lifter’s Responsibility to have his equipment
approved by the Head Referee at each meet.
127)
TRUE
FALSE: All NASA Referee’s at ALL National meets should be well
dressed and wearing proper “approved” attire.
128)
TRUE
FALSE: It is the Head Referee’s responsibility to establish a judge’s
list at all meets where he/she is the Head Referee and that list should be presented to
the meet director for his/her approval.
129)
TRUE
FALSE: Under Armor shirts are allowed as long as the sleeves are
above the elbow.
130)
TRUE
FALSE: A lifter starts his lift before he receives the command to lift.
He may immediate redo the lift as long as he has time remaining.
131)
TRUE
FALSE: The Plates should be placed in order in the plate racks so the
audience and referees can determine if the bar is mis-loaded.
132)
TRUE
FALSE: Lifters have 1 minute after their lift is completed to turn in
their next attempt to the scorekeeper.
133)
TRUE
FALSE: It is the responsibility of each Referee to position themselves
in the best position around the lifter to view the lift being performed.
134)
TRUE
FALSE: Any NASA Referee who publically criticizes a fellow NASA
Referee may lose his/her Referee status in NASA.
135)
TRUE
FALSE: Lifters who use profanity on the platform should be warned
by the Referees.
136)
TRUE
FALSE: Throwing belts and other objects may result in expulsion
from the meet and all records forfeited.
137)
TRUE
FALSE: The PRESS command for the Bench Press should be given
IMEDIATELY when the bar comes to a complete stop.
138)
TRUE
FALSE: Standing on your toes during the actual performance of the
Bench Press is acceptable.
139)
TRUE
FALSE: Lifters MUST be in a locked out, upright position before they
receive the DOWN command during the Deadlift.
140)
TRUE
FALSE: During the Squat a lifter rocks back on his heels and his toes
come off the floor and returns in the same position as before. The lift is a No Lift.
141)
TRUE
FALSE: During the Squat the lifter shifts his feet outward (laterally)
and repositions them. This lift is still a Good Lift.
142)
TRUE
FALSE: During the Squat the bar slides down the lifters back. The lift
is a good lift.
143)
TRUE
FALSE: During the Deadlift the bar stops during the upward
movement and remains in this position for 2 seconds then progresses upwards to
lockout. The lift is a good lift.
144)
TRUE
FALSE: During the Deadlift the lifter’s head is lowered during the pull
and the bar descends ½”. The lift is a good lift.
145)
TRUE
FALSE: During the Squat the lifter bends forward while bar is being
pushed upward causing the bar to dip slightly downward while the hips are going
upward. The lift is a good lift.
146)
TRUE
FALSE: Lifters may add clothes and equipment to make a higher
weight class minimum limit.
147)
TRUE
FALSE: All lifters must sign/initial their weigh-in weight, have all
their openers written on their weigh-in card and their rack setting recorded BEFORE
they step on the scales for their Official Weigh-In.
148)
TRUE
FALSE: After the lifter signs/initials their weigh-in weight the weigh-in
referee MUST also sign/initial the lifters weight.
149)
TRUE
FALSE: Opening attempts can be changed up to 5 minutes before the
lifter’s flight is scheduled to begin.
150)
TRUE
FALSE: Once the lifter turns in their 2nd and 3rd attempts to the score
keeper these attempts cannot be changed except on the 1st and 3rd Deadlift attempts and
only one change will be allowed and these changes cannot cause the bar to be
downloaded.
PASS
FAIL