BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS 1ST MARCH 2017

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1 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS 1ST MARCH 2017 TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

2 Approved by the British Weight Lifting Board In effect from 1st March 2017 Published by British Weight Lifting Copyright: British Weight Lifting All rights reserved 2 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

3 CONTENTS DEFINITIONS 1 PARTICIPANTS 1.1 Age Groups 1.2 Bodyweight Categories 2 THE TWO LIFTS 2.1 General 2.2 The Snatch 2.3 The Clean & Jerk 2.4 General rules for lifts 2.5 Incorrect Movements 2.6 Incomplete Movements and Positions 3 VENUE, EQUIPMENT AND DOCUMENTS 3.1 Field of Play (FOP) 3.2 Venue additional spaces 3.3 Sport Equipment 3.4 Official documents 4 LIFTERS OUTFIT 4.1 Costume 4.2 Footwear 4.3 Belt 4.4 Bandages, Sticking Plasters and Tapes 4.5 Gloves and Palm Guards 4.6 Prosthetic Limbs 4.7 Personal Electronic Devices 4.8 Manufacturer s Identifications 5 COMPETITIONS 5.1 BWL Competition structure 5.2 Acceptance of TCRR 5.3 Eligibility of persons to enter BWL Competitions 5.4 Eligibility of guests to enter BWL Competitions 5.5 General eligibility of persons for entry to individual BWL Championships 5.6 Qualification procedures to entry 5.7 Appeals 6 PROCEEDINGS OF A BWL EVENT 6.1 Pre-competition Procedures Entries 6.2 Withdrawals 6.3 Drawing of Lots 6.4 Weigh-In 6.5 Introduction 6.6 Course of the competition 6.7 Break 6.8 Classification of Lifters and Clubs 6.9 Victory Ceremony TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

4 7 TECHNICAL OFFICIALS 7.1 Definition 7.2 General provisions 7.3 Promotion of Technical Officials 7.4 Technical Officials at BWL Events 7.5 Jury 7.6 Competition Director 7.7 Referees 7.8 Technical Controller 7.9 Chief Marshal 7.10 Timekeeper 7.11 Speaker 7.12 Doctor on Duty 7.13 Loaders / Decontamination Attendants 8 RECORDS 4 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

5 DEFINITIONS TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

6 DEFINITIONS In these Technical and Competition Rules and Regulations (TCRR) the following terms shall have the meanings set out below: Board Regulatory Group - means a committee appointed by the Board to review and develop these TCRR. British means all matters relating to United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. BWL - means the BWL Governing Body Limited. BWL Board - means the Board of Directors of the BWL established in accordance with Article 43 of the BWL, the members of which are directors for the purpose of the Companies Act 1985 as amended. Calendar of Events means the events that BWL organising in a calendar year Club - means a club affiliated to and/or playing in a Competition who are subject to these TCRR. Club Official - means a person who may be paid or unpaid to carry out official duties on behalf of a club or appointed to a position on the management board of a club. Coach - means a suitable UKCC qualified person who holds a current BWL coaching licence. Code of Conduct - means any codes of conduct specified by the BWL from time to time. Competition - means any Tier One, Two, Three and Four Weightlifting competition recognised by BWL in which a Club participates as covered by these TCRR. Competition Director - means a person named as the primary administrator for a relevant Competition. CWO - means Club Welfare Officer. DBS - means completion of the disclosure and barring service forms including receiving a suitable disclosure and barring service enhanced disclosure certificate and if appropriate having had that disclosure risk assessed in accordance with the BWL Safeguarding Policy. Domiciled A person having the legal right to be permanently resident in the United Kingdom. EWF European Weightlifting Federation Home Nation BWL recognises 4 Home Nations in the UK as England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The Isle of Man, Channel Islands and all Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories are considered as part of England. Home Nation domiciled The country within the UK that a person has been resident in and in membership of the Home Nation association for that Home Nation for the last 365 days prior to a specific entry and/or competition date. IWF International Weightlifting Federation Lifters means a person who lift weights in a BWL competition or event. Laws of the Sport - means the laws of the Sport as prescribed by the IWF from time to time. National means to refer to one of the four Home Nations of the United Kingdom in an individual sense rather than as a collective. Official - a person who is elected or appointed to serve with either a Club or Competition. 6 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

7 On-duty means a person who is tasked with a duty within a specific time period to undertake a specific duty. "Technical and Competition Rules and Regulations" - means these rules and regulations as amended from time to time. Person Subject to the TCRR - means any Lifters, Officials, Coaches, Spectators and other Volunteers. Recognised Home Nation Weightlifting Association A Home Nation Weightlifting Association as recognised by the BWL Board having the right to organise Weight Lifting competitions in that Home nation. Registration Form - means an official registration form produced by the BWL for the registration of Lifters. Season - means the period beginning on the day of the first scheduled BWL Competition and ending immediately after the completion of the last scheduled BWL Competition. Tier - means the level of competition entry to which an Individual and/or Club will be permitted by fulfilling, as determined, the standards specified in the relevant entry and qualification criteria. Total - is the total of the individual lifts in kilograms in the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk i.e. the aggregate of the best Snatch and the best Clean & Jerk results. Volunteer - means a person who carries out duties on a voluntary basis. The BWL 2017 Technical & Competition Rules and Regulations as contained within this document only apply to the sport of Olympic Weightlifting. There are separate Technical & Competition Rules and Regulations that cover BWL / IPC Powerlifting competitions and events. The BWL Board reserve the right to amend these Technical & Competition Rules and Regulations at any time to best comply with the most current IWF/EWF Technical & Competition Rules and Regulations and/or any appropriate issues arising within the United Kingdom that may affect these Technical & Competition Rules and Regulations. TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

8 1 PARTICIPANTS 8 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

9 1 PARTICIPANTS 1.1 Age Groups In the sport of Weightlifting, competitions are organised for males and females. The Lifters compete in specified bodyweight categories and age groups The BWL recognises eight (8) age groups for weightlifting competitions: i) Under 11 years and under ii) Under years of age iii) Youth Under years of age iv) Youth Under years of age v) Junior Under years of age vi) Under years of age vii) Senior 15+ years of age viii) Masters 35+ years of age All age groups are calculated in the Lifter s year of birth other than Under 15 and below and that is then done on school years according to the school year starting 1st September Male competitions at Under 17 and above will be referred to as a Men s competition and at Under 15 and below as a Boy s competition Female competitions at Under 17 and above will be referred to as a Women s competition and at Under 15 and below as a Girl s competition. TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

10 1.1.5 Competition Age Group Rules 2017 AGE GROUP UPPER LIMIT LOWER LIMIT Senior None 15 years of age on 1 January and under* 22 years of age on the 31st December and under* 19 years of age on the 31st December and under* 16 years of age on the 31st December years of age on 1 January years of age on 1 January years of age on 1 January and under Enrolled in school year: England & Wales: Year 9, Year 10 Northern Ireland: Year 9 (2nd year), Year 10 (3rd year) Scotland: S2 (2nd year), S3 (3rd year) 13 and under Enrolled in school year: England & Wales: Year 7, Year 8 Northern Ireland: P7, Year 8 (1st year) Scotland: Primary 7, S1 (1st year) 11 and under Enrolled in school year: England & Wales: 6 or below Northern Ireland: P6 or below Scotland: Primary 6 *for lifters to be eligible for an age group in 2017, they must be under the age of the age group on the 1st of January 2017 unless the 1st of January is their birth date. This is in line with IWF protocol. 10 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

11 1.2 Bodyweight Categories There are eight (8) categories for Men at Senior, Under 23, Junior (under 20), Masters: 1 56 kg 2 62 kg 3 69 kg 4 77 kg 5 85 kg 6 94 kg kg kg There are eight (8) categories for Men at Youth (under 17): 1 50 kg 2 56 kg 3 62 kg 4 69 kg 5 77 kg 6 85 kg 7 94 kg kg There are eight (8) categories for Boys at Youth (under 15): 1 50 kg 2 56 kg 3 62 kg 4 69 kg 5 77 kg 6 85 kg 7 94 kg kg There are eight (8) categories for Boys at Under 13: 1 45 kg 2 50 kg 3 56 kg 4 62 kg 5 69 kg 6 77 kg 7 85 kg kg TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

12 1.2.5 There are eight (8) categories for Boys at Under 11: kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg There are eight (8) categories for Women at Senior, Under 23, Junior (Under 20), Masters: 1 48 kg 2 53 kg 3 58 kg 4 63 kg 5 69 kg 6 75 kg 7 90kg 8 90kg There are eight (8) categories for Women at Youth (Under 17): 1 44 kg 2 48 kg 3 53 kg 4 58 kg 5 63 kg 6 69 kg 7 75 kg kg There are eight (8) categories for Girls at Youth (Under 15): 1 44 kg 2 48 kg 3 53 kg 4 58 kg 5 63 kg 6 69 kg 7 75 kg kg There are eight (8) categories for Girls at Under 13: 1 35 kg 2 40 kg 3 44 kg 4 48 kg 5 53 kg 6 58 kg 7 63 kg kg 12 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

13 There are eight (8) categories for Girls at Under 11: kg kg kg kg kg kg kg kg BWL reserve the right to run any of their competitions and events in any sequence of body weight categories and /or gender, in the interests of delivering a fair and interesting competition to best fit the overall needs of the competition as well as, the needs of the Lifters as BWL in its sole discretion sees fit. TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

14 2 THE TWO LIFTS 14 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

15 2 THE TWO LIFTS 2.1 General In the sport of Weightlifting the BWL recognises two (2) lifts which must be executed in the following sequence: a) The Snatch b) The Clean & Jerk Both lifts must be executed with two hands. A maximum of three (3) attempts is allowed in each lift. 2.2 The Snatch The barbell is centered horizontally on the competition platform. The Lifter takes the start position behind the barbell facing the officials. The Lifter grips the barbell and bends at the knees. The barbell is gripped, palms downward and pulled in a single movement from the platform to the full extent of both arms above the head, while either splitting or bending the legs. During this continuous movement upward the barbell remains close to the body and may slide along the legs. No part of the body other than the feet may touch the platform during the execution of the Snatch. The Lifter may recover in their own time, either from a split or a squat position. The lifted weight must be maintained in the final motionless position, with both arms and legs fully extended and feet on the same line and parallel to the plane of the trunk and the barbell. The Lifter waits for the Referees signal to replace the barbell on the competition platform. The Referees give the signal to lower the barbell as soon as the Lifter becomes motionless in all parts of the body. 2.3 The Clean & Jerk The first part, the Clean: The barbell is centered horizontally on the centre of the competition platform. The Lifter takes the start position behind the barbell facing the officials by grabbing the barbell and bending at the knees. The barbell is gripped, palms downwards and pulled in a single movement from the platform to the shoulders, while either splitting or bending the legs. During this continuous movement upward the barbell remains close to the body and the barbell may slide along the legs. The barbell must not touch the chest before it stops at the final position either on the clavicles, chest or on fully bent arms. The Lifter s feet must return to the same line and the legs must be fully extended before starting the Jerk. No part of the body other than the feet may touch the platform during the execution of the Clean. The Lifter may recover in their own time and must finish with the feet on the same line and parallel to the plane of the trunk and the barbell The second part, the Jerk: The athlete must become motionless after the clean and before starting the jerk. The athlete bends and then dynamically extends the legs to move the barbell upwards in one motion to the full extension of the arms while lowering the body under the barbell and either splitting or bending the legs. The athlete then returns the feet to the same line parallel to the plane of the trunk and the barbell with his/her arms and legs fully extended. The athlete waits for the referees signal to replace the barbell on the competition platform. The Referees give the signal to lower the barbell as soon as the Lifter becomes motionless in all parts of the body. TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

16 Before the Jerk, the Lifter may adjust the position of the barbell for the following reasons: a) To withdraw or unhook the thumbs b) If breathing is impeded c) If the barbell causes pain d) To change the width of the grip The barbell adjustments noted above are not considered to be an additional attempt at the Jerk. 2.4 General Rules for all Lifts The technique known as the hook grip is permitted. It consists of covering the last joint of the thumb with the other fingers of the same hand at the moment of gripping the barbell In both lifts, the Referees must count as No lift any unfinished attempt in which the barbell has reached the height of the knees After the Referees signal to lower the barbell, the Lifter must lower it in front of the body. The grip on the barbell must only be released when it has passed the level of the shoulders A Lifter who, for any reason, cannot fully extend the elbow(s), must report/display this fact to all on-duty Referees as well as the Jury prior to the start of each lift. This is the sole responsibility of the Lifter When snatching or cleaning in the squat style, the Lifter may assist their recovery by swinging or rocking their body while in the squat position The use of chalk (magnesium carbonate) is permitted The use of grease, oil, water, talcum or any other lubricant on the Lifter s thighs is forbidden. A Lifter who uses forbidden lubricant(s) is ordered to remove it immediately. If during the removal, the clock is running for that Lifter, the clock remains running Only the Lifter or the Loaders can move the barbell to a new position on the competition platform during competition. It is forbidden for a Team Official to move, adjust or clean the barbell It is the sole responsibility of the Lifter to complete each lift in accordance with the BWL TCRR and to the satisfaction of the on-duty Technical Officials. 2.5 Incorrect Movements Incorrect movements for all lifts Pulling from the hang, defined as: stopping the upward movement of the barbell during the pull Touching the platform with any part of the body other than the feet Pause during the extension of the arms Finishing with a press-out, defined as: continuing the extension of the arms after the Lifter has reached the lowest point of their position in the squat or split for both the Snatch and the Jerk Bending and extending the elbows during the recovery Leaving the competition platform or touching the area outside the competition platform with any part of the body before the complete execution of the lift. 16 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

17 Dropping the barbell from above the shoulders. For the U13 and U11 age groups when using the 5 kg technique bar the barbell must not be released above the knee height Failing to replace the complete barbell on the competition platform Not facing the Centre Referee at the beginning of the lift Releasing the barbell before the Referees signal Incorrect movements for the snatch Pause during the lifting of the barbell Touching the head with the bar; hair and any items worn on the head are considered to be part of the head Incorrect movements for the clean Resting or placing the barbell on the chest at an intermediate point before its final position producing a double clean ; often referred to as a dirty clean Touching the thighs or the knees with the elbows or the upper arms Incorrect movements for the Jerk Any apparent effort to jerk which is not completed; including, lowering the body or bending the knees Any deliberate oscillation of the barbell to gain advantage. The Lifter must become motionless before starting the jerk. 2.6 Incomplete movements and positions Uneven or incomplete extension of the arms at the completion of the lift Failing to finish with the feet and the barbell in line and parallel to the plane of the trunk Failing to fully extend the knees at the completion of the lift. TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

18 3 VENUE, EQUIPMENT AND DOCUMENTS 18 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

19 3 VENUE, EQUIPMENT AND DOCUMENTS 3.1 Field of Play (FOP) For the sport of weightlifting the Field of Play (FOP) relates to the area of competition which contains the: Competition platform and stage Technical Officials and Competition Management tables Warm-up area Competition Platform and Stage All lifts must be executed on a competition platform A clear area measuring one metre surrounding the competition platform is compulsory. This area must be flat and free from any obstacles including discs If the competition platform is placed on a stage, the stage must meet the following criteria: Be of solid construction capable of supporting the competition platform during the lifting of heavy weights. Measure a minimum of 8m x 8m. Have appropriate and safe step access to the stage. Provide the referees and jury (where appropriate) with an unobstructed view of lifting either on the stage, or immediately in front of the stage. Have a restraining bar placed between the front of the competition platform and the referees to prevent the barbell falling off the stage Chalk and resin must be provided near the competition platform Cleaning disinfectant / antiseptic, wire brushes, cloths, broom, gloves and other cleaning supplies/ appliances must be provided and neatly stored next to the competition platform / stage for the loaders and decontamination attendants A zone for Team Officials must be designated relative to the FOP layout Technical Officials and Competition Management Tables The placement of all Technical Officials and Competition Management tables (and chairs) is consistent throughout all BWL Events Jury Table: The Jury is located in a place where the view of the competition platform and stage is clear and unobstructed. The Jury table must be placed a maximum of ten metres from the centre of the platform, between the Centre and the Side Referees tables Referees Tables: a. Centre Referee must be seated at least 2m measured from the font of the competition platform to the front of the referee table and in line with centre of platform. b. Side Referees must be seated on the same line as and parallel with the Centre Referee, three to four metres from the Centre Referee. TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

20 Doctor on Duty Table: A table and chair must be provided for the Doctor(s) on Duty near the Lifters point of entry to the competition platform / stage and in the warm-up area relative to the venue layout Competition Management Tables: Tables and chairs in a suitable quantity must be provided for the Competition Management and placed on the side of the Lifters point of entry to the competition platform / stage Loaders and Decontamination Attendants position: Loaders and Decontamination Attendants must have a designated area with chairs on the opposite side of the Lifters point of entry to the competition platform / stage Warm-Up Area In order to prepare for competition, Lifters must be provided with a warm-up area located in close proximity to the competition platform / stage relative to the venue layout. The warm-up area must be equipped with: An appropriate amount of warm-up platforms Barbells, chalk, resin, etc. in relation to the number of competing Lifters Loudspeakers connected with the Speaker s audio system Real time scoreboard Attempt board Display of official timing clock Live video feed of activity on the competition platform Tables for Marshals and Doctor on Duty Other operational tables, as required Bathroom facilities (optional) 3.2 Venue Additional Spaces The following additional spaces may be provided at the competition venue as appropriate to the tier of competition: Anti-Doping Control Station Changing rooms Competition Management office(s) Technical Official s room First Aid / Medical room Weigh-in room and Test Weigh-in room 20 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

21 3.3 Sports Equipment General Provisions At all Competitions under the jurisdiction of BWL only sports equipment recognised and or licensed by BWL shall be used Platform Two types of platforms are authorised for use by the BWL Competition and Training/Warm-up platforms. Both types of platforms must meet the authorised specifications Competition platform: Square Measures four metres on each side Measures not more than ten centimetres in height Training / warm-up platform: Barbell Measures not less than one metre and eighty centimetres in length Measures not less than two metres and forty centimetres in width The barbell consists of the following parts: Bar Bar Discs Collars There are three (3) types of bar: men s, women s and technique bars. All types of bar must meet the following authorised specifications: A men s bar weighs twenty (20) kg. A women s bar weighs fifteen (15) kg. A technique bar weighs five (5) kg. The barbell in terms of technical specification will be as per the most current IWF TCRR The loading of the barbell will be compliant with the IWF TCRR Regulation to Discs weighing 2.5kg or heavier need to be loaded inside the collar on the sleeve of the barbell. Any disc lighter than 2.5kg may be loaded on the outside of the collar if they have the antifriction ring fitted, if they do not have the antifriction ring they must be loaded inside the collar Discs Two types of discs are authorised for use by BWL: Competition and Training discs. Both types of discs must meet the following authorised specifications: TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

22 Competition discs: (weights in kilograms with corresponding colour) 25 kg red 20 kg blue 15 kg yellow 10 kg green 5 kg white 2.5 kg red 2 kg blue 1.5kg yellow 1 kg green 0.5 kg white Training discs Collars Manufactured in coloured weights as listed above May be manufactured in black with corresponding coloured rims The Discs in terms of technical specification will be as per the most current IWF TCRR. In order to secure the discs to the bar, each bar must be equipped with collars. Collars must meet the following authorised specifications: two (2) collars per barbell weight = 2.5 kg each For Schools and Age Group Cup competitions, spring collars may be used. For competitions, where is bar is loaded between 10 and 14 kg the bar shall be loaded with 2.5 kg full size discs with spring collars. The collars in terms of technical specification will be as per the most current IWF TCRR Competition discs must be used on the competition platform Discs are loaded and secured by collars on the sleeve of the bar. The bar is loaded with the heaviest discs first and then the lighter discs loaded in descending order of weight toward the outer edge of the bar. Discs must be loaded so that both the on- duty Referees and Jury can identify the weight of each disc An adequate number of sets of men s and women s barbells and additional discs must be provided for each competition Scales Scales must: Be electronic; with display and/or printout or both Capacity = weigh up to 200 kg Precision = 100 grams minimum Certified by local authorities within the previous 3 months of the competition from start of the Event 1 set for weigh in and a spare set 22 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

23 3.3.5 Team Official Warm-Up Pass Warm-up passes are worn for Team Officials identification during competition. Warm - up passes are issued to Team Officials in line with rule FOP Technology and Information System (FOPTIS) The FOPTIS is a complex and integrated competition management application including the competition management software and the following hardware: Referee Light System The Referee Light System is the means by which Referees adjudicate the lifts The Referee Light System consists of one (1) control box for each of the three (3) Referees and a control box for the Timekeeper Each of the Referees must give the Down signal by pressing the white button for a Good lift or the red button for No lift, according to the relevant rules When two (2) of the Referees have provided identical decisions, a visual and audible Down signal is given to the Lifter to replace the barbell on the competition platform Three (3) seconds after the three (3) Referees have given their decision; the decision lights light up, indicating the individual decision of the Referees by corresponding colours, either red or white. The decision lights remain lit for a minimum of three (3) seconds After the visible and audible Down signal and before the decision lights operate, the Referees have a three (3) second window to reverse their decision. If a Referee misses the three (3) second window he/ she must raise the small flag provided to them to indicate a change in decision When the Down signal has been given and the "decision lights are on and the Lifter does not lower the barbell, the Centre Referee must say Down and signal the Lifter to replace the barbell to the competition platform During the competition, the Jury monitors the work of the Referees. Every decision by the Referees may be identified for immediate or further action. Should the Jury want to call any of the Referees to the Jury table, they verbally call them over to the table Communication System An intercom or telephone system must be provided for direct communication between the Jury, Competition Management and Chief Marshal Timing Clock An electronic timing clock with countdown mode in increments of one (1) second must be used. The timing clock must be able to be set to any time up to fifteen (15) minutes. TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

24 Attempt Board The following information must be displayed on the Attempt Board when present: Name BWL Club Weight to be taken Attempt number Lifter lot number Referees decision, if not displayed elsewhere Timing clock, if not displayed elsewhere Scoreboard A scoreboard must be set up in a prominent place in the FOP in order to record and display the progress and results of the specific category as it happens The scoreboard must contain the following information for all Lifters in the group being contested Lifter lot number, in numerical order Name of each Lifter Age group if appropriate Bodyweight BWL Club Three (3) attempts in the Snatch Three (3) attempts in the Clean & Jerk Total Final classification Successful and unsuccessful attempts must be marked differently (by strikethrough or by colour) Record Display The records of the category contested must be displayed on the FOP. The information on the records must be available throughout the entire group and must be updated immediately when a new record is set. 24 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

25 3.4 Official Documents Event Regulation Three (3) months prior to the date of the BWL Event, the BWL distributes the BWL Event Regulation Calendar by way of publishing it online and distributing it via Entry Forms An online Entry Form includes: BWL Membership number BWL Member Club Lifters name Lifters date of birth Lifters bodyweight category Entry Total Confirmation and date Start List Package The Start List package includes: Timetable, indicating the date and time of competitions, groups, TOs assignment List of Technical Officials and their group allocation Start Lists for each group, including Lifters lot numbers, names, date of birth, BWL club, Entry Totals Weigh-In List Issued for each group, the Weigh-in List must contain the following information for all Lifters: Lot number Name Date of birth BWL Club Entry Total Bodyweight First attempts in Snatch and Clean & Jerk Signatures of Technical Officials attending the weigh-in TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

26 3.4.5 Lifter s Card The Lifter s Card is issued for each Lifter and is the official document to record the Lifters declarations, attempts and Team Officials / Lifters initials or signature as allowed by the TCRR. Each Lifter s Card contains the following Lifter information: Name Date of birth BWL Club Bodyweight Bodyweight category Entry Total The weight in kilograms of the 1st attempt for each of the lifts Protocol The Protocol, either handwritten or computer generated is the official document certifying the results of each group and contains the following information of each Lifter: Lot number Name Date of birth BWL Club Bodyweight All attempts for both lifts Total Sinclair Total Records, if applicable Signatures of the on duty referees Successful and unsuccessful attempts must be marked differently (by strikethrough or by colour) Final Results Package The Final Results Package produced either in an electronic/digital format is distributed by way of publishing it online to all concerned parties at the end of the Event and must contain: Number of Lifters Results of Snatch, Clean & Jerk and Total in each bodyweight category; including ranking, name, date of birth, BWL club, bodyweight, attempts (with successful and unsuccessful attempts differently marked) and result New records; including bodyweight category, name, date of birth, BWL Club, record weight 26 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

27 4 LIFTERS OUTFIT TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

28 4 LIFTERS OUTFIT 4.1 Costume Lifters must wear a weightlifting costume which complies with the following criteria: must be one piece must be collarless may be of any colour must not cover the elbows must not cover the knees A unitard may be worn under the costume. The unitard must comply with the following criteria: may be one or two piece must be tight fitting must be collarless may cover elbows and knees may be of any colour no pattern or design permitted A T-shirt may be worn under the costume. The T-shirt must comply with the following criteria: must be collarless must not cover the elbows Must be tight fitting may be of any colour must not have buttons / fasteners at the front of the neck Shorts or leggings may be worn under or over the costume. Shorts must comply with the following criteria: must be tight fitting Must not cover the knees Can be of any colour A T-shirt and shorts cannot be worn instead of the costume other than at the U13 and U11 age groups when a t-shirt and shorts may be worn in compliance with rules and Hair and any items worn on the head are considered to be part of the head. 28 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

29 4.1.7 Socks may be worn and may cover the knees Costumes may be decorated or marked with the Lifter s: Name Nick name Club name Club emblems Sponsor Logo (see 4.8.1) 4.2 Footwear 4.3 Belt Lifters must wear appropriate sport footwear (e.g. weightlifting shoes / boots) to protect their feet and provide stability and a firm stance on the competition platform A weightlifting belt may be worn. If used, it must be worn on the outside of the costume The maximum width of the belt is twelve (12) centimetres. 4.4 Bandages, Sticking Plasters and Tapes Bandages are non-adhesive wraps made of a variety of materials; most common materials are gauze, medical crepe, neoprene/rubber or leather There is no limit to the length of the bandages Wrist bandages must not cover more area than ten (10) centimetres of the wrist area, either on skin or on the unitard Knee bandages can cover as much of the leg as the lifter wants One-piece elastic bandages, neoprene/rubberised kneecaps, or patella protectors which allow free movement, may be worn on the knees. Kneecap bandages / protectors may not be reinforced by way of buckles, straps, whalebone, plastic or wire Bandages may be worn both on the inner and outer surface of the hands and may be attached to the wrist Bandages must not be attached to the barbell at any time No bandages or substitutes are allowed within five (5) cm of a line drawn between the point of the elbow and the inner crease of the elbow. Therefore, an area ten (10) cm wide must not be covered Sticking plasters are small adhesive bandages usually made of woven fabric, plastic, or latex rubber with an absorbent pad. Sticking plasters are applied to cover small wounds Sticking plasters worn on the fingers and thumb must not protrude in front of the fingertips Sticking plasters must not be attached to the barbell at any time Tape is made of either rigid cotton or rayon material and is known as athletic tape, medical tape and/or sport tape. Tape can also be an elastic therapeutic tape (Kinesio tape) which is an adhesive elastic cotton strip in multiple colours Tape worn on the fingers and thumb must not protrude in front of the fingertips. TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

30 Tape worn on both the inner and outer surface of the hands may be attached to the wrist Tape or substitute must not be attached to the barbell at any time Tape may be worn under any piece of the Lifter outfit including other bandages anywhere on the body, except the elbow(s). 4.5 Gloves and Palm Guards In order to protect the palm of the hands, wearing fingerless gloves is allowed (e.g.: gymnastic palm guards, cycling gloves) Gloves may cover only the first knuckle of the fingers If sticking plaster or tape is worn on the fingers, there must be a visible separation between the sticking plaster or tape and the palm guard or glove. 4.6 Prosthetic Limbs Prosthetic limbs are permitted. Prosthetic limb(s) must not be powered or able to store energy which can be released during the execution of the lift. 4.7 Personal Electronic Devices Personal electronic equipment (i.e. ipods, tablets, mobile phones, etc.) is forbidden on the competition platform / stage. Medical equipment (i.e. hearing aid or such implements) is an exception. Personal electronic equipment may be used in the warm-up area. The BWL and Organising Committee are not responsible for Lifters, Team Officials and Technical Officials personal property. 4.8 Manufacturer s Identifications At all BWL Events the following identifications are permitted on each article of the Lifters outfit with the total maximum size of five hundred (500) square centimetres per article: a) The identification (logo, name or a combination of both) of the manufacturer of the product and or b) The identification of the Lifter s commercial sponsor (logo, name or a combination of both) Distinctive manufacturer s design patterns are not considered for the application of this rule. 30 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

31 5 COMPETITIONS TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

32 5 COMPETITIONS 5.1 BWL Competition structure The BWL competition structure operates across five tiers of competition Tier 1 Events designated by BWL as British and also act as BWL qualification and selection events for BWL international teams. All Home Nation Senior championships are also included in this tier. Tier 2 All other forms of British Championships as designated by BWL as well as any events that BWL may organise as qualification from time to time for entry and qualification into tier 1 events. Tier 3 Regional Championships and all other regional competitions as well as any events that BWL may organise from time to time as qualification events for entry into tier 2 and above events. Tier 4 Inter Club competitions not designated as formal regional competitions and events but may be used to gain entry and qualification into tier 3 events. All Masters events. Tier 5 Local Club events to encourage entry into the sport BWL events are Weightlifting competitions registered as BWL events in the United Kingdom and in the BWL calendar of events. British Weight Lifting hold the following National Weightlifting competitions: Tier 1: British Senior Weightlifting Championships; British Junior (Under 20) & Under 23 Weightlifting Championships British Youth (Under 17) Weightlifting Championships English Weightlifting Championships Tier 2: British National Age Group Weightlifting Championships British University and College Weightlifting Championships The BWL Technical and Competition Rules & Regulations (TCRR) must be followed, unless otherwise specified At BWL Event Organisers must guarantee unconditional entry to all participants from all eligible BWL Member Clubs and organisations as compliant with these TCRR All BWL Events must include the two (2) individual lifts at tiers 1 to All BWL Events at tiers 1 to 4 shall be recognised providing the following criteria are adhered to: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Competitions must be notified to BWL within the appropriate timescales. There shall be three referees adjudicating the competition. The Competition Director (and/or their representative) shall send all competition protocols to BWL with two days of the end of the competition on approved BWL Competition Protocols in order for recognition of results. Be governed by the BWL Technical and Competition Rules and Regulations Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the BWL Competition Organiser manual. 32 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

33 5.1.6 BWL will publish online via its website the event date for each BWL Competition stating when entries open and when entries close for each competition. There normally should be 4 weeks from entries opening to entries closing and 4 weeks from entry opening to the event being held BWL will publish the cost of entry to all competitions online and there is no appeal against the monetary level of the entry fee Acceptance of the TCRR All Individuals and Clubs which participate in any relevant BWL Competition governed by these TCRR are deemed, by acceptance of the invitation, to be bound by the TCRR. A copy of the TCRR applicable to the relevant Competition, shall be made available to each of the intended participating Individuals and Clubs via the BWL website prior to that Individual or Club's entry in such relevant BWL Competition being accepted. Each Individual and/or Club, agrees to observe the BWL s Anti-Doping Rules, Safeguarding Policy, Diversity and Anti-Racism Policies, Respect Policy and any other rules and policies that may from time to time be adopted by the BWL through the BWL Board and shall ensure that each of their members, employees, officials, volunteers, spectators and similar shall observe such rules and policies and shall make it a condition of employment or engagement or of participation in any weightlifting competition that each such members, employees, officials, volunteers, spectators or similar shall observe such rules and policies All Individuals and Clubs which participate in any relevant Competition or Event under the jurisdiction of the BWL, are required to act in accordance with all applicable laws. Each Individual and Club agrees that the BWL Board shall be entitled to take any action and/or make such orders as it considers appropriate. To do otherwise would knowingly allow an Individual and /or Club to breach any applicable laws, even where such behaviour is not prohibited through a strict interpretation of these TCRR Each Individual and/or Club agrees that all lifters, coaches, officials and spectators are only allowed to take part in or attend Competitions and Events or be involved in the business of or the conduct of playing matters at any event on condition that they observe the TCRR. Each Individual and/or Club agrees to ensure that these TCRR are enforced and observed by lifters, officials and spectators The anti-doping rules of the British Weight Lifting are the UK Anti-Doping Rules published by UK Anti- Doping (or its successor), as amended from time to time. Such rules shall take effect and be construed as rules of British Weight Lifting Where a Lifter or other Person commits an anti-doping rule violation, the BWL may, in its discretion and subject to the principle of proportionality, recover from the Lifter or other Person costs associated with the anti-doping rule violation, regardless of the period of ineligibility imposed. The imposition of a financial sanction shall not be considered a basis for reducing the ineligibility or other sanction which would otherwise be applicable under this Anti-Doping Policy or the Code Where a BWL Competition or Event is to be used as an official ranking event for Commonwealth Games qualification the BWL TCRR will be applied in such a way to ensure the competition and/or event is also fully compliant with the requirements of the IWF TCRR. TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

34 5.3 Eligibility of persons to enter BWL Competitions A person must have been domiciled in the United Kingdom for one year prior to the date of the final entry of the competition and on the day of the competition A person must be a current member of BWL and/or a recognised Home Nation Weightlifting Association. Lifters shall hold a valid BWL membership on the date of qualification, final entry date to the competition, and the day of the competition Lifters shall not be in formal dispute with BWL and/or recognised bodies or partners For competitions with an extensive number of entrants (above 12 per weight category), BWL reserves the right to invite the top 12 per weight category to compete in the Championships based on the BWL national rankings. If there remains places available after this process, BWL will invite the next individual(s) on the rankings. This process will be repeated until the category is full to the level which BWL believes is in the best interest of the overall competition. 5.4 Eligibility of guests to enter BWL Competitions Guests may enter any BWL competition provided they comply with criteria listed in and are granted written permission to do so by the BWL Competition Manager. They may not win the competition A person may be invited to enter as a guest under the following conditions: Letter of permission from the Lifters National Federation Hold a full BWL membership No UK domiciled Lifter will lose a place in the competition Provide evidence of achieving BWL National Qualifying Totals Approval from the BWL Performance Advisory Group 5.5 General eligibility of persons for entry to individual BWL championships BWL Life Members must pay the Continuing Life Membership Fee Lifters must comply with the BWL Anti-Doping Controls and Procedures. This includes that any fines that may be imposed by UKAD are the responsibility of the individual to pay not BWL A Lifter who has given notice of retirement to the BWL (and / or UKAD) may not resume competing unless they notify BWL at least six months before they expect to return to competition and makes themselves available for unannounced Out of Competition Testing at any time during the period before actual return to competition Proof of age for Lifters is from a valid UK passport, full or provisional UK driving license, UK birth certificate or a valid government document from a foreign state nation government e.g. passport, birth certificate The British Weight Lifting Board reserve the total right at their discretion in the best interests of the competition to allow Lifters into an individual competition Substitution of Lifters will not be accepted. 34 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

35 5.5.7 British Senior Championships The qualification total must be achieved at a BWL and/or Home Nation recognised competition in tiers one to three of the BWL competition structure within the previous twelve (12) months prior to the British Senior Championships English Championships To enter and win a BWL English Championship at tiers one and two of the BWL competition structure a person must; have the legal right to be domiciled in the UK as well as have been domiciled in England, and in membership of BWL, for a minimum of 12 months prior to the competition entry date and the day of the competition Lifters who do not comply with the above rule may at the discretion of BWL enter the competition as a guest providing no English Lifter loses their place because of the inclusion of the guest. The Guest lifter cannot record an official placing in an English Championship. Guest Lifters will not be included in the final classification of lifters British Age Groups Championships The rules relating to how under 11 and under 13 age groups are scored at the National Age Groups are published separately to these rules University and College Championships For a student to be eligible to participate in the BWL University and College Championships and competitions, they shall: Be a registered student at an Institution (aged 16 or over in the case of FE) that is a currently entitled to participate in British University and Colleges or Association of College Sport competitions Be registered on a credit rated course (that is a course that is registered under CATS (Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme)). e.g. MSc, Degree or HND; Be undertaking a study programme equivalent to at least 60 credits per year, or in the case of a postgraduate student be undertaking a study programme of no less than 50% of the full time student programme. HE institutions that have FE students registered with them and undertaking a minimum of 225 Guided Learning Hours are eligible to compete in BWL competitions Allowing ineligible participants to represent an institution will result in appropriate disciplinary action to either the lifter and/or insitution No student may compete for more than one institution of Higher or Further Education in any one academic year. TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS

36 Special Cases for Participation The following persons are classified as eligible to participate or to represent their university in BWL University and College Championships and Competitions: A sabbatical officer of either a Students Union or an Athletic Union who has paid the appropriate Union or Athletic Union subscription A student satisfactorily finishing his/her course of study between December and March or later until the end of the academic year provided their Union or Athletic Union subscription has been paid and his/her institution still classifies them as a registered student A student embarking on a Sandwich Course and/or Year Abroad course provided all of the following the duration of the course in industry is less than one year Eligibility of a lifter to compete for a club A lifter can compete for any BWL member club they wish to providing that they are registered as member of that BWL member club at the point of entry to the competition, the closing date of the competition and on the day of the competition providing they owe no money and/or are not in formal dispute with any other BWL member club Entry to Multiple Age Groups A lifter may enter multiple age groups in a competition providing they are by eligible by age to do so and have met the qualification standards for that competition. The lifter will pay a separate entry fee per age category as per the stated entry fees If a lifter wishes to enter more than one group they must first enter and compete in the lowest age they are eligible for and then other appropriate age groups. 36 BRITISH WEIGHT LIFTING

37 5.6 Qualification procedures to entry Lifters must equal or better the National Qualification Totals (NQTs) at any designated qualification competition within the previous twelve (12) months of the competition. NQTs must be achieved before the end of the entry period for a competition The National Qualification Totals for 2017 are as listed below: CLASS/ EVENT BRITISH SENIOR ENGLISH SENIOR BRITISH 23 & UNDER BRITISH 20 & UNDER BRITISH 17 & UNDER BRITISH 15 & UNDER BRITISH 13 & UNDER BRITISH 11 & UNDER BRITISH UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE M * - M * * - M * * - M * * 125 M * * 140 M * * 155 M * * 175 M * - M * M * - - M M M M W * - W * * - W * * - W * * 75 W * * 80 W * * 85 W * - W * - 90 W * - - W W W W W90kg Each Competition at Tiers 1, 2 and 3 will have an explicit qualification process for that competition e.g. qualification to a Tier 1 event can only be undertaken through achieving qualification totals at designated Tier 2 and 3 competitions For the new 90, 90+ female classes the qualifying standards will both remain as the current 75+ standard for Appeals The decision of Technical Officials regarding a successful or unsuccessful lift is final at all BWL sanctioned competitions Any appeals regarding the overall organization of the competition and/or event must follow the BWL Complaints Procedure. TECHNICAL & COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS