WORLD RAW POWERLIFTING FEDERATION / ASSOCIATION / ORGANIZATION Raw Powerlifting WRPF / WRPA / WRPO COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

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1 WORLD RAW POWERLIFTING FEDERATION / ASSOCIATION / ORGANIZATION Raw Powerlifting WRPF / WRPA / WRPO COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

2 2 General provisions The World Federation / Association / Organisation Raw Power-lifting (without equipment) (Abbreviation WRPF / WRPA / WRPO), the "Federation" or «WRPF» - independent sports organisation established to develop raw power-lifting. Identify and support the strongest athletes, showing record results in the individual disciplines and a total of three movements of power-lifting. WRPF considers it a most important task to increase the attractiveness of strength in the world of sports. These rules - the main document regulating the basic principles of the organisation and conduct of competition WRPF / WRPA / WRPO, requirements to the Organisers, Athletes and Federation Administrators. Technical rules of competition in the individual movements and powerlifting tournaments WRPF General terms and conditions 1. WRPF holds competitions (tournaments championships and so on. P.) In the following disciplines: "Bench", "Deadlift", / (bench press and dead-lift) / Push -Pull» «Power-lifting / Power-lifting. " 2. Competitions are held Division "Amateurs" and "Professionals", taking into account the division of weight category, gender and age Divisions "Professionals" is only for the division of weight categories and sex Divisions "Amateurs" is divided into age groups: Boys / Girls - age to 14 years (date of birth) to 19 years - Accepted the separation of age groups into subgroups: Younger Boys years, Senior Boys years Junior - ages years, including the calendar year in which the age limit is reached. Public group - the age of 14 years without further restrictions; Veterans Group M1 - the age of years; Veterans Group M2 - age years; Veterans Group M3 - age years; Veterans Group M4 - age years; Veterans Group M5 - the age of 80 without further restrictions. 3. Competition between athletes conducted to identify the fittest athlete competition that It is determined by the highest recorded result Competitions are held among athletes as well utilising a coefficient of Wilks.

3 3 4. The number of attempts provided the athlete depends on the Division in which it appears Each participant in the division "Amateurs" is entitled to three (3) attempts to lift the maximum weight in each movement Each participant in the division "Professionals" provides four (4) attempts to lift the maximum weight of each movement. 5. If an athlete performs in competition "Push - Pull", the final result is determined by summing up the amounts raised by the largest weights in the disciplines "Bench" and "Deadlift". If an athlete performs in competition "Powerlifting", the final result is determined by summing up the amounts raised by the largest weights in the disciplines "Squatting", "Bench" and "Deadlift 5.1. If the athlete showed the best result in additional "record" attempts, in the standings, distribution of placing is the latest attempt which was successful. That is - the result of nothing more than a third attempt for the division "Amateurs" and for the fourth "Professionals" If the results of two or more individuals the same (as in individual disciplines, and in the "power-lifting"), lighter athlete will receive advantage If two athletes have been registered on the weigh-in with their own weight and the same show the same result, they must undergo re-weighting which resulted in more than athletics, It takes precedence over the more difficult If after re-weighting athletes showed the same result with an equal body weight, it will be declared a dead heat. They will share the highest placing in which they challenged each other. The subsequent placing will remain vacant on this occasion. 6. In accordance with clauses of this Regulation also made in the registration of the record WRPF certain movements and "power snatch / triathlon." WRPF fixes Record results Athletes shown in tournaments WRPF regional, national, continental and world level. Accordingly, the results are relevant Records WRPF WRPF recognises as an absolute record in Russia, Europe, the world record results all shown in the official competitions of other federations and organisations, subject to the rules federations to hold competitions in which these records are set, if these rules are not contrary to the rules of the WRPF in costume, the equipment and the quality of refereeing All records specified in the competition of the international federations, may be adopted in as "absolute record" for tournament players WRPF Records WRPF, as well as records of Russia, Europe, the World made in the list of recognised "absolute Records' distributed by the standard weight categories: Men: 56.0 kg - category up to kg kg - from to kg 67.5 kg - from to kg 75.0 kg - from to kg

4 kg - from to kg 90.0 kg - from to kg kg - from to kg kg - from to kg kg - from to kg kg - from to kg Super-heavy Weight 140.0kg. from and above without restrictions Women: 48.0 kg - category up to kg 52.0 kg - from to kg 56.0 kg - from to kg 60.0 kg - from to kg 67.5 kg - from to kg 75.0 kg - from to kg 82.5 kg - from to kg 90.0 kg - from to kg Super-heavy Weight kg - from and up without restrictions 6.4. Refereeing tournaments WRPF to secure a Record, it must comply with this Regulation. Competitions WRPF WRPF their own, as well as international partner can hold an unlimited number of tournaments. Given that they meet the common requirements with the Federation and adhere to the regulations as outlined. Admission to the Athletes competition WRPF Requirements to the level of preparedness of athletes participating in the competition is determined by the WRPF. The provisions pertaining to the relevant divisions of the competitions. Each athlete will have to confirm their physical and mental health should have a policy of medical insurance, as well as a certificate of insurance in case of injury or accident. Admission to the competition judges WRPF By judging tournaments WRPF, provided they are familiar with these rules, and has experience refereeing tournaments comparable level in other Federations. the judge is acceptable. Refereeing Teams WRPF regional and lower levels should be judges review the rules WRPF, have experience refereeing tournaments Power-lifting. Refereeing tournaments at the national level should implement judicial troika, consisting of judges with experience in judging national and / or regional

5 5 tournaments. At the same time, in the top three should be more than one judge from the experience of regional judging. The referee on the platform must have experience judging international competitions. Refereeing Teams of international level, should implement the troika, composed of judges international level and no more than one judge from the experience of the national judging. By including in the judicial Three judges with experience judging low-ranking tournaments and a formed judiciary (jury) WRPF provides an increased overall level of judging. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES Platform All exercises are performed on a stage the size of at least 2.5 x 2.5 m and a maximum of 4.0 x 4.0 m. The platform should not rise by more than 10 cm away from the scene or set. The surface of the platform to be flat, non-slip and can be treated with non-slip coating is permitted. Not permitted loose rubber mats or similar sheeting. Weight Bars and Plates In tournaments WRPF, the use of sound bars and plates is only permissible. Bar Specifications The bar should be a factory manufacturing, direct, have a good notch or cutting and match the following requirements; 1. Its total length is 2.2 m. To 2.45m. 2. The distance between the sleeves should not be less than 1.31 m. 3. The diameter of the bar centre should not exceed 29 or be less than 28 mm. (No more than 32mm. For the purpose of squat). 4. Weight of the bar and collars should be equal to 25 kg. Or 30kg respectively. 5. The diameter of the sleeve must not be more than 52 mm or less than 50 mm. 6. The circumference of the bar should be made two marks by machine or tape the distance between the marks - 81 cm. Plates plates must meet the following requirements: 1. All plates used in competition must be factory production, without chips, cracks, other defects affecting their safety or operation. 2. All plates used in competition must weigh within 0.25% or 10 g of the specified weight.

6 6 Said Weight Maximum kg Minimum kg diameter of the plate must not be greater than 53 and less than 52 mm. 4. The plate sets must consist of such a set: 1.25 kg; 2.5; 5; 10; 15; 20; 25 and 50 kg. 5. In order to establish a new record, exceeding the current is not less than 1 kg, can be comprised of plates of lighter weight. 6. Plates weighing 20 kg or more should not be thicker than 6 cm. Plates weighing 15 kg or less should not be thicker than 3 cm. On rubber bumper plates, these restrictions do not apply in thickness. 7. The plates should be in the following colours: 10 kg or less - of any colour; 15 kg - yellow; 20 kg - blue; 25 kg - red; 50 kg - green. 8. All plates must be clearly marked with their weight and worn in a certain sequence: heavier - inside, then more light - in descending order of weight, so that judges can see the marking of each plate. 9. The first and heaviest plates are placed on the side facing the front of the bar, the other face side out. 10. The diameter of the largest plate shall not exceed 45 cm. 11. The use of bumper plates is permitted in competition, provided that collected from the outside bar side of the castle is more than 10 cm before the end of the bar to his capture during any potential mishap. Collars Collars weighing 2.5kg must always be used in competition. At competitions only Bars, Plates and collars that meet the requirements may be used. During the competition you can not change the bar, except when bent or - somehow damaged. The decision to accept and undertake the replacement of the bar is that of The Technical Committee, the judging panel or head judge. Racks for Squatting Racks for Squatting must be of a firm factory manufacture, providing for the safe execution of the squat.

7 7 The main type of racks in a tournament level above the regional(state) level should be that of a "Mono-lift" with mechanical, hydraulic or other means for changing the height of rack position. The height of the abutments or hooks racks should be regulated from 1.0 m in the lower position to the upper 1.7 m with increments in position every 5 cm. In the case of hydraulic legs, when working with them to ensure safety it is necessary to apply a retaining pin, after the establishment of the required height. Regardless of the type of racks. They should provide a convenient and safe environment for the performance of competitive movements (squats). A bench for bench press The bench should be Prefabricated, flat, horizontal, solid construction, providing maximum stability, comfort and safety of the exercise "bench press". Overall dimensions of the bench for bench press: 1. Length - not less than 1.22 m. 2. Width - not less than 29 and not more than 32 cm. 3. Height - not less than 42 and not more than 45 cm from the floor to the top surface of the uncompressed pillow bench. 4. The height of the pillars of support for the bar, should be regulated in the range of cm., Measured from the floor to rack the bar. 5. Minimum distance between the posts, pillars, measured by the inside of the bar, lying on racks must be equal to 1.1 m. 6. The head of the bench shall extend 22 cm from the middle of the rack. The deviation of this size - 5 cm in any direction. 7. Bench should have safety rails to vary their height relative to the floor. 8. Bench with face saver must be equipped not interfere with the competitive motion of the feet or foot rests. Signalling At the competition must be mounted system light and sound alarm with which the judge must report their decisions. Acceptable use of warning lights used on competitions in weightlifting. Judges report its decision by including signals on the remote. The inclusion of white light means a positive assessment ("weight taken") perform motion judge, red - negative ("weight is not taken"). Lamps/light signalling shall be arranged horizontally in accordance with the

8 8 location of three judges. Indicator lights shall be designed so that the signalling lights turn on simultaneously, and not on the fact of their inclusion by each of the judges. When the competitive athlete performs on the platform, the judge is obliged to follow in compliance with the rules lifting. In case of violation of the rules, the judge has the right to select a Remote light and sound signal to the completion of the lift. If a majority of the judges panel includes sounds beep, notifying the athlete, that his attempt is unsuccessful. The athlete thus can not complete the lift. Failing to ensure the competition system of light and sound alarm, or a failure, assessment of actions athlete should be done with the use of flags of red and white colours. Cards (plate) Error After the alarm to sound and lighted lights have appeared (or alternatively flags will be raised), if the judge (Judges) are not counting a weight lifted at the request of an athlete or his representative must present a "Card error" with a mark (signature) the judge. The use of cards are to simplify the work of judges. To avoid controversy with the athletes or their representatives, as well as simplifying the question of appeal in case of disagreement with the assessment made. Judicial system license card (tablets) to report on the causes of an unsuccessful attempt Colour cards Mistake number 1 - red card error number 2 - Blue Card Error number 3 - Yellow Card Squatting bench press Deadlift 1 (red) Error in bending the knees and lowering the body until such position when the upper part the surface of the legs at the hip joints is higher than top of the knees 1 (red) Weight is not lowered to chest ie. It does not touch the chest or contacts the abdomen 1 (red) Incomplete straightening of the legs in

9 9 at the lockout of deadlift. It is determined the lifter has not reached a fully upright position with laid back shoulders 2 (blue) Error in the athlete assuming an upright position, fully rectified in knees at the beginning and end of the exercise Every movement of the bar from the starting position down along the back of the athlete over the thickness (diameter) of bar during lifts 2 (blue) Any downward movement of the bar during the execution of the lift. Inability to control the bar on the back of the athlete at the completion of the lift. 2 (blue) Any movement of the bar down before it reaches the final position. If the bar settles at lock out after shoulders back, this is not reason not to consider the weight lifted. Supporting the bar on the thighs during the ascent. If the bar slides on the hips while lifting up, but are not supported, it is not reason to call no lift. 3 (yellow) Stepping backwards or forward. Lateral horizontal movement of the sole and rocking feet between toe and heel are permitted Failure to observe signals Chief Judge at the beginning or completion of the lift. Double rising (Bouncing) from the bottom squatting position or any downward movement during ascent. Contact with the bar or Athlete spotter (Assistants) between Chief Judge signals to facilitate the commencement of the squat.

10 10 Touching the feet, elbows or shoulders; light touch is permitted, only under the provision that it does not assist with the lift (ascent in particular). Any dropping or dumping of the bar after squats Failure to comply with any of the requirements of description of the implementation of the rules for squats 3 (yellow) Raising and lowering, or downward movement of the bar after it was reported in fixed position on the chest thus assisting the athlete Failure to observe signals Chief Judge at the beginning, during or completion of the lift Any change in the position during exercise, ie any rise shoulders, buttocks or feet from the bench feet from the surface of the platform (Blocks), or the movement of the hands the bar. It is necessary that any part of the athlete's foot remained on the the surface of the platform (blocks). Contact with the bar or the athlete (assistants) following the Chief Judge signalling the start of the lift. Any contact of the athletes feet of the bench or its supports Intentional touching of the racks after the lift has been commenced by the chief judge Failure to comply with any of the requirements of description of the implementation of the rules bench press 3 (yellow) Lowering the bar before receiving the chief judge's down signal Lowering of the bar without control with both hands, ie dropping the bar out of the hands Steps backward or forward, although lateral horizontal movement of the foot, or rocking feet between toe and heel are permitted Failure to comply with any of the

11 11 requirements of description of the implementation of the rules of Deadlift Information board At the site of the competition must be installed scoreboard visible to spectators, officials and all the audience is following the progress of the competition. The names of the athletes must be arranged in accordance with the value of the declared weight of the athlete, reflecting the sequence of implementation attempts. Also on board are recorded data on successful and unsuccessful attempts of the athletes, the value of The following statements weights athlete coefficient Wilks, intermediate (after the 3rd or 4 th Attempt -) results in Kg. and classes coefficient. Personal equipment Athletes on competition WRPF All competitions are conducted without special WRPF powerlifting equipment. This Regulation provides for the application of knee wraps only in disciplines "Squat" and "Deadlift". Soft Suit Competition Suits of elastic material, such as overalls used in weightlifting, wrestling, Gymnastics may be used. Such a suit must be composed from whole over the entire length tights, made of a single layer of stretch material without any patches, pads or strips, interconnected using sutures, if it is not necessary for the manufacture of the suit. Any seams, straps or other items that, according to members of the Technical Committee, Jury, and their head - judges, are used exclusively for enhancing shall be prohibited in competition. The athletes costume is to cover the body without significant sagging. The straps of the suit must be worn on the shoulders of an athlete during all attempts at the event. Suit for Powerlifting shall meet the following requirements: - The costume can be any colour, monochrome or multi-coloured. - In a suit can be applied distinguishing mark, emblem, flag and (or) the name of the participant's country, the national federation (association) or sponsor. Offensive or inscriptions discrediting the sport are prohibited. - The name of the athlete may be applied to any suit or other personal equipment. - Seams and hems must not be wider than 3 and 0.5 cm thick. Only the weightlifting or wrestling tights type may have seams and hems exceeding 3 cm in width, it may also have two layers of the same material size 12 x24 cm in the crotch region. - Seams may be covered or strengthened a narrow strip of fabric or stretch material not exceeding 2 cm in width and the thickness.

12 12 - Suit trousers should be of a length from the middle of the crotch along the inner side of the leg must be at least 3 and no more than 15 cm. The measurement is performed by measuring through the top of the inside trouser seam. The length of the leg can reach 25 cm. - Inadmissibility of the costumes have any sleeve length. - Inadmissibility of the costumes have any fasteners, fasteners or other metal parts, plastic or other materials that can cause injury or damage when performing competitive exercises. - Any suits that do not meet the above requirements should be considered prohibited for use in competition. T-Shirt Men's T-Shirts may be any colour, monochrome or multi-coloured, used during the squat and bench press lying on the bench must always be worn under a suit, and during deadlift optional for the athlete. Women must wear a T-shirt under a suit during the performance of all three powerlifting exercises. T-shirts must meet the following requirements: - Do not consist of any rubberized or similar stretch material. - Do not have pockets, buttons, zippers, collars or V-bar. - Do not be reinforced seams. - Be made only of cotton or polyester, or a combination of cotton and polyester. Denim cloth is not allowed. - Should not have sleeves, which terminate below the elbow or on top of the deltoid muscle. Athlete should pull or roll the sleeves up to the deltoid muscle during the performance. It is forbidden to wear a t-shirt inside out. - It should not have any inscriptions offensive or defamatory sport. Briefs Under the suit athlete must wear underwear of a factory-standard (not boxer shorts) of a mixture of cotton, nylon or polyester. Women may also wear a sports bra or a crop top. Under the suit it is not permissible to wear swimming trunks swimmer or other items of clothing, consisting of rubberized or similar stretch material except rubberized lace panty in the waist area. Any supportive underwear is prohibited. Socks To perform the deadlift must wear long socks that protect the shin.

13 13 Socks covering the shin, can have on the inside a special coating to protect the shins if when checking the equipment of the athlete it is determined that the coating does not provide assistance in raising the bar. Where socks can be subject to the following conditions: - Socks can be any colour or plain coloured. - Socks should not be in contact with the patella and not to close the knee. - The use of a stocking, is completely closed legs, tight bandages or leggings, tight fitting legs is strictly prohibited. Belt (Belt) Athletes may use a belt (belt). It should be worn outside the suit. Materials and construction: - The belt is made of leather, vinyl or other similar material does not stretch from one or several layers glued and (or) stitched together. - The belt must not have additional soft pads, braces or props of any other material outside or inside the zone. - The buckle is attached to one end of the belt with the buttons sewn or otherwise secured ensuring safe use of the belt. - The belt may have a buckle with one or two teeth (male) or a special type of arm lock. - The belt is allowed to have any inscriptions or drawings as long as they do not carry anything offensive or discrediting the sport. The valid options for powerlifting belt 1. The width of the belt - a maximum of 10 cm. 2. The thickness of the belt in its basic parts - a maximum of 13 mm. 3. Inside width of buckles - not more than 11 cm. 4. External width buckle - a maximum of 13 cm. 5. The width of the loop for the tongue at the waist - a maximum of 5 cm. 6. The distance between the front end of the belt from the buckle and the far side of the belt loop of the tongue - a maximum of 15 cm.shoes or boots During competition an athlete must wear shoes. Shoes used only in the form of sports shoes (sneakers), shoes, special shoes for heavy weightlifting or powerlifting or sneakers for traction. Soles of shoes for squats should not be higher than 5 cm. Sole shoes should be of equal height on both sides. Thickness of internal insoles, if they are not part of a factory making shoes, should not exceed 1 cm.

14 14 Wrist wraps / bandages Permission is granted to use wraps or bandages only single layer of elastic material factory: polyester, cotton or a combination thereof, and medical crepe. - You can use a bandage, not exceeding 1 m in length and 8 cm in width. The length of a special bandage "Sleeves" with existing "Velcro" for fastening should not be more than 1 m. By the bandages can be attached to a loop as a means of security. During lifting barbell loop should not be draped over big or other fingers. - Alternatively you can use the special wristbands width not exceeding 12 cm. The combination of usage with bandages is disallowed. - The width of the winding from the middle of the wrist up - no more than 10 cm and down- not more than 2 cm. The overall width - not more than 12 cm. Knee Wraps Use knee wraps on the major tournaments WRPF permissible during the "squat" and "Deadlift". Permissible knee wraps are that of factory produced not exceeding a length of 2 or 2.5 m, 8 cm in width. Only wraps of single ply are allowed (ie. Wraps made of double ply thickness are not allowed). Given the anatomical features of the structure of the joints of athletes, WRPF permits differential use of knee wraps. Wraps up to 2m (but no more) can be used in the following weight categories: Male 52, 56, 60, 67.5, 75, 82.5, 90, 100 Women 48, 52, 56, 60, 67.5, 75, 82.5 Wraps to 2.5 m can be used in weight categories: Male 110, 125, 140, Women, 90+ Knee's wraps are to be from the centre of the patella in either direction up or down; 15 cm, i.e. total winding width - 30 cm. Alternatively you can use the Elastic Knee sleeves not exceeding 20 cm. Also allowed kneepads as "sleeves" used in weightlifting and having a length of 30 cm. The combination of bandages and knee sleeves is strictly prohibited. Bandages should not be in contact with the socks or athletic suit (soft suit) Non-supportive bandages / dressings / tape Bandages of medical crepe or conventional medical bandages and special

15 15 wristbands require approval for use in competition, within the scope of these Regulations. Two layers of medical tape may be applied to the thumbs. The athlete is allowed to use a bandage, elbow pads or bandages in the exercises "Squat" and "deadlift". With the permission of the official jury duty doctor or paramedic on duty the athlete may apply medical tape on the injured part of the body. However, the dressing should not create advantages when lifting. Do not use medical tape or its variants (patches) anywhere on the body without official permission of the judging panel or senior judge. Medical tape should not be used to help the athlete lift barbells. Athletes are not to use any dressings or bandages on elbows in exercise "Bench." In those competitions where there is no judging panel, and no medical staff on duty, the Chief Referee has the right to authorise the use of medical tape. Checking items of personal equipment A Check of personal equipment (items) can be made at any time (the time can be announced at the Technical Meeting) reserved for the competition, but not later than 20 minutes before the competition starts. All items must be inspected and approved prior to their use during the competition. Wraps, exceeding the allowed length, should be banned, but they can be cut up permitted length and submitted for re-checking. Any form of equipment should be banned if it has an untidy appearance or torn (broken). If, after checking the athlete appears on the platform wearing or using any prohibited item or membership form and equipment, except for those that were inadvertently allowed judges it must immediately replace the items of equipment. All the items mentioned above in the section "Personal outfitting athletes at competitions WRPF, should be checked. Wearing hats during a speech on the platform is strictly prohibited. Items such as watches, jewellery, eye-wear and feminine hygiene supplies, do not need to be checked. Any athlete who has set a world record must be immediately inspected by the judging panel. If an athlete is detected with prohibited objects in the form of

16 16 equipment, except for those that have been as a result of judges negligence, then the attempt is considered a failure (no lift). The use of auxiliary matter and materials - It is strictly prohibited to use butter, ointments or other lubricant on the body, costume or object equipment to reduce friction while lifting. - Baby powder, talc, or magnesium - these substances can only be imposed on the body or equipment with the exception of bandages. - Do not use shoe soles made of any kind of the coupling material is As for any type ratchet insert in the sole, for example, steel or other teeth, the lining of sandpaper etc. - Do not use on the sole of shoes rosin and magnesium. Permission is granted to wetting the sole of a shoe in water. - Do not use any foreign materials for processing equipment for power lifting, except those which are periodically used as sterilising agents for cleaning the bench for bench press or platform. Exercises Power-lifting and rules of PERFORMANCE Squatting (rules and procedures for implementation) 1. After removing the bar from the racks (assistants on the platform can assist the athlete in removing the bar) athlete becomes its original starting position facing the front of the platform Depending on the athlete's preference, it may take the starting position, moving away from the racks. (walking out) 2. The bar should lie flat on the shoulders of an athlete, the fingers should encircle the bar. Hands can be located on the bar at any point between sleeves, until it touches the inner side thereof. 3. Only once the athlete is in a fixed position with the knees locked and upright in the body and the bar is in the correct position, the senior judge should give a signal to begin the squat. 4. The signal for the beginning of the performance of the squat movement is hands-down with audible command "Sit down" ("squat"). Prior to receiving the command "sit"("squat"), the athlete is allowed to make any movement without entailing breach of the rules for creating the most comfortable starting position. For security purposes, Chief Judge may ask the athlete to replace the bar, by submitting a clear command to "return" with simultaneous movement of the hand towards himself (herself), if within 5 seconds after removal of the bar from the racks, he/she could not take the correct starting position for the start of the exercise. 5. After receiving the Chief Referee's signal to start the attempt, the lifter must bend the knees and lower the body so that the top surface of the legs at the hip joint is lower than the tip of the knees. 6. Allow only one chance to make a move down. An attempt is considered used if

17 17 the knees athlete were bent. During the attempt there is some allowance for the movement of the bar from the starting position down along the back lifter (sliding) but not more than the thickness (diameter) of the bar. 6. The athlete must on their own return to the upright position with the knees totally straightened. Double standing up (bouncing) from the lower squat position or any downward movement is prohibited. When an athlete takes a fixed position (of course, completing the movement), the Chief Judge to give the signal to replace the bar. 7. The signal to replace the bar consists of the movement of the arm back and the audible command "rack" ("rack"). Then, the athlete must move forward and return the bar to the racks. For safety reasons an athlete may ask help from assistants to replace the bar. This bar must be on the shoulders of an athlete. 8. During the squat, the platform shall be not more than five and not less than two spotters (Assistants). Judges can decide how many assistants/spotters - 2, 3, 4 or 5 - should be on the platform at all phases of the exercise. The reasons raised in the squat weight does not count 1. Failure to observe the Chief Referee's signals at the commencement or completion of the exercise. 2. Double standing up (bouncing) from the lower squat position or any downward movement while standing up. 3. The error in making a fully vertical position the knees locked at the beginning and at the end of exercise. 4. Steps backward or forward, although lateral horizontal movement of the sole and rocking foot between the toe and heel are permitted 5. Error in bending the knees and lowering the body to a position where the upper part of the surface of the legs at the hip joint is lower than the top of the knees, without crossing the projection of the hip "parallel". 6. Any movement of the bar of the starting position down the back of the athlete more than the thickness (Diameter) of the bar during exercise 7. Contact with the bar or the athlete fear (assistants) following the signal from the Chief Judge to facilitate the squats. 8. Touching the feet or elbows shoulders; light touch is allowed if it does not help the lift. 9. Any dropping or dumping of the bar after completion of squats. 10. Failure to comply with any of the requirements contained in the description of the rules of implementation of squats. Bench press (the rules and order of execution) 1. The bench shall be placed on the platform evenly, without bias, providing a convenient overview of the judges, the platform and the audience. 2. The lifter must lie on their back, shoulders and buttocks in contact with the

18 18 surface of the bench. Athlete's foot should be stationed convenient for the athlete, the contact with the platform, slabs or establishing unit underfoot. 3. The fingers should encircle the bar, lying on racks convenient for the athlete's grip. Starting Position hands (grip) must be maintained during attempt. 4. To provide a firm footing athlete may use flat plates or blocks not exceeding 30 cm the surface of the platform. Standard should be provided with a height of 5 blocks, 10, 20 and 30 cm placed under their feet. 5. During the lift on the platform shall be not more than five and not less than two spotters (Assistants). Once the athlete independently takes the correct position for the start, he can ask assistants to help him remove the bar from the racks. In this case, the bar is fed at the straight arm As an assistant at the request of an athlete can be a (assistant) on the platform, or member of the team the athlete. Provided attraction assistant from the team athlete, should go to the platform in a neat, athletic form. Clothing should not snare, should not have graffiti provocative or be offensive in character. 6. The distance between the hands on the Knurling, which is measured between the forefingers should not more than 81 cm (both forefingers must be within the 81 cm marks). In the case where an athlete has an old injury or anatomically can an athlete not caontrol the bar on the same away with both hands; they must give advance warning to the judges before each attempt. Wherein, if necessary, the centre of the bar will be marked accordingly to each attempt athlete. 7. After removing the bar from the racks, with or without the help of assistants, the athlete should wait for the senior signal Judge with a fully straightened ("on") at the elbows hands. For security reasons, the Chief Judge may ask the athlete to replace the bar by filing a distinct click "return" ("replace") with simultaneous movement of the hand back, if after 5 seconds removing the bar from the racks, he could not take the correct starting position for the start of the exercise. Signal to top regime should be given immediately, as soon as the lifter is motionless and the bar position It will be in the correct position. 8. The signal for the start of the exercise is the movement of the hand down with the audible command "start" ("start"). 9. After receiving the command "start" the lifter must lower the bar to the chest and hold it in a motionless position on the chest, after which the Chief Judge will give the command "press" ("press"). 10. After the command "press" athlete must squeeze the barbell up on straight arms without allowing significant distortions in the movement of the hands. After holding the bar in the final stationary position, the senior judge must give the audible command "rack" ("RECs") with simultaneous movement of the hand back. 11.If anatomically both hands can not be straightened completely, the athlete must undergo the procedure registration or weighing show the appropriate medical certificate. The reasons why the attempt to bench can not be credited 1. Failure to observe the Chief Referee's signals at the commencement or completion of the exercise. 2. Any change in the position during exercise, i.e. any rise (the gap) shoulders

19 19 buttocks from the bench or leg movements on the platform or blocks, or the movement of the hands on the Knurling. 3. Raising and lowering or downward movement (indentation in the chest) bar after the command was given "Sinking", after it was fixed in a fixed position on the chest, if such movement helps the athlete. 4. Any explicit (excessive) uneven extension of the arms during the lift. 5. Any movement of the bar down during the lift. 6. Lack of squeezing the bar on a fully straightened hands at the end of the exercise. 7. Contact with the bar or the athlete spotter (assistants) between signals older Judge to facilitate lifting barbell. 8. Any athlete with feet touching the bench or its supports. 9. Failure to comply with any of the requirements contained in the description of the rules of the lift lying on the bench. Deadlift (rules and procedures for implementation) 1. The athlete must be positioned facing the front of the platform. 2. The bar should be placed horizontally in front of the athlete, and held two arbitrary grip hands. 3. The movement is carried out without a special command. Lifting is carried out up to the moment when athlete stands fully straightened and upright. 4. After lifting barbell deadlift, the knees should be fully extended, shoulders deployed, and the stand is positioned. 5. Signal senior judge at the end of the motion athlete consists of a movement of the arm down and distinct command "Down" ("down"). The signal is not given until the bar is not restrained from moving out of position and the athlete will not be in no doubt of the final position. 6. Any lifting of the bar or any deliberate attempt to raise its considered attempt. 7. Since the beginning of recovery are not allowed any movement of the bar down as long as the athlete reaches upright position, fully extending your knees. If the bar settles in the shoulder abduction rearward, it is not a reason to consider the weight lifted is not counted. The reasons for that are raised in the deadlift weight does not count 1. Any movement of the bar down before it reaches the final position. 2. Error in the being in a vertical position with deployed shoulders. 3. Incomplete lock of the knees straight at the completion of the exercise. 4. Supporting the bar on the thighs during the ascent. If the bar slides along the thighs during the up motion of the lift; but they are not supporting the weight, then it is not a reason not to count the weight as lifted. In case of doubt, judicial decision should be made in favour of the athlete. 5. The steps backward or forward, although lateral horizontal movement of the foot or rocking of the foot between the toe and heel are permitted.

20 20 6. Lowering the bar before receiving the Chief Referee's signal. 7. Lowering of the bar without control with both hands, ie deflation bar from his hands. 8. Failure to comply with any of the requirements contained in the description of the rules execution of traction. WEIGH IN 1. Weighing of participants in major tournaments held in WRPF periods as prescribed By Organisers and specified in the Regulations of the tournament. 1.1 In the absence of other reservations, the Rules set the deadline for weigh in -24 hours before the beginning of the flight in which athlete plans to act. 1.2 Deadline -3 hours. The athlete has no right to apply for weigh in less than 3 hours before the beginning of the flight. 1.3 Passing weigh-in procedure, the athletes can nominate first attempts 3. Weigh in of each participant to be performed in a room behind closed doors, where the participant, their coach or team leader and representatives of the judiciary. In order to care for athletes may wear socks or can use a paper towel to cover the weighing plate. 4. Athletes may be weighed naked or in underwear, which must meet the requirements Specified in the relevant section of these rules, and should not significantly change the weight of the athlete. 5. In competitions involving women weigh in procedure can vary because the weigh in Officials and may or may not be conducted the same-sex. In this case, it can be assigned to more Officials (female). 6.Weighing athletes before the tournament WRPF is not limited by anything other than temporary intervals specified in the item of this section. ORDER OF COMPETITION 1. While weigh in is conducted the athlete or their coach must declare the initial weight for each exercise which they will participate. Nominated weight should be made to the appropriate card first attempts that are signed by the athlete or his coach and retained by an official, governing weigh in. These applications are made in the "Card Secretary / commentator," which also is acceptable one card first attempt. Card secretary / commentator

21 21 Last Name, First Name: Date of Birth: Country (team) Sob. Weight: Weight category: Wilks Coefficient: Signature: athlete (coach) Exercises 1st attempt 2nd attempt 3rd attempt 4th attempt Best result Squatting Bench press Traction Subtotal Ranking: Achievement Wilkes: Amount: 2. At the weigh-in athlete is issued attempt cards for use in competitions: 5 pcs. for each movement in which he plans to compete Attempts- are a document required for the monitoring and resultdetermining the athletes on the podium, filled directly by the athlete and/or trainer. 2.2.After each attempt the athlete and/or coach must decide what weight will be set for the next attempt. This weight should be made in the appropriate box and present the card attempts to the Secretary or other official person in the Secretariat / Bureau of the tournament within one minute Responsibility for an application for an attempt within the allotted time rests solely with the athlete or his coach. Late submission of an application may result in loss of the right to perform the attempt should the application be overdue. 3. Examples for attempt cards are summarised below: It must be remembered that the cell for the first attempt, available in the card, held by the athlete, is used only if a weight change is required in the first attempt. Similarly, use last cell attempts when conducting subtotal. 4. The number of rounds in the competition is the number of attemptses / attempts in each of the athletes In each round, the weight on the bar set from smallest to largest, in accordance with existing attempt applications from athletes If two athletes said the same weight in the first round, the order is

22 22 determined by the lowest body weight Should two athletes said the same weight in subsequent rounds, the first is the one that has the worst record in the previous round. 5. Time for execution of the athlete s attempt is established for a period of two (2) minutes The time allotted for the attempt begins to run after the command senior judge on the platform of readiness of the barbell, the command "weight ready." 6. The time interval between the attempts of different athletes at WRPF tournaments is set at duration at least one (1) minute, but no more than two (2) minutes. 7. If the number of participants competing in one flight is less than 7 people, the organisers of the tournament may introduce additional break for rest at the end of each round of the competition. 8. Increasing the weight during the flight will occur, however it is possible should the weight not be taken (no lift) and is not due to the actions of the athlete. (ie. Bar mis-loaded) The athlete may be given a further attempt. The athlete is given 5 minutes to prepare, three (3) minutes for recovery and a maximum of two (2) minutes on the time clock. A Further attempt is given in consultation with the panel of judges is given a further attempt on the result of the completion of the last attempt in the last round If an error in the preparation of the barbell on the platform is identified after the athlete is on the platform, but before the lift; the athlete may require correction of the identified errors and additional two (2) minutes to complete the attempt. Time in this case starts to flow immediately after the report of the central referee on resolving the issue. 9. Weight nominated by athletes and coaches are allowed to decrease in the first attempt each exercise (prior to commencement). In other cases, nomination of weights moving down weights are not allowed Cases in which their entry weight can be reduced remains at the discretion of the judging panel Exceptional cases are recognised; situations in which an athlete due to objective reasons not attempt can successfully perform the claimed weight (e.g. trauma), but does not wish to leave the combat zero result. 9.2.Perezayavki weights upwards are permissible, provided that before the athlete on the platform remains at least two outputs of the previous participants. 9.3.Perezayavki weight upward in the last 3 (third) or 4 (fourth) attempt is not acceptable at least one attempt to the exit to the platform. 9.4.V case where perezayavku make two or more athletes, the first on the platform leaves the athlete declared Flyweight For the intensification of the struggle, in the last round athlete has the right

23 23 to apply for places him in the last stream at any time, but no later than when the procedure started weight training for participants receive such manner penultimate position in the stream In the case of perezayavki within para. 9.5., The secretary of the competition must clearly and loudly inform become the penultimate party, giving him the opportunity to decide on the the implementation attempt or immediate perezayavki weight Number perezayavok within percentage points may not exceed one from each athlete. 10. Minimum increment weight on the bar in applications and perezayavkah tournaments WRPF - 2,5kg. Advance preparation of athletes for the exit on platform on competition WRPF Before the beginning of competitions in the disciplines of "bench press" and "squatting", the athletes must have the opportunity to make the necessary measurements of the height of racks, supports and beams on stands for security squats and bench for bench press. The height of the pillars and beams adjustable specified in the "squat rack" and "Bench for the bench press, "these rules. Data on the desired installation height of racks and, if necessary, on the blocks (base) leg, brought athlete, coach or his representative to the assistants and authorized representatives the secretariat, and in their absence the judges. Officials at competitions WRPF and their responsibilities 1. Commentator (speaker) / Secretary is responsible for keeping qualified competition. Monitor the distribution and purchase of weights athletes, establishing the order entry platform. Declares the weight required for the next attempt, and the name of the athlete. When the weight of the platform is installed and ready for exercise, a senior judge signals this commentator (speaker), which, in turn, immediately declares that the weight is ready and causes athlete on the platform. Weight prepared to perform attempts, announced commentator, should be reflected in the bulletin board, along with the name of the athlete and his weight. He is responsible for the correct registration of the time between the announcement made by the readiness of the bar and the beginning of the exercise athlete. It is also responsible for registering all the time when This requires, for example, in the case where the athlete is necessary to eliminate the error in gear, adjust the height rack, if it is ordered it is not true. If the timer is enabled for the athlete, it can be stopped only after the time

24 24 allotted to start the attempt in case of exercise or team of senior judges. Any additional regulation racks must be made within two (2) minutes given to the athlete the beginning of the exercise, except when the athlete have a height of racks, but it has been installed assistants wrong. The athlete must, within two (2) minutes after his call to the platform to start the exercise. If he no attempts were made during this time (not received the command "Start" in the movement where it is needed). Comptroller needs time to announce the end of time to try the command "time" ("Time"), and senior the judge must apply the audible command "rack" ("RECs"), together with the movement of the hands backward (toward you) or "down" ("Down"), depending on the exercise. In this case, the attempt is considered unsuccessful, and the weight is not taken. If an athlete has started an exercise within the allotted time, the stopwatch stops. Determining the start of attempts depends on the exercise. In the squat and bench press attempt coincides with the beginning Senior judges signal the beginning of the exercise (see. section "Exercises Powerlifting and rules of execution "). At the beginning of the thrust is the time when the athlete has made a clear attempt to raise the bar. The Registrar is responsible for keeping proper protocols competition, provide the signatures of three judges on the protocols, acts of records and other documents requiring signatures. The commentator should make an announcement about the need to sign up to the judges leave your seat Where necessary functions commentators and the Registrar shall be distributed among the several officials of the admission of judges for the competition WRPF 2. Spotters (assistants) are responsible for the increase or decrease in the weight of the bar, adjust to the desired squats and bench press rack heights, bar or training platform at the direction of senior judges. During the competition on the platform shall be not more than five and at least two assistants. When an athlete is preparing to do the exercise, assistants may assist him in removing the bar from the racks. They can also help him to replace the bar after the attempt. However, they should not touch the athlete or the bar during the lift, ie during the time between the beginning of the signal and a signal to end the attempt. Exceptions to this rule can only be the case when the exercise is dangerous and can hurt an athlete. Then the assistants on the instructions of the Chief Judge or athlete assist in the release of the bar. If an athlete is deprived of successful attempts at the fault of assistants, they will be given at the discretion of judges or a jury, a further attempt at the end of the round