ADFPF CONDENSED RULEBOOK:

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1 The U.S. Affiliate to the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation, Inc. The AMERICAN DRUG-FREE POWERLIFTING FEDERATION'S Mission Statement: To provide all amateur athletes with legitimate drug-tested powerlifting, Strongman/woman, Highland Games competition through local, regional and national championships, while encouraging the growth of international amateur drug-free competition. To insure that the ADFPF as well as all ADFPF competitions are governed with integrity and by the highest standards of meet structure, officiating and organizational administration. ADFPF CONDENSED RULEBOOK: Designed for use by all ADFPF members including referees, coaches, meet directors, state chairs and athletes covering basic current rules used by both the ADFPF & the World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation, Inc. A.D.F.P.F. National Office: Mike Stagg; 2920 Harmony Way; Evansville, In 47720; (812) Home; (812) Cell A.D.F.P.F. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President Michael E. Stagg: Dennis Brady: Dave Mansfield: Ron Madison: Richard Van Eck: Visit us on the web at: World Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation, Inc. website:

2 ADFPF Lifter s Rulebook # 1. DIVISIONS of COMPETITION: The UNEQUIPPED Division: See page 3 and 4 for non-supportive equipment. The EQUIPPED Division: See page 3 and 4 for supportive equipment. #2. ADFPF & WDFPF Categories (For age related categories the OFFICIAL Lifter s age is their age on the specific day of competition): Open: From 14 years upwards with no additional age related restrictions. Teenage 1: From 14 through to and including 15 years of age. Teenage 2: From 16 through to and including 17 years of age. Teenage 3: From 18 through to and including 19 years of age. Junior: From 20 through to and including 23 years of age. Masters : M 1 lifters from 40 through 44 years; M 2 from 45 through 49 yrs.; M 3 from 50 through 54 yrs.; and so on in 5 year increments. Police/Fire/Military: Open category only. To qualify, lifters must be full-time police (includes Prison Guards), fire and/or military personnel. Always bring current ADFPF Registration card and PROOF of AGE to weigh-in. #3. ADFPF & WDFPF Body Weight Classifications: MEN: 52.0 kg Class up to 52.0 kg 56.0 kg Class from kg to 56.0 kg 60.0 kg Class from kg to 60.0 kg 67.5 kg Class from kg to 67.5 kg 75.0 kg Class from kg to 75.0 kg 82.5 kg Class from kg to 82.5 kg 90.0 kg Class from kg to 90.0 kg kg Class from kg to kg kg Class from kg to kg kg Class from kg to kg kg Class from kg to kg kg Class from kg to unlimited WOMEN: 44.0 kg Class up to 44.0 kg 47.5 kg Class from kg to 47.5 kg 50.5 kg Class from kg to 50.5 kg 53.0 kg Class from kg to 53.0 kg 55.5 kg Class from kg to 55.5 kg 58.5 kg Class from kg to 58.5 kg 63.0 kg Class from kg to 63.0 kg 70.0 kg Class from kg to 70.0 kg 80.0 kg Class from kg to 80.0 kg 90.0 kg Class from kg to 90.0 kg kg Class from kg to unlimited # 4. QUALIFICATIONS Scores for WDFPF Single Event World Championship: The MEN S UNEQUIPPED AND EQUIPPED Qualification Scores are located on pages 13,14 and 15. The WOMEN S UNEQUIPPED AND EQUIPPED Qualification Scores are located on pages 16, 17 and 18. QUALIFICATION Totals for WDFPF World Powerlifting Championships: The MEN S UNEQUIPPED AND EQUIPPED Qualification Totals are located on pages 19, and 21. The WOMEN S UNEQUIPPED AND EQUIPPED Qualification Totals are located on pages 22 & 20. 2

3 #5. ADFPF & WDFPF Team Composition: Teams may be entered in each of the Age Categories listed on page 1. Each team may consist of a MAXIMUM of 3 lifters per weight class as listed in # 3. on pg. 2. However during the competition, only the specified teams of 12 MALE lifters or 11 FEMALE lifters may earn Team Points. A list of each official Team Membership must be turned in to the Meet Director or Chief Referee prior to the start of the competition. # 6. Team points: 1 st place receives 12 points; 2 nd place receives 9 pts.; 3 rd place received 8 pts.; 4 th place received 7 pts.; 5 th place receives 6 pts.; 6 th place receives 5 pts.; 7 th place receives 4 pts.; 8 th place receives 3 pts.; 9 th place receives 2 pts. and 10 th place receives 1 point. # 7. Personal Equipment Specifications: A. GENERAL: All items worn on the platform MUST be CLEAN, UNTORN and in good repair or they will NOT pass the equipment inspection. Supportive briefs/underwear are NOT allowed. The lifting costume may NOT display Obscenities/ profanities. B. SUITS: The lifting suit shall consist of a full-length suit made of one ply stretch material WITHOUT any patches or padding NOR fasteners of any type (ties, Velcro, etc.). The straps must be worn over the shoulders during all the competitive attempts. SUPPORTIVE SUITS (used ONLY in the EQUIPPED Division) are restricted to the following constraints: 1. May be of any color/colors including stripes, patterns & prints. 2. The suit including the crotch panel must be of one ply 3. The suit may bear a badge, emblem, logo or inscription of the ADFPF, WDFPF, the lifter s nation, ADFPF registered team or sponsor IF it is NOT offensive or liable to bring the sport into disrepute 4. A suit that has a piece of the same color & similar material added to the strap to lengthen the suit is a legal suit. 5. Where a strap has been folded & seamed to meet seam requirements, the suit is legal. The folded strap may NOT be stitched down to the suit. 6. Seams & hems may NOT exceed 3 cm. (1.18 ins.) in width and 0.5 cm (0.2 ins) in thickness; diagram on page Seams may be protected or strengthened by narrow gauge webbing or stretch material NOT exceeding 2 cm in width or 0.5 cm (0.2 ins) in thickness. 8. Length of the leg must NOT exceed 15 cm (5.9 ins) from the middle of the crotch; diagram on page Only one suit at a time may be worn (2 suits are NOT allowed). 10. Any alterations to the suit exceeding the widths, lengths or thickness constraints shall make the suit ILLEGAL for competition. 11. Leotards with or without sleeves or suits with high cut legs are NOT allowed. NON-SUPPORTIVE SUITS: Non-Supportive lifting suits are subject to the following abovelisted constraints: A. General & B 1., 3., 9. & 11. These suits may have a 2-ply crotch panel; legs may NOT be longer than 15 cms. They may NOT be in contact with the knee or with knee wraps. NOTE: Meets involving only teens or new lifters may adjust the rules to allow participants to wear non-baggy shorts and T-shirts. C. SHIRTS: In an effort to protect against blood-borne pathogens and infections, ALL athletes must wear T-shirts with short sleeves a minimum of 10 cm (5.9 ins.) in length (see diagram on page 23), of any color(s), in all events by women and OPTIONAL ONLY for men in the deadlift event. Shirts must be worn UNDER the lifting suit. All shirts must FULLY COVER the lifter s torso, including chest, shoulders and back. Lifters are limited to wearing only one shirt at a time during competition. 3

4 NON-SUPPORTIVE SHIRTS are legal providing that the shirt: 1. is NOT ribbed. 2. does NOT consist of rubberized or stretch materials such as Lycra or spandex. 3. does NOT have pockets, buttons, zippers, or reinforced collar. 4. does NOT have reinforced seams. 5. is made of cotton or of polyester or a combination of both. 6. does NOT have sleeves which terminate below the elbow or up at the deltoid; athletes may NOT push sleeves up to deltoid when competing. 7. must fit loosely enough so that it does NOT provide physical support. may NOT be turned inside out for any reason. 8. Emblems on shirts may include the ADFPF & WDFPF logos, the current competition, the name of an ADFPF registered team IF it is NOT offensive or liable to bring the sport into disrepute. SUPPORTIVE BENCH SHIRTS with short sleeves meeting the above T-shirt requirements may be worn ONLY in the EQUIPPED Division BENCH PRESS EVENT of ADFPF & WDFPF sanctioned events. The bench shirt must meet the qualifications listed on pages 3 and 4 including: 1., 3., 4., 6., 8 & 9; along with the following: 1. May NOT be made of canvas. 2. Must be SINGLE PLY; it may NOT have double ply material. 3. It must fit similar to a T-shirt, covering the entire torso (shoulders and chest), both front and back with closed seams (NO open seams are allowed anywhere on the shirt). 4. It may NOT have fasteners of any kind. D. UNDER-GARMENTS: A standard commercial athletic supporter, or standard commercial under-briefs of any combination of cotton, nylon or polyester (but NOT swimming trunks or any other garment consisting of rubberized or similar stretch material except in the waistband) shall be worn under the lifting suit. The garment shall NOT have legs; the garment may NOT act as a girdle and may NOT be supportive or extend past the hips or navel; see diagrams on page 23. Women may wear protective briefs or panties as long as they shall NOT be deemed supportive in any way. Women may also wear a bra as long as the bra cup does NOT maintain its shape when placed upright on a flat surface and does not contain any wire or supportive devices. Leotards are NOT allowed. The use of tampons, sanitary napkins or related articles used for feminine hygiene protection are legal. E. SOCKS: Any type of socks or any color may be worn; 2 pair may be worn at a time. Socks may NOT touch the knee wrapping or the suit. Full-length tights, stockings or panty hose are NOT permitted. Knee socks are REQUIRED for the Deadlift event. They may NOT PASS THE BASE OF THE KNEE CAP. F. SHOES: Lifting shoes or boots MUST be worn on the platform and must meet the following requirements: 1. Shoes may include sports shoes, boots or slippers that have a patterned molding, or foot-type outline that includes a sole. 2. Shoes with metal spikes or cleats are NOT permitted. 3. The underside shall not be higher than 5 cm. (1.95") 4. The underside must be uniform on both sides. 5. Loose inner soles that are not a part of the manufacturer s shoe shall be limited to 1 cm. (.39") thickness. 4

5 G. BELTS: Competitors may wear a belt. If worn, it shall be on the outside of the lifting suit and meet the following restrictions: MATERIALS and CONSTRUCTION: 1. The main body shall be made of leather, vinyl or other similar non-stretch material in one of more laminations that may be glued and/or stitched together. 2. It shall NOT have additional padding bracing or supports of any material either on the surface or concealed within the laminations of the belt. 3. Any type of buckle may be worn including a one or two prong, or a quick release type, providing the under-loop of the two ends of the belt does NOT exceed 10 cms. (3 ¾ in.). 4. A tongue loop shall be attached close to the buckle by means of studs/or stitching. 5. The lifter s name, nation, state, registered club, ADFPF or WDFPF may appear on the outside of the belt. MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS OF THE BELT (See diagram on page 23): 1. Width of belt maximum of 10 cm (3.9 in.) 2. Maximum belt thickness 13 mm along main length. (0.5 in.) 3. Inside width of buckles maximum 11 cm. (4.35 in.) 4. Outside width of buckles maximum 13 cm. (5.13 in) 5. Tongue loop maximum width 5 cm. (1.98 in.) 6. Distance between end of belt and far end of tongue loop maximum 15 cm. (5.9 in.) H. KNEE WRAPS: (Allowed ONLY in the EQUIPPED Division of competition). 1. Wraps may NOT exceed 2 m (78 ¾ in) in length and 8 cm (3 1/3 in) in width. A knee wrap shall NOT extend beyond 15 cm (5 7/8 in) above and 15 cm (5 7/8 in) below the center of the knee joint and shall NOT exceed a total covering width of 30 cm. An elasticized kneecap supporter NOT exceeding 20 cm in length may be worn. Combinations of the two are NOT allowed. 2. Wraps shall not be in contact with the socks or lifting suit. 3. Knee wraps shall not have any type of fastening devise, e.g. Velcro, metal clips, etc. I. WRIST WRAPS: Only wraps or bandages of one-ply commercially woven elastic that is covered with polyester, cotton or a combination of both materials or medical crepe are permitted. Bandages of rubber or rubberized substitutes are NOT allowed. Wraps may be used as follows: 1. Wrist wraps not exceeding 1 m. (3 ft 3.8 ins) in length and 8cm (3.1/3 ins.) in width may be worn. Alternatively, wrist bands not exceeding 10 cm (3.937 ins.) in width may be worn. A combination of the two is NOT allowed. 2. If wristbands are wrap around style, they may have a thumb-loop and Velcro patch for securing them. However, the thumb-loop shall NOT be over the thumb during the actual lift. The Velcro may NOT totally surround the wrist. 3. A wrist wrap shall NOT extend beyond 10 cm. (3.937 ins.) above or 2 cm (0.8 ins) below the center of the wrist joint, not exceeding a covered width of 12 cm. (4.70 ins.). J. BANDAGES (Band-Aids) may only be worn on the thumbs and shins. K. REJECTED PERSONAL EQUIPMENT RULES: 1. Rejected equipment may be resubmitted within the specified inspection time after it has been altered to meet regulations. (If the knee wraps are too long, the lifter may trim them and then resubmit them to the equipment check area.) If there is a double crotch in a supportive suit, it may be resubmit after removal of the innermost crotch panel. 2. With the exception of the belt, the costume may NOT be adjusted on the lifting platform. ONLY the belt may be adjusted while on the platform. 3. The lifter may be warned of minor attire infractions that could be cleared up before reaching the platform. 4. If after inspection, a lifter appears on the platform wearing or using any illegal item NOT marked and/or recorded on the inspection form, the lifter will be immediately disqualified from the competition. 5

6 #8. POWDER, SPRAYS, ETC.: 1. The use of oil, grease or other lubricants, including water, on the body, costume or personal equipment is NOT allowed. 2. Baby powder, talc or magnesium carbonate is the only substance that may be added to the body and attire. These may NOT be applied to the wraps. 3. The use of any form of adhesive on the underside of footwear is NOT allowed. This includes any form of built in adhesive, e.g. sand paper, emery cloth, etc. Resin, magnesium carbonate, or stick-type sprays are NOT allowed on footwear. A spray of water is acceptable. 4. NO foreign substances may be applied to the powerlifting equipment. This takes into account all substances other than that which may be used periodically as a sterile agent in the cleaning of the bar, bench or platform. #9. ADFPF & WDFPF DRUG CONTROL: ADFPF members must meet a minimum 5-year drug-free period prior to competition. ADFPF active members are subject to NIL-notice IN & OUT-OF COMPETITION testing as well as Target Testing. If tested POSITIVE, the lifter may choose to have Sample B tested at their expense. Lifters testing positive for anabolic steroids and related substances, OR who refuse to be drug tested IN- COMPETITION and/or OUT-OF COMPETITION receive a LIFETIME BAN. Beta Blockers are acceptable medications. Positive ephedrine results will not necessarily be regarded as drug abuse carrying an automatic lifetime ban. Any level of ephedrine indicated by a drug test will cause a loss of title and record(s) set. The penalty will be based on the following: 1. Up to 10 ppm will result in a warning. 2. Over 10 ppm will result in a 2-year ban (and the removal of any title, placing and record(s) set, if an in-competition test. 3. A second positive ephedrine test will result in a lifetime ban. The suspension from competition begins on the date the test was taken. ADFPF/WDFPF doping control policies follow the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) guidelines that will be applied in cases for substances not covered below. Banned substances include ANABOLIC STEROIDS, GROWTH HORMONES, PRESCRIPTION DIURETICS and PSYCHOMOTOR STIMULANTS. Many over-the-counter substances violate ADFPF & WDFPF Drug Control rules. Check all ingredients; phone the Drug Hotline if necessary: #10 RULES FOR PERFORMANCE: ATTEMPTS: 1. The lifter at the weigh-in must declare starting attempts for all three events. One change on first attempts may occur up to 5 minutes prior to the starting time for each flight. Unless injured, the change may not exceed 20 kgs. If injured, the change may exceed 20 kgs. But the lifter may ONLY attempt that weight and may not raise the bar for subsequent attempts. Lifters are then recorded in results as injured. Granted repeat attempts must take place at the end of that round. 2. No changes are permitted in the second and third attempts with the exception of the third attempt deadlift, which may be changed twice. During single event only competitions, the third attempt may be changed twice, under the same conditions as the deadlift during three event competitions. 3. The lifter or coach has 1 minute between completing the last attempt and submitting to officials the weight for their next attempt. If the attempt weight is not turned in, the next attempt MAY be forfeited. 4. Increases between each successful attempt must be a minimum of 2.5 kg. 5. Three unsuccessful attempts in any event will eliminate the lifter from the competition; a competition total will NOT be allowed. 6. Once the bar has been loaded and the lifter called to the platform the lifter has 1 minute to get the signal to start that lift or the attempt will be forfeited. 6

7 ORDER OF LIFTING: 1. ADFPF competitions must use the rounds system. In the rounds system, the bar is loaded progressively for each attempt. (The lifter requiring the lightest weight lifts first.) 2. When two or more lifters declare the same attempt, they lift in the order determined by Lot Numbers that were drawn during the weigh-in or equipment check. If Lot Numbers were not used, the lighter lifter goes first. 3. In the rounds system, all lifters in the first flight will complete their first attempt, then their 2 nd attempt, and then their 3 rd attempt of the squat prior to the start of the squat event for the next flight. As all flights in the session complete the squat event, the first flight will return to begin the bench press event, etc. 4. Fourth attempts are allowed only in WDFPF Sanctioned events for the purpose of setting World Records and will follow the 3 rd attempt of the lifter s flight. 5. The squat event is always first, followed by the bench press and then by the deadlift. TIME LIMITS & REFEREE SIGNALS: 1. Following the referee s announcement that the bar is loaded, the lifter has 1 minute to get the signal for that event. The referee s verbal and visual signals are as follows: Squat event: Squat with a downward arm motion. Bench Press event: Start (given when the bar is at arm s length following lift-off). Deadlift: A determined effort to lift the bar from the platform must be made within 1 minute (no referee s signal given to begin the lift). 2. If the lift does not begin within the time limit, the Referee will give the verbal command Rack or Down depending on the event. The attempt will be recorded as a missed lift. 3. If the lifter is not in the correct starting position, a referee may verbally indicate the adjustment that needs to be made. The lifter may replace the bar, using whatever time remains on the clock to adjust or correct the starting position and receive the command from the Referee to commence the attempt. 4. The lifter must leave the platform within 30 seconds following their attempt. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of the attempt. LOADING, SPOTTING and ANNOUNCING ERRORS: When errors are made by spotters/loaders the lifter may be given a repeat attempt at the called weight. The repeat attempt will be taken at the end of that round. If the error occurs with the last lifter of the flight, the lifter will be given a 3-minute rest before the repeated attempt is made. This rest time is NOT part of the 1 minute that the lifter has to begin their attempt once the referee announces that the bar is loaded. MISCELLANEOUS RULES RELATED TO PERFORMANCE: 1. Coaches are NOT permitted on the platform, NOR at the sides, OR back of the platform during the lift. Coaches must remain outside the designated lifting area. 2. Any lifter or coach, whose conduct is deemed to discredit the sport, shall be officially warned. If the misconduct continues, the Jury (or referees in the absence of a Jury) may disqualify the lifter and/or order the coach to leave the area or venue. 3. All lifters must weigh within the 1 ½ hour period beginning 2 hours prior to the start of the competition. #11. POWERLIFTS and RULES OF PERFORMANCE: SQUAT: 1. The lifter faces the front of the platform with the bar held horizontally across the shoulders (top of the bar not more than 3 cms. (1.8 ) below the top of the anterior deltoids). Hands grip the bar anywhere inside and/or in contact with the inner collars. Holding the collars is NOT allowed. 2. After removing the bar from the racks, (the lifter may be aided in removal of the bar from the racks by the spotter/loaders) the lifter must move backwards without aid of spotters to establish the starting position. When the lifter is motionless, erect with knees locked, and the bar properly positioned, the Referee will give the signal to begin the lift. Before receiving the squat signal, the lifter may make position adjustments, without penalty. 7

8 3. Following the Referee s signal, the lifter must bend the knees lowering the body until the top surface of the legs at the hip joint is lower than the top of knees. Only one descent attempt is allowed. The attempt is deemed to have commenced when the lifter s knees have unlocked. See diagrams on below. 4. Slight movement of the bar on the lifters back from its starting position downwards during the performance of the lift is allowed. 5. The lifter must recover at will to an upright position with the knees locked. Double bouncing at the bottom of the squat attempt or any downward movement during the upward phase is NOT permitted. When the lifter is motionless (in the apparent final position with knees locked) the Referee gives the rack signal consisting of a backward motion of the arm and the verbal command rack. 6. Following the rack signal, the lifter must move forward returning the bar to the racks. After a step is taken, aid may be given by the spotter/loaders in returning and replacing the bar in the racks. The lifter must stay with the bar during this process. 7. No more than 5 nor less than 3 spotters/loaders may be on the platform for the squat event. CAUSES FOR DISQUALIFICATION OF THE SQUAT: 1. Failure to observe the Chief Referee s signal at either the start or completion of the lift. 2. Changing the position of the hands laterally in/out on the bar after receiving the signal to begin the lift (opening/closing of fingers is allowed). 3. Double bouncing or more than one recovery attempt from the bottom of the lift. 4. Any downward movement of the bar during the upward phase. 5. Failure to assume an upright position with the knees locked at the start and completion of the attempt. 6. Any movement of the feet other than the lifting of the toes or heels which must return to the original position. 7. Failure to bend the knees lowering the body until the top surface of the legs at the hip joint are lower than the top of the knees as in the diagram below. 8. Movement of the bar on the back (more than an insignificant amount) that would be an aid to the lifter. 9. Aid to the lifter s attempt by the spotter/loaders contacting the bar, plates or the lifter between the Referee s signals. 10. Supportive contact of the elbows or upper arms with the legs that would aid the lifter. 11. Failure to make a bona fide attempt to return the bar to the racks. 12. Any intentional dropping or dumping of the bar. 13. Failure to comply with any of the items outlined under Rules of Performance for the squat. 14. See # 2: MISCELLANEOUS RULES RELATED TO PERFORMANCE, Page 7. A. Top of the Knees B. The TOP surface of the legs at the hip joint. Diagram 4 shows a lifter just below parallel. Point B (the top surface of the legs at the hip joint) is below point A (the top of the knees) -a legal lift. 8

9 BENCH PRESS: 1. The front of the bench shall be placed on the platform facing the position of the Chief Referee. 2. The lifter must lie on their back with shoulders, hips and head in contact with the bench surface. The shoes must be flat on the floor or blocks. Once the start signal is given, this body position shall be maintained throughout the lift. 3. To achieve firm footing the lifter may use plates (not exceeding 45 cm. x 45 cm. (17.7 x 17.7 ) or blocks not exceeding 30 cm (11.81 ) in height to build up the surface of the platform. The entire foot must be flat on the surface. 4. Not more than four and not less than two spotter/loaders shall be on the platform at anytime. The lifter may lift to self, or enlist the help of the Spotter/loaders or coach in removing the bar from the racks. The lift-off must be to arms length. 5. The spacing of the hands shall NOT exceed 81 cm (31.9") measured between the forefingers (both forefingers must be within the 81 cm marks. A reverse grip is permitted; the distance between the little fingers may NOT exceed 81 cm. 6. After receiving the bar at arm s length, the start signal will be given. The lifter shall then lower the bar to the CHEST and await the referee s audible command PRESS which shall NOT be given until the bar is MOTIONLESS on the CHEST. 7. After receiving the signal, the bar is pressed upwards to arm s length with elbows locked and held motionless until the audible command rack is given. 8. The bar is allowed to stop during the upward phase; the bar is NOT allowed any downward movement once the press signal has been given. Downward movement of the bar to be determined by downward movement of either or both hands. CAUSES FOR DISQUALIFICATION OF THE BENCH PRESS: 1. Failure to observe the Chief Referee s signals at the Start signal (bar motionless at arms length), at the Press signal (bar motionless on the chest) or at the Rack signal (completion of the upward phase, bar motionless at arms length), 2. Any change in the elected lifting position during the attempt, i.e., any movement of the shoulders, lifting hips and/or head from the bench, or movement of the feet which must remain flat on the surface. 3. Heaving, bouncing, or sinking the bar into the chest after the Press signal has been given. 4. Any uneven extension of the arms at the completion of the attempt. 5. Any downward movement of one or both hands during the upward phase of the bar. 6. Failure to press the bar to full extension of the elbows at the completion of the attempt. 7. Contact with the bar or the lifter by the spotter/loaders between the Chief Referee s signals. 8. Any contact of the lifters feet with the bench or its supports. 9. Failure to comply with any of the items outlined under the Rules of Performance. 10. See # 2 of MISCELLANEOUS RULES RELATED TO PERFORMANCE, page 7. DEADLIFT: 1. The lifter shall face the front of the platform with the bar positioned horizontally in front of the lifter s feet. 2. The lifter may use a hand grip of choice, lifting the bar upward without any downward movement to the completion position. 3. On completion of the lift, the knees shall be locked in a straight position and the shoulders erect (NOT forward or rounded). 4. The Chief Referee s signal shall be a downward movement of the arm and the audible command down. The signal will NOT be given until the bar is held motionless and the lifter is in the apparent finished position. 5. Any raising of the bar from the platform or any deliberate attempt to do so, will count as an attempt. 9

10 CAUSES FOR DISQUALIFICATION OF THE DEADLIFT: 1. Any downward movement of the bar during the upward phase. 2. Failure to stand erect with shoulders in erect position; see diagram below. 3. Failure to lock the knees straight at the completion of the lift; see diagram below. 4. Supporting the bar on the thighs during the performance of the lift. Determined by any attempt at secondary knee flexion. As the bar is raised form the platform, the legs must extend without additional knee flexion taking place at any time during the upward phase of the bar. 5. Any movement of the feet laterally, backward or forward. 6. Lowering the bar before receiving the Chief Referee s signal. 7. Allowing the bar to return to the platform without maintaining control with both hands. 8. Failure to comply with any items outlined under Rules of Performance. 9. See # 2 of MISCELLANEOUS RULES RELATED TO PERFORMANCE page 7. The diagram below shows a description of the correct finish position. CORRECT LOCKOUT POSITION SHOULDER ERECT KNEES LOCKED 10

11 *COMPETION LOG PAGE: MEET TITLE DATE Body Weight Wt. Class SQUAT # 1 # 2 #3 BENCH PRESS Sub Total #1 #2 #3 DEADLIFT Total #1 #2 #3 Pl. * Maintaining a LOG of your COMPETITIVE lifting is important. Extra rows were provided so that you can begin by filling in meet results from past competitions and still have room to continue recording new meet results. 11

12 *TRAINING LOG PAGE: DATE B. WT. EVEMT Wt/Reps Set #1 Wt/Reps Set #2 Wt/Reps Set #3 Wt/Reps Set # 4 DATE B. WT. EVEMT Wt/Reps Set #1 Wt/Reps Set #2 Wt/Reps Set #3 Wt/Reps Set # 4 * Maintaining a LOG of your COMPETITIVE lifting is important. Extra rows were provided so that you can begin by filling in meet results from past competitions and still have room to continue recording new meet results. 12

13 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SCORES for the UNEQUIPPED SINGLE EVENT SQUAT MEN S SQUAT - UNEQUIPPED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SCORES for the EQUIPPED SINGLE EVENT SQUAT MEN S SQUAT EQUIPPED

14 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SCORES for the UNEQUIPPED SINGLE EVENT BENCH PRESS MEN S BENCH PRESS UNEQUIPPED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SCORES for the EQUIPPED SINGLE EVENT BENCH PRESS MEN S BENCH PRESS EQUIPPED

15 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SCORES for the UNEQUIPPED SINGLE EVENT DEADLIFT MEN S DEADLIFT - UNEQUIPPED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SCORES for the EQUIPPED SINGLE EVENT DEADLIFT MEN S DEADLIFT EQUIPPED

16 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SCORES for the UNEQUIPPED SINGLE EVENT SQUAT WOMEN S SQUAT - UNEQUIPPED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SCORES for the EQUIPPED SINGLE EVENT SQUAT WOMEN S SQUAT EQUIPPED

17 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SCORES for the UNEQUIPPED SINGLE EVENT BENCH PRESS WOMEN S BENCH PRESS UNEQUIPPED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SCORES for the EQUIPPED SINGLE EVENT BENCH PRESS WOMEN S BENCH PRESS EQUIPPED

18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SCORES for the UNEQUIPPED SINGLE EVENT DEADLIFT WOMEN S DEAD LIFT - UNEQUIPPED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION SCORES for the EQUIPPED SINGLE EVENT DEADLIFT WOMEN S DEAD LIFT EQUIPPED

19 19 MEN S EQUIPPED DIVISION QUALIFICATION TOTALS To be used in al W.D.F.P.F. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

20 WOMEN S EQUIPPED DIVISION QUALIFICATION TOTALS To be used in all W.D.F.P.F. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 20

21 MEN S UNEQUIPPED DIVISION QUALIFICATION TOTALS To be used in all W.D.F.P.F. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 21

22 WOMEN S UNEQUIPPED DIVISION QUALIFICATION TOTALS To be used in all W.D.F.P.F. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 22

23 ADFPF PERSONAL EQUIPMENT DIAGRAMS: SUPPORTIVE SUIT (for use in the EQUIPPED Division Squat and/or Deadlift): Seams may NOT exceed 3 cm (1.18 inches) in width or 0.5 cm (0.2 in) in thickness. T-SHIRT (for all t-shirts including the EQUIPPED Division SUPPORTIVE SHIRT for the Bench Press event): UNDER-GARMENTS: BELT (see list of belt measurements on page 5): 23