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Equipment and Specifications for National and International Competitions Flashcards

1
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PLATFORM: minimum measurements

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2.5m x 2.5m

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PLATFORM: maximum measurements

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4.0m x 4.0m

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PLATFORM: height from the surrounding stage or floor

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not to exceed 10cm in height

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PLATFORM: surface requirements (3)

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  • flat, firm, and level
  • covered with non-slip smooth carpet
  • rubber matting or similar sheeting materials are not permitted
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BAR: total overall length

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not to exceed 2.2m

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BAR: distance between collar faces

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not to exceed 1.32m or be less than 1.31m

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BAR: diameter of bar

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not to exceed 29mm or be less than 28mm

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BAR: weight of bar and collars

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are to be 25kg

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BAR: diameter of sleeve

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not to exceed 52mm or be less than 50mm

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BAR: machined or taped marking

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so as to measure 81cm between marking (or tape)

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DISCS: weight tolerance

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All discs used in competition must weigh within 0.25 percent or 10 grams of their face value.

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DISCS: hole size in the middle of the disc

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The hole size in the middle of the disc must not exceed 53mm or be less than 52mm.

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DISCS: thickness of discs weighing 20kg and over

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Discs weighing 20kg and over must not exceed 6cm in thickness

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DISCS: thickness of discs weighing 15kg and under

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Discs weighing 15kg and under must not exceed 3cm in thickness

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DISCS: thickness of rubber discs

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Rubber discs do not have to conform to the stated thickness

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DISCS: color code

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  • 10kg and under - any color
  • 15kg - yellow
  • 20kg - blue
  • 25kg - red
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DISCS: loading order

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All discs must be clearly marked with their weight and loaded in the sequence of heavier discs innermost with the smaller discs in descending weight arranged so that the referees can read the weight on each disc

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DISCS: loading protocol

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The first and heaviest discs loaded on the bar must be loaded face in; with the rest of the discs loaded face out

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DISCS: diameter of largest disc

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The diameter of the largest discs shall not be more than 45cm

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DISCS: rubber or rubber covered discs

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Rubber or rubber covered discs are acceptable provided there is a minimum of 10cm from the outside of the collars to the end of the bar, for spotter grip outside of the discs

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COLLARS: 2 rules

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  1. Shall always be used

2. Must weigh 2.5kg each

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SQUAT RACKS: min height, max height, pin increments

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The squat racks shall be designed to adjust from a minimum height of 1.00m in the lowest position to extend to a height of at least 1.70m in 5cm increments

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BENCH: length

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Not less than 1.22m and shall be flat and level

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BENCH: width

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Not less than 29cm and not exceeding 32cm

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BENCH: height

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Not less than 42cm and not exceeding 45cm measured from the floor to the top of the padded surface of the bench without it being depressed or compacted.
The height of the uprights, which must be adjustable, shall be a minimum of 75cm to a maximum of 110cm measured from the floor to the bar rest position.

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BENCH: minimum width between insides of bar rests

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Minimum width between insides of bar rests shall be 1.10m

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BENCH: The head of the bench shall extend…

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The head of the bench shall extend 22cm beyond the center of the uprights with a tolerance of 5cm either way

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BENCH: safety stands

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Attached safety stands must be used in all events

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BELT: Width

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Maximum 10cm

30
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BELT: Thickness

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Maximum 13mm along the main lenght

31
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BELT: Inside width of buckle

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Maximum 11cm

32
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BELT: Outside width of buckle

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Maximum 13cm

33
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BELT: Tongue loop width

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Maximum 5cm

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BELT: Distance between end of belt and far end of tongue loop

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Maximum 25cm

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WRIST WRAPS: Length

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Maximum 1m

36
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WRIST WRAPS: Width

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Maximum 8cm

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KNEE WRAPS: Length

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Maximum 2m

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KNEE WRAPS: Width

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Maximum 8cm

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KNEE WRAPS: Position on knee

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A knee wrap shall not extend beyond 15cm above and 15cm below the center of the knee joint and shall not exceed a total covering width of 30cm

40
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WEIGHT CLASS: How many weight classes for Men, Women Open

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8 Men, 7 Women

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