REFEREE EXAM EPEE FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Clocks. Answer: These must be visible to everyone including in
the warm up area. It must be used and operates continuously for a
min of 20 minutes and display elapsed time.
Additionally, a clock displaying time left to enter the next attempts
should be made visible to the coach and lifter
◉ Lights. Answer: A system of lights shall be provided so the
referees can make known their decisions. The referee shall not
activate their light until the lift is completed. Each referee shall
control a white and a red light. The lights correspond with the
position of the referees. White or red flags/paddles will be provided
if there is an electrical error and the lights cannot be used.
◉ Failure #1. Answer: Red Card.
◉ Red Card Squat. Answer: Failure to bend the knees and lower the
body below parallel.
◉ Red Card Bench. Answer: Bar is not lowered to the chest; or the
bar touches the belt.
,◉ Red Card Deadlift. Answer: Failure to lock the knees straight at the
completion of the lift.
Failure to stand erect with the shoulders back.
◉ Blue Card Squat. Answer: Failure to assume an upright position
with the knees lock at the completion of the lift.
◉ Blue Card Bench. Answer: Any downward movement of the whole
of the bar when pressing.
Failure to press the bar to straight arms length, elbows not locked.
◉ Blue Card Deadlift. Answer: Downward movement of the bar
before it reaches the final position.
Supporting the bar on the thighs during the lift.
◉ Yellow Card Squat. Answer: Stepping backward or forward,
moving the feet laterally.
Failure to observe the chief referees signals
, Double bouncing or more at the bottom of the lift, or any downward
movement during the ascent
Contact with bar or lifter with the spotters or loaders during the lift
in order to make the lift easier
Contact of elbows or upper arms with the legs which has supported
or aided the lifter
Any dropping or dumping of the bar after the completion of the lift.
Failure to comply with any of the requirements contained in the
general description of the lift.
No lift.
◉ Yellow Card Bench. Answer: Heaving or sinking the bar after it has
been motionless on the chest in such a way as to aid a lifter
Failure to observe the chief referee signals
Any change in the lifting position during the lift, such as raising
movement of head, shoulders or head with the bench, or lateral
movement of hands on the bar
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Clocks. Answer: These must be visible to everyone including in
the warm up area. It must be used and operates continuously for a
min of 20 minutes and display elapsed time.
Additionally, a clock displaying time left to enter the next attempts
should be made visible to the coach and lifter
◉ Lights. Answer: A system of lights shall be provided so the
referees can make known their decisions. The referee shall not
activate their light until the lift is completed. Each referee shall
control a white and a red light. The lights correspond with the
position of the referees. White or red flags/paddles will be provided
if there is an electrical error and the lights cannot be used.
◉ Failure #1. Answer: Red Card.
◉ Red Card Squat. Answer: Failure to bend the knees and lower the
body below parallel.
◉ Red Card Bench. Answer: Bar is not lowered to the chest; or the
bar touches the belt.
,◉ Red Card Deadlift. Answer: Failure to lock the knees straight at the
completion of the lift.
Failure to stand erect with the shoulders back.
◉ Blue Card Squat. Answer: Failure to assume an upright position
with the knees lock at the completion of the lift.
◉ Blue Card Bench. Answer: Any downward movement of the whole
of the bar when pressing.
Failure to press the bar to straight arms length, elbows not locked.
◉ Blue Card Deadlift. Answer: Downward movement of the bar
before it reaches the final position.
Supporting the bar on the thighs during the lift.
◉ Yellow Card Squat. Answer: Stepping backward or forward,
moving the feet laterally.
Failure to observe the chief referees signals
, Double bouncing or more at the bottom of the lift, or any downward
movement during the ascent
Contact with bar or lifter with the spotters or loaders during the lift
in order to make the lift easier
Contact of elbows or upper arms with the legs which has supported
or aided the lifter
Any dropping or dumping of the bar after the completion of the lift.
Failure to comply with any of the requirements contained in the
general description of the lift.
No lift.
◉ Yellow Card Bench. Answer: Heaving or sinking the bar after it has
been motionless on the chest in such a way as to aid a lifter
Failure to observe the chief referee signals
Any change in the lifting position during the lift, such as raising
movement of head, shoulders or head with the bench, or lateral
movement of hands on the bar
