REFEREE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS AND
FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Bar. Answer: Only disc barbells are permitted. Only bars and discs
that meet the specifications shall be used. Bar shall not be changed
throughout the event and only can be changed if it is bent and is
approved by the technical committee to change it.
Bars at IPF championships shall not be chromed on the knurling.
Need to be IPF approved bar.
Bar shall be straight, well-knurled/grooved and conform to the
following dimensions:
1. Total overall length not to exceed 2.2 meters
2. Distance between collar faces is not to exceed 1.32 meters or be
less than 1.31 meters
3. Diameter of the bar is not to exceed 29 mm or less than 28 mm
4. Weight of the bar and collars are to be 25 kg
5. Diameter of the sleeve not to exceed 52 mm or be less than 50 mm
6. There shall be a diameter machine marking or the bar taped to
measure 81 cm between the markings
,◉ Discs. Answer: Must weight within .25% or 10 grams of their face
value.
25 kg - red
20 kg - blue
15 kg - yellow
10 kg - green
5 kg
2.5 kg
1.25 kg
.5 kg
.25 kg
Whole in the middle of the disc must not exceed 53 mm or be less
than 52 mm.
Diameter of the largest discs must not be more than 45 cm.
Rubber or rubber covered discs are acceptable if there is a minimum
of 10 cm from the outside of the collars to the end of the bar for
spotters grip
◉ Collars. Answer: Shall always be used; must weigh 2.5 kg each.
Lightweight clips may be used for Youth lifters.
, ◉ Squat Racks. Answer: IPF approved racks only.
Adjust from 1 meter to extend to a height of at least 1.7 meters in 5
cm increments.
All hydraulic racks must be capable of being secured using pins.
◉ Bench. Answer: IPF approved only.
Length - not less than 1.22 m and shall be flat and level.
Width - not less than 29 cm and not exceeding 32 cm
Height - not less than 42 cm and not exceeding 45 cm. measuring
from the floor to the top of the padded surface of the bench without
it being compacted.
Height of the uprights (adjustable) should be a min of 75 cm to a
max of 110 cm and measured from the floor to the bar rest position.
Minimum width between the insides of the bar rests shall be 1.1
meters
The head of the bench shall extend 22 cm beyond the center of the
uprights with a tolerance of 5 cm either way
FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Bar. Answer: Only disc barbells are permitted. Only bars and discs
that meet the specifications shall be used. Bar shall not be changed
throughout the event and only can be changed if it is bent and is
approved by the technical committee to change it.
Bars at IPF championships shall not be chromed on the knurling.
Need to be IPF approved bar.
Bar shall be straight, well-knurled/grooved and conform to the
following dimensions:
1. Total overall length not to exceed 2.2 meters
2. Distance between collar faces is not to exceed 1.32 meters or be
less than 1.31 meters
3. Diameter of the bar is not to exceed 29 mm or less than 28 mm
4. Weight of the bar and collars are to be 25 kg
5. Diameter of the sleeve not to exceed 52 mm or be less than 50 mm
6. There shall be a diameter machine marking or the bar taped to
measure 81 cm between the markings
,◉ Discs. Answer: Must weight within .25% or 10 grams of their face
value.
25 kg - red
20 kg - blue
15 kg - yellow
10 kg - green
5 kg
2.5 kg
1.25 kg
.5 kg
.25 kg
Whole in the middle of the disc must not exceed 53 mm or be less
than 52 mm.
Diameter of the largest discs must not be more than 45 cm.
Rubber or rubber covered discs are acceptable if there is a minimum
of 10 cm from the outside of the collars to the end of the bar for
spotters grip
◉ Collars. Answer: Shall always be used; must weigh 2.5 kg each.
Lightweight clips may be used for Youth lifters.
, ◉ Squat Racks. Answer: IPF approved racks only.
Adjust from 1 meter to extend to a height of at least 1.7 meters in 5
cm increments.
All hydraulic racks must be capable of being secured using pins.
◉ Bench. Answer: IPF approved only.
Length - not less than 1.22 m and shall be flat and level.
Width - not less than 29 cm and not exceeding 32 cm
Height - not less than 42 cm and not exceeding 45 cm. measuring
from the floor to the top of the padded surface of the bench without
it being compacted.
Height of the uprights (adjustable) should be a min of 75 cm to a
max of 110 cm and measured from the floor to the bar rest position.
Minimum width between the insides of the bar rests shall be 1.1
meters
The head of the bench shall extend 22 cm beyond the center of the
uprights with a tolerance of 5 cm either way
