IPF REFEREE EXAM 2026 FINAL ASSESSMENT
PAPER ATHLETE EVALUATION COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ What are the commands for squat? Answer: Squat (with a
downward movement of the arm)
Rack (with a backward movement of the arm)
Replace (with a backward movement of the arm) - only used if the
starting position is not correct after 5 seconds
◉ What are the commands for bench press? Answer: Start (with a
downward movement of the arm)
Press (with an upward movement of the arm)
Rack (with a backward movement of the arm)
Replace (with a backward movement of the arm) - only used if the
starting position is not correct after 5 seconds
◉ What are the commands for deadlift? Answer: Down (with a
downward movement of the arm)
◉ What are the possible reasons for a red card for the squat?
,HINT - there is 1 Answer: 1 - not hit depth - top surface of legs and
the hip joint needs to be lower than the top of knees
◉ What are the possible reasons for a blue card for the squat?
HINT - there are 2 Answer: 1 - Knees weren't locked at the
commencement or completion of the lift
2 - Double bouncing or downward movement during the ascent
◉ What are the possible reasons for a yellow card for the squat?
HINT - there are 7 Answer: 1 - Stepped backwards, forwards or
moved feet laterally
2 - Skipped command
3 - Contact with spotters/loaders to help make lift easier
4 - Elbows supported on knees
5 - Dropped/dumped the bar
6 - Failed to comply with any requirements in the general
description of the lift
7 - Incomplete lift
◉ What are the possible reasons for a red card for the bench press?
, HINT - there are 2 Answer: 1 - Didn't touch on chest (or touched
belt)
2 - Elbow wasn't at depth (underside of elbow joint must be level
with or lower than top of shoulder joint)
◉ What are the possible reasons for a blue card for the bench press?
HINT - there are 2 Answer: 1 - Downward movement (of the whole
bar) during pressing
2 - Elbows were not locked
◉ What are the possible reasons for a yellow card for the bench
press?
HINT - there are 8 Answer: 1 - Sinking bar after the bar has been
motionless
2 - Skipped commands
3 - Change in position (head raise, shoulders or buttocks
movements, lateral movement of hands)
4 - Contact with spotters/loaders to help make lift easier
5 - Contact of lifter's feet with bench or support
6 - Deliberate hit between bar and supports to make it easier
7 - Failure to comply with any requirements in the general
description of the lift
PAPER ATHLETE EVALUATION COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ What are the commands for squat? Answer: Squat (with a
downward movement of the arm)
Rack (with a backward movement of the arm)
Replace (with a backward movement of the arm) - only used if the
starting position is not correct after 5 seconds
◉ What are the commands for bench press? Answer: Start (with a
downward movement of the arm)
Press (with an upward movement of the arm)
Rack (with a backward movement of the arm)
Replace (with a backward movement of the arm) - only used if the
starting position is not correct after 5 seconds
◉ What are the commands for deadlift? Answer: Down (with a
downward movement of the arm)
◉ What are the possible reasons for a red card for the squat?
,HINT - there is 1 Answer: 1 - not hit depth - top surface of legs and
the hip joint needs to be lower than the top of knees
◉ What are the possible reasons for a blue card for the squat?
HINT - there are 2 Answer: 1 - Knees weren't locked at the
commencement or completion of the lift
2 - Double bouncing or downward movement during the ascent
◉ What are the possible reasons for a yellow card for the squat?
HINT - there are 7 Answer: 1 - Stepped backwards, forwards or
moved feet laterally
2 - Skipped command
3 - Contact with spotters/loaders to help make lift easier
4 - Elbows supported on knees
5 - Dropped/dumped the bar
6 - Failed to comply with any requirements in the general
description of the lift
7 - Incomplete lift
◉ What are the possible reasons for a red card for the bench press?
, HINT - there are 2 Answer: 1 - Didn't touch on chest (or touched
belt)
2 - Elbow wasn't at depth (underside of elbow joint must be level
with or lower than top of shoulder joint)
◉ What are the possible reasons for a blue card for the bench press?
HINT - there are 2 Answer: 1 - Downward movement (of the whole
bar) during pressing
2 - Elbows were not locked
◉ What are the possible reasons for a yellow card for the bench
press?
HINT - there are 8 Answer: 1 - Sinking bar after the bar has been
motionless
2 - Skipped commands
3 - Change in position (head raise, shoulders or buttocks
movements, lateral movement of hands)
4 - Contact with spotters/loaders to help make lift easier
5 - Contact of lifter's feet with bench or support
6 - Deliberate hit between bar and supports to make it easier
7 - Failure to comply with any requirements in the general
description of the lift
