IPF REFEREE EXAM 2026 POWERLIFTING OFFICIATING CERTIFICATION TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

IPF REFEREE EXAM 2026 POWERLIFTING
OFFICIATING CERTIFICATION TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

◉ All discs used in competition must weigh within what percentage
of their face value? Answer: 0.25%


◉ The hole size in the middle of the disc must not exceed how many
mm? Answer: 53mm


◉ The hole size in the middle of the disc must not be less than how
many mm? Answer: 52mm


◉ Fill in the blank: 'discs must be within the following range: 1.25kg,
2.5kg,_____, 10kg, 15kg, 20kg and 25kg Answer: 5kg


◉ For record purposes, what discs may be used? Answer: 0.5kg, 1kg,
1.5kg, 2kg


◉ Discs weighing 20kg and over must not exceed how many cm in
thickness? Answer: 6cm

, ◉ Discs weighing 5kg and under must not exceed how many cm in
thickness? Answer: 3cm


◉ Fill in the blank: 'discs of ____ and under can be any colour'
Answer: 10kg


◉ Plates should be loaded in what order? Answer: heaviest to
lightest


◉ Which way should the first plate on the bar be facing? Answer:
inwards


◉ The diameter of the largest discs should not be any more than
how many cm? Answer: 45cm


◉ What should the height range of a squat rack be in m? Answer:
1m-1.7m


◉ How many cm should the increments be on a squat rack? Answer:
2.5cm


◉ A bench should be no less than how many m in length? Answer:
1.22m