World Para Powerlifting

Rules and Regulations
2022
Version 1.4

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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 5
Definitions ...................................................................................................................... 6
Section A: WPPO Regulations .......................................................................................... 9
1

General Provisions .................................................................................................... 92

WPPO Recognised Competitions ............................................................................. 10

3

Eligibility and Classification ..................................................................................... 13

4

Anti-Doping ............................................................................................................ 14

5

Medical .................................................................................................................. 14

6

Technology and Equipment ..................................................................................... 16

7

Disciplinary Rules ................................................................................................... 17

8

Protests and Appeals .............................................................................................. 18

9

Officials, Venues and Solidarity ............................................................................... 18

Section B: WPPO Rules ................................................................................................. 21
Section B1 – Power ....................................................................................................... 21
10 Power Rules ........................................................................................................... 21
11 Age Groups ............................................................................................................ 24
12 Entries ................................................................................................................... 24
13 Lot Number ............................................................................................................ 26
14 Categories and Groups ............................................................................................ 27
15 Weigh-in................................................................................................................. 29
16 Athlete Uniform and Personal Equipment ................................................................ 30
17 Kit Check ............................................................................................................... 34
18 Warm-Up ............................................................................................................... 35
19 Athlete and Technical Official Introduction .............................................................. 35
20 Individual Event ...................................................................................................... 36
21 Team and Mixed Team ............................................................................................ 38
22 Chief Referee Commands ........................................................................................ 39
23 Lift Executions ........................................................................................................ 39
24 Lift Challenge ......................................................................................................... 42
25 Errors on the Field of Play ....................................................................................... 43
26 Records ................................................................................................................. 44
27 The Power Lift ........................................................................................................ 46
28 Results ................................................................................................................... 47
29 Medal Awards......................................................................................................... 48
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30 Rankings List .......................................................................................................... 49
Section B2 - Station ...................................................................................................... 50
31 Station Rules .......................................................................................................... 50
32 Entries ................................................................................................................... 50
33 Officials’ Responsibilities ........................................................................................ 51
34 Kit Check ............................................................................................................... 53
35 Athlete Uniform and Personal Equipment ................................................................ 53
36 Warm-up ................................................................................................................ 54
37 Event ..................................................................................................................... 54
38 Station Programme ................................................................................................. 55
39 Station Format ....................................................................................................... 55
40 Stations ................................................................................................................. 55
41 Judgement ............................................................................................................. 56
42 Results, Medal Awards and Rankings....................................................................... 56

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List of Appendices
Appendix 1: WPPO 2021-2024 Qualification Pathway
Appendix 2: WPPO Hosting Competition Application
Appendix 3: WPPO Technical Officials Handbook
Appendix 4: WPPO Uniform Advertising Guidelines
Appendix 5: WPPO Venue requirements
Appendix 6: WPPO Equipment requirements
Appendix 7: WPPO Scoring System
Appendix 8: WPPO Announcer Script
Appendix 9: WPPO Loading Chart
Appendix 10: WPPO MS Table
Appendix 11: WPPO Protocol Guide
Appendix 12: WPPO Hybrid requirements

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Introduction
Preamble
These World Para Powerlifting (“WPPO”) Rules and Regulations are mandatory for all WPPO
Recognised Competitions. The overall governance and management of all World Para Sports(including WPPO) is subject to the detailed provisions of the IPC Handbook.
Section A of this document consists of the WPPO Regulations. Section B consists of the WPPO
Rules.
Section B1 of WPPO Rules contains the rules on the Power discipline. Section B2 of the WPPO
Rules contains the rules on the Station discipline.

Governance
The International Paralympic Committee (“IPC”) acts as the International Federation for the sportof Para powerlifting. It is responsible for, amongst other things, organising international
Competitions and drawing up rules and regulations relevant to the sport of Para powerlifting andensuring that they are followed. IPC carries out its responsibilities as International Federation
under the name “World Para Powerlifting”, and the term “World Para Powerlifting” should
therefore be read in these Rules and Regulations as being equivalent to IPC.

World Para Powerlifting Classification Rules and Regulations
The WPPO Classification Rules and Regulations are an integral part of these Rules andRegulations and are available at www.paralympic.org/powerlifting/classification. Terms which aredefined in the WPPO Classification Rules and Regulations and appear in these Rules andRegulations shall have the meaning given to them in the WPPO Classification Rules andRegulations, unless otherwise defined in these Rules and Regulations.

Changes to These Rules and Regulations
Please note that these Rules and Regulations may be changed at any time as a result, forexample, of changes in Classification-related matters or where WPPO otherwise considers it
necessary to do so.

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Definitions
Athlete: for the purposes of the Rules, any person who participates in Para powerlifting at theinternational level (as defined by WPPO) or national level (as defined by each National
Federation) and any additional person who participates in sport at a lower level (if designated by
the person’s National Federation).
Bodyweight Category(ies): the separate weight classes within each Event.
CF: Coefficient Formula.
Classification: grouping Athletes into Sport Classes (as defined in the IPC Athlete Classification
Code) according to how much their impairment affects fundamental activities in each specificsport or discipline. This is also referred to as “Athlete Classification”.
Competition: the entirety of each Session, Event and Round forming a single competition (e.g. asingle edition of the WPPO Championships).
Competition Director: a person certified and appointed by WPPO who the main point of contact
and lead a WPPO Recognised Competition in liaison with the LOC, the Event Director and theTechnical Delegate and provide best practices in key areas of competition management andvenue operational standards.
Competition Medical Director: a person appointed by the LOC who is responsible for
implementing the WPPO ‘Scope of Event Medical Services’.
Elite: Name of the Athlete’s age group where the minimum age is 15 years of age by 31 Decemberof the year of the Competition.
eMarshall: Electronic Marshall.
Event: the period of the Kit Check and Weigh-in processes, the Rounds and the Victory Ceremony
forming a single event within a Competition (e.g., the Men’s +107.00 kg event).
Events Director: a person certified and appointed by WPPO who lead a WPPO Recognised
Competition in liaison with the Competition Director and the Technical Delegate and provide bestpractices in key technical areas of competition and operational standards.
FOP: Field of Play; the area where the Event takes place, which contains the Competition platform
4x4m, the bench, the ramps and the stage area
Games: IPC Games, Commonwealth Games, Regional Para Games, Sub Regional Para Games,
Youth Para Games, and any other WPPO Recognised Competition identified as a Games by
WPPO.
IF Delegate: a person certified and appointed by WPPO who is in charge of the planning anddelivery of WPPO Recognised Competitions and has the highest authority over the Competition.
International Federation (IF): a sport federation recognised by the IPC as the sole world-wide
representative of a sport for Athletes with an impairment that has been granted the status as aPara sport by the IPC. The IPC and IOSD act as an International Federation for certain Para sports.
IOC: the International Olympic Committee.
IPC: the International Paralympic Committee.
IPC Games: the Paralympic Games and the Parapan American Games.
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IPC Handbook: the IPC Handbook located on the IPC’s website at www.paralympic.org/ipchandbook.
IOSD: International Organisation of Sport for the Disabled, an independent organisation
recognised by the IPC as the sole worldwide representative for a specific impairment group to the
IPC.
Jury: the Technical Officials appointed to adjudicate the lift in case of a Lift Challenge at relevant
WPPO Recognised Competitions.
Kit Check: the process where the Athlete’s personal uniform and equipment are verified aheadof their Event.
Legends: name of the Athlete’s age group where the minimum age is 45 years of age by 31
December of the year of the Competition.
Lift Challenge: the process in which an Athlete can protest their own “No Lift” decision.
LiftVRS: Lift Video Replay System.
LiftED: Lift Educational Video Database.
LOC: Local Organising Committee; it is an organisation appointed to organise a WPPO
Recognised Competition.
Lot Number: an identification number allocated to each Athlete according to the World Ranking
List per Bodyweight Category.
Marshall: the Technical Official responsible for managing lift attempt changes and approving
Power Lift requests by Athletes and/or their Team Official.
MS: Minimum Standard.
National Federation: the national member of an International Federation.
Next Gen: name of the Athlete’s age group where the minimum age is 18 years of age by 31
December of the year of the Competition, and the maximum age is no older than 20 years of age
by 31 December of the year of the Competition.
NPC: National Paralympic Committee; the national member of the IPC who is the sole
representative of Athletes with an impairment in that country or territory. These are the national
members of the IPC.
OCOG: Organising Committee of a Games.
OVR: On Venue Results.
Para sport: sport governed by the IPC Athlete Classification Code and recognised as a Para sport
by the IPC.
PARIS: Para Sports Results and Information Services.
PowerCOMS: Para Powerlifting Competition and Operations Management System.
PRIS: Paralympic Results and Information Services.
Referee: the Technical Officials appointed to adjudicate the lift at relevant WPPO Recognised
Competitions.

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Rookie: name of the Athlete’s age group where the minimum age is 15 years of age by 31
December of the year of the Competition, and the maximum age is no older than 17 years of age
by 31 December of the year of the Competition.
Round: the period of the Athletes competing their lift attempts.
RTDS: Real-Time Display System.
SDMS: IPC Sport Data Management System.
Session: a combination of several Events in a specific time period during the Competition.
Sport Class: a category for Competition defined by WPPO by reference to the extent to which an
Athlete can perform the specific tasks and activities required by a Para sport.
Sport Class Status: a designation applied to a Sport Class to indicate the extent to which an
Athlete may be required to undertake Athlete Evaluation and/or be subject to a classification
protest.
Team Official: an accredited team member (non-Athlete) who represents their delegation.
Technical Delegate (TD): a person certified and appointed by WPPO to a WPPO Recognised
Competition to lead the Technical Officials, provide technical advice, and monitor that thetechnical operations are conducted in accordance with these Rules and Regulations.
Technical Meeting: a meeting for all teams which takes place before any WPPO Recognised
Competition to disseminate information on technical matters and logistics related to theCompetition.
Technical Official: the persons certified and appointed by WPPO to operate the Competition inaccordance with these Rules.
T&S: Timing and Scoring System.
WADC: the World Anti-Doping Code.
Weigh-in: the official process to verify the Athlete’s final bodyweight to confirm that the Athlete
is within the necessary parameters permitting them to compete within their selected Bodyweight
Category.
WPPO: World Para Powerlifting.
WPPO Approved Competitions: international and national endorsed Competitions for the sportof Para powerlifting that have been approved by WPPO.
WPPO Athlete License: a license issued by the WPPO in accordance with the WPPO Athlete
Licensing Registrations to enable Athletes to compete in IPC Games and WPPO Recognised
Competitions.
WPPO Championships: WPPO World Championships and WPPO Regional Championships.
WPPO Recognised Competition: IPC Games, WPPO Championships, WPPO Sanctioned
Competitions and WPPO Approved Competitions.
WPPO Sanctioned Competitions: WPPO World Cups and other WPPO international
Competitions determined by WPPO.

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Section A: WPPO Regulations
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General Provisions

1.1

Scope and application

1.1.1

These Rules and Regulations comprise the WPPO Regulations (“Regulations”) andthe WPPO Rules (“Rules”), together with the Appendices listed above. The
Appendices form an integral part of these Rules and Regulations.

1.1.2

These Rules and Regulations are mandatory for all WPPO Recognised
Competitions. All participants (including, but not limited to, Athletes and support
personnel, coaches, trainers, managers, interpreters, team staff, officials, medical
or paramedical personnel) in any WPPO Recognised Competitions agree to bebound by these Rules and Regulations as a condition of such participation.

1.1.3

The WPPO Classification Rules and Regulations are an integral part of these Rules
and Regulations and are located on the WPPO website. The IPC Handbook is an
integral part of the governance of the sport of Para powerlifting.

1.1.4

Any matter not addressed in these Rules and Regulations shall be determined by
WPPO, in its sole discretion.

1.1.5

This version of these Rules and Regulations will be effective from 1 July 2023 andshall prevail over all previous versions of these Rules and Regulations.

1.2

Interpretation

1.2.1

Capitalised terms used in these Rules and Regulations have the meaning given tothem in the Definitions list above.

1.2.2

Any comments annotating various provisions of these Rules shall be used tointerpret these Rules and Regulations.

1.2.3

Headings used in these Rules and Regulations are used for convenience only andhave no meaning that is separate from the Regulation(s) or Rule(s) to which theyrefer.

1.2.4

All references to the words “he”, “his” or “him” in these Rules also mean the words“she”, “hers” or “her”.

1.3
1.3.1

1.4
1.4.1

Governance
The IPC acts as the International Federation for and governs the sport of Para
powerlifting. It carries out these responsibilities under the name “World Para
Powerlifting” (“WPPO”) and the term “World Para Powerlifting” (“WPPO”) must beread in these Rules and Regulations as the IPC and vice versa.
Printing of the Rules
These Rules are the copyright property of the IPC and have been published for the
benefit of NPCs, Athletes, officials and others who are engaged in an official
capacity with WPPO. They may be reprinted or translated by any organisation witha legitimate need to do so, subject to IPC’s continuing ability to assert its copyrightin them, including the right to insist on an assignment to the IPC of the copyright in

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any translated version. Any other organisation must obtain the permission of the
IPC prior to reprinting, translating or publishing these Rules and Regulations.
1.4.2
1.5

Amendments to the Rules

1.5.1

2

The English version of these Rules shall be accepted as the authoritative version forthe purpose of interpretation.
These Rules and Regulations may be changed at any time as a result, for example,of changes in Classification-related matters or where WPPO otherwise considers it
necessary to do so.

WPPO Recognised Competitions

2.1

Competition levels

2.1.1

WPPO categorises Competitions based on their scale, size, and nature to determine
the applicable requirements at each Competition.

2.1.2

WPPO Recognised Competition levels are as follows:

Tier

Name

IPC Games

Type

Competitions

High Performance

Paralympic Games

Development/ High
Performance

Parapan American Games*Development/High
Performance

WPPO World Championships(Rookie, Next Gen, Elite andLegends)
WPPO Regional
Championships (Rookie, Next
Gen, Elite and Legends)
WPPO World Cups
Asian Para Games

DevelopmentCommonwealth Games

Sub Regional Para GamesYouth Para Games
Other international
Competitions
National Competitions
Hybrid Competitions

High Performance
1

WPPO Championships
Development/High
Performance
WPPO
Sanctioned
Competitions

2

WPPO
Approved
Competitions

3

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Fundamental*This applies only to the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games
2.2
2.2.1

Competition cycle
Unless otherwise determined by the IPC, the cycle for IPC Games, WPPOChampionships and WPPO Recognised Competitions is as follows:

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Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4
2.3
2.3.1

2.4

Competition
WPPO World Championships
WPPO World Cups
Asian Youth Para Games
Youth Parapan American GamesWPPO Hybrid Competitions
National Competitions
WPPO Regional Championships
WPPO World Cups
Asian Para Games
Commonwealth GamesWPPO Hybrid Competitions
National Competitions
WPPO World Championships
WPPO World Cups
Parapan American GamesWPPO Hybrid Competitions
National Competitions
Paralympic GamesWPPO World Cups
WPPO Hybrid Competitions
National Competitions

Competition requirements
The organisational requirements and Competition fees for each level of WPPO
Recognised Competitions (excluding IPC Games) are outlined in the Competition
Rules.
Competition management

2.4.1

The IPC shall manage all IPC Games.

2.4.2

WPPO shall have the right to manage and shall have ultimate jurisdiction over all
matters related to WPPO Championships and WPPO Sanctioned Competitions (andmay delegate or remove such jurisdiction to the IF delegate or other officials underthese Rules and Regulations or as it sees fit) and shall have the power to postpone
Competitions and give directions consistent with the rules adopted for conducting
Competition. WPPO shall also have the right to oversee all WPPO Approved
Competitions.

2.4.3

WPPO shall have the right to intercede as necessary in order to resolve any conflicts
or issues in any WPPO Recognised Competition, including by requiring an LOC toaddress any aspect of the Competition or issue in relation to the WPPO Rules andRegulations

2.4.4

The words “World”, “Regional” and “World Para Powerlifting” may not be used inconnection with any Para powerlifting Competition or Event without the priorwritten consent of WPPO. In addition, the IPC is the owner of all rights of whatever
kind or nature in respect of the terms “Paralympics” and “Paralympic”, the term

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“Para” when associated with sport or any IPC activities, the IPC motto, flag andanthem, the Paralympic Symbol (three Agitos design) and any other trademarks,logos and other indicia used or intended to be used in the context of the Paralympic
Movement.
2.4.5

All WPPO Recognised Competitions must be hosted according to the requirements
and processes set out in these Rules and Regulations, as outlined in Appendix 2.

2.4.6

The Events and Competition format for all WPPO Recognised Competitions are
outlined in these Rules and Regulations.

2.5

Competition entries

2.5.1

All entries to participate in WPPO Championships and WPPO Sanctioned
Competitions must be in accordance with these Rules and Regulations.

2.5.2

The entry criteria for the IPC Games shall be defined in the qualification criteria
outlined on the IPC website. The 2021-2024 WPPO qualification pathway found in
Appendix 1 outlines the WPPO Recognised Competitions Athletes must attend inorder to be considered eligible to qualify for the Paralympic Games.

2.5.3

The entry criteria and MS for WPPO Championships and WPPO Sanctioned
Competitions shall be defined in the Competition Rules outlined in the information
package and/or qualification guide for each such Competition.

2.5.4

All Athletes must be entered by their respective NPCs or otherwise authorisedorganisation and accepted by WPPO to participate in any WPPO Recognised
Competition.

2.5.5

All entries from NPCs must be received by the deadlines as set out in theCompetition information package and/or qualification guide.

2.5.6

The cancellation deadlines and policies for each Competition will be published in
the Competition information package and/or qualification guide and must be
adhered to.

2.6

Recognition of results

2.6.1

WPPO accepts results achieved at WPPO Recognised Competitions by eligible
Athletes (in accordance with Regulation 3) as set out in these Rules andRegulations, solely for the following purposes:

2.6.1.1

WPPO rankings;

2.6.1.2

WPPO records;

2.6.1.3

allocation of qualification slots for IPC Games, WPPO Championships and WPPOSanctioned Competitions; and/or

2.6.1.4

achieving qualification standards for entry into IPC Games, WPPOChampionships and WPPO Sanctioned Competitions.

2.7

Advertising and displays during Competitions

2.7.1

The IPC determines the advertising requirements at IPC Games.

2.7.2

The WPPO Uniform and Equipment Advertising Guidelines in Appendix 4 outline

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the advertising permitted at WPPO Championships. During all other WPPO
Recognised Competitions (except IPC Games), the IPC and, with the approval of
the IPC the relevant LOC, shall adopt the applicable advertising requirements.
2.8

Anti-gambling requirements

2.8.1

3

The IPC may adopt anti-gambling regulations, policies, codes and/or requirementsfrom time to time, which will be binding on all participants of WPPO Recognised
Competitions.

Eligibility and Classification

3.1

Eligibility requirements – IPC Games

3.1.1
3.2

The IPC determines the eligibility requirements for IPC Games.
Eligibility requirements – WPPO Recognised Competitions

3.2.1

To meet the eligibility requirements to participate in WPPO Recognised
Competitions an Athlete must:

3.2.1.1

hold a valid WPPO Athlete Licence issued in accordance with the WPPO Athlete
Registration and Licensing Regulations by the time of the final entry deadline;

3.2.1.2

be internationally classified and have been assigned a Sport Class (other thanNot Eligible (NE)) in accordance with the WPPO Classification Rules andRegulations;3.2.1.3

be entered by their NPC (or National Federation if such responsibility has beendelegated by the NPC), in either case the NPC being a member in good standingof the IPC;

3.2.1.4

satisfy the nationality requirements of the IPC Athlete Nationality Policy (locatedon the IPC website www.paralympic.org/ipc-handbook);

3.2.1.5be the minimum age to participate in the relevant Competition, as defined in theCompetition information package and/or qualification guide; and3.2.1.6

not be disqualified, suspended or otherwise sanctioned.

3.3

Qualification requirements

3.3.1

3.4

In addition to the eligibility requirements outlined above, in order to compete in
WPPO Recognised Competitions an Athlete must also meet the qualification
standards, qualification criteria and any sport entry rules applicable to the relevant
Competition.
Gender

3.4.1

Subject to Regulation 3.4.3, below, an Athlete shall be eligible to compete in men’s
Events if he is:3.4.1.1

recognised as male in law; and3.4.1.2

eligible to compete under these Rules.

3.4.2

Subject to Regulation 3.4.3, below, an Athlete shall be eligible to compete in
women’s Events if she is:

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recognised as female in law; and3.4.2.2

eligible to compete under these Rules.

3.4.3

WPPO will deal with any cases involving transgender Athletes in accordance with
the IOC’s transgender guidelines (as amended by the IOC from time to time) andany applicable WPPO Regulations.

3.4.4

The eligibility of persons recognised as third gender in law will be determined by the
IPC on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with any applicable WPPO Regulations.

3.5

International Classification

3.5.1

WPPO shall determine the WPPO Recognised Competitions where international
Classification will be offered. At such Competitions, Classification will be conductedprior to the start of each Competition in accordance with the WPPO Classification
Rules and Regulations.

3.5.2

An Athlete who has not been assessed by a WPPO Classification Panel will not meetthe eligibility criteria (set out in this Regulation 3) to compete in IPC Games, WPPOChampionships and WPPO Sanctioned Competitions.

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Anti-Doping

4.1

Anti-Doping Requirements

4.1.1

The IPC Anti-Doping Code located on the IPC website atwww.paralympic.org/antidoping applies to all IPC Games, WPPO Championships
and WPPO Sanctioned Competitions. Mandatory testing for world record
performances at the Competition to be recognised by WPPO.

4.1.2

WPPO Approved Competitions must be conducted in accordance with the antidoping rules of the relevant governing body and the WADC International Standards.
Random in-Competition anti-doping testing is also mandatory at such
Competitions.

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Medical

5.1

Medical requirements

5.1.1

The IPC Medical Code located on the IPC website at www.paralympic.org/medical
applies to all IPC Games, WPPO Championships and WPPO Sanctioned
Competitions.

5.1.2

The medical and safety rules of the relevant governing body apply to WPPO
Approved Competitions.

5.2

Medical responsibilities

5.2.1

In accordance with the IPC Medical Code, all Athletes who compete in WPPO
Recognised Competitions are responsible for their own physical and mental healthand for their own medical supervision.

5.2.2

By entering in a WPPO Recognised Competition, an Athlete releases the IPC andWPPO from any liability to the extent permitted by law for any loss, injury or damage
that he or she may suffer in relation to, or as a result of, his or her participation in

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Classification, at the relevant Competition.
5.2.3

Notwithstanding the above Regulations 5.2.1 and 5.2.2, NPCs shall use best efforts
to ensure the physical and mental health of all Athletes and Team Officials under
their jurisdiction prior to their participation in WPPO Recognised Competitions.

5.2.4

Every NPC is responsible to ensure that appropriate and continuous medical
monitoring of its’ Athletes is undertaken. It is further recommended that NPCs
organise for a periodic health evaluation of each Athlete that it enters in a WPPO
Recognised Competitions, and that NPCs appoint a team physician to attend allsuch Competitions.

5.2.5

WPPO will be entitled to prevent any Athlete from competing where in its opinion it
would be dangerous for the Athlete to compete, including where the safety of otherathletes, officials, spectators and/or the Competition itself is put at risk. At all times,
the overriding priority must be to safeguard the health and safety of Athletes,
officials and spectators. The outcome of the relevant Competition must neverinfluence such decisions.

5.3

Medical withdrawal request

5.3.1

At all IPC Games, WPPO Championships and WPPO Sanctioned Competitions theofficial WPPO Medical Withdrawal Request Form (located on the WPPO website)must be submitted to the WPPO office in order to officially request the withdrawalof an Athlete from the relevant Competition after submission of the final entry by
numbers.

5.3.2

During competition the Medical Withdrawal Request Form must be signed by theteam physician of the Athlete. In the event there is no team physician, if the teamhas an agreement to use the physician of another team that physician may sign theform. Alternatively, the LOC Chief Medical Doctor may do so.

5.3.3

All sections of the Medical Withdrawal Request Form must be completed.

5.3.4

All Medical Withdrawal Request Forms must be submitted at least thirty (30)minutes prior to the relevant Event of the Competition. If this is not possible (forexample due to the onset of an acute injury or illness within the thirty (30) minutes
prior to the relevant Event) an explanation must be provided in the Medical
Withdrawal Request Form.

5.3.5

WPPO shall determine whether a Medical Withdrawal Request is accepted. Thisdecision is final with no opportunity to protest or appeal.

5.4

Medical insurance

5.4.1

NPCs are responsible to ensure suitable medical provision and medical insurance
coverage for their respective delegations for WPPO Recognised Competitions and(subject to Regulation 5.4.2 below) for the full duration of the relevant Competition,
including travel to and from such Competitions. NPCs must provide a copy of thisinsurance to WPPO if requested.

5.4.2

It shall be the responsibility of the LOC in each case to ensure on-site medical,
emergency ambulance, first aid services and medical insurance coverage is

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5.5

Medical and safety services at IPC Games, WPPO Championships and WPPOSanctioned Competitions

5.5.1

The LOC shall be responsible for implementing the medical and safety services for
IPC Games in accordance with the relevant host agreement.

5.5.2

LOCs shall be responsible for implementing the medical and safety services at
WPPO Championships and WPPO Sanctioned Competitions.

5.5.3

A Competition Medical Director shall be appointed by the LOC for all WPPO
Recognised Competition to prepare and co-ordinate the medical services andsafety requirements during the relevant Competition.

5.5.4

At all WPPO Championships and any other Competitions determined by WPPO,WPPO shall be responsible for ensuring a medical representative monitors
implementation of these and any other Competition-specific medical and safety
rules.

5.6

Harassment

5.6.1

5.7

The dignity of every individual must be respected. All forms of abuse and/or
harassment are prohibited. The IPC Code of Ethics and the IPC Policy on Nonaccidental Violence and Abuse (located on the IPC website) applies to all WPPO
Recognised Competitions.
Autonomic dysreflexia

5.7.1
5.8

The IPC Policy on Autonomic Dysreflexia (located on the IPC website) applies to all
WPPO Recognised Competitions.
Hypoxic or hyperoxic chambers or tents

5.8.1
5.9

The use of hypoxic or hyperoxic chambers or tents is prohibited at all WPPO
Recognised Competitions.
Heat

5.9.1
5.10

The IPC Heat Policy (located on the IPC website) applies to all WPPO Recognised
Competitions.
Smoking ban

5.10.16

Smoking is prohibited during competition at all venues of WPPO Recognised
Competitions.

Technology and Equipment

6.1
6.1.1

Fundamental Principles
The IPC Policy on Sport Equipment (located on the IPC website) applies to all WPPO
Recognised Competitions. The principles outlined in this policy apply in particular(but not exclusively) in relation to the development of sports specific prosthetic
devices.

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Monitoring of the use of technology and equipment

6.2.1

The WPPO Technical Delegate, or their designee, will monitor the use of technology
and equipment at WPPO Recognised Competitions to ensure that it conforms to theprinciples outlined in the IPC Policy on Sport Equipment. This may include, but will
not be limited to, the assessment of:

6.2.1.1

whether or not equipment and/or prosthetic components are commerciallyavailable to all Athletes (prototypes that are purpose built by manufactures
exclusively for the use of a specific Athlete shall not be permitted); and/or

6.2.1.2

whether equipment contains materials or devices that store, generate or deliver
energy and/or are designed to provide function to enhance performance beyond
the natural physical capacity of an Athlete.

6.3

Prohibited Technology

6.3.1

Use of the following technology is prohibited at WPPO Recognised Competitions:6.3.1.1

equipment that breaches the fundamental principles outlined in the IPC Policy
on Sport Equipment;

6.3.1.2

equipment that results in athletic performance being generated by machines,
engines, electronics, motors, robotic mechanisms or the like; and6.3.1.3

osteo-integrated prosthesis.

6.3.2

At any WPPO Recognised Competition the WPPO Technical Delegate shall beentitled to prohibit the use of any equipment prohibited by these Rules andRegulations. In every case of a suspected breach the WPPO Technical Delegate
must report the matter to WPPO. Upon receiving such a report any further
investigation and/or action will be determined by WPPO on a case by case basis.

6.3.3

WPPO shall be entitled to prohibit the use of equipment either permanently or on atemporary basis (to allow for further investigation) where it considers, acting
reasonably, that any of the fundamental principles of equipment design andavailability are breached.

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Disciplinary Rules

7.1

General Disciplinary Provisions

7.1.1

The IPC Code of Ethics (located on the IPC website) shall apply to all participantsof WPPO Recognised Competitions.

7.1.2

In addition to any specific provisions of these Rules and Regulations providing fordisqualification, an Athlete, Team Official, team member or any other individual
may have their accreditation withdrawn and/or be disqualified from any Event(s) or
Competition(s) by WPPO, if, in the reasonable opinion of WPPO, they:

7.1.2.1

contravene the spirit of fair-play or obstruct any Technical Officials in theirofficial duties;

7.1.2.2

behave in a manner which may actually or potentially bring into disrepute WPPO,
the IPC, any International Federation and/or the LOC; or

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7.2

Disciplinary action

7.2.1

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breach any protocol or procedure put in place by an LOC and/or WPPO for an
Event or Competition (for example in relation to the health, safety or security ofAthletes, including any protocol put in place in relation to the coronavirus
pandemic).
Further disciplinary action, including in relation to situations that are not coveredby these Rules or Regulations, may be taken against any individual bound by theseRules and Regulations on a case-by-case basis by WPPO and/or TechnicalDelegate, in consultation with WPPO. Further action(s) may be taken at WPPO’discretion.

Protests and Appeals

8.1

Lift attempt

8.1.1
8.2

Anti-Doping

8.2.1
8.3

All anti-doping rule violations, including any appeals regarding such violations, shallbe determined in accordance with the IPC Anti-Doping Code.
Classification

8.3.1

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Protests relating to a No lift attempt decision shall be determined in accordancewith the Lift Challenge Rule (LC).

Protests and appeals relating to Classification shall be determined in accordancewith the WPPO Classification Rules and Regulations.

Officials, Venues and Solidarity

9.1

Technical Officials and Classifiers

9.1.1

All WPPO Recognised Competitions must have certified and licensed WPPOTechnical Officials (and Classifiers if international Classification is taking place at
the Competition) to oversee all technical and classification matters respectively, toensure that the Competition is run in accordance with these Rules and Regulations.

9.1.2

In order to be a certified and licensed WPPO Technical Official or Classifier, therespective pathway must be followed and the respective requirements must be
met, as determined by WPPO.

9.1.3

The number of Technical Officials appointed to each Recognised Competition may
be in accordance with the table of requirements and Competition designation as
outlined in Appendix 2.

9.1.4

Technical Officials who have any other active role or any involvement with acompeting NPC (e.g., coach, NPC delegate or Athlete) will not be appointed as aReferee or Jury member in that specific Event.

9.1.5

All detailed information about the specific roles, responsibilities, pathway,
appointments, and rules specific to Technical Officials is provided in Appendix 3.

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Team Official

9.2.1

A Team Official must possess the necessary qualifications and insurance to fulfil
their role, considering the importance of the Athletes’ welfare, health and safety,
as determined by the relevant NPC.

9.2.2

The Team Official must wear a uniform compliant with the terms of Appendix 4.

9.3

Technical Meeting

9.3.1

A Technical Meeting (face to face or virtual) with up to two (2) Team Officials fromeach participating NPC must take place for all Recognised Competitions aminimum of one (1) day prior to the start of the Competition.

9.3.2

The Technical Meeting will be delivered in English and the following matters may
be addressed:

9.3.2.1

Roll call;

9.3.2.2

Outcome of the entry verifications;9.3.2.3

Confirmation of Bodyweight change requests;

9.3.2.4

Competition schedule overview;

9.3.2.5

Anti-doping information;

9.3.2.6

Protocol information (e.g., ceremonies);

9.3.2.7

Logistical information (e.g., transportation, meals, departures, etc.);

9.3.2.8

Warm-up pass distribution;(a) The Warm-up pass may also be distributed during the Weigh-in Process;9.3.2.9

Sale of Lift Challenge cards for Power; and9.3.2.10

Any other business/questions

9.4

Venue Requirements

9.4.1
9.5

All Recognised Competitions must be hosted in venues meeting the requirements
outlined in Appendix 5.
Equipment Requirements

9.5.1

9.6

All Recognised Competitions must be hosted using only equipment from approved
WPPO suppliers. The detailed requirements for all Para powerlifting equipment perdiscipline and per level of Recognised Competition as well as the list of WPPO
approved suppliers is outlined in Appendix 6.
Scoring System Requirements

9.6.1

All Recognised Competitions must be hosted using an approved scoring system, as
outlined in Appendix 7.

9.6.2

The WPPO scoring system is composed of the following:

9.6.2.1

On Venue Results (OVR)a) Para Sports Results and Information Services (PARIS), with the exception of

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Games where their specific Paralympic Results Information System (PRIS),in the Commonwealth Results & Information Services (CRIS) and in the
Parapan American Games (PRIS) information services must be used; must
be used;b) Scoreboard
9.6.2.2

Timing and Scoring System (T&S)a) Attempt board

9.6.2.3

Para Powerlifting(PowerCOMS)

Competition

andOperations

Management

Systema) Referee deviceb) Jury devicec) Electronic Marshall (eMarshall)d) Lift Challenge devicee) Lift Educational Video Database (LiftED)
9.6.2.4

Lift Video Replay System (LiftVRS)a) Video replay consoleb) Video replay tablets

9.7
9.7.1

Solidarity
Funds collected from bodyweight changes and Lift Challenges fees will be invested
into anti-doping education and to support developing NPCs to enter athletes into
WPPO Recognised Competitions.

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Section B: WPPO Rules
Section B1 – Power
10 Power Rules
10.1

Power – Description

10.1.1The Power discipline of the sport of Para Powerlifting represents the ultimate testof upper body strength with Athletes competing in the bench press.

10.1.2The Power discipline is open to female and male Rookie, Next Gen, Elite andLegend, Athletes with one (1) or more of the eight (8) Eligible Impairments whocompete in one (1) Sport Class, as defined in the WPPO Classification Rules andRegulations, in ten (10) different Bodyweight Categories per gender.

10.2

Objective

10.2.1

10.3

Competitors must lower the bar to their chest, stop on the chest and then press it
upwards to arms-length with locked elbows. Athletes are given three (3) attempts
and the winner is the Athlete who lifts the heaviest attempt.

Bodyweight Categories

10.3.1WPPO Competitions may comprise the following Bodyweight Categories
GenderWomen

Men

Minimum
Bodyweight (kg)Maximum
Bodyweight (kg)

Up to 41.0 kg

-

41.0

Up to 45.0 kg

41.1

45.0

Up to 50.0 kg

45.1

50.0

Up to 55.0 kg

50.1

55.0

Up to 61.0 kg

55.1

61.0

Up to 67.0 kg

61.1

67.0

Up to 73.0 kg

67.1

73.0

Up to 79.0 kg

73.1

79.0

Up to 86.0 kg

79.1

86.0

Over 86.0 kg

86.1

-

Up to 49.0kg

-

49.0

Up to 54.0 kg

49.1

54.0

Up to 59.0 kg

54.1

59.0

Up to 65.0 kg

59.1

65.0

Up to 72.0 kg

65.1

72.0

Up to 80.0 kg

72.1

80.0

Up to 88.0 kg

80.1

88.0

Up to 97.0 kg

88.1

97.0

Category

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10.4

Category

Minimum
Bodyweight (kg)Maximum
Bodyweight (kg)

Up to 107.0 kg

97.1

107.0

Over 107.0 kg

107.1

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Overview of Technical Officials’ Responsibilities in Competition

Position

Description of Responsibilities

International
Federation
DelegateIs in charge of the planning and delivery of the entire Competition.
Has the highest authority over the Competition.
Be appointed and / or act on behalf of WPPO at the Competition.

Oversee the entire Competition in liaison with the LOC, ED and TD
Provide best practices in key areas of competition management andvenue operational standards and report to the IF Delegate.
Be appointed and / or act on behalf of WPPO at the Competition.
Oversee the entire Event in liaison with the CD and TD.
Provide best practices in key technical areas of competition andoperational standards and report to the IF Delegate.
Be appointed and / or act on behalf of WPPO at the Competition.
Provide technical advice.
Monitor that the technical operations are conducted in accordancewith the Technical Rules and Regulations throughout the entire Event.
Act as the leader for the appointed Technical Officials for theCompetition.
Sign the Final Results for each Event.

(IFD)
Competition
Director (CD)

Event





Director (ED)Technical
Delegate (TD)

Chief Referee
(CR)







Side Referees:
Left (LR)Right (RR)

Lead the Bodyweight Category(ies) and ensure all actions on the FOP
comply with these Rules.
Ensure the equipment and FOP is clean, organised and safe.
Lead the Spotter Loaders.
Say the “start” and “rack” commands.
Judge the lift according to the lift sequences from the required position
and/or during the Lift Challenge (if the respective format is used).
Raise any errors and make the final decision on the outcome.
Judge the lift according to the lift sequences from the required position
and/or during the Lift Challenge (if the respective format is used).
Raise any errors.

Weigh-in Official

Judge the lift according to the lift sequences from the required position
and their decision will count only if a Lift Challenge is raised (if therespective format is used).
Chief(Chief and

Jury(J1, J2 and J3)

Lead the Weigh-in process.

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Description of Responsibilities

Assistant)






Verify the Athlete’s identification.
Record the Athlete’s bodyweight.
Record the confirmed starting weight and rack height.
Sign the Weigh-in List after the Weigh-in process is complete.

Assistant

Kit Check Official(Chief andAssistant)
Marshall (M)Announcer (A)Call the Athlete’s order and bodyweight.
Verify the Weigh-in list.

Examine each Athlete’s personal uniform and equipment is compliant
with these Rules and Appendix 4 during the warm-up process.

 Accept and verify the Athlete’s attempt changes.
 Provide approval if a Record attempt is requested.
 Provide approval if a Power Lift attempt is requested.
 Announce all messages according to Appendix 8.
 May control the Athlete’s lift attempt time.
Chief





Technical
Controller (TC)

(Chief,Assistants)Lead the assistant Technical Controllers.
Brief the Side Referees and Jury on the Athletes’ classification notes.
Ensure the equipment and warm-up area and call area are clean,organised and safe.
Examine each Athlete’s personal uniform and equipment is compliant
with these Rules and Appendix 4 in the call area before entering to the
FOP.s.
Manage the access of proper Athletes and Team Officials in the warmup area and call area.
Assist in calling the next Athletes to the Assistant Technical Controller
1 for their attempt.
Support the Athlete and Technical Official presentation and victory
ceremonies.

Assistant (s)LiftED and
LiftVRS OperatorSupport the Chief Technical Controller.
Control the Athlete and Team Official’s access to the FOP for theirattempt during the Event.
Examine each Athlete’s personal uniform and equipment is compliant
with these Rules before they enter the FOP for their attempt.
Manage the LiftVRS process and LiftED.

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Position

Description of Responsibilities

Spotter Loaders

Load and unload the bar with discs according to Appendix 9.
Keep the equipment and FOP clean, organised and safe.
Follow the path/movement of the Athletes’ lift and helping only if the
Chief Referee or Athlete requests so.
Help the Athlete take the bar out of the racks before the lift when asked
by the Athlete and back after the “rack” command or when help isrequested.
The Team Official may perform the activity of helping the Athlete takethe bar out of the racks if requested and approved by the TD in thewarm-up period.

10.4.1The detailed responsibilities and processes of each Technical Official role are listed
in Appendix 3.

10.4.2For an Individual medal Event, and each of the Team Event and Mixed Team Eventphases, the Referees may be randomly drawn via the T&S system ensuring thefollowing:

10.4.2.1

Each Technical Official is certified level one (1) or two (2);10.4.2.2

There is no more than one (1) Technical Official from the same country.

11 Age Groups
11.1

Age Groups Description

11.1.1

11.1 Four (4) age groups are recognised in all Recognised Competitions.
Minimum
Age

Maximum
Age

Rookie15

17

Next Gen

18

20

Elite

15

-

Legend45-

Age Group

11.2

All ages are by 31 December of the year of the Recognised Competition.

12 Entries
12.1

Individual Event12.1.1At Recognised Competitions, there is no maximum number of entries per gender,
Bodyweight Category and age group per NPC, unless otherwise specified in thequalification regulations or other entry requirements for that Competition.

12.1.2An Athlete may only register to one (1) Bodyweight Category during a Competition.

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12.2

When a Competition does not offer a specific day for different age groups (e.g., ata World Cup), the Athlete will be automatically entered in the single or multiple agegroup(s) based on their age.

Individual Event Changes

12.2.1At all Recognised Competitions with the exception of Games, Athletes will have theopportunity to change Bodyweight Categories during the entry verification process,either up or down one (1) Bodyweight Category from the category nominated at thetime of the final entry deadline.

12.2.2

Only one (1) change per Athlete is accepted and must be requested during theallocated time of the entry verification process. A fee of one hundred Euro (€100)
will be charged for each requested change and must be paid immediately to WPPO
during the entry verification process for the change to be accepted. The new
Bodyweight Category is accepted only upon payment and is considered final.

12.3

Individual Event Category Viability

12.3.1At all Recognised Competitions except IPC Games, a medal Event will beconsidered viable when the below minimum Athlete numbers apply per Bodyweight
Category:

12.3.1.1

One (1) Athlete: When there is one (1) Athlete in a single Bodyweight Category,they must lift equal to or more than the respective level MS for that Bodyweight
Category.

12.3.1.2

Two (2) Athletes: When there are two (2) Athletes in a single Bodyweight
Category, the Event is viable for 2 Medals (Gold and Silver).

12.3.1.3

One (1) or two (2) Athletes: When the total number of Athletes is one (1) or two(2) in more than one (1) Bodyweight Category per gender, then combined
categories may be formed at the discretion of WPPO to consist of two (2) or more
Athletes; the coefficient formula (CF) will be used.

12.3.1.4

Three (3) or more Athletes: When there are three (3) or more Athletes in a single
Bodyweight Category, the Event is viable as normal.

12.3.2

The final viable medal Events for all Recognised Competitions will be determined inconsultation with the LOC, TD and WPPO prior to and/or after the Technical
Meeting. MS weights can be found in Appendix 10.

12.3.3The IPC’s medal Event criteria apply to IPC Games.

12.4

Team Event

12.4.1At Recognised Competitions, one (1) Team Event will be viable per gender in theElite age group under the following conditions:12.4.1.1

There must be a minimum of two (2) competing teams, two (2) of which may befrom the same NPC.

12.4.1.2

Teams must consist of three (3) Athletes from the same NPC and same gender.

12.4.1.3

Each of the three (3) Athletes that comprise a team may be from different
Bodyweight Categories.

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Each NPC is permitted to enter a maximum of three (3) teams per Team Eventand gender.

12.4.1.5

Athletes entered in a Team Event may also be entered in an individual medal
Event or may be additional Athletes.

12.4.1.6

Athletes entered in a Team Event may be from all age groups.

12.4.1.7

Teams can be withdrawn until the Entry Verification Process, after that thewithdraw Team (s) will have a penalty fee of one hundred Euros (€100). Fullpayment must be paid immediately to WPPO upon request the withdraw team

12.5

Mixed Team Event

12.5.1At Recognised Competitions only, one (1) Mixed Team Event will be viable in theElite age group under the following conditions:12.5.1.1

There must be a minimum of two (2) competing teams, two (2) of which may befrom the same NPC.

12.5.1.2

Teams must consist of three (3) Athletes from the same NPC, with at least one(1) of each gender.

12.5.1.3

Each of the three (3) Athletes that comprise a team may be from different
Bodyweight Categories.

12.5.1.4

Each NPC is permitted to enter a maximum of three (3) teams.

12.5.1.5

Athletes entered in a Mixed Team Event may also be entered in an individual
Event or may be an additional Athlete.

12.5.1.6

Athletes entered in a Mixed Team Event may be from any age group.

12.6

Team and Mixed Team Event Changes

12.6.1At all Recognised Competitions, NPCs will have the opportunity to change theAthletes in the Team and Mixed Team Event during the entry verification process.

12.6.2All three (3) Athletes may be changed once (1) and must be requested during theallocated time of the entry verification process. No fee will be charged for eachrequested change.

12.7

Combined Team and Mixed Team Event

12.7.1

For all Team and Mixed Team Events, NPCs will have the opportunity to mix athletes
from different NPCs and bodyweight categories to form and compete as theInternational Teams.

13 Lot Number
13.1

Individual Event

13.1.1At Recognised Competitions, the Lot Number will be allocated to each Athlete
according to the 2022 to 2024 World Ranking List per Bodyweight Category (andfor Games according to the Qualification Ranking List) in ascending ranking
position. (e.g., an Athlete Rank first (1st) will receive Lot Number one (1) and so on).

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The Lot Number will be allocated per each medal Event based on the Athlete rank
position at the moment of the entries by name deadline.

13.1.3

If an Athlete or multiple Athletes switch Bodyweight Category to a category in which
they do not hold a ranking, the Lot Number will be allocated randomly with theremaining of the Lot Numbers for that particular Bodyweight Category.

13.1.4

The Lot Numbers for all competing Athletes must be allocated after the end of theTechnical Meeting.

13.1.5

The Lot Number will dictate the following:

13.1.5.1

The order that Athletes will be allocated to groups in the case that two (2) ormore Athletes have submitted the same first (1st) attempt confirmed during the
Weigh-in, with the highest Lot Number going to the first competing group (e.g.,Group B).

13.1.5.2

The order that Athletes attend the Weigh-in, with the highest Lot Number goingfirst.

13.1.5.3

The order that Athletes complete their lift attempt in the case that two (2) ormore Athletes have submitted the same weight for that attempt, with the highest
Lot Number going first.

13.1.5.4

In a combined category, the order that Athletes complete their lift attempt in thecase that two (2) or more Athletes have submitted the same weight for that
attempt and have the same Lot Number, the Athlete in the lighter Bodyweight
Category going first.

13.2

Team and Mixed Team Event

13.2.1At Recognised Competitions, the Lot Number will be allocated for each Event basedon the order of registration during the final entries by name deadline.

13.2.2

The Lot Number will dictate the following:

13.2.2.1

The order that Athletes attend the Weigh-in, with the highest Lot Number goingfirst.

13.2.2.2

The order that Athletes complete their lift attempt in the case that two (2) ormore Athletes have submitted the same weight for that attempt, with the highest
Lot Number going first.

14 Categories and Groups
14.1

Individual Event

14.1.1At Recognised Competitions, Athletes may compete and/or be awarded medals ina single Bodyweight Category or combined categories as detailed below:

14.1.1.1

Single Bodyweight Category: A single Bodyweight Category per gender, withmedals awarded in following formats:a) 1 Athlete: Medal will be awarded by MS (when there is one (1) athlete in asingle bodyweight category), and they lift equal to or more than therespective level MS for that bodyweight category as published in the

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competition information package (Gold);b) 2 Athletes: Medals will be awarded (Gold and Silver);c) 3 or more Athletes: All medals will be awarded (Gold, Silver, Bronze).
14.1.1.2

Grouping Categories: May be multiple viable Bodyweight Categories per genderin anyone (1) Event, with medals awarded in following format:a) 1 Athlete: Medal will be awarded by MS (when there is one (1) Athlete in asingle bodyweight category), and they lift equal to or more than therespective level MS for that bodyweight category as published in thecompetition information package (Gold);b) 2 Athletes: Medals will be awarded (Gold and Silver);c) 3 or more Athletes: All medals will be awarded (Gold, Silver, Bronze).

14.1.1.3

Combined Categories: May be multiple combined viable Bodyweight Categories
per gender in anyone (1) Event, with medals awarded in following format:a) Coefficient Formula: The medals will be calculated using CF points at thediscretion of WPPO (i.e., when the total number of athletes is one [1] or two [2]in more than one [1] bodyweight category, then combined categories can beformed).

14.2

Individual Event Groups

14.2.1At Recognised Competitions, when there are eleven (11) or more Athletescompeting in a single Bodyweight Category or combined categories, then groups
will be formed with a minimum of five (5) Athletes per group.

14.2.2

Groups are formed with Athletes with lightest first (1st) attempt (confirmed at theWeigh-in) forming the first group, with progressively heavier attempts forming
subsequent groups.

14.2.3

Groups are labelled descending alphabetically (e.g., D, C, B and A).

14.2.4

Groups are formed as equally as possible (in terms of number of Athletes), with the
exception of group A, which will be formed of six (6) Athletes, unless WPPO
determines otherwise.

14.2.5

If there is an odd number of groups, the first competing group (descendingalphabetically) will have the larger number of Athletes.

14.2.6

If an odd number of Athletes request the same first (1st) attempt (confirmed at theWeigh-in) the Athlete with highest Lot Number will be allocated to the firstcompeting group (descending alphabetically).

14.2.7

In a combined category, in case that two (2) or more Athletes have requested thesame first (1st) attempt (confirmed at the Weigh-in) and/or have the same Lot
Number, the Athlete in the lightest Bodyweight Category will go to the firstcompeting group.

14.2.8At the discretion of the TD and WPPO in exceptional circumstances, if it isnecessary for a group to be formed of fewer than five (5) Athletes, then three (3)minutes additional recovery time will be calculated and added at the end of Roundone (1) and two (2).

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14.3

The final groups are set after the Weigh-in.

Team and Mixed Team Event Groups

14.3.1.1

At Recognised Competitions, when there are more than five (5) teams or mixed
team competing in the heats phase then two (2) groups may be formed to create
a maximum of five (5) teams per group.

14.3.1.2

Groups are formed with a draw after the Technical Meeting.

14.3.1.3

Groups are labelled descending alphabetically (e.g., B and A).

14.3.1.4

Groups are formed as equally as possible (in terms of number of teams). If there
is an odd number of groups, Group B will have the larger number of teams.

15 Weigh-in
15.1

Weigh-in process

15.1.1

The Weigh-in is the official process to verify the Athlete’s final bodyweight toconfirm that the Athlete is within the necessary parameters permitting them tocompete within their selected Bodyweight Category.

15.1.2For Individual, Team and Mixed Team Events, each Athlete must attend the Weighin process in a designated, private area with the Technical Officials matching thesame gender of the Athlete.

15.1.3

Unless determined otherwise by WPPO, the Weigh-in process may occur up to one(1) day before the Event day of the respective Bodyweight Category, combined
categories, Team and Mixed Team Event.

15.1.4

The Weigh-in process is completed in descending order of Lot Number from highest
to lowest. For the Team and Mixed Team Event, the Weigh-in process is completed
first by women, then by men if only one (1) Weigh-in area is available.

15.1.5

During the Weigh-in, the Athlete or the Team Official must confirm the starting
weight and rack height. All of these details must be clearly entered on the official
attempt card for that Athlete, witnessed and signed by the Athlete or the Team
Official and then signed and retained by the Weigh-in official.

15.1.6

Each Athlete may attend with one (1) Team Official.

15.1.7

If an Athlete does not present to the Weigh-in in the scheduled time and/or with aform of identification, they will be disqualified (DSQ) from the Event.

15.1.8The Athlete must weigh-in wearing sport underclothing (men: underpants;
women: underpants and sport bra) compliant with the Athlete Uniform andPersonal Equipment Rules. Athletes are allowed to remove their underclothing toensure they reach the minimum or maximum of the Bodyweight categoryparameters. Athletes with prosthesis or any supportive device must remove themduring the Weigh-in.

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15.2

Random Weigh-ins of the Athletes may take place in the day of the Event in advanceof the warm-up for the specific Bodyweight Category at the discretion of WPPO.
Should an Athlete weigh outside, above or below, of a percentage of their specificBodyweight Category (published in the corresponding Competition information
package), they will be disqualified (DSQ) from the Event.

Individual Event

15.2.1

The Weigh-in process will be scheduled by Bodyweight Category or combined
categories and will be calculated in accordance with the number of final entries,
from a minimum of twenty (20) minutes to a maximum of ninety (90) minutes, using
the calculation of four (4) minutes average per Athlete.

15.2.2An Athlete may only be weighed-in once (1), with the exception if an Athlete who islighter or heavier than the necessary Bodyweight Category parameters may beweighed-in again as often as time allows, only after all other Athletes in the Event
have completed their Weigh-in.

15.2.3

An additional twenty (20) mins may be added to the Weigh-in process if Athletes
still have not made the necessary weight.

15.2.4

If an Athlete does not make the necessary Bodyweight Category parameters by theend of the Weigh-in process the athlete will be disqualified (DSQ) from the Event.

15.3

Team and Mixed Team Event

15.3.1

The Weigh-in process will be calculated in accordance with the number of final
entries from a minimum of thirty (30) minutes to a maximum of ninety (90) minutes.

15.3.2An Athlete will only be weighed-in once (1). No additional time will be added to theWeigh-in process.

15.3.3The bodyweights for Athletes competing in the Team and Mixed Team Events may
be taken from their Individual or Team Events at the discretion of WPPO.

15.3.4

During the Weigh-in, the team or mixed team must submit:

15.3.4.1

Lifting order of the Athletes, rack height and weight and;15.3.4.2

Lift attempt for the first (1st) Athlete .

16 Athlete Uniform and Personal Equipment
16.1

General rules concerning the uniform and personal equipment
At Recognised Competitions, all Athletes must wear/use at the competition area
(warm-up, call area and FOP) lifting suit and bench straps exclusively from WPPO
Approved Suppliers, complying with the Rules in this section and in Appendix 4.

16.1.1

Any uniform items that are not explicitly outlined may not be worn for safety
purposes (e.g., earrings, hats, wristwatches, rings, etc.).

16.1.2

As a minimum, the Athlete must wear a lifting suit, sport shoes and socks (ifexceptional circumstances exist based on the impairment type and/or healthcondition, it must be approved in Classification).

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Lifting Suit

16.2.1

One (1) lifting suit must be worn by the Athlete, complying with the following Rules.

16.2.1.1

Must be one (1) piece;

16.2.1.2

Must be cotton, elastane, polyester, nylon or a combination of each;

16.2.1.3

Must be a one (1) layer/thickness with the exception of the hem (two (2) layers
permitted);

16.2.1.4

Must not have any alterations or enhancements from the manufacturer design
such as reinforced seams, angling of sleeves, exterior ribbed material, additional
patches, padding, support, pockets, buttons, collars or zippers;

16.2.1.5

Must be form fitting on the Athlete’s body;

16.2.1.6

Must include shoulder straps or sleeves;

16.2.1.7

If a sleeved model, must not have sleeves that extend beyond the deltoid
tuberosity (midpoint of deltoid).

16.3

Shirt

16.3.1

One (1) round neck shirt may optionally be worn by the Athlete under the lifting suit,complying with the following Rules:

16.3.1.1

Must be a one (1) layer/thickness with the exception of the hem (two (2) layers
permitted)

16.3.1.2

Must be cotton, polyester, nylon or a combination of each

16.3.1.3

Must not have any alterations or enhancements from the manufacturer design
such as reinforced seams, angling of sleeves, exterior ribbed material, additional
patches, padding, support, pockets, buttons, collars or zippers

16.3.1.4

Must be form fitting on the Athlete’s body

16.3.1.5

Must not have sleeves that extend beyond the deltoid tuberosity (midpoint of
humerus)

16.4

Underpants

16.4.1

One (1) set of underpants may be worn by the Athlete underneath the other uniform
items. It must comply with the following Rules:

16.4.1.1

Must be form fitting on the Athlete’s body

16.4.1.2

Must not be longer than the lifting suit legs or cover the knees

16.4.1.3

Must be a one (1) layer/thickness with the exception of the hem (two (2) layers
permitted)

16.4.1.4

Must not have any alterations or enhancements from the manufacturer design
such as reinforced seams, angling of legs, exterior ribbed material, additional
patches, padding, support, pockets, buttons, collars or zippers

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Other Outfit

16.5.1

One (1) additional unitard or pair (2) of sleeves may be worn by the Athlete
underneath the lifting suit and / or touching the t-shirt. It may cover the elbows
and/or the knees. It must comply with the following Rules:

16.5.1.1

Must be any one (1) colour except black, with no pattern or design, with the
exception of the manufacturer identification;

16.5.1.2

Must be a one (1) layer/thickness with the exception of the hem (two (2) layers
permitted);

16.5.1.3

Must not have any alterations or enhancements from the manufacturer design
such as reinforced seams, angling of sleeves or legs, exterior ribbed material,
additional patches, padding, support, pockets, buttons, collars or zippers;

16.5.1.4

Must be form fitting on the Athlete’s body, specifically over the Athlete’s elbows;

16.5.1.5

If the unitard option, it may be one (1) or two (2) pieces with the separation
between the upper and lower body, and may be worn individually or together;

16.5.1.6

If the sleeve option, only one (1) sleeve may be worn on each arm.

16.6

Sport Shoes and Socks

16.6.1

16.7

One (1) pair of sport shoes and socks must be worn by the Athlete. If exceptional
circumstances exist based on the impairment type and/or health condition, it must
be approved in Classification.

Sport Bra

16.7.1

One (1) sport bra may be worn by the Athlete underneath the lifting suit, shirt andother outfit, complying with the following Rules:

16.7.1.1

Must not have any stiffening, wiring, padding, velcro straps or alterations or
enhancements such as reinforced seams, exterior ribbed material, additional
patches, padding, support, pockets, buttons, collars or zippers

16.7.1.2

Must be completely flat when placed on a table

16.8

Head item

16.8.1

One (1) head item may be worn by the Athlete, complying with the following Rules:

16.8.1.1

Must be any one (1) colour except black, with no pattern or design, with the
exception of the manufacturer identification;

16.8.1.2

Must be a one (1) layer/thickness with the exception of the hem (two (2) layers
permitted);

16.8.1.3

Must be completely flat when placed on a table;

16.8.1.4

Must be form fitting on the Athlete’s head and/or neckline;

16.8.1.5

Must not have any stiffening, wiring, padding, or alterations or enhancements
such as reinforced seams, exterior ribbed material, additional patches, padding,
support, pockets, buttons, collars, zippers, sequins or jewellery;

16.8.1.6

Must not cover the eyes, nose and mouth, or be worn below the collarbone.

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Bench Straps

16.9.1

One (1) or two (2) bench straps may be used by the Athlete for additional stability,
complying with the following Rules:

16.9.1.1

Must be any one (1) colour with no pattern or design with the exception of the
manufacturer design;

16.9.1.2

Must have a length of minimum one hundred sixty (160) cm to a maximum two
hundred twenty (220) cm;

16.9.1.3

Must have a Velcro fastening;

16.9.1.4

Must have a width of minimum seven and a half (7.5) cm to a maximum ten (10)cm;

16.9.1.5

Must not have any additional padding, bracing, support or loops.

16.9.2The bench straps must be used in the following way:

16.9.2.1

Placed anywhere from the ankle joints to the hip joints

16.9.2.2

If two (2) straps are being, must never overlap

16.9.2.3

Must be placed by the Athlete or their coach with possible support from theSpotter Loaders

16.9.3

Exceptions for different impairment types and/or health conditions for placement(on, across and/or above the hip line) must be noted in classification documents.

16.10 Belt
16.10.1

One (1) belt may be worn by the Athlete over the lifting suit, t-shirt and other outfit,
complying with the following Rules:

16.10.1.1

Must have a main body made of leather, vinyl or other similar non-stretch
material in one (1) or more laminations, which may be glued and/or stitched
together

16.10.1.2

Must not have any additional padding, bracing or support of material on thesurface or within the laminations

16.10.1.3

Must have a buckle with one (1) or two (2) prongs or a ‘quick release’ system,
attached at the end of the belt by stitching and/or studs

16.10.1.4

Must have a tongue loop attached close to the buckle by stitching and/or studs

16.10.1.5

Must have a maximum width of twelve (12) cm

16.10.1.6

Must have a maximum thickness of the main body of one and three tenths (1.3)
cm

16.11 Wrist Wraps
16.11.1

One (1) wrist wrap on each wrist may be worn by the Athlete, complying with thefollowing Rules:

16.11.1.1

Must be made of commercially available materials

16.11.1.2

Must not have a buckle for securing

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May be a commercially available wrist wrap or bandage but not be a combinationof the two (2)16.11.1.4

Must have a maximum width and covered width of twelve (12) cm

16.11.1.5

Must have a maximum length of one hundred (100) cm

16.11.1.6

Must not extend twelve (12) cm below and two (2) cm above the centre of thewrist joint

16.11.1.7

May have Velcro patches and tabs for securing (“hook and loop”)

16.11.1.8

If the wrist wrap has a thumb or finger loop, it must not be used during the lift
attempt

16.12 Plasters and Medical Tape
16.12.1

Plasters and/or medical tape must not be worn anywhere on the Athlete’s body,
including the fingers, thumbs and hands, without official permission of the TD withthe official medical personnel. Plasters and/or medical tape must only be used for
medical purposes (e.g., injuries) and placed in a fashion that would not grant the
Athlete an advantage.

16.12.2

Any other non-medical taping (e.g., physiological) is not permitted.

16.13 Mouthguard
16.13.1

One (1) mouthguard may be worn by the Athlete.

17 Kit Check
17.1

Kit Check process

17.1.1Each Athlete must attend the Kit Check process before the Event.

17.1.2The Kit Check process will occur before entering to the warm-up area in a specificarea or in the warm-up area at their allocated bench.

17.1.3

The Kit Check process is completed in ascending order of the first (1st) attempt
recorded at the Weigh-in, from lowest to highest of their respective group.

17.1.4

If an Athlete does not present to the Kit Check in the scheduled time and/or with aform of identification, they will be disqualified (DSQ) from the Event.

17.1.5The Athlete must wear every uniform item and personal equipment that will be usedduring the Event in the Kit Check process if not they will be disqualified (DSQ) fromthe event.

17.1.6

For approval for the Event, all items and equipment must be in accordance withthese Rules.

17.1.7

During the Event, if an Athlete is found to be wearing uniform items not presented
and approved during the Kit Check process or the item is used to gain an unfair
advantage (e.g., when worn by the Athlete, the item is too tight and provides an
unfair advantage or is impeding the view of the Referee), it may be challenged by
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18 Warm-Up
18.1

General18.1.1In the Individual, Team and Mixed Team Events, one Team Official may perform theactivity of helping the Athlete take the bar out of the racks if requested by the Team
Official and approved by the TD in the warm-up period.

18.1.2

Benches will be allocated by the first (1st) attempt recorded at the Weigh-in, fromlowest to highest of their respective group.

18.1.3

If there are more Athletes in a group than there are benches available in the warmup area, all NPCs must respect each other and allow equal access to the benches
to warm-up.

18.1.4

Any breach of this Rule 18 by an Athlete and/or coach may result in the removal of
the warm-up pass and/or accreditation by WPPO and/or the TD.

18.2

Individual Event

18.2.1

Athletes will be allocated a reasonable warm-up time prior to the start of the Event.

18.2.2The warm-up area will only be accessible to competing Athletes and their Team
Official with presentation of the accreditation and warm-up pass.

18.2.3

The warm-up passes will enable a maximum of two (2) Team Officials per Athlete
to enter the warm-up area when they have competing Athletes.

18.2.4

When Events have more than one (1) group of Athletes, the Athletes and Team
Officials of the highest alphabetically ordered group that are competing first will
have priority access to the benches in the warm-up area.

18.2.5Once the Athletes of the first group leave the benches to complete their first lift
attempt, they will go to and remain at the call area, and not return to the warm-up
area. Afterwards, the next highest alphabetically ordered group will have access tothe benches in the warm-up area.

18.3

Team and Mixed Team Event

18.3.1

Teams will be allocated a minimum period of forty (40) minutes of warm-up timeprior to the start of the heats.

18.3.2

Between the heats, head-to-head, and Bronze and Gold Medal phases, teams willbe allocated a minimum period of five (5) minutes of warm-up time.

18.3.3

Each team will be provided with two (2) team or mixed team warm-up pass toaccess the warm-up area.

18.3.4

The warm-up area will only be accessible to competing Athletes and two (2) Team
Officials with presentation of the accreditation and warm-up pass.

19 Athlete and Technical Official Introduction
19.1

Introduction Process

19.1.1The Athlete and Technical Official presentations must be conducted according to

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20 Individual Event
20.1

Individual Event Process

20.1.1The Event will begin after the warm-up as stated on the Competition schedule bydescending group.

20.1.2

Athletes will have one (1) lift attempt in three (3) distinct Rounds in the Event.

20.1.3

During the three (3) Rounds as well as the Power Lift, the Athlete may only request
a lift attempt that is a multiple of a full kilogram (one (1) kg):

20.1.3.1

If a lift attempt is a “No Lift”, the Athlete may request the same weight in thenext Round.

20.1.3.2

If the lift attempt is a “Good Lift”, the Athlete must raise the weight by a minimumof one (1) kilogram in the next Round.

20.1.4

During the Event, the Athlete will have two (2) minutes from when their full name isannounced in English to receive the start command. If the Athlete is required tocomplete their lift attempt immediately after their previous lift attempt, three (3)minutes will be allocated for their next lift attempt.

20.1.5The Athlete may be accompanied to the bench by one (1) Team Official. The Team
Official may assist the Athlete getting on and off the bench and strapped. During
the lift attempt, the Team Official must remain in the designated coach area.

20.1.6After the completion of the lift attempt and the display of the lift decision, theAthlete and Team Official must leave the bench and lifting area as soon as possible.

20.1.7

Athletes compete within groups as determined after the Weigh-in. Within thegroups, the Athletes compete from lightest to heaviest lift attempt weight in eachRound. If the lift attempt is the same for two (2) or more Athletes, the Athlete withthe highest Lot Number will lift first (1st).

20.1.8In case of temporary suspension of the Event, the Athletes will be allocated aminimum of forty (40) minutes warm-up period and the Event and scoreboard willcontinue as it was before the suspension.

20.2

Rounds and Lift Attempt Changes

20.2.1Round 120.2.1.1

The starting lift attempt weight for Round 1 is confirmed during the Weigh-in. It
must be a minimum of twenty-five (25) kgs.

20.2.1.2

One (1) change is allowed, either:a) Lower to a maximum of ten (10) kilograms less than the original lift attempt(but not below twenty-five (25) kgs); orb) Higher to a maximum of ten (10) kilograms.

20.2.1.3

Athletes competing in the first (1st) or only group may make their one (1) change
from thirty (30) minutes before the start of the Event until five (5) minutes before
the start of the first Round.

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Subsequent groups in the same Events and Bodyweight Category may maketheir one (1) change from thirty (30) minutes before the start of their group until
five (5) minutes before the start of their first Round, by requesting this to the
Marshall.

20.2.1.5

This change must be made by the Athlete or their Team Official on the attemptcard.

20.2.1.6

The group of Athletes will remain by the starting (first) lift attempt weight
confirmed in the Weigh-in but the lifting order in each group will update with any
changes made in the warm-up by the deadline.

20.2.2Round 220.2.2.1

The initial lift attempt for Round 2 must be requested to the Marshall within one(1) minute of the lift decision of the Referee from Round 1 being displayed. This
selection must be made by the Athlete or their Team Official on the attempt card.

20.2.2.2

It must be a weight increase, unless a “No Lift” was recorded by that Athlete inRound 1, in which case the weight may be the same as the weight attempted bythat Athlete in Round 1.

20.2.2.3

If no attempt is requested and the lift decision was a “Good Lift” in Round 1, thenthe attempt for Round 2 shall automatically be one (1) kg more than the Athlete’s
attempt in Round 1.

20.2.2.4

If no attempt is requested and the lift decision was “No Lift” in Round 1, then theattempt for Round 2 shall automatically be the same as the Athlete’s attempt inRound 1.

20.2.3Round 320.2.3.1

The initial lift attempt for Round 3 must be requested to the Marshall within one(1) minute of the lift decision of the Referee from Round 2 being displayed. This
selection must be made by the Athlete or their team official on the attempt card.

20.2.3.2

It must be a weight increase, unless a “No Lift” was recorded by that Athlete inRound 2, in which case the weight may be the same as the weight attempted bythat Athlete in Round 2.

20.2.3.3

If no attempt is requested and the lift decision was a “Good Lift” in Round 2, thenthe attempt for Round 3 shall automatically be one (1) kg more than the Athlete’s
attempt in Round 2.

20.2.3.4

If no attempt is requested and the lift decision was a “No Lift” in Round 2, thenthe attempt for Round 3 shall automatically be the same as the Athlete’s attemptin Round 2.

20.2.3.5

Two (2) changes are allowed only under the following conditions:a) If the Announcer has not called the full Athlete name in English to start their lift
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20.2.4Throughout the Event, the Athlete and/or their Team Official may change their rackheight at any time through the Marshall only.

21 Team and Mixed Team
21.1

Team and Mixed Team Process

21.1.1The Event will begin after the warm-up as stated on the Competition schedule bydescending group and by phase.

21.1.2The Event consists of three (3) phases based on the number of entries:

21.1.2.1

Heats

21.1.2.2

Head-to-Head Matches

21.1.2.3

Bronze and Gold Matches

21.1.3

If there are two (2) teams, teams will compete in the Gold Match.

21.1.4

If there are three (3) teams, teams will compete in the Heat Phase and the top two(2) ranked teams will advance to the Gold Match.

21.1.5

If there are four (4) teams, teams will compete in Head-to-Head Matches (allocatedrandomly); the top two (2) ranked teams will advance to the Gold Match and thetwo (2) lower ranked teams will advance to the Bronze Match.

21.1.6In the heats, if there are six (6) or more teams, the number of groups and how four(4) teams will advance to the head-to-head matches will be confirmed during theTechnical Meeting.

21.1.7

Once the top 4 ranked teams from the Heats is set, the computer will automaticallydraw 2 head-to-head matches (A & B) on the scoreboard. The head-to-head withthe highest team Lot Number will compete 1st -Match B, immediately followed by
Match A.

21.1.8In the head-to-head matches, per match B and A, the one (1) top ranked team will
advance to the Gold Match. The lower ranked team will advance to the Bronze
Match.

21.1.9In each phase, teams will have one (1) lift attempt in three (3) distinct Rounds. Each
Athlete will lift once (1) in the Round identified by their Team Official.

21.1.10After the heats and head-to-head phase, teams have up to two (2) minutes before
the Round start time to submit the order of Athletes, lift attempt and rack height for
the first (1st) Athlete only. Failure to submit the order of the Athletes will result inthe order being randomly selected.

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21.1.11

During the three (3) Rounds, the Athlete may only request a lift attempt that is amultiple of a full kilogram (one (1) kg). If a team fails to submit their attempt within
the allocated time, twenty-five (25) kgs will be automatically selected.

21.1.12During the Event, the Athlete will have two (2) minutes from when their full nameis announced in English to receive the start command.

21.1.13The Athlete may be accompanied to the bench by one (1) Team Official. The Team
Official may assist the Athlete getting on and off the bench and getting strapped.
During the lift attempt, the Team Official must remain in the designated coach area.

21.1.14After the completion of the lift attempt and the display of the lift decision, theAthlete and Team Official must leave the bench and lifting area as soon as possible.

21.1.15

During the Event the Athletes compete from lightest to heaviest lift attempt weightin each Round. If the lift attempt is the same for two (2) or more Athletes, theAthlete with the highest Lot Number will lift first.

22 Chief Referee Commands
22.1

Start Command

22.1.1

When the Chief Referee is satisfied with the Athlete’s body position within the lift
attempt time limit, they will provide a start command and signal (audible “start”
and visual downward movement of the extended arm) to alert the Athlete to begin
their lift attempt.

22.1.2The start command will not be given if one (1) or more of the body position elements
are incorrect. The Left or Right Referee will raise their arm if they observe that one(1) or more of the body position elements are incorrect before the Chief Referee
gives the start command.

22.2

Rack Command

22.2.1

When the Chief Referee is satisfied the Athlete has completed their lift attempt
execution or it is believed the lift attempt will fail for safety reasons, they will provide
a rack command and signal (audible “rack” and visual backward movement of theextended arm) to alert the Athlete and or the Spotter Loaders to place the bar on
the racks.

23 Lift Executions
23.1

Good Lift Execution

23.1.123.1.1.1

The three (3) Referees will judge a “Good Lift” if the Athlete executes correctly all
the following sequences*:
Body Position Sequence (Turquoise)a)

The Athlete lies on the bench on their back and assumes the lifting position during
the entire lift.

b)

The Athlete’s head, shoulders, buttocks, fully extended legs and heels (ifapplicable) remain on and touching the bench during the entire lift. The athlete may
shake/slide on the bench as long as this does not change their starting position.

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The Athlete is strapped in accordance with Rule 16.9 set out in Athlete Uniform
and Personal Equipment.

d)All the fingers of the Athlete are wrapped firmly around the circumference of thebar with the thumbs on the opposite side of the other fingers during the entire lift.

e)

The spacing of the Athlete’s hands is within eighty-one (81) cm from either
forefinger as indicated by the markings on the bar.

f)

The bar is taken under control at arm’s length with locked elbows, subject to any
special medical conditions.

g)

The Athlete begins the lift after the start command is given.

23.1.1.2

Down Sequence (Blue)a)

The bar is controlled (e.g. not dropped/hit the chest) throughout the movement
during the eccentric/downwards movement of the bar.

23.1.1.3

Stop Sequence (Orange)a)

The bar touches on the chest and remains static between
eccentric/downwards and concentric/upwards movement of the bar.

b)

The bar has stopped on the chest and does not sink into the chest before beingpressed upwards.

23.1.1.4

Press Sequence (Purple)a)

The bar is pressed upwards without unnatural support from several body parts(e.g., “pushing” or “thrusting” with the shoulders and /or chest to propel the bar
upwards).

b)

The bar moves in an upward motion during the concentric/upwards movementof the bar.

c)

The bar is pressed with equally timed lock out of both arms and elbows.

d)

The Athlete puts the bar back onto the rack after the rack command is given by
the Chief Referee.

23.1.2

23.2*Any exceptions for different impairment types and/or health conditions must be
noted in Classification documents. Any changes to the impairment type must be
updated according to the Classification Rules and Regulations through a Medical
Review Request.

No Lift Execution

23.2.123.2.1.1a)the

The three (3) Referees will judge a “No Lift” if the Athlete executes fails to complete
the “Good Lift” execution as set out in Rule 23.1 above, or if any of the following
apply:
Body Position Sequence (Turquoise)

The Athlete does not lie on the bench on their back and does not assume the lifting position
during the entire lift.

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b)

The Athlete’s head, shoulders, buttocks, fully extended legs and heels (if applicable) do not
remain on and touching the bench during the lift.

c)

The Athlete is not strapped in accordance with Rule 16.9 in Athlete Uniform and Personal
Equipment.

d)Any of the fingers of the Athlete are not wrapped firmly around the circumference of the bar
with the thumbs on the opposite side of the other fingers during the entire lift.

e)

The spacing of the Athlete’s hands exceeds the eighty-one (81) cm from either forefinger
as indicated by the markings on the bar.

f)

The bar is not taken under control at arm’s length with locked elbows, subject to any special
medical conditions.

g)

The Athlete begins the lift before the start command is given.

h)

The Athlete does not start their lift within the lift time allowance;i)

The Athlete does not receive the start command within the lift time allowance;
23.2.1.2a)Down Sequence (Blue)The bar is not controlled (e.g. is dropped/hits the chest) throughout the movement during
the eccentric/downwards movement of the bar.
23.2.1.3

Stop Sequence (Orange)a)

The bar does not touch on the chest.

b)

The bar does not remain static between the eccentric/downwards andconcentric/upwards movement of the bar.

c)

The bar has stopped on the chest and sinks into the chest before being pressed
upwards.

23.2.1.4

Press Sequence (Purple)a)

The Athlete fails to press the bar.

b)

The bar is pressed upwards with unnatural support from several body parts (e.g.,“pushing” or “thrusting” with the shoulders and /or chest to propel the bar
upwards).

c)

The bar does not move in an upward motion during the concentric/upwards
movement of the bar.

d)

The bar is pressed without equally timed lock out of both arms and elbows.

e)

The Athlete puts the bar back onto the rack before the rack command is givenby the Chief Referee.

f)

If the bar hits the racks during any time of the execution of the lift (even if was
not intentionally).

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23.3

The attempt is determined unsuccessful during the lift (e.g., the Athlete is
injured, the Athlete is unsafely struggling) and the Chief Referee provides a“rack” command.
Lift Decision

23.3.1Once the bar has been placed in the racks, the three (3) Referees announce theircollective decision by means of lights or flags.

23.3.1.1

A “Good Lift” is constituted by two (2) or three (3) white lights/flags.

23.3.1.2

A “No Lift” is constituted by two (2) or three (3) red lights/flags. Based on the
T&S, one (1) or up to four (4) lights (turquoise, blue, orange and purple) “No Lift”
sequences will be shown.

24 Lift Challenge
24.1

Lift Challenge Description

24.1.1At IPC Games, WPPO Championships and Sanctioned Competitions where the Lift
Video Review System (LiftVRS) is used, Athletes will have the opportunity tochallenge only their own “No Lift” decision.

24.1.2

The Lift Challenge process must be initiated by the Athlete and/or the Team Official
submitting a Lift Challenge card to the Lift Challenge card reader within one (1)minute of their lift decision displaying on the attempt board.

24.1.3

A Lift Challenge card must be requested during the allocated time specified in theinformation package at a cost of one hundred Euros (€100). Full payment must be
paid immediately upon request of a Lift Challenge card.

24.1.4

Any purchased Lift Challenge cards retained by an Athlete or Team Official must be
returned to the WPPO management before the close of that Competition in order toreceive a full refund. Any Lift Challenge cards that are not returned in thistimeframe will no longer be valid or eligible for a refund.

24.1.5

The Lift Challenge may take place in one (1) of the following formats, at thediscretion of WPPO:

24.1.6

Jury Challenge Format

24.1.6.1

Each Jury member will judge the lift in real time from one (1) angle of the lift
through the LiftVRS that matches the Referee position and provide a decision.

24.1.6.2

Only when a Lift Challenge is initiated, J1 will immediately check all the decisions
that were made by each member of the Jury (J1, J2 and J3). This will occur
without any need to suspend the Event, and the outcome of the challenge will be
automatically displayed on the board, resulting in the outcomes below:a) Lift Challenge is successful: by unanimous decision, the three (3) Jurymembers judge the lift as a “Good Lift”. When a Lift Challenge is successful, thelift decision is overturned to “Good Lift” and the result and ranking is revised.
The Lift Challenge card and fee will be returned.

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the lift as a “No Lift”. When a Lift Challenge is unsuccessful, the lift decision
remains as “No Lift”, and the Lift Challenge card and fee will be kept andprovided to WPPO Management.
24.1.7

Referee Challenge Format

24.1.7.1

Only when a Lift Challenge is initiated, each Referee who initially judged a “NoLift” will review the lift in real time from their angle of the lift through the LiftVRS
and provide a decision (against their original “No Lift” sequences only).

24.1.7.2

Only when a Lift Challenge is initiated, the Event is stopped for the Referees toreview and provide a decision, and the outcome of the Lift Challenge will be
automatically displayed on the board, resulting in the outcomes below:a) Lift Challenge is successful: by unanimous decision, the three (3) Referees
judge the lift as “Good Lift”. When a Lift Challenge is successful, the lift decision
is overturned to “Good Lift” and the result and ranking is revised. The Lift
Challenge card and fee will be returned.
b) Lift Challenge is unsuccessful: if minimum one (1) of the Referees judge the lift
as “No Lift”. When a Lift Challenge is unsuccessful, the lift decision remains as“No Lift”, and the Lift Challenge card and fee will be kept and provided to WPPOManagement.

24.1.8The Announcer will announce the outcome of the Lift Challenge.

24.1.9The outcome of the Lift Challenge process is final, and there will be no further
opportunity to appeal this outcome.

24.1.10

Should there be a failure in the LiftVRS, the Chief Referee or Jury Member 1
respectively will communicate to the Athletes and Team Officials of the failure, andthe Event shall continue with no Lift Challenges until the failure is resolved. If the
LiftVRS’ failure is resolved, this will be communicated to the Athletes, and Lift
Challenges will be allowed from that moment on.

25 Errors on the Field of Play
25.1

Errors on the FOP Description

25.2

During the Event, any of the errors below may occur and be raised by the Athlete, theTeam Official, the Referees, the Jury, Marshall or the Technical Delegate only in relation
to the Athlete’s current attempt, either before or after the lift attempt (within thetimeframes set out in this Rule):

25.2.1

Incorrectly Loaded Bar: The weight that is loaded onto the bar does not match theweight requested by the Athlete to the Marshall.

25.2.2

Incorrect Rack Height: The rack height is incorrect and does not match the height
requested by the Athlete to the Marshall.

25.2.3

Announcer Error: The announcement by the Announcer is incorrect leading to anincorrectly loaded bar and/or rack height or incorrect Athlete announced.

25.2.4

Time Keeping Error: The lift attempt clock is started by the Announcer too early or

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too late after the Athlete is announced.
25.2.5

Spotting Error: The spotter loader comes into contact with the bar during the lift
when not instructed to do so by the Chief Referee.

25.2.6

Technical/Technological/Marshall Error: Incorrectly loaded bar, rack height
and/or incorrect Athlete attempt.

25.2.7Equipment Error: The bench, bar, discs, collars and/or bench straps break and/or
are damaged.

25.3

To raise an error before a lift attempt, the Referees, Athlete and/or that Athlete’s Team
Official must alert the Chief Referee before the “start” command is given. The time will
be stopped to analyse the raised error and based on the Chief Referee’s determination,
the following will occur:

25.3.1.1

If the Chief Referee determines there is no error, the time and attempt shallresume as normal.

25.3.1.2

If the Chief Referee determines there is an error, the Athlete and the Team
Official will immediately leave the bench and the error will be corrected. The
Athlete will be provided two (2) minutes to complete their lift attempt but will notleave the FOP.

25.4

To raise an error after a lift attempt (that was not previously observed or raised), theReferees, Athlete or that Athlete’s Team Official must alert the Chief Referee before theAthlete leaves the lifting platform. Based on the Chief Referee’s determination, thefollowing will occur:

25.4.1.1

If the Chief Referee determines there is no error, the lift decision will remain as
normal.

25.4.1.2

If the Chief Referee determines there is an error and the lift decision was “NoLift”, the Athlete and the Team Official will immediately leave the FOP, and theerror will be corrected. The Athlete will repeat their lift attempt immediately after
their previous lift attempt, three (3) minutes will be allocated for their lift
attempt.

25.4.1.3

If the Chief Referee determines there is an error in loading the bar to a lighter
weight than requested and the lift decision was “Good Lift”, the requested
weight will be recorded.

25.4.1.4

If the Chief Referee determines there is an error in loading the bar to a heavier
weight than requested and the lift decision was “Good Lift”, the heavier weight
will be recorded and the other Athletes’ lift attempts will continue as requested.

26 Records
26.1

Records Description

26.2

During all WPPO Recognised Competitions with the exception of Hybrid Competitionsand WPPO Approved Competitions, in the Individual Event, Athletes may attempt tobreak a record if there is anti-doping testing being conducted at that Competition andthe LiftVRS is used.

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26.3

If the record lift attempt is “Good Lift”, it will be recognised as a new record.

26.4

As soon as a new record is established, any Athlete wishing to attempt a new record must
exceed the previous one set by a minimum of one (1) kg.

26.5

For a record attempt, only one (1) Referee may match the nationality of the Athlete
completing the record.

26.6

For a record attempt, only one (1) Jury member may match the nationality of the Athlete
completing the record.

26.7

WPPO will recognise and maintain records for all four (4) age groups and two (2) genders
for World, Regional and various Competitions (as set out below). It is only possible tobreak these records at the below-identified Competitions within the three (3) lift
attempts:

Competition Type

Paralympic Games

World Championships

Rookie and Next Gen WorldChampionships

Regional Championships

World Cups

Parapan American Games

Asian Para Games

Commonwealth Games

Record types recognised if lifted
within the 3 attempts
Elite World Record
Rookie World Record
Next Gen World Record
Legend World Record
Paralympic Records
Elite World Record
Legend World Record
All Elite Regional Records
All Legend Regional Records
Rookie World Record
Next Gen World Record
All Rookie Regional Records
All Next Gen Regional Records
Elite World Record
Rookie and Next Gen World Record
Legend World Record
All Elite Regional Records
All Rookie and Next Gen Regional Records
All Legend Regional Records
Elite, Rookie, Next Gen and Legend World Records
All Elite, Rookie, Next Gen and Legend Regional
Records
Elite World Record
Elite Americas Regional Record
Parapan American Games Record
Elite World Record
Elite Asia Regional Record
Asian Para Games Record
Elite World Record
All Elite Regional Records
Commonwealth Games Record

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Competition TypeSub-regional Para Games

Youth Para Games
Hybrid Competitions
International/Invitational/National

Record types recognised if lifted
within the 3 attempts
Elite World Record
Rookie and Next Gen World Record
Legend World Records
Respective Rookie and Next Gen Regional Records
Respective Elite Regional Records
Legend Regional Records
Rookie and Next Gen World Record
Respective Rookie and Next Gen Regional Records
None
None

27 The Power Lift
27.1

The Power Lift Description

27.2

During IPC Games, WPPO Championships and WPPO Sanctioned Competitions, Athletes
in the Individual Event may make an additional fourth (4th) attempt to break a record ifthere is anti-doping testing being conducted at that Competition and the LiftVRS is used.

27.3

The Power Lift will take place following the third (3rd) Round.

27.4

The Power Lift must be requested by the Athlete and/or the Team Official to the Marshallwithin one (1) minute of their lift decision displaying on the attempt board. Only if the
below conditions are met will the request be approved by the Marshall.

27.4.1.1

If the Athlete’s third (3rd) attempt is “Good Lift” and the weight lifted falls withinten (10) kg of the current eligible record weight which the Athlete is trying to
break.

27.4.1.2

If the athlete’s third (3rd) attempt was an eligible record attempt and was a“Good Lift”.

27.5

It is only possible to break the following records and count in the final result at theidentified Competitions with the Power Lift.

Competition Type
Paralympic Games

Record types permitted to break with thePower Lift
Elite World Record
Paralympic Record

World Championships

Elite and Legend World Record

Rookie and Next Gen WorldChampionships

Rookie and Next Gen World Record

Regional Championships

For Athletes from the region of the Competition
only

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Competition Type

Record types permitted to break with thePower Lift
Rookie and Next Gen World Record
Elite and Legend World Record
Rookie & Next Gen Regional Record
Elite and Legend Regional Record
Elite and Legend World Record

World Cups

Rookie and Next Gen World Record
Elite World Record

Parapan American Games

Elite Americas Regional Record
Parapan American Games Record
Elite World Record

Asian Para Games

Elite Asia Regional Record
Asian Para Games Record

Commonwealth Games
Sub-regional Para Games

None
Elite World Record
Elite Regional Record

Youth Para Games

Rookie and Next Gen World Record

Hybrid Competitions

None

International/Invitational/National

None

28 Results
28.1

Individual Event

28.1.1Best lift: The final result of each Athlete will be calculated by the heaviest “GoodLift” lift attempt weight completed during the Event within the three (3) attempts
and also the Power Lift (“best lift”), ranked in descending order (e.g., heaviest “bestlift” is the first (1st) ranking).Best lift by CF: The final result of each Athlete will becalculated by the highest CF score within the three (3) attempts and also the Power
Lift (“best lift”), ranked in descending order (e.g., highest “best lift” is the first (1st)ranking).

28.1.2

Tie Break (Best lift): If two (2) or more Athletes achieve the same “best lift”
result, the Athlete who completed the Good Lift first (1st) will determine the final
rank/result. In case of a tie(s) in different group(s), the Athlete who competed in theearlier group will be ranked higher.

28.1.3

Total lift: The final result of each Athlete will be calculated by the sum of “GoodLift” lift attempt weights completed during the Event within the three (3) attempts(“total lift”), ranked in descending order (e.g., heaviest “total Lift” is first (1st)

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ranking). The total lift medal is valid in all Recognised Competitions except at
Games.
28.1.3.1

Total lift by CF: The final result of each Athlete will be calculated by the sum of“Good Lift” lift attempt weights each by CF score completed during the Event
within the three (3) attempts (“total lift”), ranked in descending order (e.g.,highest “total Lift” is first (1st) ranking). The total lift medal is valid in all
Recognised Competitions except at Games.

28.1.3.2

Tie Break (Total lift): If two (2) or more Athletes achieve the same “total lift”
result, the Athlete who completed the total first (1st) will determine the final
rank/result. In case of a tie(s) in different group(s), the Athlete who competed in
the earlier group will be ranked higher.

28.2Team and Mixed Team Event

28.2.1Best lift: All results of the Team and Mixed Team Events will be calculated using
the CF which enables the comparison of the results of Athletes from different
Bodyweight Categories. The CF score from each Athlete from each Round will thenbe summed to give the total CF score, with the highest score receiving the highest
rank.

28.2.2

Tie Break: in each of the phases, if a team achieved the same result, the following
will determine the result:28.2.2.1

the team with the higher number of “Good Lifts” will be ranked higher;

28.2.2.2

if a tie still exists, the team with the Athlete with the highest individual score lifted
will be ranked higher;

28.2.2.3

if a tie still exists, the Athlete with the highest individual score lifted in the earlier
Round will be ranked higher (e.g., if two (2) Athletes have a score of 150.55 liftedin Round 1 and 3 respectively, the Team and Athlete who lifted in Round 1 will
be ranked higher).

28.2.3

The final result of each team in each phase will be calculated by the sum of each
Athletes’ “Good Lift” using the CF, ranking in descending order (e.g., highest teamscore is the first (1st) ranking):

29 Medal Awards
29.1

Medal Awards Description

29.2

At WPPO Recognised Competitions, medals will be awarded according to the Eventviability criteria for individual (best lift and total lift), Team and Mixed Team Events:

Ranking

Medal

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Ranking

Medal

Third (3rd)BronzeIndividual Events

29.3.1

Only two (2) Athletes from the same NPC are eligible to win a medal.

29.4

In Elite Competitions where different age groups are not offered (e.g., at a World Cup), allage groups compete together within the same Bodyweight Category or combined
categories. If an Athlete achieves a high enough rank to be awarded a medal in multiple
eligible age groups, they will be awarded those medals.

29.5

The medal allocation and victory ceremony must be carried out in accordance with the
WPPO Protocol Guide (Appendix 11).

30 Rankings List
30.1

Rankings Descriptions

30.2

WPPO will maintain a ranking system based on the results per Bodyweight Category
which will determine an Athlete’s or team’s rank within the respective ranking system.
The following separate rankings will be maintained:

30.2.1

Individual Event: best lift – World, Regional and Paralympic Rankings

30.2.2

Individual Event: total lift – World and Regional Rankings

30.2.3

Team Event – World and Regional Rankings

30.2.4Mixed Team Event – World and Regional Rankings

30.2.5Hybrid Competitions - World Rankings

30.3

For the Individual Event, in the case of a tie, the Athlete with the “best lift” or “totallift” respectively lifted first (1st) by:

30.3.1

calendar date will be ranked higher; if identical, then

30.3.2the earlier Round will be ranked higher; if identical, then30.4

the earlier time will be ranked higher (by Central European Time)For the Team and
Mixed Team Event in the case of a tie:

30.4.1the ranking will be the highest score achieved during any phase in the case of a tie:

30.4.1.1

the team who achieved the score first (1st) by calendar date will be ranked higher

30.4.1.2

if a tie still exists, the team who achieved the score in the earlier phase will beranked higher

30.4.1.3

if a tie still exists, the team with more “Good Lifts” will be ranked higher

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31 Station Rules
31.1

Station - Description

31.1.1

31.2

Objective

31.2.1
31.3

Athletes compete in a series of stations that feature different elements of strength.

Bodyweight Categories

31.3.1
31.4

The Station discipline is open to female and male Rookie, Next Gen, Elite andLegend, Athletes with one (1) or more of the eight (8) Eligible Impairments whocompete in one (1) Sport Class, as defined in the WPPO Classification Rules andRegulations, per gender.

Athletes compete by gender in open Bodyweight Categories.

Age Groups

31.4.1

Four (4) age groups are recognised in all WPPO Recognised Competitions, following
the same Rules as Power (set out in Rule 11 (Power) above).

32 Entries
32.1

Individual Event

32.1.1

At WPPO Recognised Competitions, no maximum entry per gender and age groupper NPC exist.

32.1.2

Individual Event Viability

32.1.2.1

At all WPPO Recognised Competitions, an Event will be considered viable when
the below minimum Athlete numbers apply per gender and age group:a) Two (2) Athletes: When there are two (2) Athletes and they achieve a scoreequal to or more than the respective level MS for that Bodyweight Category,a Gold and Silver medal will be awarded.
b) Three (3) or more Athletes: When there is three (3) or more Athletes, allmedals will be awarded (Gold, Silver and Bronze)

32.1.2.2

32.2

The final viable Events for all WPPO Recognised Competitions will be determinedin consultation with the LOC, TD and WPPO prior to and/or after the Technical
Meeting.

Team Event

32.2.1

At WPPO Recognised Competitions, one (1) Team Event will be viable per genderin the Elite age group under the following conditions:32.2.1.1

There must be a minimum of two (2) competing teams, both of which may befrom the same NPC.

32.2.1.2

Teams must consist of three (3) Athletes from the same NPC and same gender.

32.2.1.3

Each NPC is permitted to enter a maximum of three (3) teams.

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32.2.1.4

Athletes entered in a Team Event may also be entered in an Individual Event or
may be additional Athletes.

32.2.1.5

Athletes entered in a Team Event may be from all age groups.

32.3

Mixed Team Event

32.3.1

At WPPO Recognised Competitions only, a maximum of one (1) Mixed Team Event
may be viable in the Elite age group under the following conditions:32.3.1.1

There must be a minimum of two (2) competing teams, both of which may befrom the same NPC.

32.3.1.2

Teams must consist of three (3) Athletes from the same NPC, with at least one(1) of each gender.

32.3.1.3

Each NPC is permitted to enter a maximum of three (3) teams.

32.3.1.4

Athletes entered in a Mixed Team Event may also be entered in an individual
Event or may be an additional Athlete.

32.3.1.5

Athletes entered in a Mixed Team Event may be from all age groups.

32.4Team Event and Mixed Team Event Changes

32.4.1At all WPPO Recognised Competitions, NPCs will have the opportunity to change
the Athletes in the Team and Mixed Team Event during the entry verification
process.

32.4.2All three (3) Athletes may be changed once (1) and must be requested during theallocated time of the entry verification process. No fee will be charged for eachrequested change.

33 Officials’ Responsibilities
33.1

Overview

Position

Overview of Responsibility

International
Federation Delegate (IF Delegate)
Competition
Director (CD)

Event







Director (ED)Technical Delegate(TD)

Is in charge of the planning and delivery of the entire Competition.
Has the highest authority over the Competition.
Be appointed and / or act on behalf of WPPO at the Competition.
Oversee the entire Competition in liaison with the LOC, ED and TD
Provide best practices in key areas of competition management andvenue operational standards and report to the IF Delegate
Be appointed and / or act on behalf of WPPO at the Competition.
Oversee the entire Event in liaison with the CD and TD,
Provide best practices in key technical areas of competition andoperational standards and report to the IF Delegate.
Be appointed and / or act on behalf of WPPO at the Competition.
Provide technical advice.
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Position

Overview of Responsibility

Event.
Act as the leader for the appointed Technical Officials for theCompetition.
Sign the Final Results for each Event.

Lead the Event and ensure all actions on the FOP comply with theseRules.
 Examine each Athlete’s personal uniform and equipment to ensure
it is compliant with these Rules and Appendix 4 during the warm-up
process.
President of the Jury  Ensure the equipment and FOP is clean, organised and safe.
 Brief the side Jury on the Athletes’ Classification notes.
(“PJ”)
 Lead the Spotter Loaders.
 Say the “start” and “rack/stop” commands.
 Judge the lift according to the lift sequences from the required
position and/or during the Lift Challenge.
 Raise any errors and make the final decision on the outcome.
 Manually record the results.
 Judge the station according to the lift sequences from the required
position and/or during the Lift Challenge.
Jury Examine each Athlete’s personal uniform and equipment to ensure(“J1”, “J2” andit is compliant with these Rules and Appendix 4 during the warm-up“J3”)
process., together with the President of the Jury.
 Raise any errors.
Chief
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Technical Controller(“TC”)
(Chief, Assistants)
Lead the assistant technical controllers.
Ensure the equipment and warm-up area and call area are clean,organised and safe.
Examine each Athlete’s personal uniform and equipment to ensure
it is compliant with these Rules and Appendix 4 during the warm-up
process.
Manage the access of Athletes and Team Officials in the warm-up
area and call area.
Assist in calling the next Athletes to the assistant 2 technicalcontroller for their Station attempt.
Support the Athlete and Technical Official presentation and victory
ceremonies.

Assistant 1Support the chief technical controller.

Assistant 2

Support the chief technical controller.
Control the Athlete and Team Official’s access to the FOP for their

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attempt during the Event.
Examine each Athlete’s personal uniform and equipment to ensure
it is compliant with these Rules and Appendix 4 before they enter
the FOP for their attempt.
Load and unload the bar with discs according to Appendix 9.
Keep the equipment and FOP clean, organised and safe.
Follow the path/movement of the Athletes’ lift and helping only if the
Chief Referee or Athlete requests so.
Help the Athlete take the bar out of the racks before the lift when
asked by the Athlete and back after the “rack” command or whenhelp is requested.
o The Team Official may perform the activity of helping theAthlete take the bar out of the racks if requested andapproved by the TD in the warm-up period.

The detailed responsibilities and process of each Technical Official role are listed inAppendix 3.

34 Kit Check
34.1

Kit Check Description

34.1.1The Kit Check process follows the same process set out in Rule 17 (Power), pergender.

35 Athlete Uniform and Personal Equipment
35.1

Uniform and Equipment Description

35.2

At WPPO Recognised Competitions, all Athletes must wear/use items exclusively fromWPPO Approved Suppliers, complying with the same Rule 16 (Power) and those inAppendix 4.

35.3

Any uniform items that are not explicitly permitted may not be worn for safety purposes(e.g., earrings, hats, wristwatches, rings, etc.).

35.4

As a minimum, the Athlete must wear a shirt, shorts/pants and sport shoes.

35.5

Shorts/Pants

35.5.1

One (1) set of shorts/pants may be worn. It must comply with the following Rules:

35.5.1.1

Must be form fitting on the Athlete’s body;35.5.1.2

Must be a one (1) layer/thickness with the exception of the hem (two (2) layers
permitted);

35.5.1.3

Must not have any alterations or enhancements from the manufacturer design
such as reinforced seams, angling of legs, exterior ribbed material, additional
patches, padding, support, pockets, buttons, collars or zippers.

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36 Warm-up
36.1

Warm-up Description

36.2

The warm-up process follows the same process set out in Rule 18 (Power), per gender.

37 Event
37.1

Event Process

37.1.1

Athletes will compete in a Qualification Round.

37.1.2

The results obtained in the Qualification Round will determine:

37.1.2.1

The qualification for the Station Final; the six (6) best ranked Athletes per
station will qualify; others will receive their ranking from seventh (7th) to the lastplace;

37.1.2.2

The qualification for the Station All-Around Final; the six (6) best ranked
Athletes overall will qualify (addition of the scores obtained per station); others
will receive their ranking from seventh (7th) to the last place;

37.1.2.3

The qualification for the Station Team Final; the six (6) best ranked teams
overall will qualify (addition of the scores of the country’s highest ranked
Athlete per station); others will receive their ranking from seventh (7th) to thelast place.

37.1.2.4

The qualification for the Station Mixed Team Final; the six (6) best ranked
Mixed Teams overall will qualify (addition of the scores of the country’s highest
ranked male and female Athlete per station); others will receive their ranking
from seventh (7th) to the last place.

37.1.3In the Qualification Round and Station All-Around Final, all Athletes are required tocompete on all stations.

37.1.4In the Station Final, Station All-Around Final, Station Team Final and Station Mixed
Team Final, the rankings and scores will be reset to zero (0) (a fresh start final).

37.1.5The Station Programme and Format are determined by the Technical Delegate and
WPPO and communicated to Athletes and Team Official at least thirty (30) minutes
before the Event.

37.1.6The Station Programme will not differ during the Event (Qualification Round,
Station Final, Station All-Around Final, Station Team Final and Station Mixed Team
Final).

37.1.7The Station Format may differ during the Event (Qualification Round, Station Final,
Station All-Around Final and Station Team Final).

37.1.8There must be a minimum of three (3) hours scheduled between each Round(Qualification, Station Final, Station All-Around Final, Station Team Final andStation Mixed Team Final).

37.1.9Athletes may compete individually or simultaneously in each Round (qualification,
Station final, Station all-around final, Station team final and Station mixed team
final; e.g., one (1) Athlete per station or several Athletes per station), based on the

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availability of the equipment, the venue size as well as other factors. Groups may
be formed as necessary based on the factors above (e.g., age groups may compete
together).
37.1.10When there are six (6) or fewer Athletes per category (Individual, All-Around orTeam) will be direct final.

37.1.11

In case of temporary suspension of the Event the Athletes will be allocated aminimum of forty (40) minutes warm-up period and the Event and scoreboard willcontinue as it was before the suspension.

38 Station Programme
38.1

Programme

38.2

The Station Programme are the three (3) stations selected by the ED for the Competition
based on the availability of the equipment, the venue size as well as other factors at thediscretion of WPPO.

39 Station Format
39.1

Format39.2

The Station Format is the specific workout requirements are determined by the TD and
WPPO for the Competition. It may include:

39.2.1Required movements

39.2.2Required number of repetitions and/or repetition scheme

39.2.3Required equipment

39.2.4

Required amount of weight

39.2.5Time limit

39.2.6

Scoring details

39.2.7

Adjustments (if required)

39.3

Stations may have time penalties. Failure to complete a station format within thedesignated time may result in a specified penalty.

39.4

Stations may have a minimum requirement in terms of the amount of time, repetitions,weight or Rounds to be completed in order to advance. Any such minimums will beannounced as part of the station format. Failure to complete a station format within thedesignated time may result in a specified penalty.

40 Stations
40.1

Seasons

40.2

The following stations are possible based on the Competition season:

SeasonSummerStation (Scoring)

Medicine ball slam (repetition)
Medicine ball throw (time)

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WinterShoulder press (bar, dumbbell or kettlebell) (reps or weight)
Pulldown (horizontal and vertical)
Endurance (bench press)
Row (horizontal and vertical) (distance, time, calories)
Sky (vertical) (distance, time, calories, with machine)
Rope climb (time, reps)
Pull ups (time, reps)
Battle ropes (time, reps)
Hammer/rock push
Dip with rings or dips with parallel bars
Shoulder to front (the movement begins with a kettlebell in the middleof the legs arms outstretched, the Athlete carries the weight atshoulder height, but always with arms outstretched)Power Snatch: the Athlete may alternate one hand first and then theother with dumbbells, kettlebell or two-handed with the bar.
Snowball push
Sled push
Snowball target (curling)
Winter shot put
Press ice blocks/discs
Chin-upYeti chase
Sledge race
Slide jump
Darts
Axe/hammer chop
SnowballBowling

41 Judgement
41.1

Judgment Description

41.2

One (1) Jury member will judge each Athlete’s station performance, including ensuring
the required movement and format is followed, as well as scoring the Athlete (e.g., time,
repetitions, etc.).

41.3

Exceptions will be taken into consideration in judgement only if they are noted in the
Athlete’s Classification documents (e.g., uncommon elbow or knee angle and/or range of
motion exceptions).

42 Results, Medal Awards and Rankings
42.1

Results, Medal Awards and Rankings

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42.2

Based on the station format, Athletes will receive a rank and the corresponding points:
Qualification Round

FinalsRank

Points

Delta

Rank

Points

Delta

1

100

-

1

100

-

2

90

-10

2

80

-20

3

80

-10

3

60

-20

4

72

-8

4

50

-10

5

64

-8

5

40

-10

6

56

-8

6

35

-5

7

50

-6

8

44

-6

9

38

-6

10

34

-4

11

30

-4

12

26

-4

13

24

-2

14

22

-2

15

20

-2

16

18

-2

17

16

-2

18

14

-2

19

12

-2

20

10

-2

21

8

-2

22

6

-2

23

4

-2

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42.3

Medals will be awarded to the Athletes, Teams and Mixed Teams ranked first (1st) to third(3rd) in the Station Final, Station All-Around Final, Station Team Final and Station Mixed
Team Final in accordance with the viability criteria.

42.4

In the case of a tie:

42.4.1

Station Final: The Athletes will share the respective rank.

42.4.2

Station All-Around, Station Team Final and Station Mixed Team Final: The

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Athlete(s) with the highest ranking in any single Event will be ranked higher. If a tie
remains, the process continues so forth (e.g., if two (2) Athletes or Teams have apoints score of two hundred eighty eight (288), the Athlete or Team who has thehighest ranking (e.g., first (1st) versus fourth (4th)) will be ranked higher; if a tie still
remains, the next highest ranking will be considered (second (2nd) versus fifth (5th)).
42.5

WPPO will maintain a ranking system based on the results per gender which will
determine an Athlete’s or team’s rank within the respective ranking system. The following
separate rankings will be maintained:

42.5.1

Individual Event – World and Regional Rankings

42.5.2

Team Event – World and Regional Rankings

42.5.3Mixed Team Event – World and Regional Rankings

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