“weight lifting”

submitted by: kathleen claire montefalco

grade 11-stem

submitted to: Mr. lennon rendon

WEIGHT
- The sport or activity of lifting barbells or other heavy weights.
There are two standard lifts in modern weightlifting: the single-
movement lift from floor to extended position (the snatch ), and
the two-movement lift from floor to shoulder position, and

from shoulders to extended position (the clean and

jerk ).
 O R Y O F
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THE INVENTOR:
Weightlifting was first introduced to the Olympic Games in
1896 as a part of track and field, was left out of the 1900
Games, reappeared in 1904, and did not return to the Olympics
again until 1920 when it was admitted in its own right. The
origins of modern weightlifting competition are to be found in
the 18th- and 19th-century strong men, such as Eugene
Sandow and Arthur Saxon of Germany, George Hackenschmidt
of Russia, and Louis Apollon of France, who performed in
circuses and theatres.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:

Weightlifting was first introduced to the Olympic Games in 1896 as

a part of track and field, was left out of the 1900 Games, reappeared
in 1904, and did not return to the Olympics again until 1920 when
it was admitted in its own right. As a means to measure strength
and power, weightlifting was practised both by ancient Egyptian
and Greek societies. It developed as an international sport
primarily in the 19th century and is one of the few sports to have
featured at the 1896 Athens Games.
SPORT DEVELOPMENT:
In the Games before World War II, the leading weightlifters were
French, German, and Egyptian. After the war American
weightlifters were dominant until 1953. Thereafter Soviet and
Bulgarian weightlifters held a virtual monopoly on world records
and championships. By the late 1990s the leading countries
competing in weightlifting were Turkey, Greece, and China. World
championships were held in 1922–23 and from 1937, except
during the war years, and European championships were held
from 1924 through 1936. A weightlifting competition for women
was added to the Olympic Games in 2000.
 the platform
A platform is a square shaped area having
dimensions of 4 metres by 4 metres on
which all the lifts should be performed.
The platform may be made of plastic, wood
or any solid material but must have a non-
slippery covering over it. In case the colour
of the platform matches with the colour of
the floor around it, the platform must have
a different coloured border of 150mm
along its top edge. Furthermore, the height
of the platform should not be more than
150mm from the floor.
 field of play (the stage)
The field of play consists of the platform as well as the surrounding floor. Like the
platform, it is also square shaped having dimensions 10 metres by 10 metres. A
maximum height of 10 metres is allowed, when measured from the level where the
Jury and the Referees are positioned. During the time of placing the platform on the
stage, each must be affixed to the stage at a minimum distance of 2.5 metres from
the front edge and 2 metres from the back edge of the platform. The restraining
bars should have maximum height and width of 200mm

warm up area
The participants are provided with warm-up areas, as close as possible to the field
of play, with the sole aim of getting themselves prepared for the competition. The
warm-up area must be well equipped with the rudimentary necessities such as
numbered platforms as per the contestants, barbells, chalks, etc.
 WEIGHT variants
In weightlifting, in order to have greater division and some fairness
in the results, the participants are divided by ages and then by
weight classes.

Age classes are divided as follows:

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Juvenile: up to 17 years, with this year included, have specific
weight categories;
Junior: up to 20 years, with that year included;

Adult: From the 21 years;

 WEIGHT classes
Already the weight classes are different for males and females, and
also for juveniles. Let’s see which are the weight classes for both
genders from the Juniors.
Female Male
Up to 48,00 kg Up to 56,00 kg
z From 48,01 kg to 53,00 kg From 56,01 kg to 62,00 kg
From 53,01 kg to 58,00 kg From 62,01 kg to 69,00 kg
From 58,01 kg to 63,00 kg From 69,01 kg to 77,00 kg
From 63,01 kg to 69,00 kg From 77,01 kg to 85,00 kg
From 69,01 kg to 75,00 kg From 85,01 kg to 94,00 kg
From 75,01 kg onwards From 94,01 kg to 105,00 kg
From 105,01 kg onwards
 FOR WEIGHT
EQUIMENTS
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COLLARS
Weight plates are secured to the bar using collars on each sleeve that
weigh exactly 2.5 kg each.
 BARBELL
A men's Olympic barbell weighs 20 kg (44 lbs) with a shaft diameter of 28 mm and a length
of 2200 mm, whereas a women's Olympic barbell weighs 15 kg (33 lbs) and has a shaft
diameter of 25 mm with a length of 2010 mm.[10][11] The distance between the sleeves,
however, is the same for the men's and the women's bars at 1310 mm. The grip texture of
the bar is called the knurling, and is distributed differently between the men's and women's
bars: the men's has knurling in the centre but the women's does not. The Olympic barbells
z used in competition are certified by the IWF.

GRIP TEXTURE
 BUMPER PLATES
The weight plates, typically referred to as "bumper plates" because of their rubber coated
design, weigh between 10 kg and 25 kg in 5 kg increments. The bumper plates are coated
with rubber to allow the weights to be dropped from various heights—either after a
successful lift or during an unsuccessful one. Olympic bumper plates conform to
international standards for colouring. That is, 5 kg is white, 10 kg is green, 15 kg is yellow,
20 kg is blue, and 25 kg is red.
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 COMPETITION IRON PLATE
In addition to the rubber bumpers, smaller competition iron plates can be used to
add weight in small increments to the bar. The colour designations for these iron
plates are as follows: 1 kg is green, 1.5 kg is yellow, 2 kg is blue, 2.5 kg is red, 5 kg and
0.5 kg are white. It is useful to note the colour assignment of these iron plates is
consistent with the heavier bumper plates (i.e. 1 kg and 10 kg are green, 1.5 kg and
15 kg are yellow, etc.)
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 INFORMATION
EQUIPMENT:
 Besides the lifting equipment information equipment are also used in order to
check the time the player has taken to lift the weight and to calculate the score.
Electronic Referee Light System:
z The control box has three referees. The system is equipped with two push buttons of
red and white colour and a signalling-device. It is an apparatus at a height of 0.5
metres from the platform that is kept in front of the participant which is used to give
an audible and visual DOWN.
SCOREBOARD:
In order to document and record the progress and result of various competitions,
scoreboards are set up at various places in the competition arena.
 SCALES:
Scales with a precision of 10 grams and a capacity to measure 200kgs is provided to
the weightlifting arena.

Timing Clock:
Timing clocks capable of operating uninterrupted for 15 minutes is used. It should
be of countdown type and should have a least count of 1 second. The electronic
z clock must have automatic audible signal before 90 seconds and 30 seconds of the
allocated time to the lifter.

Attempt Board:
An attempt board has the name of the contestant, his/her IWF/IOC country code,
attempt number, start number and the amount weight to be taken.
 Lifting Clothing
and AccessorieS
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SINGLET
Lifters typically wear a one-piece, close-fitting leotard often called a
singlet. The wearing of a T-shirt underneath the singlet is optional.
 BELT
A weightlifting belt of 120 mm maximum width may also be worn to increase
intra-abdominal pressure.

CHALK
z Chalk is regularly used by Olympic lifters, generally prior to each attempt at a lift. Lifters rub
their hands with the chalk to promote dryness and prevent the bar moving in their hands.
 SHOES and sock
Lifting Shoes: shoes should be chosen for their ability to provide stability to the feet
during the execution of the lift.

Wrist and Knee Wraps:

z Bandages can be worn on the wrists or the knees in order to offer support and
protection of the joints.
 FOAM PADDED BARBELL BAR PAD:
Ergonomic design of this barbell pad relieves pain and pressure on your neck,
shoulders or hips during exercises like squats, lunges and hip thrusts. Thick, high
density, non-slip rubber-foam squat sponge absorbs all shocks and reduces pain.

elastic knee caps:

z Instead of bandages, lifters have the option of wearing elastic kneecaps instead.
 Do use spotters when you try the major lifts.
A spotter is someone who can help you with
the weight in case you cannot lift it.
 Do keep your back straight when lifting. DO'S IN
 Do use proper lifting technique when moving
weights around the room. WEIGHTLIFTI
NG
 Do wear shoes with good traction.

 Do make sure the equipment you use is in

good condition.
 Do follow all of your gym's safety rules.
 Don't hyperventilate (breathe in and out fast) or
hold your breath when you lift heavy weights.
You may faint and lose control of the weights.

DONT'S IN
Breathe out when you lift or press.

 Don't continue lifting if you feel pain. Stop the

painful exercise for a few days or try it with less
weight. Put an ice pack on your body where the
pain occurs for 20 minutes at a time, three or four
times a day.
WEIGHTLIFTI
 Don't lift weights if you are light-headed. Stop
your workout and start again the next day. NG
 Don't lift heavy weights without spotters.
 Don't lift more than you know you can lift safely
FOR EACH LIFT A PARTICIPANT IS ALLOWED A MAXIMUM OF THREE TURNS
 the snatch:
The participant needs to pull the horizontal
barbell placed in front of his/her legs, gripped
with the palm in downward position, from the
platform to the maximum stretched extent of
both arms above the head. This has to be done in
a single move with either bent or split leg
position.
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During the implementation of the lift, the
platform is allowed to be touched only by the feet,
and no other part. The barbell lifted, must be kept
at a motionless position, with the arm and legs
fully stretched and feet in the same line as it was
before the lifting of barbell. As soon as the entire
body of the lifter becomes motionless, the
referees give signal to lower the weight and the
snatch is complete.
 the clean and jerk:
In this type of lifting the first part is jerk. The
participant needs to pull the horizontal barbell
placed in front of his/her legs, gripped with the
palm in downward position, from the platform to
the shoulders.

Splitting or bending of the legs are allowed but

z the weight should not touch the chest before
attaining the final position, though it can slid
over the lap and along the thighs during the lift.
It should then be placed on the chest above the
nipples or on the fully bent arms or on the
clavicles. Before performing the jerk, the feet
should return to the same line as it was before
lifting the weight
 the clean and jerk:
The second part of the lift is jerk. From the clean
position, the lifter needs to stretch his bent legs
and arms to a full position with the weight tightly
gripped. The participant needs to ensure his feet
are back to the same line as it was before lifting
the weight. As soon as the Referees find all his
body parts motionless, they signal the lifter to
z lower the barbell, ensuring the clean and jerk to
be complete.
Three attempts are given to each lifter to perform
the snatch and the clean and the jerk. In the first
session, participants are required to perform their
three attempts on snatch, turn by turn. Post a 10
minutes break, the lifters perform their three
attempts on the clean and the jerk.
 RULES AND
REGULATIONS
OF THE GAME
 In the beginning of the competition, the athlete is given the chance to name the
weight which he/she will start with and the lowest weight goes first. The players have
to go through two levels of weightlifting: the Snatch and the Clean; Jerk and is given one
minute to perform the lift. A warning bell sounds when 30 seconds is given to the
layers for the attempt.

Three chances are assigned to each player in each of the levels which is snatch, clean
and jerk. Within the body weight category of each player, the highest of the two
successful lifts are considered which determines their overall result. The categories
of body weight are different for women when compared to that of men.

Usually there are eight weight categories for men and seven for women which totals up
to 15 in number. For each category, there will be different lifts involved. Like for snatch,
the bar is raised from the floor to the head in just one movement.
 While for the clean and the jerk, it is a two stage action with the bar first brought
to the shoulder and then over the head.When the weights lifted by the athletes are
compared, the one with the heaviest combination is awarded the gold medal. In case
of a tie between the players, the contestant with the lowest body weight wins the
match. If a situation occurs where the two athletes have lifted the same total weight
and both of them are of the same body weight, then the first person to lift the total
weight is declared the winner.

As soon as the lift is raised from the floor and brought above the knee, it is
considered to be an attempt. This lift is considered to be successful only when the
lifter stands with his arms and legs straight with the lift. If all the three the judges
are satisfied, they will sound a buzzer and remark the lift to be lifted successfully.
Lifters are not allowed to use lubricant, oil, water, grease or talcum on their thighs.
Whereas they may use chalk which is magnesium on the thighs or on the hand.
 JUDGING:
Three referees are appointed and each has equal rights of decision and verdict on a lift.

After a lifter attempts the lift, the referees need to give a “DOWN” signal. The “DOWN”
signal may either be for a “Good Lift”, signalled by pressing white button, or a “No Lift”,
signalled by pressing the red button.

z As soon as two out of three referees give identical decision, a proper “DOWN” signal is
given to the lifter to lower the barbell on the platform. Three (3) seconds after a
cumulative “DOWN” signal is displayed, the individual referee decision is shown.

A referee has the freedom to reverse his decision, in case any participant fails to lower
the barbell according to the prescribed rules and regulations. The decision has to be
changed within three seconds of the original decision. In case, the allotted time of three
seconds exceeds, the referee may change his decision by showing a red flag.
 SCORING:
There is an official weight assigned for every lift. A participant must
attempt to lift the official weight to garner the highest score. The lifter can
then opt to attempt weights of higher magnitude during the course of the
event.

z Once the highest value has been collected for each lift, the total weight lifted
in the snatch is added to the total weight lifted in the clean and jerk. That
lifter is adjudged as the champion, who has lifted the highest combined
weight. In the case of a tie, the lifter with less body weight is declared as the
champion. If they tie even in the bodyweight category, then the lifter who
attempted the lift first is declared as the winner.
 Incorrect Movements:
 Following movements are not allowed in weightlifting and if any
participant is found with these positions and faulty attempts, they are
likely to get a No Lift as Down signal.

 The platform should not be touched with any part of the body other than the feet.

z  The arms should be fully extended at the completion of a lift. If not so the lift will be
adjudicated as a “No Lift”.

 Pause during the extension of arms is not allowed.

 There should be no bending of the elbows during recovery.

 Incorrect Movements:
 The lifter should not replace the barbell on the platform before the referee gives the signal.

 The lifter should not drop the barbell after the referee’s signal, rather down it by releasing it
from the shoulder height.

 If the lifter fails to finish the feet and the barbell in line and parallel to the plane of the trunk,
it will be considered as an incorrect movement.

z  Not facing the Centre Referee at the beginning of lift, is considered as an incorrect position.

 While performing the snatch, there should be no pause and the head of the lifter shouldn’t
touch the bar.

 While performing the clean and the jerk, no part of the barbell should touch the thighs,
knees, elbows or the arms before placing it over the chest.
 how many players
can play?
Gold, Silver, and Bronze
Only two weightlifters per country are allowed to compete in each weight class. If
z the number of entries for a weight class is too big (over 15 entries, for instance)
then it can be split into a couple of groups; Groups A and B with Group A being the
strongest performers (where performance is based on what they estimate they'll
be capable of lifting). Once final results are collected for all groups, then the
results are all combined for the weight class and ranked. The highest score wins
gold, the one that follows bronze, and the third highest takes bronze.
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 officials of the
game
• Time Keepers
• Technical officials
• Competition Secretary
• Jury
• Speakers
• Competition Director
• Doctors on Duty
• Referees
• Loader
• Technical Controllers
• Loader
• Chief Marshal
• Decontamination Attendants
 Technical Officials
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Technical Official is defined as any person who

controls the play of a competition by applying the rules
and regulations of the sport to make judgments on rule
infringement, performance, time or score. A Technical
Official acts as an impartial judge of sporting
competition. This involves an obligation to perform
with accuracy, consistency, objectivity and the highest
sense of integrity.
 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A TECHNICAL
OFFICIAL:

1. To ensure that the field of play (the Competition area which includes the
Warm-up area etc) is safe for competitors and officials;

2. To know the Rules with absolute assurance;

3. To apply (not interpret) the Rules without fear or favour;

4. To use a degree of 'common sense' when confronted by non-technical

issues.

5. Technical Officials must JUDGE WHAT THEY SEE = NOT WHAT THEY
THOUGHT THEY SAW.
 JURY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Statement:
• The Jury is not a Jury of Appeal
• The Jury has ultimate control over all aspects of the competition.
• The Jury may be composed of five (5) members or three (3) members
in accordance with the decision of the relevant authorities.
• In major events Reserve Jury Members may be appointed.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JURY:

1. The Jury must be placed in the correct position, behind and between the
Centre and Side Referee in a slight diagonal line. This position provides Jury
members a clear line of vision to the Field of Play.
2. The Jury must be placed in the correct position, behind and between the
Centre and Side Referee in a slight diagonal line. This position provides Jury
members a clear line of vision to the Field of Play.

3. The Jury, in unanimity (all Jury members agree) and after discussion, has
the power to reverse a decision when the Referee’s decision has been
judged by the Jury to be technically incorrect.
4. No Jury member must attempt to influence the decision of the other
members of the Jury.
5. Jury members must remain in their respective place during the Victory
Ceremony.
6. Jury members must at all time present a good image and reflect a degree
of authority.
 Competition Director
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ROLE
The Competition Director is in control of the progress of the competition and attends
to his/her task in close cooperation with the Jury, the Chairman of the Technical
Committee, the Competition Secretary, the Technical Controllers and other officials
from the Organising Committee.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Verify the operation of the competition management system and the issue of all
official documents
• Verify the lists of the competitors and divide them into groups if necessary, according
to the best results supplied by the participating Federations following the verification
of final entries
• Supervise the drawing of lots at the Congress, if not done
electronically

• Supervise, in cooperation with the Jury, Technical Controllers and

Chief Marshal, the order of lifting in accordance with the sequence
of the competition, including the operation of the competition
management system and the issue of the official documents

• Supervise the registration of new World and Olympic records set

up during the competitions

• Monitor and assist with the enforcement of the 20/15 Kg Rule.

 REFEREES
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ROLE
In every competition, Referees must concentrate on the main task of adjudicating the
lifts performed by the Athletes. At competitions held under IWF rules, three Referees
(Centre Referee and two Side Referees) and one Reserve Referee are appointed for
each session/category.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Referees (including the Reserve) must attend the weigh in of the session/category in
which they have been appointed . At the weigh in, in cooperation with the Competition
Secretary must:
• verify the identity of the Athlete; correct spelling of the name and the date of birth
from the Athlete’s passport or identity card
• Ensure that all Athletes weigh in within the limits of their category
during the allocated time

• Assist with the compilation of the Competitors card and cross

check the starting weights of the Athlete with regards to the 20/15
Kg Rule Note: Official weigh in of the Athlete must be witnessed by
two Technical Officials who are the same gender as the Athlete.
Before the competition, Referees must place their IWF Referee Card
in the care of the President of the Jury. The Centre Referee must be
seated four metres (measured from the front) of the platform to the
rear of the Referee’s table, and in line with the centre. The Side
Referees must be seated on the same line as the Centre Referee,
three to four metres apart. The Reserve Referee must be sitting in
the Competition Venue at a place visible from the Jury table.
During the competition, the Referees must ensure:
• that the weight of the barbell corresponds with the weight announced by the
Speaker and shown on the Attempt Board
• that nobody but the Athlete handles the barbell during the execution of a lift
• that only the Athlete or the Loaders move the barbell to a new position on
the platform.
• The Referees must indicate their judgment of the lift by giving the
appropriate signals: “Good lift” – white light, “No lift” - red light. Referees
must be satisfied that the Athlete is in control of the weight and has finished
the lift, is standing motionless in all parts of the body and has both feet in
line before giving their signal to the Athlete to lower the barbell.
• In a competition at which no Technical Controller is appointed, the Referees
must perform the duties of the Technical Controller.
• Referees must remain in their respective place during the Victory
Ceremony.
 Technical Controller
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ROLE
The role of the Technical Controller (TC) is often described as the ‘eyes and ears’ of
the Jury or the ‘conduit’ between the Jury, the Marshal table, the Competition
Management and the Warm-up. The TC role is one of the most critical among all other
Technical Officials (TOs) at any event, the responsibilities are many and so varied and
for that reason the role of the TC is most difficult and quite demanding both mentally
and physically. TCs are required to assist the Competition Secretary / Competition
Directorin the supervision of the running of the competition as well as assist the Anti-
Doping Commission and the Weigh-in team, if and when requested. Also, supervision
of the change of calls and lifting order at the Marshal table is a very important part of
the role.
 RESPONSIBILITIES
Referees (including the Reserve) must attend the weigh in of the session/category in
which they have been appointed . At the weigh in, in cooperation with the
Competition Secretary must:

Before Competition

• Inspect the Field of Play (FOP) and ensure all equipment and requirements are in
place and in accordance with the Rules; with a particular focus on the:
• Be punctual and alert at all times and ensure that
1. Competition platform all other appointed TOs are present at the
2. Competition bar and weights competition.
3. Light System
4. Timing Clock • Advise the Jury President if any of the appointed
5. Warm-up equipment TOs are absent.
 RESPONSIBILITIES
• In• Instruct the Loaders what to do and what not to do in case of injury to an
Athlete.
• Ensure that the TOs wear the correct uniform and report to the Jury President if
any TO is not in the correct uniform.

Start of Competition
• Assist with the line up and presentation on stage of Athletes and TOs.
• After TO presentation instruct the TO team to the Jury table to place their Referee
Card in the care of the Jury President.
• During the 15 minute interval, inspect the Athletes for correct outfit, wraps, and
bandages; if a correction has to be made the TC must advise the Athlete and Coach as
early as possible.
 RESPONSIBILITIES
During Competition

• During competition ensure that only the accredited number of Coaches or Team
Staff accompany the Athletes in the FOP (competition and warm-up area.)
• Ensure Athletes have not applied lubricants to any parts of the body, with careful
consideration to the thigh area; if so, TCs must order the substance removed.
• Ensure Athletes have not applied excess chalk to any parts of the body, other than
the hands; if so, TCs must order it removed.
• Ensure while the Athlete is on stage, nobody, including the TC is seen within the area
(in view of the audience and / or TV cameras).
• Ensure that the correct Athlete called goes up on the stage.
 Chief Marshal
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ROLE
The role of the Chief Marshal (CM) is critical for the success of the event.
Inaccurate and/or late decisions and communication will have horrendous
consequences in the management and smooth running of the competition.
The CM main duty is to accept or refuse the modifications made by the
Athletes/Coaches on the attempts to be taken, in accordance with the
relevant Technical and Competition Rules; and to communicate quickly the
information about the requested attempts to the Competition Management
table by means of a point-to-point intercom system.
 RESPONSIBILITIES
• The CM shall require the Competitor Cards from the Competition Secretary and
the Competition Protocol Sheet from the Information Technology System as soon
as available.
• CM must check that the difference between the starting weights and the Final
Entry Total on the Competition Protocol Sheet to ensure that it confirms with the
20/15 Kg Rule. Those athletes who are not in conformity with the Rule must be
advised to make the necessary change before the competition begins. Athletes
who lower their starting weights in the Snatch will be required to increase the
starting weights in the Clean & Jerk by an equal difference.
• Athletes who increase their starting weights in the Snatch may lower their
starting weights in the Clean & Jerk by an equal difference.
CM must work in cooperation with the Technical Controller with the supervision and
enforcement of the 20/15 Kg Rule.
 RESPONSIBILITIES
• CM must place the Competitor Cards on the Marshall Table in correct Start
Number Order facing the Coaches. The CM and his/her assistants must ensure
that the Athletes/Coaches change the correct form and enter the changes into the
right box and must initial the change.
• Marshals are encouraged to apply the technique of using a red pen whilst using a
black pen for the Athletes/Coaches.
• CM must check that each change made is valid by monitoring the other Athlete’s
attempt on the computer screen and Competitors Cards.
• CM must look at the Timing Clock when Athletes/Coaches come to
declare/increase/decrease weights having regards to the first 30 seconds
declaration or changes before the last 30 seconds.
• Normal 1 minute attempt: everything must be done WITHIN the first 30 seconds.
 Time Keeper
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ROLE
The very important and only role of the Time Keeper
(TK) is to operate the timing clock when the athletes are
called to perform their attempts during the course of
the competition, in accordance with the rules. In order to
perform his/her duties properly, Timekeeper must work
in close cooperation with the Speaker, Technical
Controller and the President of the Jury.
 RESPONSIBILITIES

• TK must start the clock 15 minutes before the start of the competition, and 10
minutes after the Snatch competition, unless otherwise advised by the President
of the Jury.
• TK must set and start the clock at one minute (60 seconds) or two (2) minutes
(120 seconds) at the beginning of each attempt. The time must be started the
moment the Speaker has finished the announcement of the attempt in the English
language or the barbell is loaded, whichever is the last.
TK must not press the Start button if loaders are on the platform.

An athlete is allowed one minute (60 seconds) in which to start the lift. An athlete
who takes consecutive attempts, is allowed 2 minutes (120 seconds) in which to start
the lift. In case the order of call (the sequence) interrupts an Athlete taking
consecutive attempts permitting another Athlete to be called whose time starts
running, then that Athlete requests a change of weight thus causing the original
 Competition Secretary
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ROLE
The Role of the Competition Secretary is of paramount importance. The
Competition Secretary is responsible for examining and collating the data
required for the efficient running of the competition and dispersing the
signed information to where it is required. The Competition Secretary must
take full control of the weigh-in room and the procedure therein. At the
conclusion of the weigh- in process the Competition Secretary may be
requested to assist with the competition. Duties must be executed in close
cooperation with the Jury, the Competition Director and the Technical
Controllers.
 RESPONSIBILITIES

Prior to Competition:
• assist, if requested, with the Verification of Final Entries
• assist, if requested, with the division of Athletes into groups, if necessary, according
to the best results as declared in the Final Entries
• assist with the supervision of the lot draw, if not done electronically

At the Weigh-in Room:

• confirm there are sufficient chairs, tables, lighting and access to weigh in room
• confirm required protocol sheets are present and available
• confirm scales are appropriately placed to allow for complete privacy and
appropriate space for the Athlete, Team Official and two Referees (both Referees and
Team Official must be the same gender as Athlete to access the scale area)
 RESPONSIBILITIES

During Weigh-in:
• Referee writes Athletes bodyweight on scrap paper, confirms with Athlete/Coach;
then provides to Competition Secretary in order to transfer bodyweight to
Competitors Card
• Athlete/Coach write starting attempts for both Snatch and Clean & Jerk
• Athlete/Coach initials bodyweight and both starting attempts, to confirm acceptance
• Competition Secretary and assigned Referee confirm 15/20 kg rule; change starting
attempts as necessary
• IF a weigh-in is not successful (athlete misses call, athlete does not make weight)
distribution of Bib numbers seizes; distribution will resume in warm up room to
ensure integrity of sequence is respected
 RESPONSIBILITIES

Post Weigh-in:
• weigh-in is closed when all Athletes have been weighed or when the one hour time
limit is reached
• Competition Secretary completes the Protocol Sheet in clear bold letters • Referees
double check Protocol Sheet for accuracy prior to signing -signature signifies
information is correct
• Competition Secretary hand delivers Protocol Sheet and Competitors Cards to
Competition Management System attendants
• if weigh in is offsite of competition venue, faxing or scanning/emailing Protocol
Sheet is acceptable as an advance copy - original must still be hand delivered
• confirm with Chief Marshall and Technical Controller, upon arrival, receipt of
Competitors Cards and/or spare Bibs
• ensure Bib numbers, if distribution was seized, has resumed prior to start of
competition
 Competition Speaker(s)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ROLE
Conveyor of information to the audience, Athletes, Coaches and Technical
Officials.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• To take charge of the efficient running of the competition in collaboration with the
Competition Secretary and the Technical Officials and make the appropriate
announcements.
• To keep the audience informed of the progress of the competition and more in-
depth information about the Athletes.
• To request the Timekeeper to stop the clock when the Athlete/Coach changes the
weight or when instructed by the Jury.
 RESPONSIBILITIES

• To instruct the loaders to load the required weight on the barbell.

• At the start of the competition the Speaker announces the Presentations in
accordance with rules.
• During the competition, for each attempt announce:

1. Instructions to the loaders to load the required weight

2. The name of the Athlete
3. The Nation the Athlete represents
4. The number of the Athlete's attempt
5. Notification in advance the name of the next Athlete
 Doctor on Duty
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ATTRIBUTES
Must have practical knowledge of elite weightlifting, including rules and
regulations appertaining to medical aspect of the sport

ROLES
At Olympic Games, World Championships and other major IWF Events,
medical Doctors are appointed to be Doctor on Duty during the
competition in each of the bodyweight categories.
 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be present at the competition venue, 30 minutes before the start of the competition
and until the conclusion of the Victory Ceremony.
• Be familiar with and use the medical facilities and, if requested, assist in the anti-
doping controls.
• Be ready to render medical care in case of injury or illness; cooperate with team
doctors and advise the coaches, officials and the athletes on the possibility of
continuing, or otherwise, the competition after an injury.
• During the competition, authorise the application of additional plasters or bandages
in accordance with the rules.
• The appointed Doctor on Duty are responsible right throughout the Field of Play.
• In case of an accident or injury, the Doctor on Duty has to assess the situation and
decide if further treatment is necessary either by local medical authorities or by the
team doctor. If no team doctor is available, it is up to the Doctor on Duty to provide
assistance or to transfer treatment to the local authorities.
 Loaders
DUTIES
Load the barbell in accordance with IWF rules and as directed by the
Competition Speaker
• Clean the bar and the competition platform as required and/or as directed
by the Technical Controller during the competition
• Prepare the podium for the Medal Ceremonies at the conclusion of the
session
• Remove the podium from the platform at the conclusion of the medal
ceremony
• Unload the barbell and return the discs to the weight racks
• Clean the bar and competition platform after the conclusion of the medal
ceremony
 Decontamination Attendants
DUTIES
• Safely remove blood and other contaminants from the bar and
competition platform as required and/or as directed by the Technical
Controller
• Ensure the safe disposal of contaminated materials in accordance with
applicable policy
• Clean the bar with antiseptic at the conclusion of each session
Note: Decontamination Attendants must respect universal precautions by
wearing gloves in the performance of their duties and must not go up on
stage to endeavour to render assistance to an athlete in case of accident;
instead, together with the loaders they should form a wall in front of the
platform to minimize the public’s view and TV coverage of such inciden
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