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Name*
First Last
Delegation Name
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)*
Gender*
- Female
- Male
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Email*
Are you a new coach?*
- Yes
- No

1. The minimum age for SOIA powerlifting is?*
- 8 years old
- 12 years old
- 14 years old
- 18 years old
2. Check all events an athlete may compete in.*
- Bench Press
- Deadlift
- Squat
3. A cause for disqualification during the deadlift event is:*
- Failure to lock the knees straight at the completion of the lift
- Lowering the bar after receiving the referee's signal
- Not allowing the bar to return to the platform without maintaining control
- Not supporting the bar on the thighs during the lift
4. It is not necessary to begin practice with progressive warm-ups for the bench press?*
- True
- False
5. During the bench press, which of the following is true?*
- There is no signal to begin the lift
- The feet must be on the floor or on plates
- After receiving the start signal, the lifter presses the bat away from the chest
- The head does not need to be in contact with the surface of the bench
6. If a male athletes weighs 165 lbs., he should be registered into the following weight class:*
- 163 lbs
- 145.5 lbs
- 205 lbs
- 183 lbs
7. In order for a lift attempt to be successful, an athlete must recieve what?*
- At least 3 yellow flags out of 3 flags
- A round of applause
- An acknowledgement by the head judge that it is a good lift
- At least 2 red flags out of 3 flags
8. How many attempts is an athlete allowed before they recieve a zero?*
- One attempt
- Three attempts
- Several attempts
- Five attempts
9. Entries must include the following:*
- Weight class
- Exact weight
- Events
- Maximum lift (qualifying score)
- All of the above

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