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lower the barbell, the centre Referee must say “Down”
and signal the athlete to replace the barbell.
3.6.2.10 At Masters competitions, Referees should use
discretionary powers.

3.7 JURY MONITORING
During the competition, the Jury members
monitor the work of the Referees through the control
panel. Every decision by the Referees may be verified
as the lights on the control panel light up instantly
when the Referees press the appropriate button. Slow,
fast or no decision may be identified for immediate or
further action. Should the Jury President want to call
one of the Referees to the table; this may be done by
pressing the appropriate button, which gives an
audible signal to the Referee in question.

3.8 SCALES
3.8.1 At IWF Events the scales must have the capacity
to weigh up to 200 kg and be precise to a minimum of
10 grams.
3.8.2 At World Championships, Olympic Games and
other important international competitions, a second
identical scale (test scale) must be placed near the
weigh-in room to permit the competitors to check their
bodyweight.
3.8.3 Scales form part of the equipment requirements
and must be certified by local authorities. The scale
certificate must not be older than three (3) months at
the date of the competition.

3.9 TIMING CLOCK
3.9.1 At official IWF competitions, an electric or
electronic timing clock must be
used in countdown mode. This
accurate time measuring device
must have the following
characteristics:

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