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1.) May judges accept gifts or favors from athletes or their coaches ?
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yes
no
2. May judges attempt to influence the decision of other judges or officials?
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yes
no
3.) Is it appropriate to criticize other officials and staff?
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yes
no
4.) When must judges sign a code of conduct form?
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a.) At their first certification only
b.) At certification and re-certification courses
c.) At every event they judge
d.) No form must be signed at any time
5.) Should a judge cooperate in providing the best possible conditions for the benefit of the competitors, other officials and administrators?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
6.) Is it allowed for the athletes to remove any part of their costume in Pole Sport?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
7.) Are props allowed in Pole Sport?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
8.) Are athletes allowed to use music with lyrics at USPSF/POSA competitions?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
9.) Are athletes allowed to clean the poles themselves?
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a.) No
b.) Yes, only during the preliminaries
c.) Yes, using their own cleaning products
d.) Yes, using the organizers cleaning products
10.) Should athletes declare the Super Bonus (ADB)?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Only at finals
11.) Are stage poles allowed to be used at USPSF/POSA competitions?
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a.) No, for safety reasons
b.) Yes, only if the organizer is insured
c.) Yes, only at regional competitions
12.) In all POSA competitions, spinning pole is placed on the right hand side and the static pole on the left hand side of the stage from...
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a.) the spectators view
b.) from the stage looking into the audience
13.) Are judges allowed to talk to athletes about their scores?
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a.) No, under no circumstances
b.) Yes
c.) Only if it is concerning your own scores and not other judges scores
d.) Only if an athlete asks you personally
14.) Can judges change a score once it has been submitted ?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) It depends on the circumstance
d.) Only if, after an Official Appeal, Superior Jury decides to change it
15.) How much can the value of the elements be downgraded? Two possible answers.
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a.) 0.2
b.) 0.4
c.) 0.5
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16.) Downgrade can be assigned for all groups (A.B.C.D.E)
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a.) True
b.) False
17.) Are newly certified judges allowed to judge live competitions before gaining experience?
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a.) No, they must first have a minimum of one credit
b.) No, they must first have a minimum of two credits
c.) Yes, sure
d.) Yes, only if they pass the test with 60% written and 60% video assessment
e.) Yes, only if they pass the test with 70% written and 70% video assessment
Clear selection
18.) How many judging sections are there?
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a.) 2
b.) 3
c.) 4
d.) 6
19.) Which two of the following choices are judging sections? 2 possible answers
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a.) Floorwork
b.) Execution
c.) Difficulty
d.) Flexibility
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20.) How many judges are on an international judging panel (as minimum) ?
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a.) 4 + 1 Head Judge
b.) 5 + 1 Head Judge
c.) 10 +1 Head Judge
d.) 9 + 1 Head Judge
21.) How many judges are on a national judging panel (as minimum) ?
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a.) 3 + 1 Head Judge
b.) 4 + 1 Head Judge
c.) 5 + 1 Head Judge
d.) 8 + 1 Head Judge
22.) Which judge awards points for acrobatic move on the floor ?
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a.) Difficulty
b.) Head judge
c.) Execution
d.) Artistic
23.) How much is the rotation for a spin to be recognized as Group E ?
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a.) 180°
b.) 360°
c.) 720°
d.) none of the above
24.) What does Travelling Traces means ?
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a.) Level of deduction
b.) Lack of difficulty
c.) Level of choreography
d.) Travelling Traces are the choreography traces (directions) that the athlete(s) should perform on the stage during his/her routine.
25.) Which of the following General Artistic scale levels is correct :
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a.) 0 = simple, 1 = difficult, 2= extremely difficult
b.) 0-0.5 = Unaccetable 1-1.5 = Poor, 2-2.5 = Satysfactory, 3-3.5 = Good, 4-4.5 = Very Good, 5 = Excellent
c.) 0 = simple, 0.5 difficult, 1 = extremely difficult
d.) 0 = simple, 0.5 difficult, 1 = very difficult, 2= extremely difficult
26.) How do Execution judges mark their scores ?
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a.) by addition
b.) by deduction
c.) by addition and deduction
d.) none of the above
27.) How do Artistic judges mark their scores ?
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a.) by addition
b.) by deduction
c.) by addition and deduction
d.) none of the above
28.) How many times can you assign the RFB for each routine ?
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a.) 1
b.) 2
c.) 3
d.) 4
29.) The RFB can also be assigned to Doubles also ?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
30.) What is the Difficulty judge responsible for ? 2 possible answers.
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a.) execution of difficulty moves
b.) meeting minimum requirements of difficulty moves
c.) difficulty combination bonuses
d.) acrobatic moves on the floor
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31.) If an athlete does not perform a difficulty move to the minimum requirements, will The D- judge deduct points ?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
32.) How much is the deduction if an athlete misses a difficulty move ?
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a.) 0
b.) -1
c.) -3
d.) all of the above
33.) Which of the following deduction points and values can the difficulty judge give ? 3 possible answers
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a.) -1 each time for element performed not in order of appearance
b.) -2 each time for missing Group of the Element Pool (-1 for Doubles)
c.) -3 incorrect attire
d.) -3 for not performing a difficulty move
e.) -5 for prohibited move on the floor
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34.) Does the D judge award difficulty combination bonus points if the moves do not meet minimum requirements?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
35.) A Group D element (Dynamic Elements), may be combine and declared as combination with an element of the same group (D)?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
36.) How many elements must a Junior A Amateurs athlete declare?
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a.) 10
b.) 11
c.) 5
d.) 3
37.) How many elements must declare a Senior Competitive athlete?
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a.) 5
b.) 10
c.) 7
d.) 8
38.) How many points are deducted by Head Judge for a double front flip on the floor ?
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a.) -5
b.) -3
c.) -1
d.) -10
39.) Which judge will deduct points if a move is not executed at a clear angle ?
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a.) Difficulty Judge
b.) Execution Judge
c.) Head judge
d.) Artistic Judge
40.) How often can a fall be deducted ?
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a.) one time
b.) three times
c.) six times
d.) per time
41.) How many points are deducted for a fall ?
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a.) -0.5
b.) -1
c.) -5
d.) none of the above
42.) How many points are deducted for a slip or loss of balance ?
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a.) -0.5
b.) -2
c.) -3
d.) none of the above
43.) How often can a slip or loss of balance be deducted ?
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a.) one time
b.) three times
c.) per time
d.) none of the above
44.) Are D judges to judge Juniors the same as other categories?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
45.) What is the maximum point allocation in Execution ?
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a.) 20
b.) 25
c.) 33
d.) 75
46.) Is the point allocation the same in Execution for Seniors and Juniors ?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
47.) Which of the following does the Artistic judge ? 3 possible answers
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a.) Originality of transitions in and out of moves
b.) Poor transitions (floor & pole)
c.) Poor execution and incorrect lines
d.) Causing distraction by uttering vocals
e.) Intensity
f.) Use of body segments bonus
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48.) Does the A-J judge poor execution and incorrect lines ?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
49.) Which of the following belong to A-J deduction ?
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a.) Costume not corresponding to the routine’s theme
b.) Bad angle of the move
c.) Drying hands on costume, body, pole or floor and or fidgeting with hair or costume
d.) Use of stage
e.) Not using both poles equally.
f.) A-J does not has any deduction section.
50.) Is the point allocation the same in Artistic for Seniors and Juniors ?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
51.) What is the maximum point allocation in Artistic presentation ?
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a.) 20
b.) 25
c.) 70
d.) 60
52.) How many difficulties must Masters competitive perform in total ?
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a.) 8
b.) 9
c.) 10
d.) 11
52.) How many difficulties must Masters competitive perform in total ?
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a.) 8
b.) 9
c.) 10
d.) 11
53.) How many Difficulty combinations can an Amateurs athlete declare in total ?
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a.) 3
b.) 2
c.) 4
d.) 5
54.) How many Difficulties must Junior A competitive perform in total ?
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a.) 8
b.) 9
c.) 10
d.) 11
55.) What is the penalty by the Head Judge will give for incorrect attire ?
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a.) -3
b.) -5
c.) -1
d.) -2
56.) How many difficulties must Doubles Senior competitive perform in total ?
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a.) 8
b.) 9
c.) 10
d.) 5
57.) How many Difficulties may an Amateur declare in total ?
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a.) 3
b.) 5
c.) 6
d.) 7
58.) What only applies to judging Doubles and not Singles ?
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a.) Not using both poles equally
b.) Synchronicity
c.) Intensity
d.) Use of stage
59.) Is the synchronicity between both partners an essential criteria when scoring doubles ?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
60.) Is an acrobatic move on the floor a mandatory move?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Only for Senior’s category
d.) Only for Doubles’ category
61.) Which of the following can the Execution judge deduct? 2 possible answers
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a.) Bad angle of the move
b.) A fall
c.) Difficulty of the acrobatic move on the floor
d.) General content
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62.) If an athlete does not use 70% of the pole he/ she will:
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a.) be deducted
b.) be disqualified
c.) not be deducted
63.) How many acrobatic elements on the floor are allowed during the athlete's routine ?
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a.) 3
b.) 2
c.) 1
d.) 5
64.) Which of the following is the maximum possible Difficulty score in our judging system?
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a.) 15
b.) 17
c.) 10
d.) 6
e.) None of the above
65.) If an athlete performs a triple flip, what will happen?
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a.) He/ she will be awarded 5 points by Head Judge
b.) He/ she will be penalised by a deduction by Head Judge
c.) He/ she will neither be awarded nor deducted.
66.) How many times can be declared "Additional Difficulty Bonus“ aka Superbonus?
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a.) 1 time
b.) 2 times
c.) 4 times
67.) Which judge will make deductions for Incorrect Attire?
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a.) E judge
b.) A Judge
c.) Head judge
68.) How many times can be award the "normal“ Combination Bonus?
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a.) 4 times
b.) 1 times
c.) 3 times
69.) Is there a limit to how long athletes can do floor work with no contact to the pole?
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a.) No, there’s no limit
b.) Yes, maximum 60 seconds
c.) Yes, maximum 30 seconds split into maximum 3 separate occasions
d.) Yes, maximum 60 seconds split into maximum 3 separate occasions
70.) Does a Timer Judge need to be a certified judge?
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a.) Yes but only national
b.) Yes, but must be international
c.) Yes reserve judge
d.) No he/she can be anyone from the organization
71.) Risk Factor Bonus is awards by D-J only and the Head Judge
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a.) True
b.) False
72.) If Doubles want to perform an acrobatic move on the floor, must they both execute it in synchronicity?
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a.) No they can execute them separately
b.) No only one of them can execute it
c.) Yes, they must be synchronized
73.) At what age may Junior Varsity start to compete at national level?
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a.) 6
b.) 8
c.) 10
d.) Any age they wish as long as they are confident on the pole
74.) How long may the dance sequence be?
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a.) between 5 – 8 seconds
b.) between 6 – 9 seconds
c.) between 7 – 10 seconds
d.) between 8 – 11 seconds
e.) As long as they want
f.) There is not a required dance sequence
75.) Is it mandatory for athletes to execute an acrobatic move on the floor?
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a.) Yes it is
b.) Yes but only for Doubles in synchronized
c.) No, only singles are required to
d.) No, it is not mandatory
76.) Do difficulty bonuses combinations apply to elements of the same group?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
77.) Do difficulty bonuses combination apply either on spin and static pole?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
c.) Yes, but only if the moves are of differents groups
78.) What are the difficulty breakdown point requirements for competitive Seniors?
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a.) 0.1-1.0
b.) 0.3-1.0
c.) 0.5-1.0
d.) 0.2-0.9
79.) What are the difficulty breakdown point requirements for competitive Juniors A?
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a.) 0.2-0.8
b.) 0.1-0.7
c.) 0.1-0.9
d.) 0.2-0.9
80.) What are the difficulty breakdown point requirements for competitive Junior B?
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a.) 0.5-1.0
b.) 0.3-0.8
c.) 0.1-0.5
d.) 0.2-0.9
81.) What are the difficulty breakdown point requirements for Senior Amateur?
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a.) 0.5-1.0
b.) 0.1-0.5
c.) 0.3-0.8
82.) What are the difficulty breakdown point requirements for Amateur Junior A?
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a.) 0.5-1.0
b.) 0.1-0.4
83.) Do Amateurs have Risk Factor Bonus?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
84.) Downgrading of the moves is applied only to Group C and Group D
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a.) True
b.) False
85.) What defines a 20° (degree) tolerance when executing a compulsory move?
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a.) There is no 20° (degree) tolerance
b.) The body and or split must be at a 20° (degrees) angle
c.) The move will still be awarded if the angle of the body and or split varies no more than 20° (degrees) from the set minimum requirements.
86.) How do you determine the correct angle in a split?
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a.) Both feet are aligned
b.) The inner thighs of the legs are aligned with the hips to the knees
c.) The feet and knees are aligned and the legs fully extended
87.) How much will be deducted in doubles for "Lack of synchronicity“?
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a.) – 0.5
b.) – 1
c.) – 2
d.) – 3
88.) Fill in the blank: An athlete will receive a -3 deduction for using less than______% of the pole.
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a.) 30
b.) 50
c.) 70
d.) 90
e.) 100
89.) Is the performance time for Amateur Senior athletes the same as for Senior Competitive?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
90.) What technical values can Junior Varsity Competitive athletes choose for their difficulty moves?
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a.) +0.5 - + 1.0
b.) +0.3 - +0.8
c.) +0.1 - +0.6
d.) none of the above
91.) What technical values can Amateurs Junior B athletes choose for their difficulty moves?
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a.) +0.5 - + 1.0
b.) +0.3 - +0.8
c.) +0.1 - +0.5
d.) none of the above
92.) How many difficulty combinations bonuses may an Amateur Junior B athlete declare?
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a.) 3
b.) 6
c.) 1
d.) none of the above
93.) It is allowed to the D-Judges to talk to each other while they are judging?
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a.) No, in any case
b.) Yes, but only in the end of the routine to be agree about scores
c.) Yes, but softly
d.) all of the above
94.) How many difficulty combinations bonuses are there to choose from for Senior Singles Competitive?
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a.) a total of 3
b.) a total of 4
c.) only one
95.) How many difficulty Bonuses may a Senior Competitive Double declare?
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a.) a total of 3
b.) only one
c.) a total of 4
96.) How many difficulty elements are there to choose from for Doubles?
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a.) a total of 3
b.) a total of 5
c.) only one
97.) Must an athlete wait to be announced before entering the stage?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
98.) Is it allowed for judges to talk to each other when judging?
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a.) Yes as long as they are quiet
b.) No without exception
c.) Only quietly between each athlete’s performance once the score sheets have been collected
99.) How many lifts a must perform a double as minimum?
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a.) 2, one on the floor, one on the pole
b) 5, one on the floor, four on the pole
c) 6, three on the floor, three on the pole
100.) It’s allowed to the athletes to wear shoes?
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a.) Yes
b.) No
Do you feel ready to judge?
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Yes
No
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