Category 1 and 2 Referee Recommendation Form

Effective May 8, 2024, referees applying for promotion to the rank of category 1 or 2 must be recommended by a fellow referee in addition to meeting all of the stated requirements as defined in the Referee Testing Requirements and Procedures Manual (found on the Technical Committee portion of the national website). This is meant to assist the Technical Committee in evaluating the applicant beyond the simple objective criteria (number of meets worked, time in rank, etc.).

Requirements:

Referees applying for promotion to category 2 must have a recommendation from a category 1 OR category 2 referee.
Referees applying for promotion to category 1 must have a recommendation from a category 1 referee.

It is expected that referees asked to provide a recommendation will decline the request if there is a real or perceived conflict of interest (e.g., romantic involvement, family member, etc.). If such a real or perceived conflict of interest exists but a recommendation is still submitted, the Technical Committee reserves the right to refuse the recommendation and require one from another referee.

Current members of the Technical Committee may not submit recommendations on behalf of referees applying for promotion to category 1 or 2.

Your name*

First NameLast Name

Your email address*

Confirmation EmailConfirm email address

Your state (as it appears on your USA Powerlifting membership card)*

Your USA Powerlifting membership number (must be a current member)*

Example: 1111111

Your current referee rank*

Category 1Category 2

Year you attained your current referee rank*

Example: 2015

Name of referee for whom you are providing a reference*

What rank is being applied for by the referee for whom you are providing a reference?*

Category 1Category 2

How many years have you known the referee for whom you are providing a reference?*

Example: 3

In the section below, please rate the following statements based on your direct firsthand experiences with, or observations of, the applicant while working in the capacity of a referee. Your ratings should be based on the expectations for a higher level referee (e.g., national or category 2).

1. The referee has a strong knowledge of the rules*

2. The referee platform calls are accurate (good-lift/no-lift and infraction color codes)*

3. The referee appropriately manages the platform (e.g., re-lifts, communication with score table, time/clock management including compensatory time, spotter/loader management) *

4. The referee has strong communication skills*

5. The referee appropriately manages conflict and finds resolutions*

6. The referee behaves professionally*

7. The referee dresses and appears professional*

8. The referee adheres to the uniform requirements*

9. The referee is punctual (i.e., arrives on-time [or early] for assignments)*

10. The referee is reliable (i.e., can be counted on to work previously agreed upon assignments, does not routinely back out of commitments to work as a referee, does not regularly ask to show up late and/or leave early from assignments)*

11. The referee appropriately manages weigh-ins *

12. The referee appropriately manages equipment check*

13. The referee demonstrates a willingness to accept feedback and implements that feedback *

14. The referee adheres to the "Referee Core Principles" as defined in Item 6.1.9 of the rulebook.*

15. The referee has demonstrated competence as a jury member (if applicable). If not applicable, select N/A - not observed.*

16. The referee has demonstrated competence as a technical secretary (if applicable). If not applicable, select N/A - not observed.*

Overall recommendation of applicant for promotion to the next rank.*

In addition to your rankings above, please provide a letter/narrative in support of the applicant. There is no length requirement but the person making the recommendation should keep in mind how very short letters that are lacking in evidence, detail, and/or enthusiasm will be interpreted by the Technical Committee. You may provide your "letter" either in the text box below or you may attach it as a file. If attaching a file, please use either Microsoft Word or PDF. If you prefer to write a letter using Google Docs, provide the link in the "Recommendation" text box below with access granted to the following email account: tc@usapowerlifting.com

How are you providing your letter of support?*

I am writing it out in the text box belowI am providing a Google Docs link (with access granted) in the textbox belowI am attaching a separate Microsoft Word of PDF file

Recommendation (if not attaching a separate letter)

Recommendation (if attaching a separate letter)