NASA Referee Exam
Learn the rules, platform responsibilities, and judgment standards required of NASA officials.
The NASA Powerlifting referee’s exam is coming soon!
The people who make the platform run.
Officials, spotters, loaders, staff, and volunteers keep every attempt moving safely and fairly.
The Platform Team at Work
A bench attempt brings the lifter, spotters, loaders, and officials together.
Behind the Meet
A candid moment with members of the meet crew behind the curtain.
Meet Community
Competitors and supporters gather around a meet and venue keepsake.
A Full NASA Meet in Progress
A wide view of the platform, audience, banners, and competition atmosphere.
After the Attempt
A lifter shares a platform moment with the crowd and meet staff nearby.
States Represented at NASA
State flags create a colorful backdrop for a national competition.
Christmas Meet Platform
A festive NASA platform is prepared for holiday competition.
The Referee’s View
A NASA official watches a standing Power Sports lift from the best seat in the house.
Meet Crew Selfie
A candid platform-side moment with NASA staff and volunteers.
Waiting for the Platform
A lifter prepares backstage before the next attempt.
Bar Loaded Backstage
A lifter waits near a heavily loaded bar before entering the platform.
Final Preparation
A lifter receives belt and equipment help before the next attempt.
Deadlift Preparation
A competitor prepares behind the curtain before taking the platform.
Rest Between Attempts
A lifter recovers and resets before returning to the platform.
Coaching Behind the Curtain
A coach and lifter work through final preparation backstage.
Meet-Day Personality
A playful selfie captures the fun and friendships behind a NASA meet.
Running the Meet Before the Cloud
A historic scoring-table photograph preserves an earlier generation of NASA meet operations.
Thumbs Up After the Meet
A lifter and meet staff member share a well-earned post-meet moment.
Bench Crew Between Attempts
Lifters and spotters reset around the bench platform.
The Scoring Table Crew
Officials and longtime contributors keep meet operations moving from the table.
Watching the Platform
A meet official stays close to the action and ready for the next attempt.
Platform Staff and Lifters
A relaxed group photograph around the bench rack after competition.
The Crew and the Foam Roller
A lighthearted training-room moment shows the friendships around the sport.
Meet Crew Cupcake Break
A funny candid reminds everyone that meet day includes a little personality too.
Platform Crew Huddle
Staff gather around the rack to plan the next stage of meet day.
The Meet Crew and Mascot
A friendly staff photograph captures the people—and dog—behind the platform.
The Platform Before the Next Flight
A wide venue view shows the NASA stage, flags, equipment, and officials between attempts.