If there is an electrical error and the lights cannot be used, which signaling method is provided?

If there is an electrical error and the lights cannot be used, which signaling method is provided?

• A. A manual whistle
• B. A backup timer
• C. White or red flags/paddles will be provided if there is an electrical error and the lights cannot be used
• D. Coaches are allowed to signal with hand gestures

Answer: (D)

When the lighting system is down, meets use a manual signaling method to communicate lift status. White or red flags or paddles are provided to officials and spotters so they can clearly indicate the outcome of a lift even without lights. This replaces the visual cues lifters rely on and keeps the competition running safely and consistently. The other options don’t fit the official signaling protocol in this situation. A whistle isn’t standard for conveying lift results during a lighting failure, a backup timer serves timing needs rather than signaling status to the lifter, and coaches signaling with hand gestures isn’t an official or reliable method for communicating lift decisions.

When the lighting system is down, meets use a manual signaling method to communicate lift status. White or red flags or paddles are provided to officials and spotters so they can clearly indicate the outcome of a lift even without lights. This replaces the visual cues lifters rely on and keeps the competition running safely and consistently.

The other options don’t fit the official signaling protocol in this situation. A whistle isn’t standard for conveying lift results during a lighting failure, a backup timer serves timing needs rather than signaling status to the lifter, and coaches signaling with hand gestures isn’t an official or reliable method for communicating lift decisions.