The federations

Subject: The federations Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:31 pm

In this post I will try to provide as much information as I can on some of the federations out there .
If some of you want to add something ,don't hesitate Wink

Subject: Re: The federations Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:34 pm

The INBA (International Natural Bodybuilding Association)

CONTACT DETAILS

Corporate Office: Postal Address:
17 Taylor Street Moorabbin Vic 3189

P.O.Box 2229 Moorabbin Vic 3189

Phone: (03) 9556 5860 Fax: (03) 9553 0770
Mobile: 0425 750 073 Email: inba@ihug.com.au

Call your INBA State Office For further details:

VIC (03) 9354 0284
NSW (02) 6293 3390
QLD (07) 5577 5427
TAS (03) 6331 3133
WA (08 ) 9479 4248
SA (08 ) 8373 0735

MEMBERSHIP & CONTEST INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
The International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) was founded in 1991 by Wayne McDonald to combat drug use in bodybuilding. In 1991 the organization was known as the Australian Natural Bodybuilding Federation (ANBF). In 1999, the ANBF joined some thirty other Countries to change their name to the International Natural Bodybuilding Association. For the first time, athletes can compete with the INBA in a drug free environment where the emphasis is placed on achieving physical perfection through correct nutrition and exercise - a body everyone is capable of achieving. The INBA provides a ‘level playing field’ backed up by a comprehensive drug testing program.

DRUG TESTING
The INBA requires athletes to be a minimum of five years drug free to be eligible to compete. The INBA has a three pronged drug detection system. Members of the INBA are drug tested not only at the event by either urine analysis or polygraphing (lie detector) but also throughout the year by the Australian Sport Drug Agency (ASDA), the same body responsible for testing our Olympic athletes. Competitors are randomly selected each month for an on-the-spot drug test. The INBA drug testing is backed up by a comprehensive drug policy, capable of standing up in a court of law. INBA members who do not pass the tests face harsh penalties - a life ban in most cases!

JUDGING FOR BODYBUILDING

Round One: Muscularity
1. Front Double Bicep
2. Front Lat Spread*
3. Side Chest (any side)
4. Side Tricep (any side)
5. Rear Double Bicep
6. Rear Lat Spread
7. Abdominal and Thigh
* Women bodybuilders do not perform the Front Lat Spread.

Round two: Symmetry
Competitors stand facing the judges and turn four times. Facing front, quarter turn to the right, quarter turn to the rear, quarter turn to the other side, return to the front.

Round Three: Posing
Competitors pose to their own music for a maximum of 90 seconds. There are no restrictions in Round 3, Props, etc., may be used. As steroids are not used to enhance physiques, competitors are therefore allowed to use props.

Each round has equal value. Judges place all competitors from first to last in each round. These scores are fed into the computer scoring program which deletes the highest and lowest score in each round for each competitor and calculates overall placings using the above percentages.

CONTEST DIVISIONS
A contest normally consists of eleven divisions:

Women:
1. Ms Fitness
2. Fitness Model
3. Women’s Figure
4. Bodybuilding
5. Senior Bodybuilding (40 years and over)

Men: Bodybuilding
1. Senior (40 years and over)
2. Teenage (19 years and under at 1January)
3. Junior (21 years and under at 1January)
4. Novice (Never competed in any contest)
5. Intermediate (Not won a higher ranked Title)
6. Open

CONTEST STRUCTURE
Level 1 Non City Title i.e. Southcoast Physique Title
Level 2 City Title i.e. Sydney Physique Title
Level 3 State Title i.e. Qld Physique Title
Level 4 Australian Title
Level 5 International Title i.e. Natural Olympia
Level 6 Professional Title

Ms FITNESS
The INBA has purchased the rights to run Ms Fitness® in Australia. The event aims to choose a role model of fitness, a competitor who embodies strength, poise, beauty, charisma and talent. The competition consists of 3 scored rounds - Fitness, Physique (bikini), and Presentation (dress round). During the fitness round, competitors display all aspects of fitness; strength, endurance and flexibility incorporating their sporting/fitness background such as dance, gymnastics, bodybuilding, martial arts or aerobics. The Fitness Model division is the same but without the fitness round.

The concept of Women’s Figure is to express more femininity than is done in bodybuilding. High heel shoes must be worn and hands remain "open" during posing. Jewellery and hair decorations are allowed. Figure is judged using the same rounds as bodybuilding.

INBA REGULATIONS

BACKSTAGE:
Each competitor is allowed one "helper" backstage. You will receive a backstage pass at registration for your helper. However, the helper still must pay admission to the contest. Usually you will be required to bring our own weights to pump up.

BOARDERTOWN:
Members who reside close to State boarders can choose which State they compete in and for.

CANCELLATIONS:
A division may be amalgamated with another if less than three competitors register.

DRESS:
No restriction on colour or design. G-string and patterned posing costumes are allowed.

ENTRIES:
You are required to enter a week prior to the event. No entries are accepted on the day. This policy is necessary because the INBA gives each entrant a competitor trophy. Furthermore, the appropriate drug testing has to be planned, competitor details entered into the computer scoring program and we like to have all competitor names and details printed in the contest program.

ELIGIBILITY:
1. To compete in a City title and under, members must have lived permanently in the State for at least the past six months.
2. To compete in a State title, members must have been living in the State permanently for the past twelve months.
3. To compete in the Australian titles, members must be an Australian citizen or have a work or residency visa. However, only Australian citizens or aliens who have lived in Australia for the past five years can win and receive the title of INBA Mr/Ms Australia and represent Australia. If a non Australian citizen processing the work/residency visa required to compete does win the Australian championship, they will be given the Overall Australian Title and the runner up will be awarded the Mr/Ms Australia title and represent Australia.

INTERNATIONAL:
All members of the INBA are eligible to compete in INBA International contests. Currently, the Natural Olympia is the only event you must qualify for.

INVOICE:
Competitors must sign an invoice before competing stating they will pay for the cost of the drug testing if they fail. If the competitor passes the drug test, the INBA pays.

LINE UP:
To discourage the practice of late entries which complicates administration, program printing and trophy orders, first entry receives middle position on stage, following entries to either side. Late entries will be on the end of each line up in addition to incurring a late entry charge.

MEMBERSHIP:
You must be a Full Member of the INBA and registered on the Random Drug Testing Program to compete with the INBA. Associate Memberships are available for non-competitors who wish to receive member’s benefits. Membership is based on a calendar year, January - December and renewable at the beginning of each year.

MISCONDUCT:
Misconduct by a competitor will incur point deductions. Misconduct by an INBA member will incur a suspension from competing.

MUSCLE IMPLANTS:
Athletes with muscle implants or used intramuscule injections are not eligible to compete.

ONE DIVISION:
A competitor may compete in only one division. Repetition of competitors makes a contest boring and reduces its prestige. A common question is "Are we having a posedown of all the winners for an overall?" No. The Open division is for the overall title. If you believe you can win the overall title, you must enter the Open. In an Open contest that has height divisions, we will have a posedown for the overall title.

POSING TIME:
Competitors have a maximum of ninety seconds of posing time. Posing time begins with the first pose. Competitors have fifteen seconds of stage time both before and after this ninety second posing time. The sound technician will stop music exceeding two minutes.

PRIZES:
The INBA focuses on offering trips to competitors. Open male and female State winners receive a trip to compete at the Australian titles. The Australian male and female winners will be sent overseas to represent Australia in an International event.

PROPS:
Round three routines and props must be "simple" enough for anyone to reproduce. That is, props or ideas can not be of such an expensive or elaborate nature that their use would give a competitor an unfair advantage. Furthermore, there is a limit on "weapon type" props, e.g. guns, spears, knives, swords. If they are used only fakes or "dummies" are acceptable. Also, poor use of props attracts point deductions.

REFUSAL:
Members can refuse to participate in a drug test on the contest day or with the RDTP and incur no cost. However, a refusal is considered a positive test and liable to a life time ban.

REGISTRATION:
You will be given a registration time in your confirmation letter. At registration we will require everyone to submit their tape, collect their contest number, backstage pass and fill in a ‘special message’ form if desired.

ROUND THREE:
Competitors are allowed to wear jewellery and use props in their free posing. However, it is still a physique contest and a good physique is not disadvantaged by the judging system for not using props.

SIGNS OF DRUG USE:
Any characteristic associated with using drugs, i.e. bitch tits, will be treated as a serious flaw in a natural event and the competitor heavily marked down.

TROPHIES:
All competitors receive a trophy. If a competitor returns a positive drug test, the trophy must be returned to the INBA.

WORLD WIDE WEB:
Visit the INBA at www.naturalbodybuilding.com

JOIN INBA - "SERVING THE NATURAL ATHLETE"

FOR ONLY $88.00 A YEAR, THESE ARE THE BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE BY BEING AN INBA FULL MEMBER

1. INBA Membership Card.
2. 20 page INBA Membership and Rule Book.
3. INBA Key Ring.
4. One year subscription to INBA Newsletter (3 issues).
5. INBA calendar of contests (Australian and International).
6. INBA Posters (your State).
7. Discounts off the world’s Top 10 Performance Enhancing Supplements.
8. As a Full INBA Member you will be accepted to compete in INBA contests in Australia and Internationally.
9. Your membership fee helps finance the INBA Random Drug Testing Program (RDTP). Each test follows IOC standards and analysis and costs $500. The RDTP is run exclusively by the Australian Sports Drug Agency (ASDA).

Founder:
Wayne McDonald
Australian President
World Vice-President

Head Office:
17 Taylor Street
Moorabbin Vic 3189

Postal Address:
P.O. Box 2229
Moorabbin Vic 3189

Phone: (03) 9556 5860
Fax: (03) 9553 0770
Mobile: 0425 750 073
Email: inba@ihug.com.au

Associate Membership ( $65.00) allows people who do not compete to obtain the benefits of a INBA Membership. (Benefit # 9 excluded). You may compete during your membership by notifying Head Office and paying a further $23.

Subject: Re: The federations Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:47 pm

The OCB

http://www.theocbwebsite.com/

General Contest Guidelines

ELIGIBILITY

Athletes from any organization and any locality are welcome at any OCB event. Bodybuilding, Figure, Fitness Model and Body Transformation competitors are required to be current members of OCB to compete in OCB events. OCB memberships are $50 per year and are good for the month they are purchased through the end of the previous month of the following year (Ex. Membership purchased on 5/21/2007 is good through 4/30/2008 - Note: Memberships expire before the same show the following year. For example, if a show moved from June 11th to May 27th the following year, a one-year membership would expire prior to May 27th. A one-year membership is not valid for the same show more than once in a calendar year). OCB Members will receive a one-year subscription to Fitness and Physique Magazine, a publication that prints coverage of all OCB contests. OCB Membership forms are available in the Forms section of www.theOCBwebsite.com. Fitness competitors participating in OCB produced events are required to be current members of the IFSB (International Fitness Sanctioning Body), the Ms. Fitness organization. IFSB memberships are $50 per year and are good from the date of purchase through contest weekend of Ms. Fitness USA/Ms. Fitness World (held annually in early/mid September). IFSB Members will receive a one-year subscription to Ms. Fitness Magazine, a publication that prints coverage of Ms. Fitness events produced by OCB. IFSB Membership forms are available online at MsFitness.com. If fitness competitors participate in only the Ms. Fitness division, they only need an IFSB membership. They do not need an OCB membership in addition, unless they also participate in figure, fitness model or bodybuilding divisions.

Eligibility for the national level shows (U.S. Natural Spring Nationals and Yorton Cup Nationals):

There currently aren't any eligibility restrictions for national level shows. Pre-qualification at other OCB events isn't necessary at this time. The events are open to all regardless of past contest history and/or placements. There are divisions offered for all: Novice, Masters, etc. First time competitors are welcome. Anyone who wants to compete at the events can enter.

NUMBER OF JUDGE'S

All Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness Model contests are to have an odd number of judges with seven being the minimum for IFPA pro qualifiers and five being the minimum for non-pro qualifiers. Ms. Fitness divisions require a minimum of four judges.

DIVISIONS

Divisions offered at events are based on age and level of experience. Divisions offered can vary from show to show. Check a particular contest’s entry form for the exact offerings at it.

Division Definitions:

Novice Division: Open only to those who have not placed first in any class besides Teen within any division in the same category (Ex. Figure) with any organization (with the exception of cases where first place was won in a class that only had one competitor in it). Eligibility is verified during polygraph testing.

Masters Divisions: Open only to those falling into the stipulated age range (ex. 40+ is age forty and over).

Teen Division: Open only to those who are age 19 and under.

Junior Division: Open only to those under age 23.

Open Division: Open to anyone regardless of age and level of experience.

Note: Promoters reserve the right to cancel divisions that have only one entry. Competitors have the option of participating in another class, or being refunded, whenever a division is canceled.

CLASSES

Formation of classes within divisions at a show is at a promoter's discretion. Promoters may elect to use specified height or weight ranges, or may form classes by splitting divisions into equal portions by height or weight based on total number of entries in a division.

Note: Height classes should always be used for Figure

IFPA Pro Qualifiers
Select events are designated as IFPA (International Fitness & Physique Association – www.IFPApro.com) Pro Qualifiers. The overall winners for Men’s Bodybuilding, Women’s Bodybuilding, and Figure* at these events become eligible for IFPA pro competitions.

Should a competitor who has previously won a pro qualifier win his/her class at an IFPA pro qualifier, the second place finisher in the respective class will have the choice to advance to the Open division overall judging. Should the competitor who previously won a pro qualifier win the overall, the pro card being offered at the IFPA pro qualifier can be offered to the competitor who placed 2nd in the overalls.

If urine test results come back positive for an overall winner at a pro qualifier, the competitor who was ranked 2nd in the overalls will be recognized as the overall champion and become eligible for IFPA pro competition.

*Given minimum event requirements are met. Minimum requirements are that Men’s Bodybuilding must have at least 20 competitors. Women’s Bodybuilding and Figure must have a minimum of 10. If turnout is less than the minimums, winners may or may not be offered pro cards. The IFPA makes the decision on whether or not winners can become eligible, based on quality of the winners’ physiques and their performances at the show (presentation, coloring, etc.).

DRUG TESTING

Drug testing screening methods used at OCB events are a means to determine eligibility. If competitors can not successfully pass any screening methods used, they will either not be allowed to compete if determined prior to the event (Ex. Polygraph test), or will be disqualified and be removed from official results if determined after an event (Ex. Urine test).

Competitors cannot have used any substances indicated as being banned for OCB competitions. All OCB shows will use at least one method of screening for use of banned substances. Testing can be via polygraph, urinalysis, or both at the discretion of the show's promoter.

IFPA Pro Qualifiers
OCB events that are designated as IFPA pro qualifiers polygraph all Bodybuilding and Figure competitors, and conduct urinalysis testing for Bodybuilding and Figure Open division overall winners (competitors are mailed a copy of their test results). Results from polygraph exams or urinalysis for other contests (whether for OCB or other federations) are not be honored.

Competitors required to be tested are responsible for ensuring they are tested at events. Polygraph examiners supply the OCB home office with a list of contestants tested after each show. Urinalysis results come directly to the OCB home office. If it's discovered any participants who should have been tested were not, they will be disqualified and removed from the official results. If any Open division overall winners do not provide a urine sample at IFPA pro qualifiers, eligibility to compete in the IFPA pro federation will be void.

Competitors participating in any Bodybuilding or Figure division are subject to mandatory screening methods in place for a show. Competitors participating in only Ms. Fitness, Fitness Model or Body Transformation contestants are not. However, note that forms of testing in addition to the required may be requested of select Bodybuilding, Figure, Ms. Fitness, Fitness Model or Body Transformation competitors at any OCB event at the promoter's discretion and expense. This could include polygraph, urinalysis, voice stress, blood, saliva, hair testing or other means of detection.

Competitors are ultimately responsible for substances they take. If urine test results come back positive for any banned substance, competitors are disqualified regardless of what may have been responsible for the positive result.

BANNED SUBSTANCES

Anabolic Agents:

Including, but not limited to the following as well as their metabolites:

Cannot have been used within 5 years of contest date
Boldenone

Clenbutorol

Clostebol

Danazol

DHCMT (Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone)

Dihydrotestosterone

Drostanolone

Fluoxymesterone

Formebolone

Mesterolone

Methandrostenolone (Methandienone, Dianabol)

Methandriol

Methenolone

Methylnortestosterone

Methyltestosterone

Mibolerone

Oxabolone

Oxandrolone

Oxymesterone

Oxymetholone

Stanozolol

Testolactone

Testosterone / (T/E Ratio > 6)

Trenbolone

Cannot have been used after January 19, 2005¹
1-Testosterone / 1-dihydrotestosterone / 1-Androstendiol (e.g.1-AD)

· 1-Androstendione
4-Hydroxytestosterone / Formestane

Androstendione / Androstendiol (e.g. 4-AD) / (T/E Ratio > 6)

Bolasterone

Calusterone

Furazabol

Mestanolone

Methyl-1-testosterone (e.g. M1T)

Nandrolone / 19-Norandrostendione / 19-Norandrostendiol

Norclostebol

Norethandrolone / Ethylestrenol

Stenbolone

¹ The Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 went into effect January 20, 2005. The bill added a number of “prohormones” and “prosteriods” to the list of illegal anabolic steroids previously established. The new additions became banned substances with OCB effective January 20, 2005. A complete list of banned substances included in the Act can be found online at http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c108:S.2195:

Cannot have been used after January 1, 2006²
Desoxymethyltestosterone (DMT) (e.g. Pheraplex, Ergomax, Methyl-Plex, etc)

Methasterone (e.g. Superdrol, Methyl Masterdrol, and Methyl-Drol XT)

Prostanozol (e.g. Orastan-E)

² Designer steroids that were being legally sold over-the-counter as supplements became banned with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) effective January 1, 2006 and subsequently became banned substances with OCB effective that date as well.

Cannot have been used after January 1, 2007³

Estra-4,9-diene-3,17-dione (e.g. FiniGenX Magnum)

6a-Methylandrostendione / 17-hydroxy-6-alpha methyl-ethyletiochalon-3,20 dione (e.g. M1P)

³ Supplements that were/are being legally sold over-the-counter that contain ingredients screened for in the urinalysis procedure that became banned substances with OCB effective January 1, 2007.

Growth Hormones (cannot have been used within 5 years of contest date):

Including, but not limited to gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Pharmaceutical HGH, HCG, and any other related compound. Oral, spray, or sublingual GH supplements.

Prescription Antiestrogens (cannot have been used within 5 years of contest date):

Including, but not limited to Arimidex, Clomid, Letrozole, Nolvadex

Stimulants (cannot have been used within 5 years of contest date):

Prescription weight-loss substances used for bodybuilding purposes including, but not limited to:

Amphetamine

Diethylpropion &/0r Metabolite

Ethamivan

Ethylamphetamine

Fencamfamine

Fenethylline

Fenfluramine

Fenproporex

Heptaminol

MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine)

MDE (Methylenedioxyethylamphetamine)

MDMA (Methylenedioxymethanphetamine)

Mefenorex

Methamphetamine

Methylphenidate

Modafinil

Nikethamide

Phendimetrazine

Phenmetrazine

Phentermine

Banned beginning September 1, 2007

Ephedra/ephedrine/ma-huang

Masking Agents (cannot have been used within 5 years of contest date):

Chemicals or drugs used for the purpose of deceiving or passing the polygraph test and anything used to attempt altering urine test results including, but not limited to Probenecid, Epitestosterone (> 200 ng/mL).

Prescription Diuretics (cannot have been used within 3 weeks of contest date):

Diuretics including, but not limited to:

Acetazolamide

Bendroflumethiazide

Bumetanide

Canrenone/Spironolactone

Chlorothiazide

Chlorthalidone

Clopamide

Cyclothiazide

Dichlorphenamide

Ethacrynic Acid

Furosemide

Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydroflumethiazide

Methclothiazide

Metolazone

Polythiazide

Quinethazone

Trichlormethiazide

Miscellaneous:

Muscle Implants

Synthol (cannot have been used within 5 years of contest date)

Insulin for the purpose of bodybuilding (cannot have been used within 5 years of contest date)

Any type of procedures that extract fat and can show more leanness (Example: liposuction, ab etching, etc.).

Any of the above substance founds in alternative forms available through 'experimental' or “for research purposes only” labeling (cannot have been used within 5 years of contest date).

WARNING - Still Being Sold In Stores:
The following substances are sold over-the-counter in the USA and are not banned with OCB at this time. However, be aware that they may or may not cause positive urinalysis results because they contain metabolites some banned substances include. Positive results from urine tests result in disqualification regardless of the source of the result.

4-chloro-17a-methyl-andro-4-ene-3,17bdiol or 4-chloro-17a-methyl-androst-1,4-diene-3-17b-diol (found in supplements such as ProMagnon 25 and Halodrol-50).

ATD, also known as 1,4,6-Androstatrien-3,17-dione (ADT) (found in supplements such as Rebound XT, Novedex XT, and Inhibit-E).

Answers to FAQ:

DHEA, 7-KETO-DHEA and 7-OH-DHEA are not banned substances with OCB

6-OXO is not a banned substance with OCB

Diuretics legally sold over-the-counter are not banned with OCB

Subject: Re: The federations Tue Oct 16, 2007 3:17 pm

Links to UK Federations sites

NABBA

http://www.nabba.co.uk/competitions/index.htm

WABBA

http://www.wabbauk.co.uk/

BNBF

http://www.bnbf.co.uk/events-new.htm

NPA

http://npa-bodybuilding.co.uk/events.html

Subject: Re: The federations Tue Oct 16, 2007 3:19 pm

http://www.ibfasport.com/

The IBFA

Rules of IBFA

(By-laws are being prepared)

Introduction:
The International Bodybuilding & Fitness Association was founded in Auxerre, France on Saturday November 6, 1999.
Those members present (Michel Gauthier, Roger Noon, Brian Haslam, Lisa Morgan, Dusko Madzarovic, Bertrand Menduga and Abderrahim Ahmaddouch) designated Biagio Filizola of Italy as president of the new association.

Rules:
1) The founding partners are lifelong members of the IBFA.
2) the IBFA is a not-for-profit organization.
3) all may join the IBFA without fear of discrimination.
4) every nation represented in the IBFA may organize a chapter of the IBFA in his own country if he wishes.
5) the national representatives do not pay dues to the international IBFA.
6) the national representatives are to be present at the Mr. & Miss Europa and Mr. & Miss World competitions.
7) after two absences from the competitions, the position of national representative can be assigned to others who apply for it.
8 ) Meetings within the IBFA may effect at the European and World championships, if required by more national representatives.

Categories:
Men’s international competitions:
Juniors under 22
Short -170cm
Medium 170-178 cms
Tall + 178 cms
Over 40 - Over 50 - Over 60 - Over 70
Overalls men's and women's classes.

Women’s international competitions:
Miss Soft (figures): Comparisons, personal Routine
Miss Bodybuilding (physique): Comparisons, personal Routine
Miss Fitness: three rounds, Bikini, Personal Routine, clothed.

Categories are not obbligatory.
The organizers are required to arrange for these in advance if at least three participants apply for a category.

Juniors under 18
Short, light weight. Height in cms-100+3kg
Average, light weight. H-100+4kg
Tall, light weight. H-100+6kg
Couples
Professionals: competitors from any nation are welcome; money prizes.

Competitions:
1) The IBFA organizes international Grand Prix, European and World competitions
2) the competitions of the IBFA are open. National representatives enroll their teams, and they have the power to revoke the registration of resident athletes in their own nation.
3) the organizers of the competitions must print posters of the competition which include a large and visible logo of the IBFA and send them to all representatives.
4) the national teams will be composed of of seven athletes, a national representative and a competition judge.
5) the organizers must welcome foreign athletes at the nearest airport and transport them to their hotel.
6) the official hotel must be at least three stars and near the competition site.
7) the organizers must cover all hotel and breakfast expenses for the foreign teams for two days (nearby countries) or three days (remote countries).
8 ) the national teams must be taken back to the nearest airport.

Jury:
1) The judging panels shall be composed of an odd number of participants: seven or nine..
2) every nation can designate a competition judge.
3) the Head Judge announces the comparisons.
4) English, French and Italian are the languages used in the competitions and meetings of the IBFA.
5) the organizers have to arrange for translators of the local language into English and French.
6) the Head Judge and Secretary is responsible for calculating the results, and to show them to other Judges before the awards.
7) Depending upon the number of judges, one or two of the highest and lowest votes may be eliminated so that there will be a total of at least three valid votes.

Subject: Re: The federations Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:59 pm

The WBFA

Website : www.worldbfa.com

WBFA Eligibility

To compete, all contestants must be registered in good standing with the WBFA.The WBFA annual membership fee is $40. This is a separate cost from any contest entry fee and includes athletes insurance coverage for the year in which it was purchased.

Contest Eligibility

WBFA-sanctioned events are open to all contestants registered and in good standing with the WBFA. Championships are sanctioned as Regional, State, National, or International contest. Some contest may require a qualification or invitation to compete.

Please review individual entry forms before submitting or contact a WBFA official for more details. Masters and teen competitors will be required to submit proof of age. Collegiate competitors will be required to submit proof of college enrollment. Novice competitors may not have won a WBFA-sanctioned novice division overall title.

Proof of qualification will be required for contestants competing in Team USA events or International competitions.

RULES
NEW FOR 2007

How Many Divisions May I Enter?

Contestants may enter a maximum of two (2) divisions based on eligibility. Bodybuilding competitors may now enter both the novice and open divisions.

The top three class winners in an open, masters or teen division national qualifier are eligible to compete in the TEAM USA championships. The top 3 winners of the TEAM USA Championships will earn a spot on Team USA, they will represent the USA at the World Championships or the Mr./Ms. Universe Championships.

Music

Music: All music must be on CD ONLY. Each CD must be in a covered case labeled with the competitor’s name. Each competitor is responsible for picking up his/her music after the night show. You will pose only once if you are in more than one class. All competitors will be introduced at the night show. If there are large numbers of contestants in certain classes or divisions, WBFA officials have the right to choose the top five in that weight/height class to perform their routine.

Bodybuilding

Divisions include:

Men's Open and Novice Divisions (weight groups)
Women's Open Divisions (weight groups)
• Master's Men (60 & over) (50-59) (40-49)
Women's Masters (35 & over)
Men’s & Women’s Collegiate Division (Must currently be enrolled in College) (weight groups)
Teen Men (16-19 years)

Figure Divisions include:

Women's Open (Height Groups)
Women's Masters (35 & over) (Height Groups)
Women’s Collegiate Division (Must currently be enrolled in College) (Height Groups)
Jr. Figure (16-19 years old)

*The number of weight groups and age groups may vary depending on the contest. There may be two to three weight groups and/or two to three age groups. Check the contest entry form or contact the promoter for more details.
Poses - Bodybuilding

Rounds

Symmetry.
Poise and artistic presentation.
Elegance and appearance.

Bodybuilding

The following are the mandatory poses:

Front Double Bicep,
Front Lat Spread
Side Chest (either side),
Side Tricep (either side),
Back Double Bicep,
Back Lat Spread
Front Abs and Leg,
Most Muscular (men),
Favorite Pose (women).

Figure Competitions: Women’s Figure Championships

Open Competition (Women Only)

Classes:

Short Class—up to and including 5'4"
Tall Class—over 5'4"
Jr. Figure (16-19 years old)

Swimwear

• Two-piece swimsuit –Prejudging/Finals

Figure Judging Criteria

Rounds:

Symmetry.
Poise and Artistic presentation.
Elegance and Appearance

Stage Poses

Each round will consist of quarter turns. There are five designated areas of the stage will pose to show poise, elegance and grace. No music or routines will be required, but you may bring your own music or your individual posing rounds. Props are allowed for all athletes at the night performances, but must be approved in advance.

*The number of weight groups and age groups may vary depending on the contest. There may be two to three weight groups and/or two to three age groups. Check the contest entry form or contact the promoter for more details.

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1.JUDGING SYSTEM

GENERAL GUIDE-LINES

As all International Sport Federations recognized by International Olympic Committee WFF-International organizes annual Official Championships:
· World Amateur Championship
· Continent Amateur Championship.
WFF-International organizes “Fit-Kid”, Model Fitness” and Aerobic Fitness” World and Continent Championships.
The Championships consist of two parts: Semi-Finals (no audience) and Finals (Show).

CONTEST RULES

Head Judge
The head Judge shall be qualified, experienced and able to conduct the competition and supervise the judging panel. The head judge will handle the communications between the judging panel and the competitors. The head judge will normally not vote unless there is an insufficient number of judges present.

Scoring Judges
The judging panel will consist of an odd number of judges with no less than five. Each must be qualified within his/her organization and must be screened by the WFF-International Judging Committee. Scoring sheets will then be scrutinized for competency and further judging assignments will be based on proficiency.

Scoring
The scoring procedure used will be of the placement system. The format is judging by selection – as opposed to a points marking system.
Competitors of each Category will be scored and placed by each Judge according to the judging criteria specified for each Category of Competition. Judging results are transferred to a “master sheet” to determine each competitor’s final placing. This is achieved by adding up the place votes of each competitor and recording the total.
Where five or seven judges are used, one high and one low score shall be dropped. When using a panel of nine judges, the two highest and two lowest scores shall be excluded in computing each competitor’s final placing. Ties will be broken by the lowest placing system not most first votes. This deduction is necessary to guard or eliminate judging bias and bad judging. After deduction the competitor with the lowest collective total will be declared the winner. If two or more athletes have the same number of firsts the judges chairman shall have the casting vote. If judges consider an athlete does not meet the required standard they have the right to eliminate the athlete from the contest.
The number of finalists in each category shall be recorded on a judges list of competitors. Three finalists of each Category is normally recommended. In Categories with a large entry this may be extended to six Finalists.
The use of bronzers, tanning lotions and crème, gels, posing oils or other high-lighting products is acceptable for both prejudging (Semi-Finals) and evening performance (Finals).
The competitor will perform the routine to her own music which must be on a CD.
A good quality CD should be used and the music should be at the beginning of the CD. It is to the athletes advantage to select the music piece which can dramatically enhance the free posing presentation. Words or lyrics on the CD must not contain profanity or be offensive.

DRUG TESTING

Requirements and procedures
WFF-International recognizes and follows IOC anti-doping rules and documents; WFF recongizes the WADA Anti – Doping Code and European Anti - Doping Convention.
WFF-International will conduct the most stringent and extensive drug testing analyses available at it’s Official Championships. All athletes must submit to a urinalysis test for each contest entered. The results must prove negative.
Competitors will be subject to disqualification from their placement in the competition and loss of their eligibility for competition in future Official WFF-International Championships after they failed urinalyses at drug tested event. Two year suspension.

“FIT-KID” CHAMPIONSHIPS

CATEGORIES

1.1.International Male and Female Age Groups and Categories
- until 8 years
- until 10 years
- until 12 years
- until 14 years.
1.2.Contestants shall be under the mentioned years on January 1-st of the year of Competition. Proof of Age in the Form of a Copy of a Birth Certificate is required.
1.3.Categories may be adjusted depending on the number of entries. Categories are subject to changes with approval of both WFF-International Executive Council Official present and Promoter.

2.SEMI-FINALS

Fitness Routine – (90 seconds maximum).
This Round should demonstrate the competitor’s over all fitness and health as well as athletic coordination, flexibility, strength and stamina. The routine should be creative, unique and of exceptional stage presentation. There are no required movements or poses. The routine may be posing, dance, aerobics, gymnastics, martial arts or combination of them.
Apparel should be chosen specifically for the type of routine one wishes to perform and should complement one’s appearance. If the competitor wishes to do a posing routine, it may be done in swimsuit and barefooted. If it is dance, the type of attire and use of footwear is the choice of the competitor. If the routine is one of aerobics, gymnastics or martial arts, shorts, spandex, leotard or other things can be worn. Hats, gloves or any dress embellishments may be used too.
Props are allowed if approved in advance by both the head judge and contest Promoter.
Props must be carried on stage by the competitor herself as she enters to do the routine. They should be lightweight and should not pose a danger to the athlete during the routine.
The competitor will perform the routine to her own music which must be on a CD.

3.FINALS
The same as in Semi-Finals

MODEL FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIPS

INTERNATIONAL FEMALE AGE GROUPS AND CATEGORIES

Contestants for “Model Fitness” must be of the feminine gender and at least 14 years of age.
All Competitors are divided by Computer into 4 equal (by the quantity) Height Categories:
- Short
- Medium
- Medium/Tall
- Tall.
Day of the contest category Modifications. Categories may be adjusted depending on the number of entries. Categories are subject to changes with approval of both WFF-International Executive Council Official present and Promoter.

1.2.SEMI-FINALS

Judging procedures
Competitors must wear solid colored two peace swimsuit (bikini, G-String are permitted).
All competitors of each Category will present themselves on stage in a straight line or curve and assume a semi-relaxed stance. The head judge will then instruct the competitors as a group to excuse a series of quarter turns allowing the judges to view them from all sides. When the procedure is finished and the judges are satisfied, semi-Final’s round is completed.
Two hours before the Finals there will be held the Show rehearsal. All Competitors must appear at the rehearsal in evening dress. Then top three competitors of each category will be announced to take part in the Finals.

1.3.FINALS
Top three competitors of each category will perform the routine learned at the rehearsal.

AEROBIC FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIPS

CATEGORIES

1.1.International Male and Female Age Groups and Categories
- until 16 years
- until 18 years
- until 21 years
- over 21 years.
1.2.Contestants shall be under the mentioned years on January 1-st of the year of Competition. Proof of Age in the Form of a Copy of a Birth Certificate is required.
1.3.Categories may be adjusted depending on the number of entries. Categories are subject to changes with approval of both WFF-International Executive Council Official present and Promoter.

2.SEMI-FINALS

Fitness Routine – (90 seconds maximum).
This Round should demonstrate the competitor’s over all fitness and health as well as athletic coordination, flexibility, strength and stamina. The routine should be creative, unique and of exceptional stage presentation. There are no required movements or poses. The routine may be posing, dance, aerobics, gymnastics, martial arts or combination of them.
Apparel should be chosen specifically for the type of routine one wishes to perform and should complement one’s appearance. If the competitor wishes to do a posing routine, it may be done in swimsuit and barefooted. If it is dance, the type of attire and use of footwear is the choice of the competitor. If the routine is one of aerobics, gymnastics or martial arts, shorts, spandex, leotard or other things can be worn. Hats, gloves or any dress embellishments may be used too.
Props are allowed if approved in advance by both the head judge and contest Promoter.
Props must be carried on stage by the competitor herself as she enters to do the routine. They should be lightweight and should not pose a danger to the athlete during the routine.
The competitor will perform the routine to her own music which must be on a CD.

3.FINALS
The same as in Semi-Finals