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NPC, IFBB, NGA, MuscleMania or any other organizations can be nerve racking! Here is a little help so you know the rules and regulations for your competition.

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Whether you're training to compete in your first amateur contest or a seasoned professional, competing in the NPC, IFBB, NGA, MuscleMania or any other organizations can be nerve racking! Here is a little help so you know the rules and regulations for for competition

General Event Outline

Most Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure and Bikini Events follow the same basic Schedule.

The first event of most competitions is the competitors meeting, the competitors meeting is usually mandatory and will help explain the flow of the show to all the competitors. They explain how the figure competitors should walk on stage, the mandatory poses they want from the bodybuilders and basic stage presence. They also usually explain the judging, all-in-all it's a run down on exactly what to expect during and from the show.

The next event is usually morning show/prejudging, prejudging usually consists of all the competitors in a class/division entering the stage together, then the judges direct them through a series of poses, and many times have different competitors step back and some step forward and are even rearranged to be compared better to different competitors. This is when the judges rank each competitor.

The final event is normally the night show/finals, the night show is all for the audience and is usually when the seats get filled. During the night show each competitor comes out on stage and performs his/her routine and medals and placings are announced. At the very end there is usually an overall competition and the overall winners many times earn a pro card.

*Note: This is a general outline and may vary for every competition.

Organization's Rules & Regulations

IFBB Information

The IFBB was created in 1964 by Ben and Joe Weider! For more information click here.

[ IFBB Pro Rules Book ] (PDF)

NPC Information!

The NPC is the amateur league for the IFBB, in route to becoming an IFBB Pro the NPC is one of the few amateur routes you can achieve an IFBB Pro Card!

[ NPC Rules and Regulations ]

CBBF Information!

The CBBF is Canada's only federally recognized governing body for amateur bodybuilding, fitness, figure, and bikini competitions.!

[ CBBF Bikini Rules ]
[ CBBF Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Class Rules ]

NGA Info!

In 1986 the NGA sanctioned the first all "natural" bodybuilding contests in the U.S, which has grown to become the largest, promoter nationally!

[ NGA Judging Outline ]
[ NGA Amateur TIER System ]
[ NGA Pro TIER System ]

Muscle Mania Information!

Musclemania is a series of natural bodybuilding competitions featuring the best physiques from around the world.

[ Muscle Mania Event Info ]
[ Muscle Mania Figure Info ]

IFPA Information!

The IFPA is the pro division of the OCB, to learn more click here!

[ IFPA Pro Guidelines ]

OCB Information

The OCB is an amature stage for natural competitors to compete for their IFPA pro cards, for more information click here.

[ OCB Guidelines ]

REAL Information!

REAL is a platform for all natural/drug free competitors to show off their athleticism and physique! For more information click here.

[ REAL Athlete Info ]

FAME Information!

The FAME World Tour is a series of international physique competition showcase events. For more information click here.

[ FAME Competition Info ]

INBF Info!

Founded in 2000, the INBF is the non-profit amateur affiliate of the WNBF. For more information click here.

[ INBF Rules & Regulations ]

UNBA Information!

The UNBA promotes health and wellness through physical fitness and nutrition. For more information click here.

[ UNBA Rules & Regulations ]

INBA Information!

The INBA sponsors natural bodybuilding competitions and is affiliated with ABA & PNBA. For more information click here.

INBA Rules & Regulations

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