This is a fitness competition and not a body building class.
Athletes can have a reasonable amount of body fat.
Routine shows energy in a dance or fitness style.
MIXED PAIRS
Mixed Pairs One Class
PLEASE NOTE:
* International Classes are only available at World and Universe Qualifiers, and the New Zealand National Championships.
Senior Women
(Physique and Figure)
Class 1: 35 years and over on the day of competition
Class 2: 45 years and over on the day of competition
Secondary School
(Boys and Girls)
Under 19 years at the 1st of January in the year of competition
(School ID may be required)
Figure Women
Class 1: Tall, Over 1.63m
Class 2: Short, Up to and including 1.63m
The following Height/Weight Rule will apply to Figure Women Classes
from 1st January 2007.
Rule: Height (in cm) - 100 x 90% = Maximum Allowable
Weight
Physique Women
Class 1: Tall, Over 1.63m
Class 2: Short, Up to and including 1.63m
Physique Men
Class 1: Tall, Over 1.72m
Class 2: Short, Up to and including 1.72m
Athletic Men
Class 1: Tall, Over 1.75m
Class 2: Short, Up to 1.75m
Rule: Height (in cm) – 100 + 2 = Maximum Allowable Weight
Class rules
INTERNATIONAL RULES
NOVICE STATUS
Rule:
One who has not previously won a contest, or placed in the top three in the
NZ National Championships.
Rule
Athletes will be recognised as International if they have competed at either
a NABBA World or NABBA Universe Championships.
Rule: NZ National Champions will gain International Status (as of 2002)
Rule: The International Status will remain current for two years (from the date of
the competition). Athletes who attain International Status will be recorded on a Register.
Rule: The International Status of
an athlete is specific only to the class the athlete competed in gaining that
International Status.
International Classes are only run at:
- World Qualifiers (North & South Island)
- International Pro-Am
- National Championships
ATHLETIC CLASS RULES
Rule: Novice and Open Athletic
competitors, who come in too heavy, can compete in the corresponding Physique
Class.
Rule:
International Athletic competitors who come in too heavy may compete in Open
Physique
Rule:
At the NZ National Championships registration will
be on the Friday night
(the day before the competition) with all other athletes.
Rule: Athlete Weigh-In will be on the Saturday morning (the day of the competition)
at a designated time.
In this round the contestants are required to line up facing the Judges in a relaxed or semi-relaxed state. Competitors who flex or stand in an overly tense posture may be warned by the Head Judge to relax. If the contestant persists he/she risks being marked down by the Judging Panel.
This round is used by the Judges to assess the standards of symmetry, proportion, muscular development, posture and general deportment in a relaxed state.
Competitors line up in front of the Judging Panel for assessment by the Judges from the front. They will then be instructed to make a quarter turn to the right for an assessment of the left side, a further quarter turn to the right for an assessment of the rear of the physique, a further quarter turn to the right for an assessment of the right side followed by a further turn to face the judging panel once more.
Contestants should remember that this is the first view that the Judges have of their physiques and should realise that posture and deportment are important in this first impression.
This is the most important round for both contestants and Judges. The contestants are required to perform the mandatory poses in groups for comparison of each other by the judging panel.
The mandatory poses are designed to display the relative development of every muscle group and allow comparisons of the contestants by the Judges on equal and fair terms.
It is in the interest of all contestants that they know these poses well and can perform them confidently to display their physique to the best of their ability.
ROUND THREE – INDIVIDUAL ROUTINES
In this round each contestant performs a personal posing routine, set to music, for a maximum of sixty seconds.
Presentation is an important consideration in this round, although Judges will
be looking for tone, shape and quality of individual and collective muscle
groups. The main criteria for selection and placing will be symmetry,
proportion, muscular development and condition.
The Fitness-Model Class differs from Shape in
that:
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This is a fitness competition and not a body building class. |
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Athletes can have a reasonable amount of body fat. |
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Routine shows energy in a dance or fitness style. |
The regulation Judging Rounds
apply:
1. Judging is scored by ranking.
If there is a draw the athlete with the highest routine score will be
the winner.
Round One: Individual Routine
1. Athletes complete individual routines
of 90 seconds maximum duration.
2. The routine should convey a high level of
energy and be fitness or dance orientated.
3. Athletes
are encouraged to include talents or interests they may have, such as
dance,
martial arts, gymnastics, jump-rope etc.
4. Props may be used
5. Two piece fitness costume to be worn (not
bikinis)
Round Two: Symmetry
1.
Athletes line up on stage, go through four quarter turns to the right.
2. One piece swimwear to be worn (no bikinis or two-pieces)
Judges are looking for good muscle tone and good posture.
Athletes should have good to excellent muscle tone with clean,
tight lines and appear to have a reasonable level of body fat.
Round Three: Dress
1. Walk on to centre stage individually
2. Model turn and walk to rear of stage
3. Model turn and walk to centre stage
4. Walk to athlete line-up
Dress is to be Evening Wear, Cocktail or 'After-Five' wear
The Shape Class differs from the Figure Class in
that:
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The degree of development is much lower than that which is necessary for the Figure Class. |
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Muscular definition is only slightly shown. |
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There should be no vascularity visible. |
The ideal objective should
be to achieve good symmetry and athletic tone. A Shape Woman should not have
body fat percentage as low as that of the Figure Women.
Presentation, Deportment and Preparation take an increased importance in the
Shape Class, as these qualities enhance the feminine aspect of the fitness shape
athletes.
Please Note:
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Jewelry and accessories are optional. |
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The wearing of shoes is optional. |
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There is one Shape Class, that is, there are no dividing height classes |
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Posing Bikini to be worn for both rounds. |
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Props allowed (props are not to cover the body) |
The regulation Judging Rounds
apply:
1. Judging is scored by ranking.
Round One: Symmetry
Round Two: Required Stances
1. Front Stance two arms up (90° Extension)
2. Side Stance one arm up
3. Rear Stance 2 arms up
4. Side Stance 1 arm up
5. Front Stance 2 arms down
(Please note: Arm extension 90°, Leg Position optional.)
Round Three: Individual Routine
1. The time allowance for
routines is one minute
2. Routines
should be choreographed based around the standard bodybuilding poses
and
presenting a more artistic routine, showing originality.
The Figure Class differs from the Physique Women’s Class in that:
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Symmetry and Proportion are more significant than muscularity. |
The ideal objective should be
to achieve a firm, toned, feminine physique. There should be a degree of
muscularity and muscular separation to the physique, however the figure
competitor should not have the degree of development, definition, separation or
striation like that of Physique Women.
The Figure Women’s muscles should show
good development, they should be full and well rounded while still showing
separation and definition.
Presentation, Deportment and Preparation take an increased importance in the
Figure Class, as these qualities enhance the feminine aspect of the figure
athletes.
The poses for Figure Women are as follows:
1. Double Biceps from the front
2. Side Chest from right side
3. Side Tricep from right side
4. Rear Double Biceps with one leg displaying calf and leg bicep
5. Side Chest from left side
6. Side Tricep from left side
7. Abdominal and Thigh Pose with arms placed behind the head
The agreed NABBA criteria requirements for the Figure Women is as follows:
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During the rounds stated earliest the wearing of jewellery is optional. |
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Shoes must be worn. |
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Hands are to remain open during all comparison poses, and the individual routines. |
Please note: There will be no class restrictions from this
rule in 2006; we will be monitoring figure athletes with the proposed formula
of the Rule to become Class Criteria in 2007.
Rule: Height (in cm) - 100 x 90% = Maximum Allowable Weight
Example: 165cm - 100 x 90% = 58.5kg
The emphasis must be on muscular shape maintaining a feminine look, that is,
without the heavy muscular development and size of a male physique.
The ideal objective should be to achieve balanced development and muscular
separation, without going to an extreme that would render the physique asexual
or competitive on equal terms with a male body builder.
The ideal well-balanced athlete should present (In equal importance):
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Muscularity |
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Mass |
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Separation |
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Symmetry |
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Proportion |
Please Note:
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The wearing of jewellery is optional |
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The wearing of shoes is not permitted |
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Physique Class poses are to be executed with the hands closed (clenched) |
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There is one Physique Women Class, that is, there are no dividing height classes like other classes. |
The poses for Physique Women are as follows:
1. Double Biceps from the front
2. Lat Spread from the front
3. Side Chest from right side
4. Side Tricep from right side
5. Rear Double Biceps with one leg displaying calf and leg bicep
6. Rear Lat Spread with other leg displaying calf and leg bicep
7. Side Chest from left side
8. Side Tricep from left side
9. Abdominal and Thigh Pose with arms placed behind the head
The Mr.
Athletic class has evolved from the Mr. Physique class for men who have good
athletic bodies without the large mass of a physique athlete. This class,
although equally disciplined, is more attainable to a wider spectrum of
athletes, and those not genetically pre-disposed to muscular bulk.
This
class must show all the requirements of low body fat and separation like that of
an ideal physique athlete, but without the heavy muscular development of a
physique bodybuilder.
This
class is run as per our normal body building rules.
The ideal objective of the Physique Athlete should be to attain a low body fat
level, balanced development and muscular separation.
The athlete should present (In equal importance):
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Muscularity |
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Separation, |
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Symmetry |
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Proportion |
The poses for Athletic Men are as follows:
1. Double Biceps from the front
2. Lat Spread from the front
3. Side Chest from right side
4. Side Tricep from right side
5. Rear Double Biceps with one leg displaying calf and leg bicep
6. Rear Lat Spread with other leg displaying calf and leg bicep
7. Side Chest from left side
8. Side Tricep from left side
9. Abdominal and Thigh Pose with arms placed behind the head
10. Most Muscular Pose with hands placed at hips
The
‘original’ Body Building class. Over the years the classes on offer to
bodybuilders has evolved and diversified, but the classic Mr. Physique class has
held the test of time.
This class caters to what some may call ‘hard-core’ body builders.
The ideal objective of the Physique Athlete should be to attain a low body fat
level, balanced development and muscular separation.
The athlete should present (In equal importance):
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Muscularity |
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Mass |
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Separation |
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Symmetry |
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Proportion |
The poses for Physique Men are as follows:
1. Double Biceps from the front
2. Lat Spread from the front
3. Side Chest from right side
4. Side Tricep from right side
5. Rear Double Biceps with one leg displaying calf and leg bicep
6. Rear Lat Spread with other leg displaying calf and leg bicep
7. Side Chest from left side
8. Side Tricep from left side
9. Abdominal and Thigh Pose with arms placed behind the head
10. Most Muscular Pose
To assist in making the Judging Rounds and the Evening Show Finals as smooth running as possible competitors are requested to observe the following:
1. Adhere to appointed judging and show times. Running times of both events, particularly judging, can vary slightly. Give yourself built in allowance to meet this and to make all necessary preparations.
2. Appear in your best possible condition.
3. Make sure your nominated height class is the correct one.
4. Wear neatly cut trunks or costumes.
5. Don’t spoil your appearance with badly applied tanning lotion and too much oil.
6. As of 1st February 2006:
- Only CD format music will be accepted. (no TAPES)
- It is the athletes’ responsibility to make sure there is only one track on the CD
- DO NOT use a CD-RW Disc; these discs do not play in all sound systems.
- ALWAYS ensure you music is of high quality
- For all Auckland Shows your music must be sent in with your Entry Form, as all music is pre-programmed
(if you turn up on the day with your CD you may not have music on the day)
7. Be prepared mentally for lengthy wait if your class is at the end of the judging.
8. Consider bringing your own food to the Judging. Some venues may not have the food you want, or it may prove too expensive.
9. Do not insist on having friends, coaches’ etc backstage. It is impossible to cater for such numbers, and would greatly inhibit a smooth running event.
10. Conduct yourself in a manner befitting a body building event, and as a representative of your region.
11. Consult a NABBA Official if any problem arises.
12. Enjoy your experience.
1. NABBA registration and contest entry forms must be completed and returned to show organisers, at least one week before the competition.
2. Late registrations will be accepted the night before the competition, however these athletes will incur a ‘late entry fee’ of $40.00. The show organisers or NABBA HQ need to be contacted for further details on late entries.
3. All competitors must check-in on their arrival at the judging venue. Membership cards must be produced at this time, or entry may be refused.
4. All competitors will have their height checked during check-in.
5. Competitors will be issued with a number, this will be pinned to the left side of the trunks, and worn for the Judging Rounds and the Evening Show Finals.
6. Competitors will be given time to prepare for the judging and a marshal will direct you to the judging area when the judging is due to start.
7. Competitors will be directed throughout the judging by the Head Judge. His/her instructions must be followed. Any deliberate and repeated deviation from these directions could result in a loss of points or disqualification.
As an
amateur association we offer only voluntary positions, however this is a unique
sport which offers great experiences in return.
If you are interested in being involved as a volunteer please contact your local
Area Representative or NABBA Head Quarters for further information.
The role of Judges at a show hold a very high importance, as such we train our
Judges so we know they are competent.
For an individual Judging gives a great understanding of the sport of body
building, and offers a great way to be involved in this unique sport – without
getting on the stage. Judges are purely voluntary, and as such we are always
keen to see knew people getting on board.
Judges Courses will be held throughout the year, contact NABBA Head Quarters for details.
§ Part One Theory The night before the show
§ Part Two Practical Judging Rounds One and Two
§ Part Three Debrief Immediately after lunch break
New Judges need to Test Judge at three Regional Shows to become a Qualified Judge.
Qualified Judges need to Judge at three Regional Shows during the year to Judge at the Nationals.
Judges are required to attain an 85% accuracy rate as a Regional Judge and 90% as a National Judge. We set high standard for the Judges, to maintain accuracy, credibility and professionalism.
There are accredited Coaches throughout New Zealand recognised and recommended by NABBA New Zealand. As an athlete you need to make sure you are getting the right information and guidance. We are happy to recommend contacts.