NABBA 2010 Rules

NABBA New Zealand

President:	Jim Pitt
Secretary:	Marianne Poole
Phone / Fax:	(06) 356 1570
Address:	P.O. Box 535, Palmerston North
Email:	nabba@inspire.net.nz
Site	www.nabba.co.nz

WELLINGTON

Area Representative:	NABBA HQ
Mobile:	(06) 356 1570
Email:	nabba@inspire.net.nz

AUCKLAND / NORTH HARBOUR / COUNTIES-MANUKAU

Area Representative:	Peter Hardwick
Phone / Fax:	(09) 488 0433
Mobile:	(021) 647 960
Email:	peterh41@hotmail.com

WAIKATO

NABBA Contact:	Teresa Edwards
Email:	teresa.edwards@xtra.co.nz

BAY OF PLENTY

Area Representative:	Marty Niao
Fax:	(07) 308 5125
Mobile:	(021) 118 8610
Email:	marty.niao@yahoo.co.nz

CANTERBURY

NABBA Contact:	Tanya Rich
Mobile:	(027) 282 4082
Email:	tanya.rich@clear.net.nz

OTAGO

NABBA Contact:	Suzie Patrick
Mobile:	(021) 776 539
Email:	suzie@projexunlimited.co.nz

TARANAKI

NABBA Contact:	Charmaine Sutherland
Mobile:	(027) 480 0768
Email:	charmainesutherland@rocketmail.com

EAST COAST

NABBA Contact:	Mat Matenga	Tina Walker
Mobile:	(027) 232 0286	(027) 608 6061
Email:		teenawalker28@gmail.com

HAWKE'S BAY

Area Representative:	Andrew Murray
Mobile:	(021) 638 846
Email:	nabbahawkesbay@gmail.com

For any unlisted regions contact NABBA HQ.

1. NABBA NEW ZEALAND CONSTITUTION

	The National Amateur Body Builders� Association is a non-profit making concern and all monies received are used solely for the purpose of the Association.
	The management of the Association is in the hands of a small Executive Committee. The committee is easily available for regular consultation on urgent or day to day matters.
	There are Area Representatives for each of the major areas, who work in close liaison with the President and Secretary. They are also informed regularly about all NABBA matters. They are responsible for organising shows in their areas and through their Area Chairman of Judges appointing Judges for NABBA shows in their areas.

2. NABBA NEW ZEALAND OBJECTIVES

	2.1	To unite in one powerful Association all those interested in body building as a recreation, as an aid to health and fitness and in the perfection of the physique, and for the improvement of personal performance in all forms of sport.
	2.2	To provide a platform for Novice, Open and international Body Builders throughout New Zealand by providing Regional, National and International Competitions.
	2.3	To promote in New Zealand trial for the purpose of selecting teams to represent New Zealand in International Competition.
	2.4	To promote International physique contests; send leading competitors abroad and to bring leading body builders to this country for shows and demonstrations.
	2.5	To maintain a central office of information on body building, club addresses, and to advise body builders through the Association�s official newsletter and magazines on future coming championships.
	2.6	To standardize and control the judging of all physique contests and to appoint a board of qualified judges.
	2.7	To encourage all body builders to use their physical advantage to some form of sporting activity.
	2.8	To co-operate with recognized Sports Association at home and overseas in the furtherance of their aims and objectives.
	2.9	To use all means available to make known the benefits of body building to a wider public.

3. MEETINGS

In order to cut down the costs of expensive and often unnecessary meetings by bringing area representatives to a central meeting place, the Secretary is in constant touch with them, and they often meet at various shows up and down the country, also at the NABBA New Zealand Championships, trials for the NABBA Universe and World Championships. Judges Conferences will be held annually in April.

4. MEMBERSHIP

	Membership in the New Zealand National Amateur Body Builders� Association is open to all physical cultures, men and women over the age of fourteen years, either as an amateur or associate member and is current for twelve months from the month of enrolment. It becomes renewable in the same month each year thereafter.
	Those under the age of fourteen years are only accepted for membership if they have their parents� permission to become members.

5. FEES

	The Annual Membership subscription for one individual is $50.00.
	There is an Entry Fee of $30.00 for each competitor, at each competition he or she competes in during the year. In the event that a competitor makes a late entry to a competition a Late Entry Fee of $60.00 will be incurred instead of the standard fee.

6. COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS

The New Zealand Regional Body Building Competitions are held throughout the year for NABBA Members to qualify for the New Zealand National Championships, held annually.

7. NABBA SHOW GUIDE

All National and Regional NABBA Shows will be advertised in newsletters, posters and in sports magazines as often as possible.

8. NABBA NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The NABBA New Zealand Championship, this annual event will be situated in a different area, if a suitable venue is available, and the required minimum bid fees have been met.

9. NABBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

This great event is staged annually in different countries around the world. New Zealand will select a team at the World Qualifier Shows held in New Zealand.

10. NABBA UNIVERSE CHAMPIONSHIPS

NABBA Universe, this great event will be staged annually. New Zealand will select a team at the New Zealand national Championships.

11. NABBA OFFICIAL CONGRESS

All NABBA affairs will be reported at the NABBA Official Congress to be held annually in February.

12. DEFINITION OF AN AMATEUR

	For the purpose of the �National Amateur Body Builders� Association� the definition of an amateur is:
	12.1	One who has not competed for a money prize.
	12.2	One who has not competed in a contest earmarked for professionals.

13. COMPETITION CLASSES

13.1	FITNESS MODEL
	Mr. Fitness Model	One Class
	Ms. Fitness Model	One Class
	International Fitness Model*	One Class

13.2	SHAPE WOMEN
	Shape Women	One Class
	International Shape*	One Class (International Shape available at Asia Pacific)

13.3	FIGURE WOMEN
	Teenage Women	One Class
	Senior Figure	35 years +, 45 years +
	Novice Figure	Short Class, Tall Class
	Open Figure	Short Class, Tall Class
	International Figure*	One Class

13.4	PHYSIQUE WOMEN
	Senior Physique Women	35 years +, 45 years +
	Novice Physique	One Class
	Open Physique	One Class
	International Physique*	One Class

13.5	ATHLETIC MEN
	Masters Athletic	One Class
	Novice Athletic	Short Class, Tall Class
	Open Athletic	Short Class, Tall Class
	International Athletic*	One Class

13.6	PHYSIQUE MEN
	Teenage Men	One Class
	Masters Men	40 years +, 50 years +, 60+ years
	Junior Men	One Class
	Novice Physique	Short Class, Tall Class
	Open Physique	Short Class, Tall Class
	International Physique*	One Class

	13.7	MIXED PAIRS
		Mixed Pairs	One Class

PLEASE NOTE:
* International Classes are only available at World and Universe Qualifiers, Pro-Am, and the New Zealand National Championships.

14. CLASS CRITERIA

14.1

AGE GROUPS

14.1.1	MASTERS MEN - PHYSIQUE
	Class 1:	40 years and over on the day of competition
	Class 2:	50 years and over on the day of competition
	Class 3:	60 years and over on the day of competition

	14.1.2	MASTERS MEN - ATHLETIC
		Class 1:	40 years and over on the day of competition

14.1.3	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

	14.1.4	JUNIOR MEN
		Rule:	Under 23 years of age on the 1st January, in the year of competition

	14.1.5	TEENAGE MEN AND WOMEN
		Rule:	Under 20 years of age on the 1st January, in the year of competition

14.2

HEIGHT GROUPS

14.2.1	PHYSIQUE WOMEN
	Class 1:	Tall, Over 1.63m
	Class 2:	Short, Up to and including 1.63m

14.2.2	FIGURE WOMEN RULE: Height � 100 x 90% = Maximum Allowable Weight
	Class 1:	Tall, Over 1.63m
	Class 2:	Short, Up to and including 1.63m

14.2.3	PHYSIQUE MEN
	Class 1:	Tall, Over 1.72m
	Class 2:	Short, Up to and including 1.72m

14.2.4	ATHLETIC MEN RULE: Height � 100 + 2 = Maximum Allowable Weight
	Class 1:	Tall, Over 1.75cm
	Class 2:	Short, Up to 1.75cm

15. CLASS RULES

15.1

NOVICE STATUS

	15.1.1	Rule: One who has not previously won a class, or placed in the top three in a NZ National Championships, in any recognized bodybuilding organisation (subject to rule 15.3.1).
	15.1.2	Rule: Novice Competitors that win their class at a Regional Competition will retain their Novice Status for the year of their win; up to and including the National Championships.
	15.1.3	Rule: An �Overall Title� (won at any Regional Competition) will have no bearing on a competitors� Novice Status.
	15.1.4	Rule: Novice athletes representing New Zealand at a NABBA World or Universe Championships will gain International Status which will remain current for two years (from the date of the competition).
	15.1.5	Rule: Novice athletes invited to represent New Zealand at a NABBA Pro-AM or Asia Pacific Championships will retain their novice status for that year of competition.

15.2

INTERNATIONAL STATUS

	15.2.1	Rule: Athletes will be recognized as International if they have competed at either a NABBA World or NABBA Universe Championships.
	15.2.2	Rule: NZ National Open Champions will gain International Status. Anyone who wins a Mr/Ms NZ Overall Title gains International Status.
	15.2.3	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.
	15.2.4	Rule: The Recognition is specific to the class the athlete competed in.

15.3

CLASS RESTRICTIONS

15.3.1

Rule: There must be three athletes to constitute a class.

15.4

COMBINED CLASS RULES

	15.4.1	Rule: If there are less than three athletes in a class, athletes will compete in a combined class.
	15.4.2	Rule: Novice and Open classes, where possible, should not be combined.
	15.4.3	Rule: Athletes competing in a combined class will retain their �nominated� class status. Example: Only one Senior Figure is entered � class not recognized; Senior Figure combines with Novice Figure, If the Senior Figure places in the top three the Novice Figure Class, She will still qualify for the Nationals as a Senior Figure.

15.5

FIGURE & ATHLETIC HEIGHT / WEIGHT CLASS RULE

	15.5.1	Rule: All Figure/Athletic Class competitors, who come in too heavy, can compete in the corresponding Physique Class, only at Regional Competitions.
	15.5.2	Rule: Refer to new Rule 16.1
	15.5.3	Rule: A selected class may only be changed by a NABBA Executive Official in consultation with the athlete, where he/she has failed to meet the height/weight ratio. This rule applies to Regional and National Competitions.

16. NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL TITLE RULE

	16.1	Rule: At the NZ National Championships, athletes can only compete in a class they have qualified for and selected.
	16.2	Rule: At the NZ National Championships, the class winners; of all competition classes, including all height and age group classes, will compete in the corresponding �Overall Competition�; competing for the respective Mr. or Ms. NZ Title.

17. CONTEST RULES

17.1	All competitors (both male and female) shall be NABBA Members. Membership cards must be sent with a completed entry form, together with a self-addressed envelope for return. It is the Organizer�s responsibility to ensure that memberships are valid. Giving a membership number is not proof that membership is current. There is a closing date for entries of one week prior to contest date, so that any doubtful memberships may be checked with NABBA HQ. Non-members may be allowed (at discretion of organizer) to join on the day of contest on payment of membership fee to the contest organizer. Membership card will be sent to competitor on receipt of membership fee by NABBA for said fee/s. Organizers will furnish NABBA HQ with all entry forms within seven days after contest.
17.2	Judging Rounds:
		a).	Round One Symmetry - front, back and side line up.
		b).	Round Two Compulsory Poses - standard comparison poses.
		c).	Evening Show Finals Round Three - individual posing routines (Individual routines will not to exceed 60 seconds).

17.3

Competitors own music may be used at the judging and/or show at the discretion of the contest organizers. Organizers shall provide suitable music for competitors not using their own. Organizers must provide adequate changing facilities and suitable lighting for physique presentation.

17.4

Competitors may enter only one contest per show. Unless an International contest is run in conjunction with an area or local contest.

17.5

In the case of a large number of entries, finalists only, may be selected at the judging to appear at the show. This should be stated on the entry form.

17.6

Only solid type body oil e.g. coconut oil, may be used at the discretion of the contest organizer.

17.7

Any competitor acting in an unsportsmanlike manner, must be reported to NABBA HQ, and may be liable to disciplinary action. If considered serious enough he or she may be disqualified from the contest by the Judges present.

17.8

Contest organizers may specify age limits for junior or senior contests, which must be known to competitors in advance. It is the organizers responsibility to check the birth certificate if necessary.

17.9

Only NABBA approved judges shall officiate. Organizers must invite judges� well in advance and submit names of the proposed judges to NABBA HQ.

17.10

The rules apply to male and female competitors unless otherwise stated.

17.11

All contests are for amateur competitors, unless otherwise stated. An amateur competitor is one who has not competed for a money prize.

18. COMPETITION GUIDELINES

18.1

NABBA registration and contest entry forms must be completed and returned to show organizers, or their nominee, at least one week before the competition.

18.2

Late registrations will be accepted in the week before the competition up to the night before the competition; however these athletes will incur a 'Late Entry Fee' of $60.00. The show organisers or NABBA HQ need to be contacted for further details on late entries.

18.3

All competitors must check-in on their arrival at the judging venue. Membership cards and or appropriate I.D must be produced at this time, or entry may be refused.

18.4

All competitors will have their height and weight checked during check-in.

18.5

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.

18.6

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

18.7

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.

18.8

Athletes are expected to select the most appropriate class. That is, if you have ever competed as an �open� athlete � you must compete as an open athlete, regardless of what association this may have been with. Make sure you are in the correct class, if you are unsure contact NABBA HQ, or your Area Representative.

19. GENERAL CONTEST RULES

19.1

A junior competitor must be under 23 years on the 1st of January in the year to which the New Zealand finals take place.

19.2

Novice competitors are athletes who have not previously won a regional contest or placed in the top three in the National Championships. There must be a minimum of three competitors to constitute a class, otherwise classes will be combined.

19.3

For New Zealand Competitions a majority of Judges should be Nationally Qualified Judges.

19.4

Organizers may run Novice and/or Beginners contests at their own discretion.

19.5

The Mr. Class may be divided into two height classes at Regional Shows, at the organizers discretion.

19.6

The first three placings of each height class at a Regional Show will qualify to compete in the appropriate height class at the New Zealand National Championships.

19.7

Winners of Regional height classes will �pose down� to select Overall Mr/Ms Regional Winner, at the discretion of the organizer.

19.8

Qualifying letters will be sent out after each show to those competitors who have qualified for the New Zealand National Championships.

19.9

The winner of all competition classes (including all height and age group classes) will compete in the corresponding �Overall Competition�; competing for the respective Mr. or Ms. NZ Title.

19.10

International Classes are for those athletes who have competed at World or Universe Championships. Other athletes deemed to be of a high enough standard would be invited to compete in this class.

19.11

NZ National Open Champions are eligible and required to compete at the International level for two years after the year in which they won the title.

20. COMPETITOR RESPONSIBILITIES

To assist in making the Judging Rounds and the Evening Show Finals as smooth running as possible competitors are requested to observe the following:

20.1

Adhere to appointed check-in, 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.

20.2

Appear in your best possible condition.

20.3

Make sure your nominated height class is the correct one.

20.4

Wear neatly cut trunks or costumes.

20.5

Don�t spoil your appearance with badly applied tanning lotion or too much oil.

20.6

To provide Routine Music that has been cut and cued to no more than 60 seconds on CD. Only the routine music should be on the CD. DO NOT USE MP3 or CD-RW Format (these formats do not play in all sound systems) ALWAYS ensure your music is of high quality.

20.7

Be prepared mentally for a lengthy wait if your class is at the end of the competition.

20.8

Consider bringing your own food to the Judging. Some venues may not have the food you want, or it may prove too expensive.

20.9

Athletes will be limited to one support person backstage. A support person is required to have an event ticket, as required by anyone (excluding competitors and NABBA Officials) attending the event.

20.10

Conduct yourself in a manner befitting a body building event, and as a representative of your region.

20.11

Consult a NABBA Executive Official if any problems arise.

20.12

Enjoy your experience.

21. DISCIPLINARY ACTION

21.1

The New Zealand Executive Committee will rule on any disputes or complaints about the behaviour of any member.

21.2

The disciplinary procedures could involve caution, disqualification, suspension or dismissal from NABBA New Zealand. The length of these penalties will be determined by the Executive Committee � in light of the situation.

21.3

Any athlete or official, subjected to disciplinary measures will be allowed a �right of appeal� and hearing, and must apply for this within an agreed period of time. The time is to be set by the Executive Committee.

21.4

Athletes, Officials and Judges are expected to abide by certain guidelines:

			a). They shall abide by the Official Conduct and Rules of NABBA New Zealand.
			b). They must refrain from making derogative comments about members of NABBA New Zealand. They must refrain from bringing the name of NABBA NZ into disrepute.
			c). The final results achieved through the Official Judging process are final. An exception will be made if an athlete has been placed in the incorrect class.