General Rules
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BCABBA Rules Bodybuilding Specific
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CROSSOVERS please note: There are no crossovers between bodybuilding, figure, fitness or bikini division.
There are no crossovers at the NOVICE level between open women's height classes and figure masters. Athletes MAY compete in both at the Provincial level if they are qualified for the open height classes. (anyone may enter the figure division at the Provincial level).
1. General
A: All competitors
must attend the weigh-in and the competitors' meeting to qualify for the event
unless prior arrangements have been made due to unforeseen circumstances.
B: The registration/weigh-in will NOT be open to the public, only athletes and show voluteers will be allowed in the room.
C: All competitors will have their weight checked for bodybuilding and height checked for fitness competitors. Men and Women in bodybuilding must be in posing trunks and women/fitness & figure must bring all bikini's, one piece, and costumes and props to be approved by the head judge.
D: All competitors, including fitness, will be required to bring your music, cued ready to play on either cassette tape or CD (preferred). Make sure your name and category is clearly marked. Your music will be mailed back to you after the competition. Make sure you have a back up copy incase of any incidentals that may occur.
E: The chief judge will be responsible for checking that the posing attire of all competitors meets the current standards of the CBBF which are as follows:
i) Men Bodybuilding: competitors should wear trunks of a solid, non-distracting color and are clean and decent (no g-strings or women style trunks). Metallic materials such as gold or silver lame cannot be used to make up the trunks. The use of padding anywhere is strictly prohibited. The trunks must cover the gluteus maximus.
ii) Women Bodybuilding: competitors must wear a bikini of a solid, non-distracting color and are clean and decent (no g-strings) The bikini must reveal the abdominal muscles as well as the lower back. The fastenings of the bikini must be plain with no attached ornamentation. Metallic materials such as gold or silver lame cannot be used to make up the bikini. The use of padding anywhere in the bikini is strictly prohibited. The bikini must cover the gluteus maximus.
iii) Fitness: competitors must wear a bikini that must reveal the abdominal muscles and lower back, but must not be a g-string. The colors and fabrics are open to choice, but you do not want to take the attention away from your physique, which is what the judges are looking for. The routine rounds are open to individuality as far a costumes and themes. Use common sense as to costumes having parts that litter the stage ultimately causing delays. Please bring all costumes to weigh-ins to be checked by officials.
iv) Should an athlete subsequently appear on stage at the pre-judging or finals in attire that has not been approved by the chief judge at weigh-ins, the athlete may be penalized by the addition of points to their final score.
vi) Competitors shall be weighed in on a professional medical-style scale, which has been properly balanced. The scale should be of either a beam type-weighing machine, or an electronic machine graduated in kg and lbs. The scale should be positioned on a hard, flat surface.
vii) If a competitor fails to make the weight category that he/she was registered for, they will have a maximum of 2 hours to make weight. Prior to the weigh-in, the scale will be made available to competitors to check their weight. It will be located at the host hotel the morning of the weigh-ins.
viii) The competitors' numbers shall be worn on the LEFT side of the posing suit throughout the judging and the finals or the competitor may be penalized by the addition of points to their score.
ix) A competitor must compete in the weight category corresponding to his/her actual officially recorded weight.
x) The registration/weigh-in will close ½ hour after the last competitor present has been processed pending any athlete trying to make their weight class.
xi) You will be able to order the video of the event, pictures, photo shoot, after-party tickets, extra t-shirts etc. at the same time as registration. (cheque, cash, visa, MasterCard or Money order)
2. Penalties, Disqualifications and Suspensions ( athletes )
A: Competitors must abide by the BCABBA rules at all times and, in particular, the CBBF Code of Ethics. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated.
Depending on the severity of the competitor's conduct, disciplinary measures may range from a verbal warning to addition of penalty points or a disqualification from the competition or suspension from the federation.
B: Any athlete who registers by paying their entry fee at the weigh-ins or other will be held accountable to participate in prejudging and finals. If an athlete fails to do so, regardless of circumstances, he/she may be suspended subject to review.
C: The "moon pose" will lead to immediate disqualification from the competition.
D: Lying on the floor is banned; additional points to final score will be added.
E: Athletes who purposely pull their posing attire in such a manner so as to show the gluteus maximus to the judges or spectators may be penalized by additional points.
3 Bearing and Deportment
A: Competitors must not wear footwear, watches, rings (except wedding bands) bangles, pendants, chains, necklaces, earrings, wigs, distracting ornamentation, or artificial aids to the figure. Some leniency shall be permitted in the finals.
B: Competitors must not chew gum or candy while on stage nor smoke while on stage or backstage at any time.
C: The use of props during the prejudging or final rounds in bodybuilding is strictly prohibited. The use of props for fitness competitors will be outlined in your competitor packages once your registration has been sent in.
D: The excessive use of oils on the body is strictly forbidden, but some body oils, skin creams, or moisturizers may be used in moderation. No use of oil whatsoever is to be used by fitness competitors. The Chief Judge may order that excessive oil be removed.
E: During the prejudging, the hair must be worn off the shoulders so as not to hide the musculature of the shoulders and upper back. The hair may be styled for finals. In Fitness, the hair may be worn down, but when competitors have their backs to the judges the hair must be pulled over to one side.
Rules:4. Men and Women Bodybuilding Competition- Judging Rounds
a. Preliminary Assessment Round: The assessment shall
begin with the general impressions of each individual competitor. There will be
an assessment of muscular bulk, and balanced development for men and a muscular
yet feminine shape consisting of an hourglass figure for women. The intent here
is to quickly but accurately arrive at a general consensus as to main
grouping.
b. Free Posing Routine: The judges shall look for a display of
muscular physique in an artistic and well-choreographed routine. The routines
should be a series of movements that display all sides of the physique, working
all major muscle groups as well as transitional poses set to a musical piece
which complements the athlete. Points may be added to competitors total for
poor posing and under developed body parts. Keep in mind music should be
tasteful; harsh language and profanity will not be tolerated or
appreciated.
c. Compulsory Poses: The judges shall favor the competitors
with a harmonious, classic, physique. The overall shape of the various muscle
groups is paramount. A detailed assessment will be compared of each muscle
group between all competitors. There may be call-outs of several competitors to
be compared against one another to order to make out finer details when the
placing of the athletes are close. The judges are comparing muscle shape,
density, definition, and symmetry from one side to another.
5.
Assessment Criteria
a. Muscularity: Well-developed, shapely muscles
with lack of body fat. (Size plays a role)
b. Definition: Muscle visibility
due to lack of fat. An athlete does not need to be muscular as in definition of
muscularity to be defined. Dieting alone or emaciation will not be
rewarded.
c. Proportion: Relative size of one body part to another should
be present at any stage of development.
d. Symmetry: Silhouette of left
and right sides of body are similar in size, definition, and development.
e. Shape: Genetically determined structure of the entire physique and
individual muscles. This shape will lead to proportion and symmetry.
f.
Balance: Degree of development of upper body compared to lower body.
g.
Femininity: For women competitors, first and foremost, the judge bears in mind
that he/she is looking at female competitors and judging for an ideal feminine
physique.
6. Pre-Judging Format
a. Each class shall be
called on stage in reverse numerical order starting with the highest applicable
number for the preliminary assessment.
b. All competitors will be asked to
take a ¼ turn to the right and stand in a "relaxed" position. (This is
anything but relaxed, but the competitors should appear to be relaxed) The
chief judge will call out 2 more ¼ turns until all competitors are
facing the front of the stage.
c. The chief judge will then direct the
competitors to the comparisons of the compulsory poses, 7 for men and 5 for
women. Only 5 competitors are compared at one time, exceptions are at the
discretion of the Chief Judge. The compulsory poses are to be called out in the
following order, 1) front double biceps 2) front Lat spread (men only) 3) side
chest (your choice of side) 4) back double biceps 5) back lat spread (men only)
6) side triceps (your choice of side) 7) abdominal and thighs; and 8) most
muscular (men only and evening show only)
d. After the compulsory poses are
compete and any comparisons are done, all competitors file off stage and follow
instructions as to when to return for the finals, later that evening.
7. Finals Format
a. Each category shall be brought on stage in
numerical order and in a single line for an introduction to the audience; i.e.
competitor #1 from Victoria…John Smith.
b. Once all of the competitors
in the class have been introduced, they will be directed off stage in order to
prepare for their individual routines to music. At the discretion of the Chief
Judge, sometimes the competitors are asked to hit one or two poses before
filing off stage.
c. In numerical order, all competitors will complete
their 60-second routine.
d. The top 5 competitors will be called back on
stage for the compulsory poses. You will be notified after your routine whether
you have made one of the top 5 placings.
e. The Chief Judge will direct the
top 5 competitors through the compulsory poses including the most muscular for
men.
f. The 60 second pose-down then starts; all competitors on stage rush
to the front of the stage trying to out pose each other. This is for fun and to
show the audience and judges what you have been working so hard for. Now is the
time to show it off and let the best competitor win. Please keep in mind how
important it is to show good sportsmanship.
g. All competitors file off
stage and the top 3 are called back on in numerical order for the award
ceremony. The 3rd place is announced followed by the second place and finally
the winner of the class. Pictures are taken and prizes awarded.
h. The 1st
place winner is required to remain at the theatre to compete for the overall
trophy at the end of the night.
8. Best Poser and Overall
Awards
a. Immediately following the award presentation of the last
category of athletes, the best female and male poser awards shall be
presented.
b. If time permits the athletes may be asked to perform their
award winning routine one last time for the audience.
c. At the end of the
finals, the category winners shall all appear on stage for the overall awards
beginning with the women and ending with the men.
d. All category winners
will be directed through the compulsory poses one last time and then a 60
second pose down will follow.
e. The athlete with the most number of 1st
place votes shall be presented with the overall award and prizes.
f.
Pictures are taken and that concludes the show.
9. Compulsory
Poses - MEN
a. Front Double Bicep: Frontal flexed double biceps with
flexed abdominal, feet together.
b. Front Lat Spread: Frontal flexed double
latissimus dorsi spread and flexed, feet together.
c. Side Chest Pose: Side
flexed biceps, deltoid with expanded chest and side leg flexed, side of
athletes choice.
d. Back Double Bicep: Back flexed double biceps, deltoids
with flexed upper and lower back muscles, right leg to the rear and flexed.
e. Back Double Lat Spread: Back flexed double latissimus dorsi spread with both
legs flexed from the rear-knee slightly bent.
f. Side Triceps Pose: Side
flexed triceps, chest, and abdominal, side leg all on athletes' choice of side.
g. Abdominal and Thighs: Front flexed abdominal (crunched), arms overhead,
one leg forward and flexed in any position that shows the best definition and
development.
h. Most Muscular Pose (evening only): Hands on Hips, or Crab
or your choice of any most muscular pose.
v 10. Compulsory Poses -
WOMEN
a. Front Double Bicep: Front view, arms overhead at 45 degrees
with hands open or clenched, either leg place out in front and to the side,
contraction of the biceps, abdominal, thigh and calf muscles.
b. Side Chest
Pose: Your choice of side to judges, bent forward leg, heel raised, arm towards
judges bent to 90 degrees, with palm upward, other arm on top of the wrist of
the other hand. Contraction of the biceps, pectoral, thigh and calf
muscles.
c. Back Double Bicep: back facing judges, arms overhead at 45
degrees with hands open or closed, one leg placed backwards, contraction of
both biceps, upper and lower back, thighs and calf muscles.
d. Side
Triceps Pose: Your choice of side to judges, leg facing judges either bent and
up on calf, or extended backwards, arms are behind the back, arm facing judges
straight, full flexion of triceps, other arm contacting wrist, contract
pectoral, thigh and calf muscles.
e. Abdominal and Thighs: Front view,
hands behind head, one leg forward (your choice), flexed in any position,
contraction of pectoral, abdominal and thigh muscles.
11. Categories
- Bodybuilding
a. Junior Women's:
1. Open category - open weight
class (under 21 yrs)
b. Junior Men's:
1. Open category - open
weight class (under 21yrs)
c. Master Women's:
1. Open category -
open weight class (over 35yrs)
d. Master Men's:
1. Lightweight -
up to and including 80kg or 176 lbs
2. Heavyweight - over 80kg or 176
lbs
e. Open/Senior Women's:
1. Lightweight - up to and including
52kg or 114.5 lbs
2. Middleweight - up to and including 57kg or 125.5 lbs
3. Heavyweight - over 57kg or 125.5 lbs
f. Open/Senior
Men's:
1. Bantamweight - up to and including 65kg or 143 lbs
2.
Lightweight - up to and including70kg or 154 lbs
3. Welterweight - up to
and including 75kg or 165 lbs
4. Middleweight - up to and including 80kg
or 176 lbs
5. Light Heavyweight -up to and including 90kg or 198 lbs
6. Heavyweight - over 90kg or 198 lbs
g. Grandmaster Men & Women
- OPEN CATEGORY
Women over 45 yrs, Men over 50 years.
WARNING:
Categories will be similar but might not be exactly the same depending on the
level of show and the promoter. Please contact the promoting company if you
have any questions concerning the weight class divisions or masters and junior
categories.
NOTE: The Chief Judge reserves the right to amend the
number of categories in each contest. If there are less than three athletes for
any given category, they will be combined with the next applicable weight
division or class.
Fitness
Note-fitness routine length has been changed to 1:30
Fitness Categories:
Short Class: 5'4" or shorter
Tall Class: 5'4" or
taller
Height categories may be adjusted by the chief judge at registration depending on the number of competitors and the differing heights.
There are no junior or senior divisions in fitness for this year or this particular show.
Judging Assessment Criteria
¼ Turns - Chief Judge will direct competitors to complete turns to the right.
1. Shape* - genetically determined structure of entire
physique. This shape will lead to proportions and symmetry.
2. Symmetry -
left and right side of the body are similar
3. Proportion & Balance -
relative size of one body part to another
4. Body Firmness - muscle tone;
not to be confused with emaciation
5. Beauty - overall physique appearance
6. Complexion
7. Poise
8. Presentation
9. Attire
NOTE: Over - Muscularity will be marked down
Routine - Performance; competitors shall be assessed on degree of athleticism by:
1. Strength - at least 3 movements per entire routine
2. Flexibility - at least 3 movements per entire routine
3. Athletic
Coordination
4. Personality - determined by stage presence
5. Style
6. Choreography
7. Overall - Performance
8. Cardiovascular
Endurance
9. Attire
Fitness Athlete Rules & Regulations - Contest Format
The following rules are based upon those promulgated by the CBBF and BCABBA:
Pre-Judging ¼ Turns
1. All contestants shall be called on stage in numerical
order in their two-piece bikini with footwear, (color and style left to the
discretion of the athlete). Competitors shall stand with their left foot in
front of their right foot and with their body slightly angled towards the front
of the stage, arms at their sides, head, eyes, and shoulders square with the
judges.
2. The Chief Judge will direct the comparison of the quarter turns.
At the discretion of the Chief Judge, he/she may call for a quarter turn
comparisons as an entire line-up or may require smaller groups no more than
three (3) athletes in a group. All competitors will be compared. The judges
will be scoring for degree of athleticism by assessing shape, symmetry,
proportion, firmness, tone and overall physical appearance including
complexion, poise and overall presentation. Over muscularity will be marked
down. After the completion of comparisons the athletes, starting with the
highest applicable competitor number, shall then circle to the right, across
the stage so as to be in reverse numerical order for the judges.
Pre-Judging Routines
1. Each athlete will perform a maximum one minute thirty
second (1:30) aerobic/dance routine. Judges will be looking for style,
personality, athletic coordination, strength, flexibility, cardiovascular
endurance, and overall performance. Special attention should be given to
apparel as it too will be judged.
2. The routine may include elements of
dance, aerobics, gymnastics, and cardiovascular endurance, but there are no
required movements.
3. The routine must show a minimum of at least three
(3) definite strength and three (3) definite flexibility movements.
4.
Limited usage of costumes shall be permitted; however, the BCABBA must be
notified in advance of such items.
NOTE: All wears must be approved and inspected by a designated BCABBA Official prior to the commencement of the event. Time will be arranged at the Registration Event.
Final Night Show - 1/4 Turns & Comparisons
1. All athletes in each class shall be called out on
stage in numerical order in their two-piece swimsuit with footwear, (style, and
color left to the discretion of the athlete). This round will be used mainly as
an introduction for the athlete to the audience, and for the judges to assess
Round One placing from pre-judging. Competitors are to stand in this round with
their feet together and shoulders square to the judges
2. The Chief Judge
shall then direct the comparisons of quarter turns. At the discretion of the
Chief Judge, he/she may call for quarter turn comparisons as an entire line-up
or may require smaller groups of no more than three (3) athletes in a group.
All competitors will be compared. The judges will be scoring for degree of
athleticism by assessing shape, symmetry, proportion, firmness, tone ,and
overall physical appearance including complexion, poise and overall
presentation. Over -muscularity will be marked down. After the completion of
comparisons the athlete starting with the highest applicable competitor number,
shall then circle to the right, across the stage followed by the next athlete
so as to position themselves on stage in reverse numerical order.
Routine Round - Night Show
1. Only the top five (5) athletes will be permitted to
perform their one-minute thrity second choreographed aerobic/dance routine.
After all competitor performances are completed, the top three will be
individually awarded trophies, starting with third place to first place.
2.
The Chief Official reserves the right to amend this format contingent on number
of athletes per class.
NOTE: Please read through all rules and regulations for bodybuilding as they all equally apply to fitness except for the judging criteria and costumes.
Use of oil is prohibited due to the type of routines being performed. All fitness routines and compulsories will be done before all bodybuilding classes for the morning and evening shows.
New Rules - Figure/Fitness/Bikini
These rules are currently in place for the CBBF Bikini, Figure and Fitness Championships ONLY. Any changes to rules for the Natural Physique Championships will be provided after the IFBB Juniors/Masters event.
It should be also noted that the One-Piece suit round has been eliminated from the IFBB Amateur World Championships.
[ 2011 Figure Rules ]
[ 2011 Fitness Rules ]
[ 2011 Bikini Rules ]
Drug Testing:
The BCABBA follows the strict
guidelines that the CBBF have in place to qualify you as competitors to be able
to enter in the IFBB World Championships starting at a novice and western
Canadian level here in BC. This applies to any competitor wanting to enter the
World Qualifier, which for the year 2003 is held in Hamilton Ontario July 5.
THE CBBF HAS OFFICIALLY ADOPTED CANADA'S POLICY FOR DOPING IN SPORT FOR ITS
"WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS COMPETITIVE STREAM"
In cooperation with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports (CCES) - the federal- and IOC-recognized organization in Canada for conducting doping-control testing -- the CBBF "World Championship Competitive Stream" fully adheres to the Canadian Policy on Doping in Sport. All testing is done to IOC standards.
Athletes take note: you are fully responsible for your conduct in the sport. Luckily, there is help out there -- the CCES has an extensive website located at www.cces.ca We encourage you to visit it regularly and keep yourself updated.
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Remember, the CBBF is the only organization that qualifies you for the IFBB World Championships and IFBB Pro Card status.
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The CBBF is proud to say that we've been doing it right for years. That's because we use the services of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports -- Canada's recognized body for testing sports of all types. Does your organization test properly? Don't be afraid to ask them -- as an athlete, it's YOUR right to know!