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At last – a truly drug-free bodybuilding,
figure and fitness federation for natural men and women! With the non-profit
INBF (International Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation), you
get what you see:
••Strict
drug-testing at every show –– the same standards everywhere!
••Seven
years natural requirement for bodybuilding, figure and fitness!
•Polygraph
testing of ALL ATHLETES, plus urine testing at pro-qualifiers!
••Fair
judging and NO POLITICS!
•Extensive
media coverage via Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness magazine,
and the exercisegroup.com and inbf.net websites!
•Opportunities
to advance to the Pro level in the WNBF where
over $80,000 will be awarded in 2007 alone
to natural athletes in Bodybuilding and Figure contests! Since 1990, the
WNBF has awarded more than $820,000 in prize money!!!
••Many
divisions: Open Men & Women Bodybuilding, Masters Men & Women
(multiple age classes), Figure, Masters Figure, Novice Figure, Fitness,
Novice Men & Women Bodybuilding, Teens and more!
••The
opportunity to be your best and enjoy the process . . . naturally!
Since
its founding in 2000, the INBF is the fastest growing drug-tested bodybuilding
federation in existence. Some 4000 athletes now belong to this organization,
where more than 35 INBF competitions are
staged each year across the U.S., plus in Canada, the Cayman Islands,
Germany and even Iraq (U.S. Forces show). And, with a close affiliation
with the NANBF – which adheres to the same strict standards of drug-screening
and show quality – members of the two federations can choose from
over 50 competitions annually with one membership
card. (The INBF and NANBF each accept each other's membership
cards.)
This
tremendous growth is due to a number of factors. The gateway to the Pro
Natural WNBF is an obvious reason, as is the exceptional promotional opportunities
that come with Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness magazine. This
is the only commercial, newsstand magazine dedicated to the drug-free
lifestyle, and each INBF member receives a subscription automatically
with their annual membership dues. With the circulation of NB&F
growing rapidly, this allows INBF members mainstream publicity for all
their hard work and dedication.
But
there is more to the INBF: There is no politics
involved in the judging process or in the promotion of competitors, and
there is no "control" of where
athletes can compete. If they wish to, INBF members
can compete wherever they please. It is their choice. But once
they've had the opportunity to compete in the INBF/NANBF network of shows,
why would they want to compete anywhere else anyway?
If
you want to find out more about the INBF and its growing show schedule,
log onto inbf.net, exercisegroup.com or check out the latest issue of
NB&F. You can see results of past shows, rules and regulations,
sample entries to various events, photos and more. You can also request
a membership application and join the federation online. And with your
complementary subscription to NB&F, you'll also receive detailed
stories about the latest natural supplements, training techniques and
lots of other exciting information.
I
invite you to join the INBF! Train hard and stay natural!
–
Steve Downs, C.S.C.S.
INBF Vice-President
downs@exercisegroup.com
INBF
FIGURE RULES:
Most
INBF contests have added the “Figure” division since the division's
inception in 2002. Figure is judged based on one round of prejudging,
where competitors will be compared while wearing a two-piece swimsuit
and high-heel shoes. •Comparisons will be made in the standard quarter-turns
of the competitors. Judging will reward toned muscularity, relative leanness,
overall symmetry, facial beauty (makeup, hair, etc.), stage presence,
poise, elegance and an overall fit look. There is no fitness demonstration,
and this is not a bodybuilding competition (there are no mandatory “poses”
other than the quarter-turns).
•The quarter-turns will examine all ladies in the same positioning
to the judges. In this regard, the “face front” command will
require both feet together, with toes and hips facing the judges. Quarter-turns
will be made to the right in four steps, until the contestants are again
facing front. The Head Judge may ask for movement among the competitors
to see different people together in different locations onstage.
•All competitors will perform a stage walk in their swimsuits at
both the prejudging and the night show. In the case of high athlete turnout,
however, it is up to the promoter’s discretion whether the walk
will take place at prejudging.
The walk will be conducted in a manner according to the promoter’s
site restrictions, but in accordance with INBF rules. Competitors will
enter stage right, walk to the center stage, do a complete turn; walk
to stage left and do another complete turn; walk all the way over to stage
right for one more turn and then exit. The turns are designed to allow
contestants to show themselves to the judges and exhibit stage presence
that enhances their presentation. However, overly exaggerated displays
or taking excessive time onstage will be scored down.
•The two-piece swimsuit must be in good taste; thongs or T-back
bottoms are not allowed. The suit must be a solid color (no bold patterns
allowed), but may be adorned with rhinestones, sparkles, sequins, etc.
for added effect. There is no one-piece swimsuit round in INBF competition.
Body jewelry (piercing) is allowed, so long as it is not offensive. Other
jewelry (earrings, necklace, bracelets) may be worn, but should not obscure
the physique or be in poor taste.
•The INBF is looking to reward women who have fit, toned physiques,
yet who are not necessarily proficient in gymnastics or another performance
art. To find out which shows carry the Figure class, check out the “Coming
Events” in every issue of Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness, or
log onto inbf.net. You can also e-mail Charlie Carollo, INBF Chairman,
at inbf@epix.net for contest schedule information.
FIGURE
STANCES:
The INBF Figure Rules require that competitors use the following stance
positions during prejudging of any INBF Figure event.
From the Front: Heels must be together and in line, without
either foot ahead of the other toward the front. Heels cannot be spread
wider than 2-3 inches apart. The hips MUST face the judges and the arms
must remain to the sides (although they shouldn’t touch the sides
or be exaggerated spread wide).
Toes must face the judges, but competitors can angle their toes out SLIGHTLY
if it helps to accentuate their thigh presentation. The angle of outward
extension cannot exceed 15 degrees with either foot! (However, this is
not always the most flattering thing, so caution should be exhibited.)
Any exaggeration of this ruling will be corrected by the head judge. In
addition, the head judge may insist on both feet to be completely touching
together, so be prepared in your stance in case that is requested.
From the Side(s): A slight turn of 35 degrees (upper
body only) is acceptable, so the rear shoulder can be seen, but nothing
exaggerated. The hips must face the side of the stage. The eyes must face
the side of the stage. Toes must also face the side of the stage, with
both feet flat. The feet can be offset only half the distance of the foot
(front or back foot offset). Long hair should be pushed back behind the
front shoulder so it doesn't obscure the judges' view.
The front and rear hands must not be placed on the body, and should hang
freely. However the head judge may request the side stance with the hand
farthest from the judges to be placed on the hip, so be prepared if this
is asked.
From the Rear: This is pretty much the same position
as from the front. Both feet must be together or very close (heels within
2-3 inches of each other). The toes cannot be spread wide apart. The feet
cannot be offset to any degree (i.e., one in front of the other).
Competitors should brush their hair to one side when they turn to the
rear so their back can be seen (if they have long hair). But they cannot
twist to the side or put a hand on their hip, etc. Arms must be at the
sides with the hands hanging freely, with the back (lats) spread wide
to show upper body symmetry.
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