Competition Rules
Men's Bodybuilding
MORNING SHOW
1. Freestyle posing (max. 60 seconds to background music)
2. Mandatories, as directed by head judge
EVENING SHOW
1. Mandatories, as directed by head judge
2. Posing routine (max 60 seconds, your music)
3. Top 5: Mandatories/comparisons
4. posedown
Note: The following comments outline the variations which apply to Juniors, Masters, Grand Masters categories and Entry-Level events vs Provincial-Level events.
Junior Men - Provincial Level
Athletes must be under 21 years of age on the day of the competition.
There is only one category for all Junior Men. Being a provincial level event, it is open to athletes residing anywhere in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Competitiors must present proof of residence in Alberta or NWT and proof of age, such as a photocopy of their Driver's License, with their entry.
Senior Men - Entry Level (Northerns, Southerns & Muscle Beach)
Geographical restrictions for Alberta entry level events:
If an athlete is entering only the Senior men's, and not one of Juniors, Masters or Grand Masters in the same season, athletes from Red Deer and north of Red Deer will compete at the Northerns; athletes living south of Red Deer will compete in the Southerns. Muscle Beach, held in the fall, is open to athletes from anywhere in Alberta.
Geographical exemption for Juniors, Masters and Grand masters:
These categories are usually held concurrently with either the Northerns or the Southerns and alternate between Northerns and Southerns each year.
Any athlete wishing to compete in an age-related category is welcome to compete in the appropriate Senior Men's category held the same day.
Age restrictions -- There are no age restriction for "Senior Mens" categories.
Competition Categories - entry level events
Bantam Weight — up to and including 65 kg / 143 lb
Light Weight — up to and including 70 kg / 154 lb
Middle Weight — up to and including 80 kg / 176 lb
Light-Heavy Weight — up to and including 90 kg / 198 lb
Heavy Weight — over 90 kg / 198 lb
Overall — first place from each of the weight categories
Senior Men - Provincial Level
Geographical restrictions
Athletes living anywhere in Alberta and the Northwest Territories are eligible to enter this event. Competitiors must present proof of residence in Alberta or NWT such as a photocopy of their Driver's License, with their entry.
Competition Categories - provincial level events
There are two more categories at the provincial level than at the entry level events.
Bantam Weight — up to and including 65 kg / 143 lb
Light Weight — up to and including 70 kg / 154 lb
Welter Weight — up to and including 75 kg / 165 lb
Middle Weight — up to and including 80 kg / 176 lb
Light-Heavy Weight — up to and including 90 kg / 198 lb
Heavy Weight — up to and including 100 kg / up to and including 220 lb
Super Heavy Weight — over 100 kg / over 220 lb
Overall — first place from each of the weight categories
Masters and Grand Masters Men
These categories are open to athletes residing anywhere in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. They are Provincial-level categories. Competitiors must present proof of residence in Alberta or NWT and proof of age, such as a photocopy of their Driver's License, with their entry.
Age Restrictions
Masters - 40 years of age to age 49 on the day of the competition
Grand Masters - 50 years of age or over on the day of the competition
Women's Bodybuilding
MORNING SHOW
1. Freestyle posing (max. 60 seconds to background music)
2. Mandatories, as directed by head judge
EVENING SHOW
1. Mandatories, as directed by head judge
2. Posing routine (max 60 seconds, your music)
3. Top 5: Mandatories/comparisons
4. posedown
Competition Categories
Light Weight — up to and including 52 kg / 114.5 lb
Middle Weight — up to and including 57 kg / 125.5 lb
Heavey Weight — over 7 kg / 125.5 lb
Overall — first place from each of the weight categories
Note: The following comments outline the variations which apply to Juniors, Masters, Grand Masters categories and Entry-Level events vs Provincial-Level events.
Junior Women - Provincial Level
Athletes must be under 21 years of age on the day of the competition.
There is only one category for all Junior Women. Being a provincial level event, it is open to athletes residing anywhere in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Competitiors must present proof of residence in Alberta or NWT and proof of age, such as a photocopy of their Driver's License, with their entry.
Senior Women - Entry Level (Northerns, Southerns & Muscle Beach)
Geographical restrictions for Alberta entry level events:
If an athlete is entering only the Senior Women's, and not one of Juniors, Masters or Grand Masters in the same season, athletes from Red Deer and north of Red Deer will compete at the Northerns; athletes living south of Red Deer will compete in the Southerns. Muscle Beach, held in the fall, is open to athletes from anywhere in Alberta.
Geographical exemption for Juniors, Masters and Grand masters
These categories are usually held concurrently with either the Northerns or the Southerns and alternate between Northerns and Southerns each year.
Any athlete wishing to compete in an age-related category is welcome to compete in the appropriate Senior Women's category held the same day.
Age restrictions
There are no age restriction for "Senior Womens" categories.
Senior Women - Provincial Level
Geographical restrictions
Athletes living anywhere in Alberta and the Northwest Territories are eligible to enter this event. Competitiors must present proof of residence in Alberta or NWT such as a photocopy of their Driver's License, with their entry.
Masters and Grand Masters Women
These categories are open to athletes residing anywhere in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. They are Provincial-level categories. Competitiors must present proof of residence in Alberta or NWT and proof of age, such as a photocopy of their Driver's License, with their entry.
Age Restrictions
Masters - 35 years of age to age 49 on the day of the competition
Grand Masters - 50 years of age or over on the day of the competition
Women's Fitness
In Alberta there is only one level. The provincial fitness competition is an entry level event open to all resident of Alberta. Proof of residency, such as a driver's license or Alberta Health Care card, will be required at the weigh-ins and registration. If you are entering by mail, please include a photocopy of your proof of residency.
There are two compeititon categories:
Fitness Short — up to and including 164 cm (5' 4 1/2")
Fitness Tall — Over 164 cm
Fitness Overall will occur only in the evening with two competitors - the winners of Fitness Short and Fitness Tall.
Those placing in the top 5 of their respective categories may advance to the national level of competition.
The Competition will consist of 3 rounds
Physique: 2 piece bathing suit and heels
The Physique round will be judged on overall athleticism with regard to symmetry, firmness and proportion as well as overall physical appearance including skin tone, poise and overall presentation. Remember, this is not a bodybuilding class, competitors exhibiting the vascularity, size and definition often seen in bodybuilding will be marked down.
Routine
Each athlete will present a fitness routine set to music of their choice of up to 90 seconds. You may use less than 90 seconds. Bring your music to the weigh-ins. You may submit your music on either CD or tape. The CD or tape should contain only the music for the routine. The length of the routine was changed in late November 2004 from 60 seconds to 90 seconds. Competitors may now use 90 seconds or less for their routines. There is no minimum length.
Women's Figure
In Alberta there are two levels. See the Tier System section to determine eligibility in Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 2 is a provincial level event. Proof of residency, such as a driver's license or Alberta Health Care card, will be required at the weigh-ins and registration. If you are entering by mail, please include a photocopy of your proof of residency.
There are three compeititon categories:
Figure Short — up to and including 158 cm
Figure Medium — up to and including 164 cm (5' 4 1/2")
Figure Tall — Over 164 cm
Figure Overall will occur only in the evening with three competitors - the winners of Figure Short, Figure Medium and Figure Tall.
Those placing in the top 5 of their respective categories in Tier 1 will advance to Tier 2. Those placing in the top 5 of their respective categories in Tier 2 will advance to the National level of competition.
Women's Figure - Masters 35+ and 45+
Age Restrictions (Photo ID required)
Masters 35+ — 35 years of age and older on the day of the competition
Masters 45+ — 45 years of age and older on the day of the competition
ABBA BIKINI MODEL (formerly Fitness model)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Athletes must be over 18 years of age, a resident of Alberta and be a member in good standing with the Alberta Bodybuilding Association. Athletes must register using the online registration form on www.abba.ab.ca , entry forms must be received two (2) weeks prior to the competition or a late fee of $100 will be assessed. (Proof of residency, such as a driver's license or Alberta Health Care card, will be required at the weigh-ins and registration. If you are entering by mail, please include a photocopy of your proof of residency.)
CLASSES AND COMPETITION:
For 2009, the Bikini Model Competition will comprise of one height class and one round in both the morning and evening shows. For following years two competition categories: Bikini Model Short - up to and including 164 cm (5' 4 1/2") Bikini Model Tall - Over 164 cm Bikini Model Overall will occur only in the evening with two competitors - the winners of Bikini Model Short and Bikini Model Tall.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Bikini Model Athletes are expected to be lean, healthy, fit, toned, symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing. They should have an attractive athletic, fit physique shape and the "total package" from top of the head down will be judged in this format.
Judges will be scoring competitors on the following items:
• Balance and Shape
• Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and overall presentation.
• Competition tan is allowed and recommended.
• Numbers must be worn on the left hip.
COMPETITION JUDGING
Athletes will line up offstage in numerical order and when the MC announces the athletes' name they will walk onstage individually to a center 'X''. On the 'X', the athlete will do a front pose of choice, turn to the rear and do a rear pose, then turn back to the front, and to a front pose once again.
The Head Judge will then call up the line in groups of approximately five (5) competitors and proceed to request the group do a full front and rear stance. Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in half turns. (No side judging permitted, front and back only.)
ATTIRE
The attire for the Bikini Model competition will be a Two-piece swimsuit with color, material, and texture at the discretion of the competitor.
The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. (No thongs or booty shorts permitted.)
Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste.
High-heels will be worn during this round.
Jewelry may be worn.
The Head Judge, or a delegated representative, will have the right to determine if a competitor's attire meets an acceptable standard of taste and decency.
CANADIAN NATURAL PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIPS — Overall Bikini Pro Card awarded
CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS — Overall Bikini Pro Card awarded
IFBB NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS — Overall athlete in both Open AND Overal Masters Bikini models will be awarded Pro Cards
CBBF Judging Guidelines for Fitness & Figure/Body Fitness
(Posted January 15, 2007)
The CBBF will follow the IFBB amateur rules as a guideline for judging fitness and figure/body fitness at CBBF National events.
Physique Assessment will include:
overall athletic appearance
grooming (hair and facial beauty)
overall athletic development of the muscle
proportion & symmetry
condition of the skin & skin tone
presentation ( poise, posture, confidence)
Judges will first assess the overall athletic appearance of the physique. The assessment beginning with a general impression of the physique will take into consideration the hair, facial beauty, overall athletic development of the muscle, presentation of a balanced, symmetrically developed physique, condition of the skin, the skin tone and the athletes ability to present herself with confidence, poise and grace.
The physique will be assessed as to its level of overall muscle tone, achieved through athletic endeavours. The muscle groups should have a round firm appearance with a small amount of body fat. The physique should neither be excessively muscular nor excessively lean and should be free from deep muscle separation and or striations. Physiques that are considered either too muscular or too lean may be marked down.
The assessment will also take into consideration the tightness and tone of the skin. The skin tone should be smooth and healthy in appearance and without cellulite. The face, hair and makeup should complement the " total package" presented by the athlete.
The assessment of the athlete's physique will include the athlete's entire presentation from the moment she walks on stage until the moment she walks off stage. Emphasis will be placed on a healthy, fit, athletic physique in an attractively presented "total package".
In addition there have been no changes to the competition attire for either fitness or figure/body fitness at CBBF National events.
Debbie Karpenko
Chief Judging Official of the CBBF
2006 CBBF Canadian Figure & Fitness Championships
FITNESS
Fitness Height Classes (January 2006 and following)
There will be two height classes:
1. SHORT — Up to and including 164 cm (5' 4 1/2")
2. TALL — Over 164 cm (5' 4 1/2")
The Competition will consist of 3 rounds
- Physique: 2 piece bathing suit and heels
The Physique round will be judged on overall athleticism with regard to symmetry, firmness and proportion as well as overall physical appearance including skin tone, poise and overall presentation. Remember, this is not a bodybuilding class, competitors exhibiting the vascularity, size and definition often seen in bodybuilding will be marked down.
- Routine: maximum 90 seconds to music - Prejudging and Finals (December 2004 and following)
Routines will be judged on a combination of athleticism (including strength, flexibility, and endurance), style, personality and showmanship.
There are NO required moves for the routine round. However, the following moves are extremely common amongst competitors:
* Sideways splits
* Front splits
* One arm push-up
* V-split presshold
* Straight leg press hold
* High leg kick to the front with hold
- Physique: Finalists Only
2 piece bathing suit and heels
General Rules and Regulations for Fitness Competitors
No posing oils or lotions are allowed in any round. Competition tan is allowed and recommended.
Music must be on tape and clearly labeled. It will be cut off after 90 seconds. It will be handed in at the weigh-in therefore bring an extra for rehearsal purposes.
No trainers, coaches, family members or other assistance allowed backstage. Personnel will be made available for your assistance.
Numbers must be worn on the left hip in all rounds.
Bathing suits and costumes must cover breasts and buttocks. G-strings are not allowed. Heels must be worn in the physique rounds and athletic/dance shoes must be worn during the routine. Bare feet are not allowed. All outfits must be brought to the weigh-in for approval by the head judge.
Props are allowed in the routine round with prior approval of the head judge.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. Also note that these rules may be changed at any time at the discretion of the CBBF. During competitions the head judge will have the final word.
FIGURE
Figure Height Classes (January 2006 and following)
Master Figure
One Open Class, over age of 35 years on the date of the event.
Figure
Short — Up to and including 158 cm
Medium — Up to and including 163 cm
Medium Tall — Up to and including 168 cm
Tall — Over 168 cm
Overall Figure