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ABOUT INBA PNBA
FOUNDER AND WORLD PRESIDENT
FOUNDER AND WORLD PRESIDENT
FOUNDER AND WORLD PRESIDENT
INBA PNBA is an AMERICAN Organization
Desiring to establish an association that would truly serve the athletes by promoting big title natural competitions, quality awards, and first-class run contests, and to make it a positive and fun experience for everyone involved. Wally Boyko, Pete Samra, and Denny Kakos formed the Amateur Bodybuilding Association (ABA)
In 1990, Denny Kakos founded the PNBA (Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association) for the natural athletes that qualified to turn PRO, and to promote Professional level competitions. With the growth and popularity of Natural Bodybuilding in 1994, Denny Kakos further expanded the organization by founding the INBA (International Natural Bodybuilding Association), this expansion allowed for all Countries to unite as an International Organization that would unify and standardize Natural Bodybuilding around the World (with conditions). INBA PNBA started to drug test with the highest standards and incorporated the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Labs to create a more even playing field for the athletes. INBA PNBA promotes shows all over the world in over 50 countries and growing.
INBA - MEN
FOUNDER AND WORLD PRESIDENT
FOUNDER AND WORLD PRESIDENT
INTERNATIONAL NATURAL BODYBUILDING ASSOCIATION (INBA)
INBA Membership is required to compete
INBA comprises of amateur men categories as follows:
4 height classes for all: up to 165, 166cm to 170cm, 171pm to 175cm, above 175cm
(except Mixed Pair, Kids & Physical Challenge)
Men's Bodybuilding
Men's Physique
Men's Classic
Sports Model Men
Men's Beach Body
Men's Ink/Tattoo
Body Quest Men
Men's Formal Wear
Kids & Teen Fitness
Men's Physical Challenge Wheelchair
Men's Physical Challenge Standing
Mixed Pairs
INBA - WOMEN
FOUNDER AND WORLD PRESIDENT
PNBA - Pro Classes AND HOW TO WIN A PRO CARD
INTERNATIONAL NATURAL BODYBUILDING ASSOCIATION (INBA)
INBA Membership is required to compete
INBA comprises of amateur women categories as follows:
4 height classes for all: up to 160, 161cm to 165cm, 166pm to 170cm, above 170cm
(except Mixed Pair, Kids & Physical Challenge)
Bodybuilding
Physique
Figure
Figure Classic
Bikini Diva
Wellness
Bikini Mama
Sports Model Women
Swimsuit Model
Angel Fitness Women
Body quest Women
Evening Gown
Women's Ink/Tatoo
Kids & Teen Fitness
Women's Physical Challenge Wheelchair
Women's Physical Challenge Standing
Mixed Pairs
PNBA - Pro Classes AND HOW TO WIN A PRO CARD
PNBA - Pro Classes AND HOW TO WIN A PRO CARD
PNBA - Pro Classes AND HOW TO WIN A PRO CARD
PROFESSIONAL NATURAL BODYBUILDING ASSOCIATION (PNBA)
This is the professional division when a INBA amateur becomes a pro after winning a pro card.
Pro Divisions Information
In INBA PNBA, there are many divisions and categories, however not all has a Pro Division.
Here are the divisions, that you can escalate to that has a Pro division:
Male
- BODYBUILDING OPEN
- BODYBUILDING MASTERS 40+
- BODYBUILDING GRAND MASTERS 50+
- PHYSIQUE OPEN
- PHYSIQUE MASTERS 40+
- CLASSIC PHYSIQUE OPEN
- CLASSIC PHYSIQUE MASTERS 40+
- CLASSIC PHYSIQUE GRAND MASTERS 50+
- SPORT MODEL OPEN
Female
- BODYBUILDING OPEN
- BODYBUILDING MASTERS 40+
- PHYSIQUE OPEN
- PHYSIQUE MASTERS 40+
- FIGURE OPEN
- FIGURE MASTERS 40+
- FIGURE CLASSIC OPEN
- FIGURE CLASSIC MASTERS 40+
- BIKINI DIVA OPEN
- BIKINI DIVA MASTERS 40+
- SPORT MODEL OPEN
- SPORT MODEL MASTERS 40+
- ANGELS OPEN
- FITNESS OPEN
PNBA ELITE QUALIFICATION
PNBA Elite Pro Regulations
PROFESSIONAL NATURAL BODYBUILDING ASSOCIATION “PNBA”
PNBA ELITE recognizes Professional Athletes with natural talent, stamina, and competitive drive. Professional Athletes are well disciplined when it comes to rigorous practice and training. PNBA ELITE Athletes have risen from amateur ranks and are eligible to receive payment for their performance.
HOW TO GET PNBA ELITE PRO QUALIFIED:
- Earn Professional Qualification through INBA amateur ranks
- Enter an INBA “PNBA Pro Qualifier” in an Open or Master’s Category
- Win the Overall (Open or Master’s)
- If an Overall is not an option, there must be two or more in the Open or Master’s Category, the 1st Place winner will receive PNBA Pro Qualification
- PNBA Elite Pro Qualification may also be awarded by acknowledgement of the INBA PNBA World President
PRO-QUALIFIER
PNBA - Pro Classes AND HOW TO WIN A PRO CARD
DRUG TESTED AND HALL OF SHAME
So only classes that has a pro division, is a pro-qualifier class. In a pro-qualifier championships, all categories and classes can be offered, but athletes will only win the pro card from the pro-qualifying classes.
Pro cards will be offered to Open and Masters overall winners
Male
Men's Bodybuilding:
4 height classes up to 165, 166cm to 170cm, 171cpm to 175cm, above 175cm (except for Mixed Pair)
Open Class - Pro-qualifiers -
Teenage (13-17yrs)
Teenage (18-19yrs)
Junior (20-23yrs)
Jr. Masters (35-39yrs)
Masters (40-49yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Grand Masters (50-59yrs) - eligible for Proqualifier 50+
Ultra Masters (60-69yrs) - eligible for Proqualifier 50+
Super Ultra Masters (70-79yrs) - eligible for Proqualifier 50+
Super Platinum Masters (80+yrs) - eligible for Proqualifier 50+
Novice(Height)
Mixed Pair (Men & Women Bodybuilders)
Men's Physique:
Open Class - Pro-qualifier
Teenage (13-17yrs)
Teenage ( 18-19yrs)
Junior (20-23yrs)
Jr. Masters (35-39yrs)
Masters (40-49yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Grand Masters (50-59yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Ultra Masters (60-69yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Super Ultra Masters (70-79yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Novice (Height)
Classic Physique:
Open Class - pro-qualifier
Jr. Masters (35-39yrs)
Masters (40-49yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Grand Masters (50-59yrs) - - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Ultra Masters (60-69yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Super Ultra Masters (70-79yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Novice
Men's Sport Model:
Open Class - Proqualifier
Jr. Masters (35-39yrs)
Masters (40-49yrs) - Proqualifier
Grand Masters (50-59yrs)
Ultra Masters (60-69yrs)
Super Ultra Masters (70-79yrs)
Novice
Men's Tattoo
Open Class
Body Quest
Open Class
Physical Challenged
Open Class
Female
Women's Bodybuilding:
Open Class - Pro-qualifier
Jr. Masters (35-39yrs)
Masters (40-49yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Grand Masters (50-59yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Ultra Masters (60-69yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Super Ultra Masters (70-79yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Super Platinum Masters (80+yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Novice
Mixed Pair (Men and Women Bodybuilders)
Women's Physique:
Open Class - Pro-quaifier
Jr. Masters (35-39yrs)
Masters (40-49yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Grand Masters (50-59yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Ultra Masters (60-69yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Super Ultra Masters (70-79yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Novice
Women's Figure:
Open Class - Proqualifier
Jr. Masters (35-39yrs)
Masters (40-49yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Grand Masters (50-59yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Ultra Masters (60-69yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Super Ultra Masters (70-79yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Novice
Women's Figure Classic:
Open Class - Pro-qualifier
Jr. Masters (35-39yrs)
Masters (40-49yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Grand Masters (50-59yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Ultra Masters (60-69yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Super Ultra Masters (70-79yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Novice
Bikini Diva
Open Class - Pro-qualifier
Jr. Masters (35-39yrs)
Masters (40-49yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Grand Masters (50-59yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Ultra Masters (60-69yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Super Ultra Masters (70-79yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Novice
Women's Wellness
Open Class - Pro-qualifier
Women's Sport Model
Open Class - Proqualifier
Jr. Masters (35-39yrs)
Masters (40-49yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Grand Masters (50-59yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Ultra Masters (60-69yrs) - eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Super Ultra Masters (70-79yrs) - -eligible for Pro-qualifier 40+
Novice
Angel
Open Class - Proqualifier
Women's Fitness
Open Class - proqualifier
Women's Tatoo
Open Class
Body Quest
Open Class
Physical Challenged
Open Class
DRUG TESTED AND HALL OF SHAME
PNBA - Pro Classes AND HOW TO WIN A PRO CARD
DRUG TESTED AND HALL OF SHAME
ANY ONE CAUGHT WITH DRUGS THROUGH DOPING TEST WILL HAVE THEIR NAME AND DETAILS POSTED ON THE HALL OF SHAME IN THE GLOBAL AND ASIA WEBSITE
Testing Requirements & Policies
Natural Drug-Free Requirements
INBA PNBA is World Testing Requirements & Policies-Doping Agency (WADA) Compliant
• All athletes must be drug-free and compliant with the WADA Anti-Doping Code. Drug testing is to conform to current WADA Prohibited List by WADA Accredited Labs.
• All testing will be carried out on site or at an approved designated site in accordance with INBA PNBA Drug Testing Custody and Control Form Collection Policy and Procedures.
• You must obtain two characters references attesting that you are drug-free.
• All athletes will contribute a portion of the drug testing fees with each contest entry fee.
• Testing includes all performance enhancing “drugs” that are on the current WADA Prohibited List.
• All athletes must pass an INBA PNBA WADA certified urine or blood test (all athletes subject to random testing, and in and out of competition testing).
• INBA PNBA will also conduct random drug testing at each event as well as random testing to members of the Natural Teams throughout the year.
• Random drug testing for athletes began January 1st, 1999.
• If an athlete tests positive for a banned substance they will be suspended from competing for a minimum of one year up to a lifetime ban based on the severity and quantities/levels of banned substance or substances detected. The athletes name, picture and test results will be posted on website (Hall of Shame) and social media.
• Any athlete that produces an Adverse Analytical Finding (Positive Test Result) faces immediate suspension beginning the date of the positive test. Results Management will officially begin. The athlete will be notified in writing of the Adverse Analytical Finding, and the Confidential Test Report will be provided from the lab. The athlete has the right to appeal the decision in writing within 10 business days, and pay the total cost of the “B” sample testing. However, the suspension remains in effect until either the “B” sample confirms or refutes the findings. Once a final ruling is made by the local and International INBA PNBA committee, then there is no second appeal.
• Be advised that among the banned substances are ephedrine and its derivatives, DHEA and Andro and all of its derivatives.
It is your responsibility to be aware of the substances that are on the prohibited list. Ignorance is not an excuse.
PRO QUALIFICATION RULES
PRO QUALIFICATION RULES
PRO QUALIFICATION RULES
CURRENTLY PNBA ELITE PRO QUALIFIED:
- Pro Status and Category will be authorized through naturalbodybuilding.com
- Purchase PNBA Elite “Pro Card” from naturalbodybuilding.com within the competition year/season Pro Qualification was earned (if not purchased during the year earned, PNBA Pro Qualification will expire and the athlete will revert to amateur status)
MAINTAINING PNBA ELITE MEMBERSHIP:
- To maintain your PNBA Elite “Pro Card” you must turn Professional within the current year/season, or at the very latest the following competition year/season. After that time period if you have not made your PNBA Elite Pro Debut you will be considered an INBA Amateur.
No harm, no foul. You choose when the time is right for you to turn PRO.
- ALL PNBA Elite Pro’s must renew PNBA Elite “Pro Card” on an annual basis beginning January of each year (discount offered during the month of January)
COMPETING AS A PNBA ELITE PRO ATHLETE:
- Once you have registered and competed in a PNBA Pro Elite show you are a full-fledged Pro and no longer an INBA Amateur. You are now eligible to compete for cash and prizes. Now go make some BIG MONEY!
- All PNBA Elite Professional Athletes MUST compete in at least ONE PNBA Pro show prior to competing at the Natural Olympia. Please refer to the PNBA Elite World Tour for information regarding PNBA Pro events.
- PNBA Elite Pro Athletes must maintain PNBA Elite Pro Card on an annual basis beginning in January of each year. Do not let your renewal lapse, as you will be required to pay for missed years.
- As a PNBA Elite Pro Athlete you are required to use “PNBA” when listing your PNBA titles won.
i.e. PNBA Natural Olympia Bodybuilding Champion (Gold Medal winners at the Natural Olympia receive a “Golden Ticket” which means no qualification is necessary to compete at the Natural Olympia the following year) PNBA Natural World Figure Champion PNBA Natural Universe Bikini Diva Champion
- PNBA Masters have the option to compete in the category of their choice, and in the division of their choice Open or Masters. Competing in both Open and Masters is an option as well.
- Winning a Natural Olympia PNBA Gold Medal grants the PNBA Champion with a “Golden Ticket” to compete at the following years Natural Olympia without qualifying.
- Natural Bodybuilding Hall of Fame Inductees earn the right to compete at the Natural Olympia without qualifying.
PNBA ELITE PRO STATUS:
- PNBA Pros are ineligible to enter INBA amateur categories that they hold PNBA Pro card/cards for I.e. PNBA Pro Bikini Diva MAY NOT enter an INBA amateur Bikini Diva category. However, they may enter other amateur categories such as Angels or Sports Model.
- PNBA will recognize athletes holding a current “Pro Card” from established Natural Organizations (proof will be required) PNBA “Pro Card” must be purchased to compete in PNBA ELITE events.
- PNBA Elite Pros that compete Amateur in other natural organizations FORFEIT their PNBA Elite Status in that category/division.
PNBA Elite Cash & Prizes:
- PNBA Elite Natural Athletes competing in events that award cash & prizes will be required to sign the PNBA Cash & Prizes Agreement.
- Cash & Prizes are contingent upon passing the required urinalysis test (WADA Testing).
- Negative test result of urinalysis will result in cash & prizes awarded.
- Positive test result of urinalysis will result in a forfeit of cash & prizes, loss of winnings and picture uploaded on the Hall of Shame.
INTERNATIONAL SHOWS
PRO QUALIFICATION RULES
PRO QUALIFICATION RULES
An Asian athlete can participate in any international shows, but he must inform their respective country president or the Asia/Vice-president if there is no country president.
International Shows:
Asia-Pacific Championships
World Championships
Natural Universe
Latin American Championships
European Championships
Pacific-Rim Championships
World Cup
NATURAL OLYMPIA
PRO QUALIFICATION RULES
Individual Posing and Walk
Natural Olympia
In Natural Olympia, there is Amateur division on the 1st day and Pro division on the second day.
An athlete can compete in the amateur or the pro division when he or she has qualified through an Natural Olympia Qualifier.
So if an athlete has a pro card in a particular category, eg bodybuilding, he or she can join the pro division. And if the athlete do not have a pro card in Sports Model, he or she can fight for a pro card in the amateur division.
Individual Posing and Walk
Individual Posing and Walk
Individual Free Posing Routine
categories that requires free posing music
Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Women's Physique, Mixed Pair, Physical Challenged
Each competitor will be allowed a maximum of 90 seconds (some events will have a time restraint of 60 seconds) to display their physique, physical conditioning, and the competitor’s overall presentation through their posing routine. The competitor to provide posing routine music at registration. USB (Universal Serial Bus) your music must be labeled and easy to find. Promoter may also ask you email Music MP3 file over.
These categories are not required to do the
I-Walk or T-Walk, they will just proceed to go to the middle of the stage where it is marked, and get ready to pose to their music.
Individual Posing and Walk
Individual Posing and Walk
Individual T-Walk/I-Walk Posing
all categories except for those with music individual free posing
Perform a T-Walk OR I-Walk T- Walk: Start from the back center stage marker Walk to the front center stage marker Walk to the left stage marker Walk to the right stage marker Walk back to the center stage marker, display back pose I-Walk: Start from the back center stage marker Walk to the front center stage marker, display front and back pose ***The Back Pose is the last pose performed during T-Walk OR I-Walk*** Not following the markers on stage and the steps listed above may result in deduction of points. (The markers on stage represent the best lighting for judges and photographers)
