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Mission Statement

The aim of the WNSO-ANB is to take NATURAL Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Competitions to the Highest possible level, while at the same time offering competitors more opportunities than the natural athlete ever thought possible. We are proud to be affiliated to the World Natural Sports Organization. Visit http://www.wnso.com

The Australasian Natural Bodybuilding Association under the guidelines of the World Natural Sports Organisation, administers the drug free sport of Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness competitions throughout Australia and New Zealand. This is accomplished in the following manner, by proper drug testing using the I.O.C. methodology, with highly experienced and competent officials plus excellent show sponsors. This in turn brings improved show venues, higher quality awards and prizes, PLUS more media exposure for the competitors, as well as a solid Judging Criteria & Proficient Judging Personnel with the highest integrity and standards.

Please send your comments or enquiries via e-mail to info@anb.com.au and a representative will contact you as soon as practicable. Sponsorship and contest day promotion enquiries are also welcome, all sports media interests are warmly welcomed to our competitions and children are most welcome and encouraged to support their family members at our events.

Men's Bodybuilding Divisions:

For a full description of each category, go to our Categories page.

Under 70kg
Under 80kg
Under 90kg
Over 90kg
Teenage (16-19 Years)
Our age divisions are calculated at the 1st January of every year, so if you were 19 years plus any days old on the 1st January of the current year, you are still a teenager, if you were 20 years of age on 1st January of the current year, you are a junior.
Junior (20-22 Years)
Novice in all ANB competitions except National and World Titles
Masters (Over 40 years of age)
Grand Masters (Over 50 years of age)
Great Grand Masters (Over 60 years of age)
For master divisions please check with the promoter prior to the event to see if they are holding masters divisions.

Female Bodybuilding Divisions:

Under 52kg
Over 52kg
Masters (Over 35 years of age)

Female Figure Divisions:

Under 163cm
Over 163cm
Masters (Over 35 years of age)
All age competitors must be of age on the day of the competition.

Men & Women's Bodybuilding Guidelines:

Round 1 - Muscularity

Round 1 - 45%
In this round competitors perform the following compulsory poses:
1. Front Double Biceps
2. Front Lateral Spread
3. Side Chest (either side at the choice of the competitor)
4. Side triceps (again either side)
5. Rear Double Biceps (spike one calf)
6. Rear Lateral Spread
7. Abdominal and Thigh

In this round judges are comparing competitors for the following:
Muscularity - The shape, thickness and quality of muscle.
Proportion - The balance of one muscle group against another.
Definition - Muscle separation, definition and vascularity.
Balance - Left side of the body compared to the right, front compared to rear.

Round 2 - Symmetry

Round 2 - 45%
In this round the competitors will stand in numerical order facing the judges and they will perform four one quarter turns - the first will be facing the judges, then the competitors will be asked to make three one quarter turns to the right, thus displaying their physique from every angle.

In this round judges are looking for the following:
Structural Flaws - Faults within the competitor's skeletal structure.
Proportion - The balance of one muscle group to another eg. Lower body to upper body, biceps to calves, waist to quadriceps etc.
Balance - The left side of a competitor's body compared to the right, the front compared to the rear.
Symmetry - The competitor's overall shape and line.

Round 3 - Free Posing

Round 3 - 10%
Competitor's will pose to their own music for a maximum of 60 seconds.

In this round judges are looking for:
Posing Ability
Presentation / Entertainment
Physique
The judges are looking for a dramatic routine which shall include poses from Round 1.

Women's Figure Judging Guidelines:

Competitors must have a trained athletic physique. Figure competitors should show muscle seperation between all major muscle groups.

The concept of Womens's Figure is to express more aesthetic athlic figure.
High heel shoes are worn.
Competitors are encouraged to wear any colors and 3/4 cut costumes during judging rounds.
G-Strings are not permitted under any circumstances.
Hands remain open not clenched.
Competitors may twist their physique during the symmetry round. (Hips must face the front)

Round 1 - Compulsory Poses

Round 1 - 40%

In this round, figure competitors perform five compulsory poses:
1. Front Double Bicep (hips facing the front).
2. Side Chest (any side).
3. Side tricep (any side).
4. Rear Double Bicep (spike one calf).
5. Abdomininal and Thigh

In this round judges are comparing competitors for the following:
Muscularity - The shape, and quality of all muscle groups.
Proportion - The balance of one muscle group against another.
Definition - Muscale separation, and sharpness.
Balance - Left side of the body compared to the right, front compared to rear.

Round 2 - Symmetry

Round 2 - 40%

In this round the competitors will stand in numerical order facing the judges and they will perform four one quarter turns - the hips will be facing the judges, then the competitors will make three one quarter turns to the right thus displaying their physique from every angle.

In this round judges are looking for the following:
Proportion - The balance of one muscle group to another eg. Lower body to upper body, biceps to calves, waist to quadriceps etc.
Balance - The left side of a competitors body compared to the right, the front compared to the rear, upper and lower.
Symmetry - The competitors overall shape and line.

Round 3 - Free Posing

Round 3 - 20%
Competitors will pose to their own music for a maximum of 60 seconds.

In this round judges are looking for:
Posing Ability
Presentation / Entertainment
Physique
The judges are looking for a free flowing routine which shall include poses from round 1.

Ms Fitness Judging Guidelines:

Introduction
Competitors strive to embody the ideal of the modern athletic female - strength, poise, charisma and talent. The Ms Fitness winner will represent a high level of fitness.

Fitness Routine
Competitors have a maximum of two minutes to demonstrate all aspects of fitness in a routine to music. The routine should emphasise their strength, endurance and flexibility. The routine should give the judges some idea of the competitors physical creativity and talents. Routines should include the best talents and interests, such as dance, aerobics, bodybuilding, martial arts, gymnastics. Props are allowed / encouraged.

Judges assess:
1. Demonstration of strength.
2. Demonstration of endurance.
3. Demonstration of flexibility.
4. Presentation and entertainment.

Competitors must perform the following five compulsory elements:
1. One arm push up.
2. High leg kick.
3. Straddle (One or two hands).
4. Splits.
5. Floor tricep dips.

All compulsory elements will be judged on level of difficulty i.e. if a competitor performs a one arm push up to 100% capacity and another can only perform a two hand push up, the competitor with the higher degree of difficulty will score higher.

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