General Competitor  Information

• Competitors must be a current SABBA member.

• Competitors must present a valid Saskatchewan Hospitalization Card (Health Card).  If one is not presented, competitor will not be allowed to compete.

• Due to the size of the backstage areas and change rooms, no one will be allowed to accompany you back stage; friends, coaches, etc.  There will be help for the competitors back stage.  Security will be present.

• Competitors should be at the venue approximately ½ hour before show time to familiarize yourself with the stage and backstage area.

• Posing suits must be shown at the weigh-ins.  If you do not have it with you, you will be allowed 15 minutes to get it.  If not brought in this time frame, you can be disqualified from the competition.

• Numbers must be worn on the left hip in all rounds and then returned to  backstage personel after your final round.

• Following suit with CBBF and IFFB regulations, SABBA does not permit the “Gold” colored skin dye.  Also, Hot Stuff spray is banned and strictly prohibited, as it is a strong bronchial irritant to many.  Competitors found using these products will be disqualified.

Tier System and Competition Eligibility

Novice Championships:
Athlete must compete in this competition at least once in order to compete at our Provincial Championships.

Provincial Championships:
Overall winner has a lifetime bye to compete at a CBBF National event.  First place winner in their catagory qualifies to compete for the next two (2) following CBBF National events.   Second and Third place competitors each qualify to compete at one of the next CBBF National events. For the benefit of the athlete, in an event that the CBBF National is held within 30 days of the Provincial Championships, the athlete may use their bye the following year.

Do I qualify as a Junior Competitor?

A Junior Competitor is a person who is 21 years of age or under in the year when he/she wants to compete at either a Provincial or National Championship. If the competitor turns 22 years of age prior to either a Provincial or National Championship he/she must compete as a Senior competitor.

Example: Competitor competes at the Novice in March as a Junior (21years), his/her birthday is in April (22 years), one month before the Provincials, he/she can't compete at the Provincials as a Junior but must now compete in an open class.

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National Competitors

All competitors who are qualified and going to be competing in any of the CBBF National events are now required to complete a SABBA National Event Registration form and send it in to the SABBA office at least 6 weeks prior to the competition.  This insures SABBA the opportunity to arrange for track suits for all SABBA competitors  and to pay your entry fees.  If you have not pre-registered with the SABBA office prior to the event, your fees will not be covered by SABBA.  SABBA will only be covering the cost of entry fees for one class, if you are entering more than one class (eg. Open and Masters), you will need to forward a cheque for the second class along with the registration form.

National Registration Form

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Bodybuilding Competition Information

 Music on CD’S

• Competitors must hand in their music tapes at the weigh-ins.
• Tapes must be clearly labeled with competitor’s name.  The label must also indicate whether you want you music to start “onstage” or “offstage”.
• Please check your tape before presenting it so that they start on the correct side and at the beginning.  If the tape is not cued correctly, you will have to pose to the music it is set for.
• Maximum length is 60 seconds (1 minute).

Following suit with CBBF and IFFB regulations, SABBA does not permit the “Gold” colored skin dye.  Also, Hot Stuff spray is banned and strictly prohibited, as it is a strong bronchial irritant to many.  Competitors found using these products will be disqualified.

Weight Classes

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Classic Bodybuilding Competition Information

Men’s Classic Bodybuilding was officially recognized as a new sport discipline by the IFBB Executive Council and IFBB Congress on November 27, 2005 (Shanghai, China). Classic Bodybuilding responds to the increasing worldwide demand for competitions for men who prefer, unlike today’s current bodybuilders, to develop a less muscular, yet athletic and aesthetically pleasing physique.

Men’s Classic Bodybuilding consists of the following three rounds: Prejudging: Round 1 - Quarter Turns and Mandatory Poses. Finals: Round 2 - Posing Routine Finals: Round 3 - Mandatory Poses and Posedown In numerical order, and in groups of not more than five competitors at a time, each group is directed to the centre stage area to perform the following four Mandatory Poses: Front Double Biceps Side Chest Back Double Biceps Abdominals and Thighs Men's Classic Bodybuilding Short Up to and including 170cm Height (cm) – 100cm + 2kg = ______ kg Max you can weigh for class   Men's Classic Bodybuilding Medium Up to and including 175cm Height (cm) – 100cm + 4kg = ______ kg Max you can weigh for class   Men's Classic Bodybuilding Medium-Tall Up to and including 180cm Height (cm) – 100cm + 6kg = ______ kg Max you can weigh for class   Men's Classic Bodybuilding Tall Over 180cm Up to and including 190cm Height (cm) – 100cm + 8kg = ______ kg Max you can weigh for class Up to and including 198cm Height (cm) – 100cm + 9kg = _______ kg Max you can weigh for class Over 198cm Height (cm) – 100cm + 10kg = ______ kg Max you can weigh for class   Example: A bodybuilder is 5’ 8” or 172.72cm. This will put him in the Medium Class Height 172(cm) – 100cm + 4kg = 76 kg (167lb) Max you can weigh for class. All competitors over 180 cm, (1, 2 & 3) shall compete in the Over 180 cm category. Men can enter both the Classic and a weight class (Bodybuilding) (two entre fees required)

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Fitness Competition Information

The fitness competition will consist of three (3) rounds:

Round One (the Physique Round) - two piece bikini 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, physical beauty and femininity and overall presentation. Remember, this is not a bodybuilding class; competitors exhibiting extreme vascularity, size and definition often seen in bodybuilding will be marked down.

Competitors will wear a two-piece bikini and high-heels during the preliminary assessment round, the bikini round, and the bikini portion of the final round. The color and style of the bikini and high-heels (platform shoes are permitted) will be left to the competitor’s discretion.

Round Two (the Routine Round) - maximum two (2) minutes (to music)
Routines will be judged on a combination of athleticism (including strength, flexibility, and endurance), style, personality and showmanship. Gymnastics and dance are encouraged.  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-ups, V-split presshold, straight leg press hold, high kick to the front with hold.  Props are prohibited in the fitness routine.

Round Three (Final Comparisons) - two piece bikini and heels
The finalists will be called out on stage for a final comparison. Fitness competitors are required to wear a two-piece swimsuit and high heel shoes. The color of the suit is left to the judgment of the competitor, however it must cover the breast and buttock area. No G-strings are allowed. The head judge will direct the finalists through the comparison round.

 Physique Round 1 - Quarter Turns

• Athletes will wear bikini and platform heels
• Bikini top must cover 1/2 of the breast
• Bottoms should cover 1/2 of the butt
• Bikini may be attached in the back only
• G-STRINGS OR THONGS ARE PROHIBITED

• Costume of choice
• Bottoms must extend 2 inches past butt line
• Top must cover 1/2 of the breast

Physique Round 3 - Quarter Turns

• Same requirements as round one

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*** Important Figure Announcement! ***
There will only be two judged rounds in the Figure category at the Novice and Provincial levels. These rounds will be the two piece black posing suit round, and the one piece color of your choice posing suit round. Note that at the National level, a third round is used, and that is a two piece color of your choice posing suit.

The figure competition is considered a new discipline in response to the demand for fitness competition without the need to perform a routine round. In figure, the emphasis is placed on aesthetics - beauty combined with an athletic physique. The figure competition will consist of three (3) rounds:

Round One - two piece bikini with high heels
In the two piece bikini round the physique is judged on overall athletic appearance, muscle tone, with a low amount of body fat. Extreme muscularity and leanness will be marked down.

Round Two - swimsuit with high heels
In the one piece swimsuit round the physique is being judged using the same criteria as for the two piece bikini round. Note that the judges must be mindful of the fact that a competitor may present a different "total package" while wearing a one piece with high heels as opposed to a two piece bikini with heels and therefore must be judged with a fresh perspective.

Round Three (finals) - two piece bikini with high heels
The top 15 finalists from the prejudging will proceed to the finals which will consist of one (1) round in a two piece bikini.
General Figure Rules and Regulations (contact SABBA for comprehensive rules and attire regulations)

Round 1- Quarter Turns

• Solid black bikini (no shinny, vinyl, rubberized, plastic, or similar material)
• Bikini must be plain (no frills, borders, lace, sequins etc)
• Velvet is acceptable
• Top must cover 1/2 of breast
• Bottom should cover 1/2 of butt
• G-STRING OR THRONGS ARE PROHIBITED
• Must wear black stiletto style shoes
• May be open toe or heel (sandal style)
• Shoes no more than 1/4" sole
• Shoes no more than 5" heel
• NO ACCEPTATIONS ON SHOES HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
• PLATFORM SHOES ARE PROHIBITED
• No excessive Jewellery in round 1 of Figure. Wedding rings and small earring only permitted

Round 2 - Quarter Turns

• One piece suit
• Colour, material optional
• Suit must cover 1/2 of breast
• Suit should cover 1/2 of butt
• All of the frontal abdominal area must be covered (holes or see through material is prohibited) NO ACCEPTATIONS
• Shoe color of choice
• Shoe style and height restrictions same as round 1
• PLATFORM SHOES ARE PROHIBITED
• Jewellery permitted, must be approved at weigh-in by head judge

Round 3 - Quarter Turns

• Color and material of choice bikini
• SEE THROUGH MATERIAL IS PROHIBITED
• Must cover 1/2 of the breast
• Should cover 1/2 of the butt
• G-STRING OR THONGS ARE PROHIBITED
• Shoe color of choice
• Shoe style and height restrictions same as rounds 1 & 2
• PLATFORM SHOES ARE PROHIBITED
• No excessive Jewellery permitted, approval at weigh-in by head judge

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Bikini  Competition Information

• National level contests do not permit competitors to crossover into Bodybuilding, Fitness or Figure at the same event.
• Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs are permitted. Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste.
• Competitors must wear high heels.
• Competitors may wear jewelry.

Competition Judging

• Competitors will walk onstage alone and perform their Model Walk (personal preference)
• The Model Walk consists of the following: Walk to the center of the stage, stop and do a front stance then a full turn and do a rear stance then turn to the front again in front of the judges and then proceed to the side of the stage.

• Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and heels.
• The competitors will be brought out in a group and directed to 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.)
• Judges will be scoring competitors on the following items:
  • Balance and Shape
  • Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and overall presentation.

Height Classes

For all contests with two (2) classes:

• Up to and including 5’4”
• Over 5’4” 

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