➜ REGISTERING FOR AN EVENT
How do I register for an event?
Find the online registration form by clicking here. Send in your application and entry fees to the address on the application. At this point, some promoters will schedule you for a polygraph. The next step is to register for your INBF Membership Card: click here to get your INBF Membership Card.
Memberships are active for 11 months (expiration is the end of the month prior to competition month the next year). Membership card must be presented at check-in for your selected INBF competition.
➜ CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION
What categories are offered?
• Men and Women’s Bodybuilding
• Figure
• Fit Body
• Men’s Physique
• Bikini
➜ CLASS ENTRY & CROSSOVERS
For INBF Pro Qualifying events, athletes may enter Open OR Novice, NOT BOTH. Crossovers may occur between an age division and Open or Novice, or between categories such as Figure & Fit Body, or Men’s Physique and Bodybuilding.
Why do you not allow novice to open crossovers?
The INBF does not allow this because the divisions are a totally different mind-set. Novice athletes should have a goal to gain competition experience and do the best they can. By not allowing Open competitors to cross back into Novice, this gives people the best chance to compete with other beginners. It makes for a fair playing field for real Novice competitors. Open class competitors should have competed before, and are working towards winning Pro status.
What is the definition of Novice?
Novice competitors are either first-time competitors, someone who has competed and has not placed or has not placed top three in an Open class. If you win a Novice class, you are then required to compete in an Open division.
How are split classes decided?
Open bodybuilding classes will be filled based on weight. Novices and Masters will be split based on entries and determined on the day of the show. Open Figure, Open Bikini, and Fit Body classes will be filled based on exact height.
Membership
To compete in an INBF event, an athlete must have a current INBF membership. Memberships are active for 11 months (expiration is the end of the month prior to competition month the next year). For example, if you compete on 7/16/19, your membership will expire 6/30/20. You may compete in any INBF event during this time frame. All affiliate membership cards are accepted by the INBF competitions in the U.S.
International Athletes
Athletes from other countries are welcome to compete with the INBF as long as there is not a WNBF affiliated federation in their country. Please submit an Email inquiry if you would like to compete with us.
➜ DRUG TESTING
Am I required to take the polygraph?
Yes, we require all competitors to take and pass an intense polygraph. This test is good for 6 weeks for amateurs and 2 weeks for pros. If you are entering another INBF or WNBF event please let the show promoter know you have been tested and they will confirm this with a WNBF official.
Can I use another organizations polygraph test?
No, we require all competitors to test directly with us. Our banned substance list is more stringent than other organizations, and we have very high standards for our licensed professionals.
How can I schedule my polygraph test?
The polygraph testing is mandatory and by appointment only. Contestants will be contacted by email 2 weeks prior to competition in the order of entries received.
All testing are done at the Host Hotel the Thursday and Friday before the show.
The cost for the polygraph examination is to be paid cash at the time of your appointment.
How long does the polygraph take?
The polygraph examination itself is not a long process, usually completed on Thursday & Friday prior to a Saturday competition. The pre-screening, completing the athlete questionnaire, and multiple pre-interviews do take significantly more time. All of this information is necessary for us to gather in order to make our polygraph process more valid. You should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to fill out paperwork. Some testers will require you to submit paperwork in advance. A valid ID, drivers license, or passport also needs to be provided to the polygraph examiner.
Am I required to submit a urine test?
If you are a Professional member, we can and will ask competitors to submit a urine specimen unannounced. If you are at a show, all prize money winners and also pro card winners are required to urine test immediately after leaving the stage. All competitors are required to test in a posing suit and will not be allowed to bring anything into the testing area.
Banned Substances/Prescribed Medications?
Please read the banned substance list thoroughly prior to submitting a supplement or prescription medication question.
➜ PRO-QUALIFYING CRITERIA
There must be at least Eight (8) competitors in the following categories for a WNBF Pro Card to be awarded (No Exceptions)
• Bikini
• Figure
• Men’s Bodybuilding
• Men’s Physique
There must be at least Five (5) competitors in the following classes for a WNBF Pro Card to be awarded (No Exceptions)
• Women’s Fit Body
• Women’s Bodybuilding
• Masters (All categories)
**Pro Card winners Must submit a urine specimen the day/evening of the competition!
**WNBF Professionals who place in and do not submit a urine specimen will face disqualification and/or suspension.
Pro’s from other organizations – am I eligible for the WNBF?
We accept all-pro card winners from INBF and all WNBF International affiliates. We can accept IFPA pros who qualified in 2016 and earlier due to drug testing consistencies. Please contact us for eligibility questions.
Can I qualify to the WNBF through the OCB?
The OCB by their own choice is no longer a WNBF affiliate as of December 2016. OCB shows from 2017 on will not qualify you to compete as a Pro in the WNBF.
➜ COMPETING AS A PRO
Can I compete in any Pro event?
The WNBF has Pro events across the country and throughout the year. If you hold a current WNBF Pro card, you are eligible for all of them. The only event that requires a qualification is the WNBF World Championship. To compete in the WNBF World Championships, you need to compete in any WNBF Pro show in the year of the Worlds you are hoping to compete. You will also be qualified if you have placed top three at the previous year Worlds or won an Overall Pro title anytime in the WNBF.
If I win prize money, when do I receive it?
If you win prize money, your checks will be sent within 30 days of receiving urine testing results. You will be required to fill out a W9 form before we submit payment to you.
I just won my pro card, when do I have to compete?
Pros are required to compete within a year of winning their pro card. If you have circumstances regarding a delay, please contact us for an extension. Extensions are granted for medical reasons, pregnancy or personal hardships. Please Email your request.
Once I have competed, what do I have to do to stay eligible as a pro?
Pros are required after their first pro show to compete every two years and to keep dues current. Annual Pro Membership Fees are required to be up to date at all times. WNBF memberships may be updated here.
For additional questions please email us at: info@HollywoodSupernatural.com