Once you decide to compete and begin doing your homework, you will soon realize that there are numerous organizations and each have their own set of rules. BodyBuilding.com has put together a comprehensive list of organizations with links to their websites. Click on the link or see their list below:
IFBB Info

IFBB Info

The IFBB was created in 1964 by Ben and Joe Weider! For more information click here.
IFBB Pro Rules Book
NPC Info

NPC Info

The NPC is the amateur league for the IFBB, en route to becoming an IFBB Pro the NPC is one of the few amateur routes you can achieve an IFBB Pro Card!
NPC Rules and Regulations
CBBF Info

CBBF Info

The CBBF is Canada's only federally recognized governing body for amateur bodybuilding, fitness, figure, and bikini competitions.
CBBF Bikini Rules CBBF Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Class Rules
NGA Info

NGA Info

In 1986 the NGA sanctioned the first all "natural" bodybuilding contests in the U.S, which has grown to become the largest, promoter nationally!
NGA Judging Outline NGA Amateur TIER System NGA Pro TIER System
Muscle Mania Info

Muscle Mania Info

Musclemania is a series of natural bodybuilding competitions featuring the best physiques from around the world.
Muscle Mania Event Info Muscle Mania Figure Info
IFPA Info

IFPA Info

The IFPA is the pro division of the OCB, to learn more click here!
IFPA Pro Guidelines
WBFF Info

WBFF Info

The WBFF was created by an athlete, for the athletes! It features pro and amateur bodybuilding, male/female fitness model/male muscle model, and women's figure. To learn more click here!
WBFF Competition Categories & Judging Criteria
OCB Info

OCB Info

The OCB is an amature stage for natural competitors to compete for their IFPA pro cards, for more information click here.
OCB Guidelines
NANBF Info

NANBF Info

The North American Natural Bodybuilding Federation was founded with a goal to promote drug tested body building shows.
NANBF Homepage NANBF Banned Substances
REAL Info

REAL Info

REAL is a platform for all natural/drug free competitors to show off their athleticism and physique! For more information click here.
REAL Athlete Info
FAME Info

FAME Info

The FAME World Tour is a series of international physique competition showcase events. For more information click here.
FAME Competition Info
INBF Info

INBF Info

Founded in 2000, the INBF is the non-profit amateur affiliate of the WNBF. For more information click here.
INBF Rules & Regulations
UNBA Info

UNBA Info

The UNBA promotes health and wellness through physical fitness and nutrition. For more information click here.
UNBA Rules & Regulations
INBA Info

INBA Info

The INBA sponsors natural bodybuilding competitions and is affiliated with ABA & PNBA. For more information click here.
INBA Rules & Regulations
NPA Info

NPA Info

The Natural Physique Association (NPA) is an independent organization which promotes sanctioned drug-free amateur competitions.
NPA Fitness/Figure Rules