New 2012 IFBB rules for all pros and shows (including Olympia)

[littleguns]

Seriously?


Last night a meeting of promoters, officials, and judges met to vote on important policy changes in bodybuilding, fitness, figure, and bikini. As a result of that meeting there will be a huge shake-up in the bodybuilding world. As of next year only the winners of pro shows will qualify to compete in the Olympia. That includes all divisions, and the only exceptions to this new rule are the Olympia and the Arnold Classic, in which the top three qualify. When I heard this, I figured that if the winner had already qualified in a previous contest the second place contestant must then qualify, right? Wrong. Only the winner qualifies, and if the winner already is, no one will be invited to the Olympia.

[Wiggs]

Last night a meeting of promoters, officials, and judges met to vote on important policy changes in bodybuilding, fitness, figure, and bikini. As a result of that meeting there will be a huge shake-up in the bodybuilding world. As of next year only the winners of pro shows will qualify to compete in the Olympia. That includes all divisions, and the only exceptions to this new rule are the Olympia and the Arnold Classic, in which the top three qualify. When I heard this, I figured that if the winner had already qualified in a previous contest the second place contestant must then qualify, right? Wrong. Only the winner qualifies, and if the winner already is, no one will be invited to the Olympia.

I talked to Jay about this, and said the show is too damn long, its supposed to be prestigious and they let all he scrubs in. This is a good thing. Like in the 90s....This plus Phil winning is very good.

[MB]

Great rule change.  It's good for the Olympia and even better for the circuit shows. 

[SF1900]

So, last night there were 20-25 competitors for the O. With this new change, how many will there be?

[Hulkotron]

So, last night there were 20-25 competitors for the O. With this new change, how many will there be?

2012 Olympia will be just Jay and Phil.

[MikMaq]

Great rule change.  It's good for the Olympia and even better for the circuit shows. 

This is key.

[SF1900]

2012 Olympia will be just Jay and Phil.

lol. Based on last night, I wouldnt be surprised if they did that.

[Wiggs]

You understand why this happened right? Look at some of my old posts i explained it there but here is a.summary...less qualified for mr.o means more have to do circuit shows which mean better circuit shows and better olympia...good move.

[The Grim Lifter]

2012 Olympia will be just Jay and Phil.

What if Jay injuries himself 2 weeks out from the contest and shows up all bruised again?

[DK II]

Good change!

Looks like these people in the IFBB can use their brains after all sometimes.

[tu_holmes]

Good change!

Looks like these people in the IFBB can use their brains after all sometimes.

It will be closer to the old days when there were 10 or so competitors at the O.

[DK II]

It will be closer to the old days when there were 10 or so competitors at the O.

Ten is more than enough, even if it was only the best five, it would be great, plus it forces BBs to compete in other shows, and also maybe in more than one show per year.

Should shake things up a bit.

[Ron]

From what I heard and not official until the IFBB says it is, the new rules begin JANUARY 1st for all IFBB contests...

So for the contests up until then, the old rules still apply - top three in each contest.

After January 1st, the only person that will qualify for the Olympia is the winner.

Personally, having the top 12-15 competitors on stage on each division is what the Olympia should be.

Having 23-29 competitors on stage is way too much. Obviously, some of them did not deserve to be up there, even if they did place 3rd or 4th on some contests.

Now, IF there are not enough competitors that are qualified to compete in the Olympia, the IFBB will reserve the right to issue special invites to the top competitors in the division (2nd places, etc) to make up for that.

This way, the best of the best are on that stage

[musclecenter]

From what I heard and not official until the IFBB says it is, the new rules begin JANUARY 1st for all IFBB contests...

So for the contests up until then, the old rules still apply - top three in each contest.

After January 1st, the only person that will qualify for the Olympia is the winner.
Personally, having the top 12-15 competitors on stage on each division is what the Olympia should be.

Having 23-29 competitors on stage is way too much. Obviously, some of them did not deserve to be up there, even if they did place 3rd or 4th on some contests.

Now, IF there are not enough competitors that are qualified to compete in the Olympia, the IFBB will reserve the right to issue special invites to the top competitors in the division (2nd places, etc) to make up for that.

This way, the best of the best are on that stage

x2

[mass243]

Imagine if Ronnie was still around; He would win every show through the year and be in Olympia by himself LOL 

[Stavios]

awesome

great rule

[Schmoff]

From what I heard and not official until the IFBB says it is, the new rules begin JANUARY 1st for all IFBB contests...

So for the contests up until then, the old rules still apply - top three in each contest.

After January 1st, the only person that will qualify for the Olympia is the winner.

Personally, having the top 12-15 competitors on stage on each division is what the Olympia should be.

Having 23-29 competitors on stage is way too much. Obviously, some of them did not deserve to be up there, even if they did place 3rd or 4th on some contests.

Now, IF there are not enough competitors that are qualified to compete in the Olympia, the IFBB will reserve the right to issue special invites to the top competitors in the division (2nd places, etc) to make up for that.

This way, the best of the best are on that stage

very good rule, the final show on saturday is way too long.

[mass243]

Could this also mean more prize money for N:O 1   

Hope so.

[BiGHer]

It's like the NPC... Look how big Nationals is now because every damn local show is a qualifier.  The Olympia should be the best of the best.  16 guys would be perfect IMO.  If you can't place top 16, don't be there.

[Ron]

Imagine if Ronnie was still around; He would win every show through the year and be in Olympia by himself LOL  

I think the primary goal is to have no more than 12 on stage, maybe more for the men.  The best of the best!   If not enough competitors qualify, then special invites for the ones who earned the right to be up there (close second's to the winners, or even thirds).

At this Olympia, 29 Figure competitors, 28 Bikini competitors.  The top 15 is considered the best of the best, in my opinion.

[G_Thang]

I think the primary goal is to have no more than 12 on stage, maybe more for the men.  The best of the best!  

At this Olympia, 29 Figure competitors, 28 Bikini competitors.  The top 15 is considered the best of the best, in my opinion.

yip, just what the O needs, more male bbers and less women. 

[mass243]

I think the primary goal is to have no more than 12 on stage, maybe more for the men.  The best of the best!   If not enough competitors qualify, then special invites for the ones who earned the right to be up there (close second's to the winners, or even thirds).

At this Olympia, 29 Figure competitors, 28 Bikini competitors.  The top 15 is considered the best of the best, in my opinion.

You're right, must agree.

So do you think this will increase the prize money as they have less competitors at the show?

[Meso_z]

Hopefully some fucktards should learn how to be a seasoned professional, compete in multiple shows during the year in order to earn earn their place at the Mr. Olympia.. rather than staying out...hiding behind their sponsors, getting all fat and bloated and call it a "2 year offseason"...

*cough* Stalkerpani.

[Ron]

You're right, must agree. So do you think this will increase the prize money as they have less competitors at the show?

Not sure? But it may, especially if there are less competitors.

[Stavios]

this new rule will force good competitors to compete pretty often

they will need to earn their money