1999 NABBA USA Information For more info, click on NABBA Official Site

What is NABBA? NABBA is the abbreviation for the National Amateur Bodybuilders Association. It was founded in 1950 in England to give the United Kingdom bodybuilders a unified and strong organization in which to compete, and to give the athletes publicity and recognition. As bodybuilders from countries all over the world began to compete at the Universe, their countries' organizations joined NABBA and NABBA International was formed. NABBA International currently consists of more than 40 active nations making it the second largest world-wide bodybuilding federation. What is NABBA USA? NABBA USA is the NABBA organization in the United States and an active member of NABBA International. It was founded in 1992 to provide a fresh and dynamic alternative for bodybuilders here. How does NABBA differ from other federations? NABBA USA provides the athlete with the opportunity to compete at an international level. NABBA USA promoters have the option of having competition classes based on height or weight and international contests are classified by height only NABBA welcomes the participation of athletes, promoters, and judges of all federations and those new to the sport NABBA USA strives to have divisions for men, women, novice, junior, teenage, masters, grandmasters, collegiate, and couples so everyone can compete For female athletes, NABBA USA provides Ms. Figure contests which are similar to traditional bodybuilding contests but with an emphasis on a more feminine look. How do I find out about competitions? Call your local district chairman or the NABBA USA president Join NABBA USA for direct mailings See below What kind of competitions are there? Local, National, and International Amateur and Professional Natural and Non-tested Contest Titles? National titles are: USA National Bodybuilding Championship American National Bodybuilding Championship Natural United Sates Bodybuilding Championship Natural American Bodybuilding Championship Ms. American Figure Championship Ms. Figure USA Championship Continental titles are: North American Championship Natural International Championship Ms. North American Figure Championship The International Contests are: World Championship (location changes) The NABBA Universe (England) The Contest Awards include receiving Physiques sculptures, medallions, and rings. Magazine Coverage includes MuscleMag, Ironman, Peak Training Journal, Muscle Zine; Muscular Development; Bodybuilding Monthly, & Muscle News. 1999 NABBA USA Contest Schedule

March 27	MID-ATLANTIC USA OPEN BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS and women's FIGURE/FITNESS (Richmond, VA) Men, Women, Novice Men, Masters Men (40+), Women's Figure & Fitness	David Griffin P.O. Box 4955 Richmond, VA 23220 (804)257-0536
April 18	MAINE STATE OPEN BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS and MAINE FIGURE/FITNESS (Winslow, ME) COMPETITORS FROM CANADA AND ALL FEDERATIONS ARE WELCOME!! Men, Women, Novice Men, Masters Men(35+), Jr. Men (ages16-21), women'sFigure & Fitness	Steve Veilleux RFD #4, Box 2370, Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 877-0871
May 1	CANTON OPEN BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS (Canton, OH) Novice Men, Masters Men (35+)	Pep Wahl The Body Builders, Inc, 597 East Tallmadge Ave Akron, OH 44310 (330)253-7616
May 15	KEYSTONE STATE CLASSIC and KEYSTONE FIGURE & FITNESS (Lancaster, PA) Men, Women, Novice Men, Masters Men (40+), Grandmasters Men (50+), Junior Men (ages 17-23), women's Figure & Fitness	Bob Bashore 51 Longnecker Road Mt. Joy, PA 17552 (717)653-7133
June 12	WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (AUSTRIA) Men, Women, Master's Men (40+), Jr. Men (age 21 and under), Ms. Figure, Couples	Contact: NABBA Office P.O. Box 531 Baychester Station Bronx, NY 10469 (718)882-6413
June 19	York Grand Prix Open and women's FIGURE & FITNESS (York, PA) Men, Women, Novice Men, Masters Men(40+), Grandmasters Men(50+), Junior Men (ages 17-23), women's Figure & Fitness	Steve Newport Unique Physique 3432 E. Market York, PA 17402 (717)755-2639
August 7	GARDEN STATE BODYBUILDING CLASSIC and women's FIGURE & FITNESS (Belleville, NJ) Men, Women, Masters Men, Novice Men, Jr. Men (ages 16-23), and women's Figure & Fitness	Billy Leahy 93 DeWitt Ave Belleville, NJ 07109 (973) 759-6424 Bob Freda at (973)-736-2560
August 21	JUNIOR NATIONAL BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS and USA FIGURE & FITNESS (Philadelphia, PA) Men, Women, Masters Men (40+), Grandmasters Men (50+), Jr. Men (ages 16-23), women's USA Figure & Fitness	Bernice Thornton The Fitness Place 8 W. Hortter St Philadelphia, PA 19119 (215) 842-9554
August 21	PHILADELPHIA GRAND PRIX BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS (Philadelphia, PA) Novice Men	Bernice Thornton The Fitness Place 18 W. Hortter St Philadelphia, PA 19119 (215) 842-9554
Sept. 18	NATIONAL BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS and Ms.AMERICAN FIGURE’ (New York City) (Qualifier for selection to the '99 UNIVERSE and year 2000 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS) Men, Women, Masters Men (40+), Grandmasters Men (50+), Jr. Men (ages 16-21), Ms. Figure	Butch Nieves Iron Kingdom 907 White Plains Rd. Bronx, NY 10462 (718) 824-7111
Sept. 18	NEW YORK GRAND PRIX (New York City) Novice Men	Butch Nieves Iron Kingdom 1907 White Plains Rd. Bronx, NY 10462 (718) 824-7111
October 2	THE UNIVERSE (Birmingham, ENGLAND) Men, Women, Masters Men, Ms. Figure	NABBA Office P.O. Box 531 Baychester Station Bronx, NY 10469 (718) 882-6413
October 10	VACATIONLAND BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS and women's FIGURE/FITNESS (Winslow, ME) COMPETITORS FROM CANADA AND ALL FEDERATIONS ARE WELCOME!! Men, Women, Masters Men (age 35 and over), Jr. Men (ages16-21), women's Figure/ Fitness	Steve Veilleux RFD #4 - Box 2370 Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 877-0871

The NABBA USA Code of Ethics We believe that the sport of bodybuilding is an ideal means for achieving total physical fitness and bodily perfection. It is a constructive force for developing discipline of the mind as well as of the body. We believe that this discipline should find expression not only in good health habits and planned physical exercise, also we believe in clean living, good sportsmanship and in correct and friendly relationships between competitors, officials, and administrators. To meet these ends we publish the following codes of ethics for the guidance of competitors and officials of NABBA USA: Competitors We, the bodybuilders, realizing that our conduct reflects on the good name of the sport of bodybuilding, and realizing the responsibility thereby placed upon us, pledge ourselves: To fulfill our responsibility to society, to our coaches, and to the officials and administrators of the NABBA USA. To honor, dignify and support the sport of bodybuilding by competing to the best of our ability, and to be in top shape when giving an exhibition or a seminar. To respect our opponents on equal terms in the spirit of friendly rivalry and good sportsmanship. To respect the rules of competition and to observe them honestly in cooperation with the officials. To accept the decisions of the judges in the spirit of good sportsmanship without descending to selfish recriminations, realizing that those decisions have been made honestly and objectively. To continue striving for bodily perfection and correct moral principles. To honor the special trust conferred on us by our participation and representation of our country, and to adhere to the standards of personal conduct expected of us. To recognize the value of bodybuilding and to promote its future by serving as an example to inspire other young people to participate. To cooperate with our administrators in the development of high standards, both moral and physical, for the sport of bodybuilding and in the progressive furtherance of the aims of NABBA USA. To strive to eliminate the use of physique enhancing drugs such as anabolics and diuretics in the sport. Officials We, the officials, realizing that our actions and decisions as judges, etc., reflect on the good name of the sport of bodybuilding, and realizing the responsibility thereby placed upon us, pledge ourselves: To apply honestly, impartially, and objectively all rules controlling the competition. To safeguard the interests of all competitors on equal terms. To cooperate in providing the best possible conditions for the competitions for the benefit of the competitors, officials, and administrators. To respect the feelings and competitive drive of the bodybuilders, and to make allowances for their heightened emotions in the heat of competition. To respect the requirements of an effective administration and to cooperate willingly and promptly with the officially-appointed administrators. To cooperate with the controllers of the competitions by rendering decisions clearly and promptly and in accordance with the requirements of the competition or judging procedure. To refrain from attempting to influence the decisions of other judges or officials, and to respect their individual opinions and decisions. To honor the special trust conferred on us by our selection as judges or officials, and to adhere to the standards of personal conduct expected of us. To cooperate with our bodybuilders and administrators in the development of high standards, both moral and physical, for the sport of bodybuilding and in the progressive furtherance of the aims of the NABBA USA. History of NABBA The first Mr. Universe competition was held in England on June 24th, 1950 with Steve Reeves of the US taking the Mr. Universe title. In the years to follow, the title of Mr. Universe was to be awarded to many of the great bodybuilders of the world including Reg Park, Bill Pearl, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Boyer Coe, Frank Zane, and Chris Dickerson. Bob Gruskin, the President of NABBA USA, is responsible for bringing NABBA to the United States. Bob attended his first NABBA Universe in 1983 and was so impressed with the efficiency of the organization, its world-wide establishment, and it direction in catering to and having athlete's interests foremost, he took it upon himself to lay the ground work for NABBA USA. In 1992, NABBA USA was official christened, providing athletes with a new opportunity to compete nationally and internationally as an amateur and to qualify for professional competitions. NABBA USA International Champions NABBA USA and NABBA affiliated American competitors have participated at the international level since NABBA's inception in 1950. Among the top champions are:

Contact	Address	Telephones
Bob Gruskin President	PO Box 531 Baychester Station Bronx, NY 10469	718-882-6413 (phone) 718-882-6847 (fax)
Butch Nieves Vice President	Iron Kingdom 1907 White Plains Rd. Bronx, NY 10462	718-824-7111
Paul Lieber Chairman for Natural Events	Royal Labs PO Box 22434 East Bay Street Station Charleston, SC 29413-9998	800-760-7779
Mike Dayton Western USA Chairman	PO Box 6410 Concord, CA 94524	510-229-0844 (phone) 510-229-5438 (fax)
Manu Pluton Southern California District Chairman	PO Box 1627 Lake Forest, CA 92630	714-588-5842 (phone/fax)
Cliff Sawyer Eastern USA Chairman	64 June St. Worcester, MA 01602	508-791-2008

Male Competitors: If you have any questions about competing in Southern California, contact Chris Lucas at 818-781-1157

Women Competitors: If you have any questions about competing in Southern California, contact Joy Ebben at 909-941-4539.

Membership covers membership card, newsletter, mailings, and the right to participate in NABBA USA events. Membership fees are $30 a year beginning on the date of registration. For more information, contact: