NATURAL BODYBULDING & MEMBERSHIP

The NGA is the largest organization in the world for natural amateur bodybuilders, which is paving the way for the next generation of bodybuilding athletes. Today the NGA has become the largest sponsor for competitive amateur bodybuilding contest in the U.S. Currently the NGA has registered athlete’s world wide and growing. he rate of growth over the last 10 years has been do in part by the NGA developing and sponsoring natural competitors in the sport of bodybuilding in the U.S.

Today the NGA is dedicated to serving and educating athletes about the dangers of drugs in sport. he NGA is the ambassador for armature bodybuilding athletes and to the public by promoting awareness about drugs and the dangers to athletes. The NGA sponsors one of the largest Professional natural Bodybuilding competitions in the country and has been promoting shows across the U.S for the past 20 years.

In addition these shows that are sponsored by the NGA have become some of the world's most prestigious professional natural bodybuilding organization and now is working hand-in-hand with several new organizations for sanctioning amateur competitions across the U.S. and around the world.

Our amateur bodybuilding contestants MUST BE a minimum of 7 years drug free!

AMATEUR TIER SYSTEM

TIER 1 - General NGA Contests:
Novice competitors can not have placed 1st in a novice division or placed in the top 3 in the open division in any organization. If you are ineligible to compete in the novice class, via a placing in another organization, then you must place in the top 3 in the open division in a TIER 1 contest to advance to the State qualifier.

TIER 2 - State Qualifiers:
The top 3 placing in the open division will qualify for a TIER 4 or TIER 3 Show. To qualify for TIER 2, the athlete must place in the top 3 in a TIER 1 contest or 1st place in a Novice division in a TIER 1 or 2 contest. TIER 2 may also include other divisions such as Novice, Teens and Masters.

TIER 3 - Limited Pro Qualifiers:
The overall winner in the men's and women's division will qualify to receive an NGA Pro card. (The CAN/AM will award the top American and/or Canadian in the men's and women's open division). To qualify for TIER 3, the athlete must place in the top 3 in a State or TIER 2 level contest. TIER 3 may also include other divisions such as Novice, Teens and Masters. However, Pro cards will only be awarded in the Open division.

TIER 4 - Top Level Pro Qualifiers:
Each class winner in each division will qualify to receive an NGA Pro card. To qualify for TIER 4, the athlete must place in the top 3 in a State or TIER 2 or 3 level contest. TIER 4 may also include other divisions such as Novice, Teens and Masters. However, Pro cards will only be awarded in the Open division.

TIER 5 - NGA Professional Shows:
Eligible to all athletes who have won a placement in an NGA pro qualifier and any natural professional from another organization (proof required). Seven years drug-free required.

NOTE 1: Novice, masters and teenagers may compete in any TIER show that has a novice, master or teenage division.

NOTE 2: NGA open classes in TIERS 2, 3 and 4 are 7 years drug-free. All other divisions are a minimum of 5 years drug-free. However, an athlete can request to be tested for 7 years.

NOTE 3: In an open divison there will be three weight classes for women and four weight classes for men. In TIERS 2, 3 and 4, if there is less than 5 athletes in a weight class, the weight class winner can only turn pro if they win the overall title.

The NGA will continue to sponsor and grant pro-qualifiers.

The NGA's Pro Natural Bodybuilding division is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inform the public through education and commutation. Today the NGA aims to provide information to the population at large regarding the dangers of drug usage in sports activities and to provide a positive and fair competitive arena for its' athletes. The NGA follows a strict drug-testing policies regarding there drug-free requirement needed for all there competing athletes.

If you think you have what it takes to be a NGA Pro natural bodybuilder competitor and are drug-free, you could join the International Natural. The NGA would require all athletes to pass drug-screening standards. Judging procedures and administration of the Pro Natural Bodybuilding is setting the standards. The NGA is the leader in Pro Natural Bodybuilding.

If you're an athlete that is committed to training as a drug-free Pro Bodybuilder you need to Contact Us today to join the fastest growing Pro Natural Bodybuilding organization in the U.S. and in the world. This opportunity is only given to the select few which will have the opportunity to compete as an NGA Pro Bodybuilder.

Qualifying Standards for NGA Pro Competition

The NGA maintains strict qualifying standards for eligibility in reference to athlete participation in NGA Professional sanctioned events. These standards include the following:

Participation in Qualifying for Professional Competitions
The amateur athletes who participate in amateur competitions identified as qualifiers for Pro competition and whom place in accordance to standards identified by the NGA shall be eligible to join the NGA pro ranks. Sample qualification standards include:

1. Qualifying status of athletes (men and women open divisions) will be stated upon entry of said contest (excludes Masters, Juniors and Teens unless otherwise stated by the NGA), automatically qualify for Pro competition.
2. NGA TIER III pro qualifiers entitles the overall male and female to receive an application to become a member of the NGA pro bodybuilding division (unless otherwise stated).
3. NGA TIER IV pro qualifiers entitles the male and female winners in each weight class to receive an application to become a member of the NGA pro bodybuilding division (unless otherwise stated). A valid pro qualifier is a class with a minimum of five competitors.
4. By qualifying in a given year, athletes maintain their qualification eligibility for two calendar years immediately following the contest they qualified in.
5. All NGA Pro competitions are 7 years drug-free.

Professional Men’s Master Division
The NGA will include a pro men’s master and pro qualifier events.

TIER A: Pro Qualifier Men’s Master Championship

TIER B: Professional Men’s Master Division

1. All Promoters have the opportunity to apply for a sanction to promote the above TIERS A or B without any additional fee.
2. Pro Master Qualifier - NGA competitive athlete must be at least 40 years of age. The promoter has the option to split the class depending on the age group allowing 2 athletes to turn pro in the pro master division.
3. Qualified Pro Masters can not reenter a master non-qualifier event. Athlete must enter a masters pro event or move up in the tier divisions established by the NGA.
4. Pro masters qualifier events - Promoters must ensure and protect the quality of all athletes by maintaining a minimum of 5 athletes per class for pro-status awards.
5. Professional Master - athlete must move up to a higher level TIER II, III, or IV. This will give the athlete the opportunity to attain winning the professional titles in above tiers and also qualify for our open Professional Bodybuilding Division.
6. Professional NGA Bodybuilders are eligible to enter any Pro Master event providing they have reached their 40th birthday.
7. Professional open and professional master divisions - athletes that receives prize money must maintain pro-status as a professional.
8. Promoters have the option to promote a non-qualifier masters championship from ages 35 and over.
9. Promoter shall submit the names and addresses of the master winners to the NGA. The application to join the masters pro-division is a fee of $50 per pro-card.

Maintaining Amateur Status While Holding a Pro Card

Athletes who hold an NGA pro card and have not placed in the money or have not accepted the money can still maintain their amateur status and enter NGA amateur shows. These rules will offer an athlete the opportunity to continue competing in NGA qualifiers so they can reach their goals in attaining other overall championship titles.

Fitness / Figure Competition

With the growth of women entering the fitness arena everyday, the need for a competition to show their endeavors has grown. Many Women who not wanted to do bodybuilding posing and incurring the extreme leanness have turned to fitness competition. But, now with fitness routines being of gymnastic quality, many women were left out of the competition arena. Figure will enable women that dedicate so much of their time to achieve physical perfection a competition to exhibit their "fitness figure".

Fitness Figure Standards
In developing a standard for fitness figure the following must be considered.

1. General athleticism to the body (a feminine muscularity)
2. The contestant should show good balance, proportion and symmetry to her physique.
3. From the front shoulders should be well defined and flow nicely into the triceps and biceps. There should be a taper in the lats into the oblique noticeably flowing into the sweep of the upper thigh. In general, her physique should show separation and conditioning but not be over lean or striated.
4. From the side her body should show a nice taper from the lat to tie into the oblique showing an "oblique sweep". The legs should be muscular without or minimum separation of the quads. The calves should be well developed and semi-flexed from the use of heels.
5. From the back the shoulders should be well rounded with the lats having a nice taper to the lumbar area. It should be well defined without over bulkiness. The glues and hamstrings should be firm and should show a well developed outer sweep to the thigh. Calves will be firm and nicely developed.
6. Presentation and color tone will be considered.
7. Transitions from each quarter turn should be fluid without hesitation and her poise must be will practices.

Competition Rounds and Rules
There will either be two or three classes depending on how many competitors. The classes are as follows:

Class A: 5'2" and under

Class B: 5'3" thru 5'5"

Class C: over 5'5"

Round One - Two Piece Suit
Contestants will be brought out all at once and do quarter turns with other contestants wearing high heels. No thongs permitted. No oil may be used. Sheen is okay. Jewelry may be worn.

Round Two - Two Piece Suit
The contestant will present quarter turns with other contestants wearing their two piece swim suits and choice of heels. Judges may ask to change contestants for comparison. Each round will be worth one half of the total score.

Night Show
At the night show contestants will be introduced one by one. They will move to stage left or stage right. When all are on stage they will line up for quarter turns then exit the stage. In round two the top three will be selected, others will file of stage, at which point the placing will be announced. Class winners will be brought out for comparison to select overall winner. Note to contestant: do not use pastel suits. They have a tendency to wash you out under the lights. Wear little to no platforms. They do not display your calves at their best.