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Male
JUNIOR BODYBUILDING (16-23) - (CRITERIA)
JUNIOR MEN’S PHYSIQUE (16-23) - (CRITERIA)
MASTER’S BODYBUILDING (+40 +50 +60) - (CRITERIA)
MASTERS MEN’S PHYSIQUE (+40 AND +50) - (CRITERIA)
NOVICE MEN’S PHYSIQUE - (CRITERIA)
MEN’S PHYSIQUE (OPEN) Heights may be split on show day depending on competitors. - (CRITERIA)
NOVICE BODYBUILDING (OPEN) - (CRITERIA)
BODYBUILDING (U70, U80, U90, U100, Over 100kg) (Up to and including the weight shown). - (CRITERIA)
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE Height to Weight Ratio – see notes. - (CRITERIA)
MIXED DISABILITIES - (CRITERIA)
Female
JUNIOR BIKINI (16-23) - (CRITERIA)
MASTER’S BIKINI (+35 +40 AND +50) - (CRITERIA)
NOVICE BIKINI - (CRITERIA)
BIKINI (OPEN) Heights may be split on show day depending on competitors - (CRITERIA)
MASTER’S FIGURE (+35) - (CRITERIA)
FIGURE (OPEN) Heights may be split on show day depending on competitors - (CRITERIA)
WELLNESS (OPEN) - (CRITERIA)
WOMENS PHYSIQUE - (CRITERIA)
MIXED DISABILITIES - (CRITERIA)
BPA MEMBERSHIP
An active BPA membership is required before registering for any BPA show. Please ensure you have an up-to-date paid annual membership before registering for your show class/classes. New Members can register and pay via the link. Membership renewals can also be paid via the same link below.
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FAQs
Q. What is the cost of a membership?
A. £50 per annum.
Q. What is the cost of class registration for each show?
A. £50.
Q. Can you enter more than one category?
A. Yes, you can enter one additional category at cost of £50.
Q. How do I register for a show?
A. Click here and click on the relevant show link.
Q. What is the criteria for an Novice competitor?
A. A competitor who has either, never competed before, won a Novice Class or placed Top 3 in an Open Class that had a line up of 5 or more competitors irrespective of federation/organisation.
Q. Can I register on the day?
A. No. You must pre-register on-line, this includes paying membership, registration and submitting music (if appropriate) prior to the day.
Q. Which category should I compete in?
A. Please click here to view our criteria.
Q. What additional categories may I be eligible for?
All Master’s may enter the age categories their current age is over and relevant Open categories.
Ladies who feel they may be between classes can enter other categories, and will be judged to the criteria of the chosen categories. I.e. Bikini & Figure, Wellness & Figure.
Men may enter categories their weight allows and physique suits including Classic Bodybuilding, Classic Physique and the Men’s Physique categories and will be judged to the criteria of the chosen categories.
Q. How do I submit my music?
A. This should be submitted to each show promoter emails on website in MP3 format Music should be edited to the section of track required, a maximum one minute long, and the file should be named with the category, athletes name and ‘On stage’ or ‘Off stage’ to indicate when the music should start. Any music with profanities will not be played. Music is only required for Men’s Bodybuilding and Ladies Physique Categories. “I” walk music will be provided for other classes.
Q. Can I take someone backstage with me?
A. This is dependent upon venue facilities. Coach Passes will be available for purchase where circumstances allow. At the Rising Stars (Beginners) Show, athletes are allowed one person backstage. Please contact specific show promoter for any further enquiries.
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