IFBB PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE REGISTRATION
https://www.ifbbpro.com/rules/
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Non-sanctioned Contest or Event Policy
Athlete Membership Agreement
As an IFBB PRO athlete, I agree not to compete, judge, or appear onstage (except to guest pose) at a contest unless it is sanctioned by the IFBB Professional League. I also agree not to promote, advertise, endorse, or use (or allow others to use) my name or likeness to publicize a non-sanctioned contest or event. As a sponsored athlete, I may guest pose, give a seminar, or appear at a display booth, meet and greet, or act as a brand ambassador. I may coach a competitor or attend as a spectator. I acknowledge and accept that the IFBB Professional League does not authorize me, my sponsor, or anyone else to use “IFBBPRO”, “IFBB PRO LEAGUE”, “IFBB PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE”, or the IFBB Professional League logo in any publicity for a non-sanctioned contest or event. I agree not to promote, advertise, or otherwise endorse a non-sanctioned contest or event on my social media, which includes, but is not limited to, images and video showing names and/or logos of organizations that are not recognized by the IFBB Professional League.
By signing my Athlete Membership Agreement, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with this policy, and I accept that any failure on my part to act in full compliance with this policy will result in the suspension or loss of my IFBB PRO status and/or privileges.
Judge Membership Agreement
As an NPC Worldwide and/or IFBB PRO judge, I agree not to judge at a contest unless it is sanctioned by NPC Worldwide or the IFBB Professional League. I acknowledge and accept that I am required to carry out my duties as a judge without conflict of interest. I agree not to judge a competitor whom I have trained, coached, or have assisted in that competitor’s contest preparation in any manner. I agree not to appear onstage at a contest unless it is sanctioned by NPC Worldwide or the IFBB Professional League. I also agree not to promote, advertise, endorse, or use (or allows others to use) my name or likeness to publicize a non-sanctioned contest. I acknowledge and accept that NPC Worldwide and the IFBB Professional League do not authorize me to use “NPC WORLDWIDE”, “IFBB PRO”, “IFBB PRO LEAGUE”, “IFBB PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE”, or the NPC Worldwide or IFBB Professional League logos in any publicity for a non-sanctioned contest. I agree not to promote, advertise, or otherwise endorse a non-sanctioned contest on my social media, which includes, but is not limited to, images and video showing names and/or logos of organizations that are not recognized by NPC Worldwide or the IFBB Professional League.
By signing my Judge Membership Agreement, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with this policy, and I accept that any failure on my part to act in full compliance with this policy will result in the suspension or loss of my NPC Worldwide and/or IFBB PRO status and/or privileges
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR IFBB PRO STATUS
1. The rules governing how amateur athletes qualify for IFBB PRO status are located at these links:
NEW IFBB PRO ATHLETES
2. An athlete has up to one year from the date the athlete qualifies for IFBB PRO status to register with the IFBB Professional League.
3. After registering, an athlete may choose:
- to pay the membership fee and become an Active member. Active members receive an IFBB PRO card and may compete in IFBB PRO contests; or
- to not pay the membership fee and remain an Inactive member. Inactive members do not receive an IFBB PRO card and may not compete in IFBB PRO contests.
4. If an athlete does not register within one year, the athlete’s qualification will be canceled.
5. An athlete has up to one year from the date of registration to become an Active member.
6. If an athlete does not become an Active member within one year, the athlete’s membership will be canceled.
7. If an athlete’s qualification or membership is canceled, the athlete may requalify at a Pro Qualifier.
EXISTING IFBB PRO ATHLETES
8. An Active member who chooses not to renew his or her membership automatically becomes an Inactive member and may remain Inactive for up to three years. Both Active and Inactive members must abide by IFBB Professional League rules and policies.
9. If a member does not become Active within the three-year period, the member’s IFBB PRO status will be canceled.
10. Athletes who held IFBB PRO status before 2023 and who have not renewed their membership have until December 31, 2025 to become Active members; otherwise, their IFBB PRO status will be canceled.
CONTEST CONTRACTS
A comprehensive Contest Contracts Guide is now available, which includes detailed instructions and documentation for how to submit Contract Applications. Additionally, this Guide includes very important Rules and Regulations pertaining to Contract Applications, including deadlines.
It is imperative that all IFBB Pro Athletes review the guide and familiarize themselves with these rules.
As a reminder, the Contract Application deadline for any contest is the Monday prior to the contest at 3pm Eastern Time. After this deadline, no new Contract Applications will be accepted, no classes will be permitted to be added, no classes will be permitted to be removed. In other words, no changes will be made to any Competitor List information or Contest data after the Contract Application deadline.
For additional information, see the Contest Contracts Guide:
https://www.ifbbpromembership.com/guide