INTERNATIONAL RULES N.B.B.U.I.
N.B.B.U.I. COMPETITIONS RULES 2023
N.B.B.U.I. WORLD categories are as follows
MEN
Model – open category
Man Phisique – under 172 cm /over 172 cm.
Man Phisique over 35 years (vintage 1986) – open category
Juniores – 23 years (vintage 1998)
Master (over 40/50/60 and 70)
Body Building (-75 kg./-85 kg./-95 kg./over 95 kg)
Body Building Classic (unique category: max weight in kg = height in cm -100 + 10%)
Height/weight class : 1) height equal to ZERO open category, 2) up to 170 cms (limit of weight 4%), 3) up to 180 cms (limit of weight 6%), 4) over 180 cms (limit of weight 8%), up to -4 kg. (limit of weight -4kg.)
WOMEN
Beauty – open category
Bikini – under 160 cm. / over 160 cm.
Bikini over 35 years – open category
Bikini over 45 years – open category
Wellness – open
Shape – open category
Figure – open category
Phisique – open category
The winners of juniores, master,classic and body building -75 kg./-85 kg./-95 kg./over 95 kg, and the winners of height/weight classes will be called for comparison for the overall body building and height/weight title.
The 6 best athletes of each category will be asked to show the free posing routine.
Routine’s music must be provided on audio cd or usb support and must be no more than 90 seconds long.
No tanning creams are allowed.
Only self tanning products are permitted.
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA
WELLNESS – open
1st) round
- a) symmetrical, in “two pieces” or Brazilian, the morphological poses are evaluated on the 4 sides, a V-shaped structure is preferred.
- b) line, without excessive muscle separation but with great evidence of the roundness of the buttocks, hamstrings and calves
- c) general tone (particular relevance for buttocks and absence of cellulite).
- d) overall aesthetic judgment (femininity, tanning, attention to detail, skin quality).
- e) aesthetic category and therefore features, smile, femininity will have relevance.
comparisons and T walk, in this round the athletes will be asked to do the same poses as the line up but if requested by the judges, changing position on the stage.
The parameters followed are as follows:
- a) line and V shape
- B) important tone
- c) elegance
- d) face, skin quality and features
- e) femininity
- f) presentation
- g) general aesthetics
The first round has the function of “skimming” the best 6 athletes
The average of the rankings will determine the winner, who will obviously be the one with the lowest score.
SHAPE – open
Two rounds (bikini and routine)
1st round – bikini
Simmetry .
Proportions between upper and lower body and V-shape are important. The athlete must show a tonic body, without bodyfat, in particular on thighs and glutes.
Posing suits : Bikini of any colour and shape. High heels are mandatory.
General aesthetic judgement (beauty, femininity, tan, skin and details)
Comparisons. Required poses are:
- front relaxed
- right and left side relaxed
- back relaxed
- left side relaxed
- front double biceps
- back double biceps
- shape
- proportions
- muscularity
- simmetry
- femininity
- general presentation
- definition
- general aesthetic
The 6 best athletes are requested to show the free posing routine
Round 2 – routine (max 90”)
Judgement criteria are:
- choreography
- karisma
- originality and innovation
- strenght
- resistance
- coordination
- flexability
- stunts
Human being or animals are prohibited.
FIGURE – open
Two rounds (bikini and routine)
1st round – bikini
Simmetry .
Proportions between upper and lower body and V-shape are important. The athlete must show a tonic body, without bodyfat, in particular on thighs and glutes.
The face cannot be emaciated and the overall figure cannot be too virilized
Posing suits: Bikini of any colour and shape. High heels are mandatory.
General aesthetic judgement (beauty, femininity, tan, skind and details)
Comparisons. Required poses are:
front relaxed
- right and left side relaxed
- back relaxed
- left side relaxed
- front double biceps
- back double biceps
- side chest
- back espansion facing the judges
- back espansion back to the judges
- side triceps
- abdominals and thighs
- shape
- proportions
- muscularity
- simmetry
- femininity
- general presentation
- definition
- general aesthetic
The 6 best athletes are requested to show the free posing routine
Round 2 – routine (max 90”)
Judgement criteria are:
choreography
karisma
originality and innovation
- strenght
- resistance
- coordination
- flexability
- stunts
Human being or animals are prohibited.
PHYSIQUE – open
Two rounds (bikini and routine)
1st round – bikini
Simmetry .
Proportions between upper and lower body and V-shape are important. The athlete must show a muscular body, without bodyfat, in particular on thighs and glutes.
The face cannot be emaciated and the overall figure cannot be too virilized
Posing suits : Bikini of any colour and shape.
General aesthetic judgement (beauty, femininity, tan, skind and details)
Comparisons.
Required poses are:
- front relaxed
- right and left side relaxed
- back relaxed
- left side relaxed
- front double biceps
- back double biceps
- side chest
- back espansion facing the judges
- back espansion back to the judges
- side triceps
- abdominals and thighs
- shape
- proportions
- muscularity
- simmetry
- femininity
- general presentation
- definition
- general aesthetic
The 6 best athletes are requested to show the free posing routine
Round 2 – routine (max 90”)
Judgement criteria are:
- choreography
- karisma
- originality and innovation
- strenght
- resistance
- coordination
- flexability
- stunts
Human being or animals are prohibited
BEAUTY – open category
One single round in bikini. High heels shoes are mandatory
No posing
Single presentation
T-walk
Comparisons. Required poses are:
front relaxed
right and left side relaxed
back relaxed
left side relaxed
Judgement criteria are:
X or V shape
Shape, line, proportions, simmetry
Femininity and beauty of body and face
Sensuality, karisma and stage attitude
Accessories, attitude and moving elegance
Athlete must show a tonic body, without bodyfat, in particular on thighs and glutes
General aestethic judgement (femininity, general bauty of the body, tan, face and care in the details of the grooming)
Comparisons between atlete can be required by judges
BIKINI, BIKINI OVER 35 and OVER 45 YEARS
One single round in bikini. High heels shoes are mandatory
No posing
Single presentation
T-walk
Comparisons. Required poses are:
front relaxed
right and left side relaxed
back relaxed
left side relaxed
Judgement criteria are:
X or V shape
Shape, line, proportions, simmetry
Femininity and beauty of bbody and face
Sensuality, karisma and stage attitude
Accessories, attitude and moving elegance
Athlete must show a tonic body, without bodyfat, in particular on abdominals, thighs and glutes
General aestethic judgement (femininity, general beauty of the body, tan, face and care in the details of the grooming)
Comparisons between atlete can be required by judges
BODY BUILDING (MAN)
– 75 kg.
– 85 kg.
– 95 kg
over 95 kg.
Master (over 40/50/60/70 years)
Juniores (open up to 23 years)
2 rounds for all these cathegories
Criterias:
simmetry
v shape
line, proportions
muscular quality and development
mass
definition, lack of body fat, vascularity and the separation of the various muscles
general judgement includes posing suit, tan, skin quality and general beauty
Round 1: Mandatory poses:
front relaxed
right and left side relaxed
back relaxed
left side relaxed
front double biceps
back double biceps
side chest
back espansion facing the judges
back espansion back to the judges
side triceps
abdominals and thighs
the top 6 athletes are called for free posing routine
Round 2 – routine (max 90”)
Judgement criteria are:
choreography
karisma
originality and innovation
strenght
resistance
coordination
flexability
stunts
Every kind of tool and cloth can be used.
Human being or animals are prohibited
Body Building Classic (single category – max weight in kg = height in cm -100 + 10%)
In this category will be evaluated:
A) symmetry
B) the proportions
C) muscle mass
D) posing and ROUTINE
In the Posing they will be called the symmetrical ones: semi-relaxed, front, side, back.
Following the mandatory poses: double biceps, back facing the jury, legs and abdominals, “Vacuum” (pose at Steve Reeves), “the Victory” (posing at Sergio Oliva) and “Most Muscolar” (posing at Hulk of Marvel Comincs) side poses; thoracic expansion, triceps, intercostals.
Back poses, double biceps, dorsal.
The required swimsuit is short (parigamba and must not cover the lower limbs).
Strictly black or blue single color (any writings or logos must be covered).
For the finalists there is a routine of maximum 90″.
ATTENTION: in this category the routine is considered an element of evaluation.
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
Height equal to ZERO open category – Up to 170 cms tolerance 4% – Up to 180 cms tolerance 6% – Over 188 cms tolerance 8%
2 rounds
Criterias:
simmetry
v shape
line, proportions
muscular quality and development
mass
definition, lack of body fat, vascularity and the separation of the various muscles
general judgement includes posing suit, tan, skin quality and general beauty
round 1: Mandatory poses:
front relaxed
right and left side relaxed
back relaxed
left side relaxed
front double biceps
back double biceps
side chest
back espansion facing the judges
back espansion back to the judges
side triceps
abdominals and thighs
The top 6 athletes are called for free posing routine
Round 2 – routine (max 90”)
Judgement criteria are:
choreography
karisma
originality and innovation
strenght
resistance
coordination
flexability
stunts
Every kind of tool and cloth can be used.
Human being or animals are prohibited
MAN PHISIQUE – categories and over 35 years
One single round
No posing
Single presentation
Comparisons. Required poses are:
front relaxed
right and left side relaxed
back relaxed
left side relaxed
Judgement criteria are:
X or V shape
Shape, line, proportions, simmetry
masculinity and beauty of body and face
manhood, karisma and stage attitude
Accessories, attitude and moving elegance
Athlete must show a tonic body, without bodyfat, in particular on abdominals, thighs and glutes
General aestethic judgement (masculinity, general beauty of the body, tan, face and care in the details of the grooming)
Comparisons between atletes can be required by judges.
MAN MODEL – open category
One single round
No posing
Single presentation
Comparisons. Required poses are:
relaxed front
right and left side relaxed
back relaxed
left side relaxed
Judgment criteria are:
X or V shape
Face, hair, line, proportions,beautily
masculinity and beauty of body and face
manhood, karisma and stage attitude
Accessories, attitude and moving elegance
Athlete must show a tonic body, without bodyfat, in particular on abdominals, thighs and glutes
General aestethic judgment (masculinity, general beauty of the body, tan, and details of the grooming)
Comparisons between athletes can be required by judges.
The Official uniform of NBBUI WORLD components:
Jacket BLUE – White shirt – Tie with logo N.B.B.U.I. – Gray pants or skirtriat for ladies – Black shoes.
