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Female BodyBuilding & Fitness & Figure - Members Area => UK and Ireland Female Bodybuilding, Physique, Figure, Bikini, Wellness and Fitness => Topic started by: dixon145 on April 20, 2014, 09:45:09 pm
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If you are looking for bodybuilding federations, you have UKBFF (UKBFF.co.uk (http://UKBFF.co.uk)) and NABBA (Nabba.co.uk (http://Nabba.co.uk)). Plus of course the non-affiliated shows as well, BNBF (www.bnbf.co.uk (http://www.bnbf.co.uk)). IFBB Pro League and NPC World wide events are promoted in the UK by 2 Bro's Pro. 2bpevents.com (http://2bpevents.com)
The main differences between the different main federation of UKBFF & NABBA, is that UKBFF has affiliation to IFBB (ELITE league) so you can make the jump to recognised shows in the US easier, where NABBA doesn't although NABBA does have a health international show, that is regular hosted in Southampton. IFBB Elite league has a greater presence in Europe, Africa and South America, and many of the Arnold shows are afilliated to Elite. Elite is less prominent in the USA / North America. It is easier to compete in the USA and Canada / world wide if you are part of IFBB Pro League / NPC World wide, although Pro League are growing fast in Europe and are now in Russia as well.
BNBF, for natural bodybuilders, is more aimed at the bikini and fitness style. To be honest I don't a lot about BNBF.
If you are looking at competing, there is no harm in going along and watching any federation show. Look at the size of the show, the quality of the competitors and decide from there which way you want to go. Now is the best time to check the website for shows in your area as it the new session has just started.
Of course there are a few limitations. If you join either NABBA, or UKBFF, you are excluding from joining another federation for 12 month. So if you join and switch federation, you have to wait a year, otherwise you will be disqualified, as has happened in recent competitions.
Of course to join BNBF, you need to have not used any banned substances, or have stopped using for at least 3 years to be considered.
Mod updated 10th Feb 2020
Hope that helps
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Hi Im new to the forum and seeing how outdated it is thought Ill chip in.
If you looking for 2022 show dates keep them fairly up to date here.
With links to official federations.
The number of federations has exploded in recent years in UK and Ireland so he is the break down.
NPC/IBFF PRO
If you looking to compete with NPC with view of joining IFBB PRO you looking for 2 Bros in UK run by Ian Constable (remember you are required to do regional as a UK residents) after regional you can do any of the NPC Worldwide Pro Qualifier with. Biggest/best shows is definitely Arnold Classic UK that takes place in Birmingham.
In Ireland we have one show NPC show Muscle Contest in Limerick run by Brian Bullman (this year 2022 will be in May tbc) Show is run in conjunction with 212 Pro Show.
PCA
Biggest amateur organization and probably most popular among first times, regional shows across whole of UK and Ireland, best get to compete at World, European and Universe.
NABBA
Oldest of them all also across UK and Ireland, best shows is the original Universe.
UKBFF/RIBBF
Biggest before split now you can earn Elite Pro card, which is popular within continental Europe best best Elite show is Arnold Classic Europe in Spain.
Ukbff is run by Tierney clan, South Coast is my favourie show as its organized by Tony Carmine Naddeo super nice guy.
In Irleand shows are organised by Mick Bullman.
NFMUK/GBO
Fast growing since affiliation with GBO, best will win fully paid trip to compete in States at Atlas show.
FIT X
Started in 2021 by Darren Nally and Richard from Strom Nutrition they also organize FIT XPO in Liverpool. You can will full year sponsorship or holiday at each reginal show.
Very friendly and helpful.
IBFA UK
Old school run federation by Martin Yates Brown, no men`s physique here or modeling categories.
GPO
Few show called Battles (Initially these were independent - Battle of Bradford and Bristol only) promoted by UK Beef this year.
Other smaller shows also organized in UK
Fitness Physiques
DW
Rhino’s Classic
CIBB
Fitness Modeling shows.
Pure Elite
FMC
Miami Pro
UFE
UKUP
Natty Scene may required doping testing or even
UKDFBA
NPA
BNBF
WNBF
ICN
also 2Bros started Natural shows
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Has this list been updated for 2023?
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Yes 2023 is here may not be up to date as dates and venues change to often.
Direct links to official websites:
https://www.2bpevents.com/
http://ifbbpro.com/
http://www.ifbbpro.com/2021-international-regional-pro-qualifier-contest-schedule/
https://www.nabba.co.uk/
https://www.pcaofficial.com/ukshows
https://nfmuk.com/
https://www.gbo-europe.eu/
https://www.ibfa-gb.co.uk/
https://www.ukbff.co.uk/
https://www.fitxofficial.uk/
https://www.gpo-uk.com/
http://www.welshfitexpo.co.uk/
http://www.thebpa.co.uk/
Last update: 28/1/23
MARCH
25th – 2 Bros Kingdom Classic Regional NPC RESULTS
26th – IBFA Granite City
26th – PCA First Timers (1) – Town Hall Birmingham
APRIL
1st – FMC Scottish
1st – UKUP Midlands Championships – Birmingham
2nd – RIBBF Spring Classic – Cork
2nd – PCA Saxon Classic – Midlands
8th – 2 Bros Ben Weider Pro Qualifier
9th – PCA Scotland – Motherwell
15th – NFMUK / GBO – Pitstop Classic – Scotland
16th – IBFA Mr & Mrs Scotland – Lochgelly, Fife
16th – PCA Mercia – Bedford
16th -Fit X First Timers – Birmingham
16th – UKBFF – Northern Championship
22nd – NABBA Scotland
23rd – FMC Muscleworks Classic
23rd – NABBA Midlands
23rd – UKUP Scottish Championships – Glasgow
23rd – PCA South West – Exeter
23rd – IBFA Mr & Mrs Tyneside
29th – PCA First Timers (2) – Peterborough
29th – NABBA Northern Ireland – Newtownards
30th – BPA Scottish Grand Prix
30th – NABBA West – Bristol
30th – Pure Elite UK Championships – High Wycombe
30th – NABBA North – Middlegate
MAY
6th – UKUP Southern Championship
7th – NABBA Wales – Newport
7th – NABBA North West – Bolton
7th – PCA North West – St Helen’s
13/14th – FITXPO – Manchester
13th – NFMUK – Conteh Classic – Manchester
13th – NABBA North East – Pudsey
13th – Muscle Contest Ireland NPC/Ifbb Pro – Limerick, Ireland
14th – PCA Irish Open – Derry/Londonderry
14th – 2 Bros – Mr JT GP Regional NPC
14th – Fit X – Strom Classic – Manchester
14th – Miami Pro World Championship – St Alban’s
14th – NAC – Lakeland Classic – Cumbria
14th – PCA – North East – Gateshead
20th – NAC – Midlands – Wolverhamton
20th – UKBFF – Cumbrian Classic
21st – BPA – Northern Ireland
21st – NABBA South East – Colchester, Essex
21st – PCA First Timers (3) – Hull
21st – NAPA – North West Warrior – Bolton
27th – Fit X Xoni South West – Exeter
27th – 2 Bros The Condition Cup Regional NPC – Wigan
27th – PCA Universe Qualifier – CBS Arena – Coventry
28th – PCA Universe
28th – UKDFBA – NBW Classic
JUNE
3rd – NABBA Britain Finals
4th – NFMUK – Ultimate Fitness Classic – Birmingham
4th – PCA Hampshire – Aldershot
4th – ICNUK – M&M Championship – Coventry
10th – Welsh Fitness Expo & Classic – Cardiff City Stadium
10th – Fit X – HR Labs Battle of Nottingham – North Notts Arena
11th – PCA Coventry
11th – NIFMA Mr & Miss Ireland – Newry
11th – IBFA Northumberland
11th – BNBF Scottish
10-11th – NPC/IFBB PRO Sopot,Poland
17-18th – UKDFBA – INBA / PNBA World Championships
17th – 2 Bros Regional – The Prep Viking Shield NPC
18th – UKUP – North West
18th – GPO Battle of London – Beck Theatre, Hayes
18th – UKBFF English Grand Prix – Bilston Hall
25th – PCA East Anglia – Lowestoft
25th – BPA Raising Stars & Masters All Starts
JULY
2nd – 2 Bros Regional NPC – The RL Coaching Cup
2nd – CIBB – Rob Reinaldo Classic
2nd – UKBFF Stars of Tomorrow – Bilston Hall
2nd – PCA First Timers (4) – Birmingham
9th – FMC Capital City Cup
15th – 2 Bros Regional NPC – Hardbody Classic
15th – Fit X – Insight Supps Leeds
16th – WNBF – First Timer & Novice Championships – Camberley
16th – Pure Elite – AM only show – Manchester
16th – BPA Midland
16th – UKBFF South West Championships
16th – Miss Fitness Angels
22nd – UKUP Welsh/South West – Bridgend
29th – Fit X Muscle Shed Classic – Bristol
29th – 2 Bros Regional NPC – The Amplified Nutrition Classic
29th – IBFA Wales – Barry Memorial Hall, Barry Island
30th – PCA Muscle Talk – Kettering
30th – FMC Miss Bikini Kent Classic
30th – BNBF Southern – The Leatherhead Theatre
AUGUST
5th – Fit X – Full Boar Championship – Telford
11-13th – 2 Bros Pro Qualifier – Excel London
19th – Fit X CSN Supplements Welsh – Wales
20th – UKDFBA – Northern Countries Championships
26th – 2 Bros Natural Regional NPC
27th – PCA Wales – Port Talbot
27th – UKUP Northern Championships – York
27th – NPA Skegness Festival of fitness.
SEPTEMBER
2nd – 2 Bros Regional NPC – Wigan
2nd – NFMUK – Efectiv Classic – Leicester
3rd – PCA – Manchester
3rd – UKDFBA – Southern Countries Championships
3rd – UKBFF Bridges Kent Classic
3rd – BPA English Grand Prix
10th – PCA Midlands – Birmingham
10th – UKBFF Jersey Channel Island Championship
10th – Fit X – Kompak Classic – Leicester
10th – NPA Novice Championship
15th – BPA Rhino`s Classic
16th – 2 Bros Regional NPC – Wigan
16th – “Independent” North West – (previously GBO North West) Sunderland
17th – UKDFBA – Heart of England Championships
17th – PCA Ireland – Derry/Londonderry
17th – FMC World Championship
17th – Fit X – E-Val North East – Gateshead
17th – WNBF Ireand
22nd – NFMUK – Efectiv Classic
22nd – BPA British Championship
23rd – Fit X – Stupps Birmingham – Birmingham
24th – PCA First Timers (5)- Birmingham
24th – IBFA Hulk Armageddon – Exeter Corn Exchange
24th – ICNUK – International Natural Cup – Coventry
30th – 2 Bros Regional NPC
30th – UKUP British Finals
OCTOBER
1st – IBFA Mr & Mrs Cumbria – Workington
1st – NABBA England
1st – UKBFF – London & South Coast
1st – PCA Yorkshire – Hull
1st – FMC Natural Classic British Championship
1st – NPA – British Championship
1st – Fit X – EP Rumble in The Iron Jungle – Manchester
7th – Fit X – South Coast Power House Classic –
8th – UKDFBA – International Championships
8th – PCA Jersey – Channel Islands
8th – PCA – London
14th – 2 Bros Pro Qualifier
14t/15th – PCA British Finals & Expo – Telford
21st – Fit X CNP Finals – Wolverhampton
22nd – WNBF – Open International Championships – The Supernaturals
22nd – IBFA British Finals – Gateshead, Newcastle
22nd – NFMUK – CNP Classic – Leicester
28th – NAC UK – Burnley
28th – NABBA Universe
28th – 2 Bros Natural Regional NPC
NOVEMBER
4th – NABBA – United Kingdom
4th – WBFF – London
5th – Pure Elite Pro/Am World Championships
5th – NFMUK/FIT X – Night of Champions – Leicester
11th – 2 Bros Natural Regional NPC
12th – PCA First Timers (6) – Hull
12th – PCA UK Open – Hull
12th – BPA The Sugar`s Classic
12th – Miss Fitness Angels
19th – PCA World (Spain)
26th – FMC Pro/Am British Chamipionship
DECEMBER
2nd – 2 Bros Natural Pro Qualifier