American Bodybuilding Association (ABA)

American Bodybuilding Association (ABA)

The ABA has its roots in the early contests promoted by Denny Kakos as an outreach for his Mt Olympus Health Spa. The first competition was held in 1977, The Hercules Aphrodites, the Overall Champion was Karl Marshall, who still competes with the ABA today! Denny began his promoting career by holding small competitions in his gym, then later moving them into the city auditorium.

Denny soon began promoting contests under the auspices of the NPC. He promoted the first NPC natural contest, The California Natural Bodybuilding Championships, and it attracted 135 drug-free athletes. It was phenomenal success, and the NPC Chairman awarded Denny a plaque for innovation in natural bodybuilding.

With the popularity of natural contests, and his success as a promoter, Denny wanted to promote an NPC Natural National Qualifier, but the NPC was neither interested nor responsive.

Desiring to establish an association that would truly serve the athletes by promoting big title natural competitions, quality awards, and first-class run contests, and to make it a positive and fun experience for everyone involved. Wally Boyko, Pete Samra, and Denny Kakos formed the Amateur Bodybuilding Association (ABA).

A primary founding criterion of the ABA was to avoid discrimination of any sort, and the ABA founders developed the first handicap classes - seated and standing. If the ABA didn’t have a class to fit someone, they would create one. To promote the artistic aspects of bodybuilding contests, the ABA encouraged athletes to enhance their evening performance with props, costumes, etc. In this same spirit, the ABA continues to promote the advancement of natural bodybuilding and fitness competitions as both sport and performing art. In addition, the ABA continues to keep membership, contest registration, and sanction fees affordable for everyone.

Now the ABA has gone International and Professional level with the INBA (International Natural Bodybuilding Association) and the PNBA ( Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association) promoting over 125 shows over the past year and hope to have many more in the years to come. With shows all over the world in over 35 countries and growing. Denny Kakos has registered the PINNACLE OF NATURAL SPORTS, the Natural Olympia Bodybuilding and Fitness Competition. And has turned out to be the largest most prestigious competition in the World. Where the best of the best of Natural athletes come to compete.

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2009 NPA Natural Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Contest Schedule

The Natural Physique Association (NPA) is an independent organization which promotes sanctioned drug-free amateur bodybuilding, fitness/figure and professional bodybuilding events within the Continental United States of America, to include Alaska and Hawaii. The NPA was founded and organized in the year 2000, making it a true new millennium organization. It is owned by the Si-Flex Physique Club Inc. and managed by its reigning President/CEO, Harry E. Silas. The NPA annually recruits officials, administrators and athletes to its ranks.

2009 NPA Natural Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Contest Schedule

NPA Mr./ Ms. Virginia
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

NPA Mr./Ms. All Natural Texas
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Longview Community Center
Longview, Texas

NPA Nationals
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
NPA Masters Universe
Saturday, June TBA, 2009
Lee Playhouse, Ft. Lee, VA

The NPA Mr. /Ms. North Carolina
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Paramount Theater
Burlington, NC

The GK Classic
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Northern High School
Durham, NC

NPA Si-Flex Pro Classic
Bodybuilding Championships & Figure Championships
(Qualified NPA Pro Athletes Only!)
Si-Flex Fall Classic
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
Saturday, October TBA, 2009
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

NPA Tri-Cities “Regional”
Bodybuilding & Fitness/Figure Championships
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Hopewell High School
Hopewell, VA

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NANBF/OCB/IFPA Affiliation Announcement

From the IFPA/NANBF Organizations

Dear competitors,

Please note the North American Natural Bodybuilding Federation (NANBF) is no longer affiliated with the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF). The NANBF will now serve as an amateur affiliate of the International Fitness & Physique Association (IFPA) pro federation. Fred Rowlett, representative of the NANBF, and Matt Shepley, representative of the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders (OCB), will now be serving as Co-Chairman of the IFPA.

The NANBF joins the United Natural Bodybuilding Association (UNBA), Ohio Natural Bodybuilding Federation (ONBF), and OCB as U.S. affiliates of the IFPA. The BNBF of Great Britain, GMABA of Ghana, ABBCI of Ivory Coast, NBON of Nigeria, and the UBBFA of Uganda are also amateur affiliates of the IFPA.

What this means for pros: Competitors who qualified to compete as WNBF pros in past NA NBF competitions have the choice to compete in the WNBF or the IFPA. Note that competitors who have QUALIFIED to compete as pro with any federation will continue to be considered eligible for IFPA pro shows. There will be no restrictions included in the IFPA guidelines, such as limiting exposure for pros in outside media, not permitting pros to compete in other organizations, not allowing contest coverage or advertisements in other publications, not allowing pros to work behind the scenes at other federations’ events, etc. More IFPA Pro shows to choose from. 2009 IFPA Pro Schedule: April - Richmond, VA Women’s Bodybuilding Pro Bowl April 4 - Tarrytown, NY - Men’s Pro April 17-18 - Liberty, MO - IFPA Liberty Belle Pro Figure May 16 - Pittsburgh, PA - Pro Figure June 13 - W. Barnstable, MA - Men’s Pro Masters 40+ July - St. Louis, MO - IFPA Natural Show Me Men’s and Women’s Pro Bodybuilding & Pro Figure Sept 12 - Johnson County, KS - Men’s and Women’s Pro Bodybuilding & Pro Figure Sept - Council Bluffs, IA Masters (40+) Men’s & Women’s Pro Bodybuilding & Masters (40+) Pro Figure Oct 10 - W. Barnstable, MA - IFPA Gaspari Nutrition Pro Classic (Men’s Pro Bodybuilding & Pro Figure) Nov 14 - Wash., DC - IFPA Yorton Cup Pro International, Men’s and Women’s Pro Bodybuilding & Pro Figure

What this means for amateurs: Coverage of NANBF shows, along with coverage of OCB and IFPA events, will appear in Fitness & Physique Magazine Membership with either NANBF or OCB will be valid for both organizations shows. More shows to choose from with the same membership. 2009 NANBF & OCB Amateur Schedule April - Richmond, VA - OCB Pride of the Atlantic (IFPA Pro Qualifier) April - Baltimore, MD - OCB Eastern Regional April - Plymouth, MA - OCB Spirit of America (IFPA Double Pro Qualifier) April 4 - Tarrytown, NY - OCB Tri-Cities Classic April 17-18 - Liberty, MO NANBF Natural Southern States Classic (IFPA Pro Qualifier) May - Woonsocket, RI - OCB Rhode Island Natural May - Indianapolis, IN - OCB Circle City Championships May 9 - Des Moines, IA - NANBF Nutri-Sport Central Midwest & Natural Iowa (IFPA Pro Qualifier) May 9 - Orlando, FL - OCB Southeastern States May 16 - Bloomington, MN - NANBF Mr./Ms. Natural Minnesota (IFPA Pro Qualifier) May 16 - Kankakee, IL - NANBF Mr./Ms. Natural Illinois & Great Northern May 16 - Pittsburgh, PA - OCB Iron City Classic (IFPA Pro Qualifier) May 30 - Omaha, NE - NANBF Heartland Classic June Wilmington, DE - OCB Central Eastern Seaboard States June - Tulsa, OK - NANBF Tulsa Natural June - Natchez, MS - OCB Natchez Trace Classic June 6 - Albuquerque, NM - OCB Natural Southwest Classic (IFPA Pro Qualifier) June 13 - W. Barnstable, MA - OCB Judgment Day June 20 - Bentonville, AR - NANBF Northwest Arkansas Natural July - Newburyport, MA - OCB Natural Yankee Classic July 11 - St. Louis, MO - NANBF St. Louis Natural Classic (IFPA Pro Qualifier) July 11 - Norfolk, NE - NANBF The Max Classic August - Washington, DC - OCB Presidential Cup (IFPA Pro Qualifier) Aug 29 - Tempe, AZ - OCB Arizona Natural (IFPA Pro Qualifier) Aug 29 - Trenton, NJ - OCB Mid-Atlantic Classic ( IFPA Pro Qualifier) September - Pittsburgh, PA - OCB Steel City (IFPA Pro Qualifier) September - Council Bluffs, IA - NANBF Bluffs Classic (IFPA Pro Qualifier) September - Indianapolis, IN - OCB Natural Indiana (IFPA Pro Qualifier) Sept 12 - Los Alamos, NM - OCB Southern Rockies Natural Sept 12 - Johnson County, KS - NANBF KC Gold’s Classic (IFPA Pro Qualifier) Sept 26 - Scarborough, ME - OCB Maine Event October - O’Fallon, MO - NANBF St. Louis Gateway Naturals (IFPA Pro Figure Qualifier) October - Baltimore, MD - OCB Charm City Classic (IFPA Pro Qualifier) October - Chestnut Ridge, NY - OCB Hudson River Classic October - Bentonville, AR - NANBF Arkansas Tri-City Classic Oct 3 - Dover, DE - OCB Tri-State Fall Classic Oct 10 - Bloomsburg, PA - OCB Bloomsburg Natural Oct 10 - W. Barnstable, MA - OCB Cape Cod Natural (IFPA Pro Qualifier) Oct 17 - Elk River, MN - NANBF Northern States Natural Classic Oct 24 - Cedar Rapids, IA - NANBF Best of the Midwest Oct 24 - University Park, IL - NANBF Natural USA (IFPA Super Pro Qualifier) & NANBF Great Lakes Supernatural Muscle Classic Oct 31 - Pittsburgh, PA - OCB Battle for the Swords (IFPA Pro Qualifier) Nov 7 - Syracuse, NY - OCB New York State Natural (IFPA Pro Qualifier) Nov 14 - Washington, DC - OCB Yorton Cup Nationals (IFPA Double Pro Qualifier) & OCB Stars & Stripes Novice Nov 21 - De Kalb, IL - OCB Midwest States (IFPA Pro Qualifier) For more details about the IFPA visit www.IFPApro.com. For more details about the NANBF visit www.NANBF.org. For more details about OCB visit www.theOCBwebsite.com. Wishing you a productive off-season, NANBF/OCB/IFPA

Natural Organizations that allow Pros from other Organizations to compete in their Pro shows

Here is a list of the Natural Bodybuilding Organizations that allow Natural Professional Bodybuilders from other Natural Organizations to Compete as Pros in their Natural Pro Bodybuilding Contests.

Please note that while the information has been received directly from the Natural Bodybuilding Organizations listed, it is recommended that you contact the Organizations directly for confirmation of their rules regarding Pros from other Natural Bodybuilding Organizations.

BLNPA - Body Language Natural Physique Association
BLNPA Pro Shows are open to ALL Drug Free Pros with a valid Pro Card from ANY Drug Free Organization.

USBF - United States Bodybuilding Federation
USBF Pro Shows are open to Drug Free Pros with a valid Pro Card from a recognized Drug Free Organization. Pros from other Organizations must petition the USBF to compete as a Pro in a USBF Pro Contest prior to registering.

SNBF - Super Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness
SNBF Pro Shows are open to ALL Drug Free Pros with a valid Pro Card from ANY Drug Free Organization.

FAME/WSNO
FAME does allow Pros from other organizations to compete in FAME Pro shows, but the competitors must email FAME with a photo and their competition experience.

ABA/INBA/PNBA - Amateur/International/Professional Bodybuilding Associations
Pros from other organizations are allowed to compete. But before competing in a PNBA Pro show, the competitor must to compete in at least one INBA show and win his/her class in order to justify the PNBA Professional qualification.

NGA - National Gym Association
NGA Pro Shows are open to ALL Drug Free Pros with a valid Pro Card from ANY Drug Free Organization.

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