PIBBA Rules

	PIBBA Rules
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	PlBBA body-building events are sanctioned under the NZFBB and recognised by the NZSDA NZFBB is The New Zealand Federation of Body-Builders NZSDA is The New Zealand Sports Drug Agency PIBBA complies with the rules and regulations of these organisations. Below are their contact details and links to their sites so that you can get their very latest information n.b. Many of these online documents are in the PDF format If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer see below Tips on File Formats New Zealand Federation of Body-Builders
		The NZFBB is the national organisation that promotes and regulates body-building in New Zealand. postal address: NZFBB, PO Box 5186, Wellesley St, Auckland. email: nzfbb@hotmail.com webmaster: brian.mcfarlane@xtra.co.nz
	www.nzfbb.org.nz The NZFBB website has a summary of Competing Details & Rules that includes information on ... Compulsory body-building poses for men & women ; Bodyshaping/Fitness/Figure rules and a list of Contest rules. see www.nzfbb.org.nz/competingandrules.htm (for a full copy contact the Secretary of the NZFBB) www.nzfbb.org.nz also has a calendar of events an explanation and listing of NZFBB rankings you can register your membership online and subscribe to their mailing list
	The NZFBB is affiliated with the following international organisations
	AGFIS General Association of Internal Sports Federations www.agfisonline.com
	ICSSPE International Council of Sport & Physical Education www.icsspe.org
	UIA Union Of International Associations www.uia.org
	IFBB International Federation of Body-Builders www.ifbb.com
	www.ifbb.com The IFBB website has information on a range of body-building issues as well as some detailed documentation on their rules nb: NZFBB competition and antidoping rules conform to most of the IFBB regulations, but the NZFBB also adapts it's policy to conform to New Zealand body-building traditions and legislation, so it may differ in ways that could be crucial in terms of your assessment in a competition. Please keep in mind that the documents listed are for reference only. 2001 IFBB Bodybuilding Rules www.ifbb.com/amarules/Body.pdf 2001 IFBB Fitness Rules www.ifbb.com/amarules/Fitness.pdf IFBB Anti-Doping Program www.ifbb.com/DopingControl/ADP2002.pdf
	PIBBA is recognised by the NZSDA


		The New Zealand Sports Drug Agency is a government agency set up to stop the use of banned substances in sport. It's responsible for the drug testing of athletes, and is dedicated to anti-doping education.
	It is the job of NZSDA to inform you on issues relating to doping in sport so never be afraid to ask them any questions you might have. Always remember ...
		If in doubt about a supplement or medication talk to your doctor or chemist, and use the Drug-Free Sport Hotline 0800-DRUGFREE (that is 0800 378 437) or phone in Auckland (09) 521-5706 or write to NZSDA, PO Box 18 339, Auckland or email nzsda@nzsda.co.nz
	www.nzsda.co.nz The NZSDA website has information and resources on doping in sports. Feel free to download their online documents for your future reference Below is a summary of some of the information available. The NZSDA doesn't have the resources to deal with all the technical issues. So it uses expertise from around the world to help its programmes. A main source is the International Anti-Doping Arrangement group. IADA In 1994 the NZ Government signed the International Anti-Doping Arrangement to improve each countries anti-doping programmes. The NZSDA keeps an eye on Council of Europe Anti-Doping Convention Monitoring Group meetings. www.coe.int/T/E/cultural_co-operation/Sport/Doping/ and monitors the development of the World Anti-Doping Agency. WADA The first official draft of the World Anti-Doping Code (World Code) is a document that will provide a framework for anti-doping policies, rules and regulations within sport organisations and among public authorities. Seminars to discuss the new code's implications for New Zealand sport are being planned and details will be available shortly. View the WADA website: www.wada-ama.org and World Anti-Doping Code (June10 2002): www.wada-ama.org/... /Approved Version World Anti-Doping Code June10 2002.pdf WADA Athlete Passport Athletes in this programme will carry a "passport" which will keep a complete record of all their testing.(see www.wadapassport.org) Doping Control (The New Zealand Sports Drug Agency Act 1994) This is a law requiring the NZSDA to develop and circulate a list of prohibited drugs and prohibited methods, having regard to the lists developed by the IOC and the World Anti-Doping Agency. Important documents distributed by the NZSDA concern ... Banned substances Permitted substances Oral Supplements Asthma Medication Marijuana Young Competitiors Summary Guide see www.nzsda.co.nz/Doping%20control.htm Treatment Guidelines and the Therapeutic Use Committee (TUC) PIBBA Bodybuilders (under the NZFBB), who need to use prohibited substances for therapeutic reasons, may apply to do so under a system introduced by the NZSDA. Competitors wishing to make an application must consult and agree to the Conditions for Application to Therapeutic Use Committee and must use the Official Form see www.nzsda.co.nz/Therapeutic%20Use%20Committee.htm A new IOC List of Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods is due in October (List will apply from 1st January 2003). see www.olympic.org IOC List of Prohibited Substances (2000) www.olympic.org/ioc/e/org/medcom/pdf/AprilList2000_e_.PDF IOC Anti-Doping Code www.olympic.org/ioc/e/org/medcom/pdf/doping_code_e.pdf The NZSDA issues an online Athletes Newsletter on important national and international developments. see www.nzsda.co.nz/resources.htm
	Tips on File Formats Many of the online documents are in a PDF file format. If you don't have Acrobat Reader download the latest version from here www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html If you don't want to instal Acrobat Reader, try a PDF-to-HTML converter. It will translate the document into a webpage. Just copy the url of the document you want to see right button click the url to the document you want keep your finger down and select "Copy link ..." e.g.try on www.wada-ama.org/Approved Version World Anti-Doping Code June10 2002.pdf then go and paste it at the Google search engine site The document should come back as a HTML webpage This should work for MS Office formats like doc and xcl as well return to top of page

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