NSABBA Classes


The NSABBA weight classes for bodybuilding and figure/fitness/bikini competitions customarily comply with the regulations set by the IFBB.  However, we reserve the right to adjust classes (to ensure fairness) in the event that competitor numbers are low. Following are the classes that the NSABBA will be offering for the upcoming Provincial Competition.

Men's Senior Bodybuilding
Bantamweight - up to and incl 65kg (143lbs) (dropped for 2012)
Lightweight - up to and incl 70kg (154lbs)
Welterweight - up to and incl 75kg (165lbs)
Middleweight - up to and incl 80kg (176lbs)
Light-heavyweight - up to and incl 90kg (198lbs)
Heavyweight - over 90kg (198lbs)

Men's Junior Bodybuilding
One Class

Men's Masters Bodybuilding
Competitors must be age 40 or older.

Men's Grandmasters Bodybuilding
Competitors must be age 50 or older. (dropped for 2012)

Men's Classic Bodybuilding
      Limit Formula: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm]-100) + 6 [kg]

      (Use chart below as close guideline)
Height
Max Weight (rounded up to .2 lb)

5'0"
5'1"
5'2"
5'3"
5'4"
5'5"
5'6"
5'7"
5'8"
5'9"
128.8 lbs
134.4 lbs
140 lbs
145.6 lbs
151.2 lbs
156.8 lbs
162.4 lbs
168 lbs
173.6 lbs
179.2 lbs
      Limit Formula: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm]-100) + 8 [kg]

      (Use chart below as close guideline)
Height
Max Weight (rounded up to .2 lb)

5'10"
5'11"
6'0"
6'1"
6'2"
6'3"
6'4"
6'5"
6'6"
189.2 lbs
194.8 lbs
200.4 lbs
206 lbs
211.6 lbs
217.2 lbs
222.8 lbs
228.4 lbs
234 lbs

Women's Senior Bodybuilding *
Lightweight - up to and incl 55kg (121lbs)
Heavyweight - over 55kg (121lbs)
   * It's entirely possible that only ONE class will be used, depending on numbers

Women's Junior Bodybuilding
One Class

Women's Masters Bodybuilding
Competitors must be age 35 or older.

Women's Physique - [ Class details ]
One Class

Women's Figure - [ Class details ]
Short Class - up to and including 5'4"
Medium Class - over 5'4" and up to and including 5'6"
Tall Class - over 5'6"

Women's Bikini - [ Class details ]
Short Class - up to and including 5'4"
Tall Class - over 5'4"

Women's Fitness - [ Class details ]
One Class

Last Updated: Jan 31, 2012
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