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First Time Competitors

Do you want to set a goal for yourself? Do something you’ve never done before? Transform your body as well as your mind to be the best version of YOU?

Competition preparation is the most challenging yet rewarding experience you will have.

If you love health and fitness, are disciplined, motivated, and would like to set on a journey that could very well change your life -

preparing to compete in an NMA show, could be for you!Click on

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Welcome to the NMA

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Our Women’s Divisions

Our Men’s Divisions

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Crossover ExplainedYou Matter

Contact Us

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Let’s find the right category and division for you!

You are a:Man

Woman

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Bikini

1st Time

Bikini MomOver 35

Open (Pro & National Qualifier)

Divisions for Women

Physique

Figure

1st Time

Figure

Mom

Over 35,45

Novice

Open

(Pro & National Qualifier)

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Open

(Pro Qualifier)

Nationals

Pro

Transformation

Open to everyone

Nationals

Pro

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Physique

1st Time

Masters 40Teenage

OpenNationalsPro

Divisions for Men

Bodybuilding

1st Time

Masters 40,50,60

Teenage

NoviceOpen

Nationals

Pro

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The NMA recognizes the tremendous time, energy, and devotion mothers contribute to their families on a daily basis. This category will give moms a chance to comfortably compete with other women that have the incredible task of raising children. Now is your time to get on stage and do something you never thought was possible!

Figure

Mom & Bikini Mom

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NMA is the only organization that features the

First Time Competitor

division. This eliminates much of the intimidation factor because you will be on stage with men and women that are all new to competing.

This division is for the competitor who has never competed before in any division whether it is in Bodybuilding , Figure, Bikini or

Physique. This will be your 1st Time ever in a contest.

You

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also be able to compete against seasoned competitors in other divisions.

1st Time Division

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Novice means you have not placed in the top 3 in an Open division anywhere or not won a Novice division anywhere. This division is for beginners and competitors who are growing in the sport. You can still compete in the Open and in all other divisions if you meet the requirements.

Novice

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For Men’s Master Bodybuilding we offer:

Over 40Over 50Over 60

You can compete in multiple divisions for example. If you are 60 years old you can compete in the 40, 50 & 60.Pro Cards are offered for the overall winner.

Masters Bodybuilding

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For Men’s Master Physique competitors must at least reach their 40th birthday the day of the show. This class may be divided into different height classes. Men’s Master Physique competitors may also compete in the 1st Time and Open divisions. 1st Time qualifications do apply. Men can compete in both Physique and Bodybuilding divisions.

Men’s Master Physique

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For the Teenage divisions (Men’s Bodybuilding & Physique) competitors must not have reached their 20th birthday the day of the show. You can still compete in the 1st Time, Novice and Open. 1st Time and Novice qualifications do apply. Men can compete in both Physique and Bodybuilding divisions.

Teenage

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In the beginning there was only one division and it was called Open. This is where the seasoned competitors compete and where

National Qualified Status or a Pro Card can be won.

Pro Cards are offered to the Overall winner in the following divisions:

The Open Divisions

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Men’s Bodybuilding

Men’s Physique

Women’s BikiniWomen’s FigureWomen’s Physique

The top two placing in each of the open divisions (Except Women’s Physique) will be awarded NATIONAL QUALIFIER status. Slide14

For Women’s Figure

and Bikini we offer an Over 35 & Over 45 division. Competitors must have at least reached the required age by the day of the show. Competitors may compete in other divisions in Bikini and Figure, if they meet the requirements for that division. Bikini competitors cannot compete in divisions outside of Bikini. Figure competitors cannot compete in

Bikini but can compete in Physique.

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The NMA has added a brand new division called “Transformation”. The NMA has recognized that there are many individuals out there who have overcome great adversity in their lives and are looking for a way to share their journey. These people are looking for encouragement and a platform to display their individual accomplishment. The classes are Men’s Transformation and Women’s Transformation.

The transformation can range from a weight loss, overcoming a severe illness, or beating an addiction. Divisions may be divided up due to number of competitors and different/similar types of adversities.

Essay - This component will consist of a minimum 200 up to a maximum 500 word essay on what the transformation process has meant to the competitor. This must be written in a Word doc, Google doc, PDF, or other such electronic means of communication and cannot be handwritten. All essays are due 14 days prior to show date. All essays and before and after photos (jpg or

png file format on photos) must be emailed to the promoter at naturalmuscle@gmail.com. Grammar and spelling will NOT be counted against the competitor.

Transformation

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Women can compete in

3 major clases:

Bikini

Figure

Physique

Transformation

Women’s

Classes Explained

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Men can compete in two major divisions:

Physique

Bodybuilding

Transformation

Men’s Classes Explained

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Men’s Physique is fairly new and very popular. Men wear board shorts long enough to reach just above the knee. All men will be judged based on body shape, symmetry, muscle, development, definition, conditioning

, general fitness appearance, and stage presence.

Currently for Men’s Physique we have the following divisions:Teenage1st Time

Masters Over 40

OpenNationals

Pro

Divisions may be divided into 2 or 3 height classes.

Click here to view our judging criteria for Men’s Physiquehttp://naturalmuscle.com/judgingmenphysique.html

Men’s Physique

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There are many different divisions in Men’s Bodybuilding.

1st Time

Masters 40,50,60

Teenage

Novice

Open

Classic

Nationals

Pro

Men wear posing trunks and will be asked to hit a variety of poses to compare competitors. Men will also have the opportunity to perform a 90 second posing routine.

Click here to view our judging criteria for Men’s Bodybuilding

http://naturalmuscle.com/judgingbb.html

Men’s Bodybuilding

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Women wear a two piece bathing suit and heels. Competitors will be judged based on an

overall - toned, healthy looking body, with good symmetry. Stage presence, poise, confidence, and overall presentation are very important in this category.

1st TimeBikini Mom

Over 35/45

Open Nationals

Pro

Click here to view judging criteria for Women’s Bikini

http://naturalmuscle.com/judgingbikini.htmlhttp://naturalmuscle.com/posing.html

Women’s Bikini

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Figure competitors will also wear a two piece bathing suit and heels. Judging is based on overall muscle shape, symmetry, tone, and stage presence.

Stage presence, poise, confidence, and overall presentation are very important in this division.

1st Time

Figure Mom

Over 35,45

Novice

Open

Nationals

Pro

Click here to view judging criteria for Women’s Figure

http://naturalmuscle.com/judgingfig.html

http://naturalmuscle.com/posing.html

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Women’s Physique will wear a two piece bathing suit for both Pre-Judging and Night Show. At the Night Show, you will perform a 90 second posing routine to your own music. Judging criteria is similar to women’s figure however, muscles should be well developed and usually competitors should be leaner than what is required in figure.

Open

Pro

Click here to view judging criteria for Women’s Physiquehttp://naturalmuscle.com/judgingwomenphysique.html

Women’s Physique

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Nationals

Competitors who have placed top 2 in any of the listed Divisions will qualify for Nationals.Bikini Open

Figure OpenMen’s Physique OpenMen’s Bodybuilding Open

NATIONALS is a Class that is held at the CAN/AM NATIONALS in Buffalo NY (20 min from Niagara Falls). Nationals is a step above the Open Class where the “Best of the Best” Amateurs compete for Prize Money and Pro Status. To qualify for Nationals you need to place 1st or 2nd place in the open divisions listed above in any NMA competition.

The NATIONAL Title is the most prestigious Amateur award in the NMA.

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Pro Status

The NMA hosts the following Pro Classes:Bikini

FigureWomen’s PhysiqueMen’s PhysiqueMen’s Master Bodybuilding

Men’s BodybuildingPro status in the NMA can be obtained in 4 ways.1 - Overall win of the Open Class at any NMA show.2 - Top 2 division placing at the Nationals.3 - Acceptance of Pro status from another organization.

4 - Invite by the NMA Executive Board of Directors.

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Crossover Explained

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crossover is when you compete in multiple divisions at the same contest.WomenBikini - Bikini competitors can compete in other Bikini divisions if they meet the requirements. Bikini competitors cannot compete in

Figureor Physique.Figure - Figure competitors can compete in other Figure divisions and in Physique, Figure

competitors cannot compete in Bikini. Figure Pros can compete as Physique Pros.Physique

- Physique competitors can compete in Figure

but cannot compete in Bikini. Physique Pros can compete as Figure Pros.

Men

Physique - Physique competitors can compete in other Physique divisions and in Bodybuilding if they meet the requirements. Bodybuilding - Bodybuilding competitors can compete in other Bodybuilding

divisions, Classic and in Physique if they meet the requirements.

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For over

23 years, the NMA has cared about their competitors. We give every competitor a chance to shine and show off their hard work on stage. Every

competitor will receive a trophy or plaque, depending on overall placing. We want our competitors to leave our shows happy, confident, and ready to improve and return in future shows. If this is the beginning of your journey then the possibilities are endless! If you have competed before, NMA is a professional qualifier and hosts pro shows locally as well as regionally. We are expanding each year to accommodate our growing membership base with a variety of shows and locations!

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Contact Us

For

general information - Jerry Marsalajerry@naturalmuscle.com - Voice/Text 716-553-4905

www.NATURALMUSCLE.comhttps://www.facebook.com/NaturalMuscleAssociation

Click here to see our event list

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