The Novice Rising Star and Rookie of the Year event introduced in 2011 is a wonderful concept enabling competitors of a similar experience, knowledge and standard to field the stage together. However, since the concept was developed INBA has added 14 more events. To host all our 29 titles this year we realised an obvious possibility would be to combine suitable titles. As such, the Novice Rising Star will be combined with the Melbourne Show (May 6) and the Rookie of the Year will be combined with the Surfcoast Classic in Geelong (May 27). At the Melbourne Titles most divisions will therefore offer a Novice class - for competitors who have never competed before. At the Surfcoast Classic most divisions will offer a Rookie class - for competitors who have not competed more than 4 times in their life. The advantage of the splitting the Novice and Rookie show this way means Melbourne (and other City shows) Novice competitors can compete as Rookies weeks later at the Surfcoast Classic and not have to compete against highly experienced competitors in just their second show. We actually like this idea a lot!
MOTM January - Obi Akintaju
Our first Member of the Month for 2012 is Obi Akintaju. Originally from Nigeria, "The King" has gone through his first two years of competition virtually undefeated. From winning his first Novice title in 2009 to taking out the Amateur Natural Universe Championships last year. The crown of victory sits comfortable on this relaxed and happy King. Long reign The King!
INBA Achievement Medallion
Our 2012 Achievement Medallion has just been minted in 24KT gold plating and comes with an extra wide deep purple satin ribbon! The two-sided Achievement Medallion is awarded only to competitors who place outside the Top 3 at all qualifying events leading up the the Australian Titles. Glorious acknowledgement that everyone who gets to the contest day and stage, like anyone who finishes a marathon, has completed a remarkable milestone and their placing does not reduce the achievement.
Banned 4 Life
INBA Australia have issued a LIFE ban under our Misconduct Regulation to competitor Oskars Sarkins for returning both a positive drug test for an anabolic steroid and failing on multiple substances.
Additionally, under our WADA Anti- Doping Policy the competitor receives a two year ban from competing in all sports and organisations that carry a WADA Policy against drug use.
INBA websites worldwide will publish the information.
ASADA have notified all media outlets with the following Release:
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) today acknowledged the decision of the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) to impose a two-year sporting ban on Oskars Sarkans for the presence and use of several prohibited substances.
Metabolites of stanozolol (anabolic agent), metabolites of tamoxifen (hormone antagonist and modulator), Hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic), and Amiloride (diuretic) were detected in a sample ASADA collected in-competition from Mr Sarkans at the INBA’s Brisbane Natural Classic on 29 May 2011.
Mr Sarkans’s ban means he is ineligible to participate, as an athlete or support person, in any sport that has adopted a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) compliant anti-doping policy until 22 July 2013.
Anabolic agents pose many threats to an athlete’s health and some side effects may include an increase in blood pressure and cholesterol levels which can lead to heart disease. Liver disease and infertility can also result from the use of these agents.
Hormone antagonists and modulators are often used in an attempt to prevent some of the side effects of anabolic agent use and to increase testosterone levels. They can also cause their own side effects such as liver toxicity.
Under WADA’s Prohibited List, anabolic agents and hormone antagonists and modulators are prohibited at all times (both in- and out-of-competition).
Any athlete unaware of their responsibilities are advised to seek additional information online at www.asada.gov.au.
Seasons' Greetings from the INBA
On behalf of all 8 Australian State Presidents and 13 Promoters, INBA Australia would like to express our appreciation for everyone’s support, participation and friendship and in doing so making the organisation one big INBA Family during 2011. INBA cheerfully wishes you and your love ones a safe and fun filled Christmas, holiday and festive season.
In looking forward, 2012 will be a competition season like none before it. INBA Australia will be rolling out many exciting improvements to the organisation and more benefits for competing.
We hope you can join us once again in the new year!
INBA World/European Championships
The 2012 INBA World and European Championships has been set over June 29 & 30, 2012 in a wonderful new facility at the KV Arena in the indescribably beautiful city of Karlovy Vary (translates into Carlsbad in English) 100kms from Prague. Australian competitors planning to take part should organise your flight to arrive/depart in Prague as the European Promoters will be arranging free transport to Karlovy Vary and have promised very affordable accommodation too! Of interest is the most important International Film Festive for Central and Eastern Europe is been held at the same time in Karlovy Vary. The INBA Czech website can be found on www.natural-sport.cz
New WA President – Sam Attrill
Sam Attrill was today announced the new INBA State President for Western Australia. In doing so, INBA would like to express our gratitude to Mark Lucey for his time and effort devoted to running the INBA WA titles over the past years.
In appointing Sam to her new WA role INBA is excited to have an energised and successful INBA female competitor (2009 Natural Olympia Master's Champion) progress onwards in the organisation and are looking forward to her drive and vision creating positive improvements for Natural competitors in WA.
“I am so excited to be able to join the highly successful promotional team of INBA Australia and look forward to enhancing the Federation here in WA. I was proud to be an INBA competitor and am now as proud to take the reigns in Perth as WA State President for the INBA. As a competitor I know the hard work and effort that is put into getting on stage and I will be making sure competitors are looked after thoroughly and given events worthy of all their efforts. I look forward to creating my first show, the INBA Perth Classic in May 2012.”
Anyone interesting in becoming part of the new look INBA WA Team or wish to get information on competing in 2012, please contact Sam on 0403 165 496 or go to ‘CONTACT US’ page for her direct email link.
MOTM December - Megan Groves
Member of the Month for December is Megan Groves who has shot to fame over the last two competition seasons creating a platform for herself as The INBA Female Bodybuilding SuperStar. Megan has been in untouchable condition during 2011 winning every title placed before her. It’s no secret female bodybuilding was on its knees in recent years with few competitors anywhere. So has 2011 been its pivotal point? Several old and new faces have brought quality physiques to the stage and a strong team of five female bodybuilders represented Australia at the 2011 Natural Olympia. With Megan as an acclaimed superstar, and many good physiques chasing her, we now have strong role models for muscular girls in natural bodybuilding. Are we witnessing a refreshed, energised era for female natural bodybuilding? Read Megan’s profile and story about how she got to the top by clicking on the MOTM page.
Supplement Rule of Thumb
With the rise of unintentional positive drug tests from competitors using supplements containing banned substances (whether listed or unlisted on the label) its an appropriate time to remind competitors about the risks they should be aware of. Firstly WADA has now taken the stance that positive tests arising from supplement use has occurred for so long that competitors should know the risk and therefore lesser penalties will not be issued. Also, it is assumed the only reason an athlete would use a supplement during competition is to enhance performance. In summary, there is no sympathy for an athlete failing a drug test taking a (tainted) supplement when they are competing. INBA competitors should apply a simple rule: Stop all supplements 5 days prior to competing to remove the possibility of returning an adverse drug test from any tainted product.
Positive Drug Test Outcomes
During 2011 INBA sanctioned the following athletes for 2 years for returning adverse drug test results occuring in 2010 events.
Robert Berridge on
26 September 2010 at the NSW INBA Physique Titles returned an adverse analytical finding for 1,3-dimethylpentylamine.
Christine Zadel on
26 September 2010 at the NSW INBA Physique Title returned an adverse analytical finding for clenbuterol.
Aaron Curtis on
2 October 2010 at the Victorian INBA Physique Titles returned an adverse analytical finding
for 1, 3-dimethylpentylamine.
Bill Cairns on
9 October 2010 at the INBA Australian Titles returned an adverse analytical finding for 1,3-dimethylpentylamine.
NEW! Member of the Month (MOTM)
INBA is immersed with wonderful people and competitors and to recognise them as true Ambassadors of Natural Bodybuilding we have created a new page on inba.com.au where we reveal some finer details about them and give them overdue publicity as INBA Member of the Month! Our inaugural MOTM is O/60 competitor Ian Nordahl who has racked up some mega frequent flyer points traveling to every INBA international event abroad to represent Australia.
2012 European/World Titles - Prague
Now the 2011 contest calendar has concluded with our final international event...it is time to think, dream and plan your trip/s overseas next year :) The first of 3 international events Team Australia will attend is the INBA European/World Championship June 30 in Prague as the grand finale to Season A. Most airlines are running their pre 2012 sales now and Qantas have flights currently for $2200. Anyone who or will place Top 5 in an Australian event is eligible to compete as part of Team Australia. The 2012 All Female Titles have been brought forward to June so competitors can do both shows.
Just a little background on Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is situated on the Vltava river and is home to approximately 2.5 million inhabitants. During 1100 years of its existence, the city grew from a settlement stretching from Prague Castle in the north to the fort of Vyšehrad in the south, becoming the multicultural capital of a modern European state, the Czech Republic, a member state of the European Union. Nicknames for Prague have included "city of a hundred spires", "the golden city", the "mother of all cities", and "the heart of Europe". Since 1992, the historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of world heritage sites. Prague is a popular destination for over 4 million tourists each year and contains one of the world's most pristine and varied collections of architecture, from Art Nouveau to Baroque, Cubist, Gothic, Neo-Classical and ultra-modern.
Justin Firgaira INTEGRITY
Australia's Natural SuperStar Justin Firgaira was honoured by the INBA with his image been printed on the Natural Olympia banner "INTEGRITY". Justin won both the 2010 Australian and Amateur Natural Olympia titles and in 2011 was runner-up in the Pro Natural Universe and Natural Olympia as well as receiving the “Most Muscular” Award at the Natural O. Congratulation Champ - pictured Justin doing his mini-me in front of the towering INTEGRITY stage-banner!
Natural Olympia Results
INBA competitor Denise Deliseo receives her star-attention from Wayne McDonald (L) and Denny Kakos (R) after winning the Overall Master's Bodybuilding Title at the 2011 Natural Olympia. Go to the Results page to see the placings for the Australian Team at the Reno event.
Master's Professional Natural Olympia
Australia’s Bryce Cleary (L) was in an absorbing battle with South Africa’s Howard Cladingbowl (R) at the 2011 Natural Olympia (Howard alternates each year competing in Powerlifting and Bodybuilding).
So evenly matched it seemed every minute on stage their position could switch.
Happily, Australia’s Bryce Cleary was ahead at the critical decision making times and brought home both the Open Natural Olympia Class 2 and inaugural Master’s PRO Championship Titles.
The addition of Master PRO Men at this year’s Natural O was an immediate success and knowing this age group often produces the biggest and competitive quality line-ups in Naturals, INBA expects the Master’s PRO division to become a major feature at the future Natural Olympia’s.
Remember our exciting new Australian Dual Membership Policy allows competitors in Team Australia to step up and compete in a PRO class at an international show - without changing your amateur status in Australia. So Master guys, competing in your own PRO class at the Natural Olympia is now available - here at INBA!
Joel Ramintas - Mr Natural Olympia
I don’t currently have a picture worthy to show how perfect Joel looked tonight winning the 2011 Natural Olympia. It is hard to describe what has turned out to be a most successful Day One for Australia. Firstly the clean sweep of female bodybuilding, Australian competitors raising their own bar, Australian competitors accepting and taking responsibility for their own outcomes – most graphically demonstrated by the changes Bryce Cleary made in his physique from previously doing ‘good’ in the Masters to smashing the World Champion from France in his Open Height class tonight and finally to Joel Ramintas....who first competed in the 2001 Hawaii Natural Olympia after winning his first, of four, Mr Australia’s only to watch Warren Clampit, Tim Martin and Justin Firgaira passed him and take a Natural Olympia title. I have witnessed Joel’s disappointment as he failed at the last hurdle over the past decade. Yet, every time he came back. A life lesson in determination and preservance so rare in our modern world. So tonight, I had the awesome pride to see him chosen First by every judge around the world. This confirmed to me that sometimes accomplishing your dream in life is not easy, but that is no excuse to ever stop. Joel Ramintas, your victory was the most special moment I have seen in 21 years in the sport. 2011 was your time and will remain so - enjoy! For all result of the Australian Team go the Natural Olympia page.
Australian Times for Natural O
In Australian time, Day 1 of Competition in the 2011 Natural Olympia is running Saturday. Prejudging starts at 5am and Finals at 1pm. Same times for Day 2 on Sunday. Day 3 on Monday consists of the Competitor Beakfast with additional Awards and 2011 Hall of Fame inductees. The Natural Olympia Page will post results after each day is completed. Pictured: The Natural Olympia Car will be driven away on Sunday night by the PRO Champion!
Natural Olympia. Live! Free!
Australia! INBA the world-wide leaders in Natural Bodybuilding are providing you with direct coverage of the Natural Olympia in your own home. You can watch the INBA Natural Olympia LIVE and FREE on the internet.
Cheer the 30 Members of Team Australia competing in 45 classes during the Finals of the INBA Natural Olympia at the Grand Sierra Casino & Resort in Reno, Nevada, USA.
Just go to www.naturalbodybuilding.com and tune in Saturday 1PM and Sunday 1PM (that is Melbourne time). Go Aussies!!
2011 Team Australia at Natural Olympia
INBA Team Australia consists of 30 competitors representing Australia in 45 classes at the INBA Natural Olympia at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, USA. Schedule for competitors on Thursday is (1) 11AM Australian Team Meeting – all competitors meet outside the actual contest venue which is the SILVER STATE PAVILION on the lower level (next to the fitness centre) at 11AM sharp. (2) Registration for competitors will be held on the level above in the Crystal Ballroom (Casino level) Thursday between 12 – 4PM. On Friday, Team photos are currently planned for 8AM at the Main Casino Entrance. Friday competitors need to check-in at 9AM at the venue - SILVER STATE PAVILION. Same for Saturday competitors, 9AM. Good luck Aussies!
Max's 2011 Australian Vision
2012 Natural Universe for Chicago
Chicago, Il, USA, has just been named as the host city for the 2012 Natural Universe. The event will be promoted by Natural Olympia PRO Champion and popular Ironman columnist, John Hansen. John has promoted many large and successful INBA Natural events in Illinios and we look forward to the 2012 Natural Universe been a significant and wonderful event. Date will be released shortly.
Natural Olympia Reno Promo
INBA Events Live Webcast
INBA upcoming events will be available to view live over the internet for free. This will include the Natural Olympia in Reno next month! Everyone will be able to watch our Australian Team live in action! However, first event scheduled is our very professional INBA body in the Czech Republic (who will be hosting us for the World/European Championships next year). The Czech National Titles will be online tomorrow. Live broadcast of the semifinal will begin Saturday night at 7PM (our time) on the website www.natural-sport.cz
2012 Contest Calendar
The 2012 Contest Calendar has been scheduled into two Seasons due to the enormous growth of events. Season A focuses around our City Titles and will culminate with a new National event in Sydney, the City National Championships on June 3rd. For Season A competitors you have the ultimate experience to aim for as part of Team Australia who will travel to Europe and compete in the most beautiful city of Prague in the Czeck Republic at the INBA World/European Championships on June 30th. The All Female Classic has been brought forward to June to allow our girls to also compete in Prague.
Season B is our State Titles in every capital city of Australia and culminating with the Australian Titles in Melbourne. Season B competitors who form Team Australia have the exciting new event in Bali to enjoy and of course the Natural Olympia in Reno, USA. Click on our Contest Calendar page and start planning your contests and holidays!
International Contest in Bali!
The ultimate southern hemisphere drug-free Championships is in planning for October 2012 in Bali, 1-2 weeks after the Australian Titles. Firstly, however, we need help creating a new International name for the event! Please email us
and give us some names or ideas :) Pictured is Ade Rai (INBA Indonesia) and Wayne McDonald (World Vice-President) at the Natural Universe after making the exciting Bali International announcement.
Compete for the Natural Olympia Car!
In another first for Natural Bodybuilding, INBA will be presenting the winner of the 2011 PRO Natural Olympia with a Car! A current list of Team Australia participating at the 2011 Natural Olympia appears on the Natural Olympia page. Please check the Team List and email us
if we don't have everyone and in the right division. And let us know any additions, changes or withdraws! Thanks :)
2011 Australian Ranking
In becoming the first bodybuilding Federation to host events in every State and Territory of Australia, INBA was very proud to be able to bestow an Australian Ranking, like other established Australian sports to competitors who participated in the 2011 National Titles. If you did not receive a certificate or it was lost or damaged simply email us at
for a replacement certificate. All you need to do is complete the certificate with your name, division you competed and placing. We hope of over the coming years the Australian Rankings provides you with a memory of your journey and achievement in the sport.
2011 Natural Universe
The Natural Universe is almost here! And unlikely to ever return...INBA hopes every competitor has taken their best opportunity to compete in the World's oldest bodybuilding contest right here on home soil. As the Natural Universe competitor numbers breach the 300 mark with still 2 frantic days of entries to go, the final stages of 12 months planning is been completed. Event starts at 8.30am Sunday November 23rd at Sleeman Centre in Chandler (QLD) and is expected to finish at 6PM for the After Party in Brisbane City. 50 staff members will be on hand to run the massive Sunday show and we have enough of everything to cope with 500 competitors! So bring it on!
COMETH THY CONTEST, COMETH THE INBA CHAMPIONS!
Australian Title Record
What an amazing record of 228 competitors at the 2011 Australian Titles with large Teams representing every State and Territory of Australia! INBA is humbled by the response and would like to thank every competitor for making such a huge effort and sacrifice to get to Melbourne. The fact many line-ups consisted of 20 quality competitors provided an awesome opportunity to compete amongst an elite field, the rarity of such an experience will make this Australian Championships one that will be remembered and treasured. Congratulations to the Champions that prevailed on the day: Joel Ramintas in picture (SA) Overall Mr Australia, Janet Kane (VIC) Overall Ms Figure Australia, Megan Groves (QLD) Overall Ms Physique Australia and Hattie Boydle (NSW) Overall SportsModel Australia.
Research on Male Bodybuilding
INBA would like each Male competitor to participate in this 10 minute survey. Males who are competing in a competitive bodybuilding event in September/October 2011 or males who weight train four or more time per week are invited to participate. Murray Ashby is a research student at Victoria University examining the impact of increases in cardiovascular exercise and/or decreases in body fat levels during the prepartion period of competition. The participants will be asked to complete two short online surveys appoximately nine weeks apart which should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. The first twenty participants will receive a Rebel Sport Gift Card.
Please copy and paste this link into your browser to participate:
http://vuaehd.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_24O6jVk2896HO4Y
INBA Promoter’s Division
That’s right! INBA Promoters are leaping on stage to compete – against each other. At the Victorian Big V Event in Show One at the Moonee Valley Race Course on September 11th, it going to be SA Vs QLD in the 2011 INBA Promoter’s Division.
SA President Kim Tanska and QLD President Jason Woodforth, have entered the inaugural INBA Promoter’s division! It’s going to be like Predator Vs Alien (in slow motion)! Congratulations to both Promoters! Next year, we hope to see many more INBA Promoters and Officials on stage and to have a Female Promoter Division too.
INBA boasts 12 promoters and many more Officials who are very excited about the sport but competing is difficult when the Shows are on we are working 24/7, but no more excuses now. We hope plenty of competitors come along to cheer the ‘pencil pushers’!
New INBA Membership Benefit
INBA Australian Membership now includes an exciting, new benefit for Competitors. The World Wide Leaders in Naturals have introduced a new International Dual (Am/Pro) Membership Policy for INBA Members in Countries who do not offer domestic professional divisions for their competitors. This is currently all Countries outside America.
What does an International Dual Membership mean?
A Dual Membership eliminates the difference between an amateur and professional competitor. Providing you qualify to compete in a professional division, you can without losing your amateur status in Australia.
2008 Amateur Natural Olympia Champion, Tim Martin is the Guest Poser at the ACT State Titles in Canberra on Sunday 18th September. Tim will be in magnificent condition as he is fully preparing to do battle for the Professional Natural Universe Title in Brisbane. Moreover, spectators will be able to hear Tim presenting several INBA shows around the Nation too. Tim will compering the Victorian, Tasmanian and Australian Titles this year. Another INBA Star guest posing appearance includes 2 times Amateur & Professional Natural Olympia Champion, Warren Clampit Guest Posing at the Tasmanian Titles on Sunday 25th September. There will be a feast of action from a host of Natural champions around Australia in 2011. What a year to watch INBA! Go to the Contest Calendar page of our website to plan your shows.
Free Posing Class
Victorian Head Judge, Michael Buna will once again be running Posing Class in Melbourne leading up to the VIC State shows. The classes are free and everyone is welcome. There is no need to book prior. Come along and have a great time while learning how judges assess each different female class and the different posing rounds themself. You can also have your posing assessed by a Head Judge. Dates and Time: Saturday August 27th and Saturday September 3rd starting at 4PM. Venue for posing classes is the Bell Street Fitness Centre – 96 Bell St, Coburg.
Free Seminar Series in Sydney
The Lifestyle Classic is a new event on the Australian Natural landscape and is set to make a dramatic impact. The highly-impressive promotional team of Paul and Con Gallanos are contributing an exciting and expanded competition concept. Not only are they introducing new divisions like “Body Transformation” but are providing a new level of support and education to competitors. INBA will bring you further updates on what is happening in and around the inaugural Lifestyle Classic on September 18 in Bankstown!
Free INBA Lifestyle Classic Seminars – Seminar Three. Seminar Topic: Compulsory Posing Presentation for all divisions. Date: Saturday, 06 August 2011; Time: 3.00pm; Location: Lifestyle Fitness Australia; Address: Level 1, 672 King Street Erskineville, Sydney, 2043.
Dana Carmont (INBA Lifestyle Classic Sportsmodel Coordinator), Xavier Grevet (2011 INBA Sydney Natural Physique Championships Overall Winner) and Dev Krishna(Competitive Bodybuilder and supporter of the INBA) will be offering free practical posing advice and answering questions for competitors wishing to do their optional posing routine (e.g. type of music, music length). This is especially valuable to those wishing to compete in the new division of Men’s Mr Fitness Physique.
All further details on the seminar and registration information can be found on the INBA Lifestyle Classic Facebook Page . www.facebook.com/inba.lifestyle.classic2011 If you need any further details don’t hesitate to contact Con (pictured) on 0420 947 346 or email
SportsModel Workshops
Bikini Models Inc. are hosting SportsModel workshops called “Be Bootyful.” Be Bootyful workshops are great for beginners or for those who want to take it to the next level to be the best they can be in the business. Workshops are presented by leaders in the bodybuilding and sports modelling industry.
The workshops
cover such topics as:
What is a SportsModel?
The Judging Criteria.
The format of each round.
The attire and accessories.
The development and conditioning.
Practical training, model walking and stage presence.
How to pose in front of the camera.
Please join us at a workshop running in all eastern states of Australia over the next month (Find out more at www.bikinimodelsinc.com/workshops).
Melbourne (13th August) Bells St Fitness. 96 Bell St, Coburg. Brisbane (20th August) BodiZone, 8 Railway Pde, Geebung.
AFC on High Definition DVD!
The High Definition DVD of the 2011 All Female Classic is now available at the INBA "Online Store" for only $45! This is a must for your DVD Library as the Event exceeded all expectations. Watch a wonderful showcase of 70 of Australia & NZ best SportsModels, Figure International, Physique and Ms Figure competitors in a tight 2 hour production. You will enjoy this show many times over. Additionally, this DVD makes a great reference for future female competitors to study the art of performance and presentation of all the female categories.
INBA World Cup Report
INBA World Cup Report just in from Lecco, Italy (July 2) by Australian Competitor, Ian Nordahl. (Pictured is Ian with Wayne McDonald at the 2010 World Cup in Hollywood USA)
If you’ve ever thought about competing internationally or would just like a reminder about the perils and adventures of competing overseas - try a 35 hour, go to whoa, travel time from Australia to Italy! Makes the Natural Olympia USA trip seem like a jaunt.
Had lunch in a restaurant yesterday. Waiter was horrified I did not want pasta and absolutely mortified I didn't want red wine with my steak! He refused to accept a tip on payment, obviously felt he had failed his profession.
The standard of our Champions will give you an idea about the 2011 All Female Classic. These girls won in very close decisions. The expanded All Female concept, beyond just competitors to the All Female judging panel and All Female backstage policy helped the competitors really relax and enjoy the unique female environment. Now we can look forward to the 2012 event with great anticipation!
The One Million Club
The INBA website has just cruised past the historic milestone of 1,000,000 visitors. We are happy the website is so successful as a resource to natural competitors and provides our Members an easy, fast and convenient way to join and enter contests, buy tickets, as well as purchase their contest DVDs and other essential supplies. We'd like to thank all our visitors for constantly dropping in to keep abreast with our news and contest results. We look forward to seeing everyone at our exciting State and National titles this year as Australian competitors prepare to take on all challengers in the Brisbane Natural Universe before travelling to Reno, USA for the Natural Olympia.
2011 All Female is All Female!
The 2011 Maxine’s All Female Classic will be run exclusively by females. The show will be judged by an All Female table and Backstage will be a male-free zone with only female INBA officials working. Here are the faces of our All Female Backstage Team....after finishing their grueling daily MMA class in prep for Saturday’s event! LOL. The All Female Backstage Team will be beautifully run by 2010 Australian Champ, Clare Ross, who has appointed her team based on their experience with tanning, stressed competitors, bikini emergencies' and of course making sure everyone is ready!
“Chasing her dream”
Please read (by clicking on ‘read more’) this wonderful insight into a 23 year old girl’s bodybuilding dream, from the remote Island of Borneo to her first bodybuilding stage at the All Female Classic in Melbourne!
Her name is Shu Jun Chan and she has flown to Australia and entered the Novice Figure and Figure International divisions for Saturday Night.
The article is titled “Chasing her dream in bodybuilding” by Doreena Naeg and reprinted from the Borneo Post.
Justine Switalla will be the glamorous Host Compere for the 2011 All Female Classic on Saturday night. As an INBA multi-title holder including Overall All Female SportsModel Champion last year, Justine profile has been growing expediently around Australia. INBA is always thrilled to see our Stars grow and fulfil important roles and we look forward to seeing Justine (on stage) behind the microphone knowing that Justine’s professionalism to everything she approaches puts her effort on a level we admire.
2011 All Female Classic. Saturday 2 July at 5PM. Glen Eira Auditorium (Caulfield). Tickets $49 and VIP $59.
All Female VIP - Hot Offer!
For an irresistible hook to purchase a VIP Seat and witness the world’s best All Female event, MAXINE'S the Major Sponsor of the All Female Classic is offering the first 150 VIP’s to their Trade Stand in the Glen Eira Auditorium on Contest Day a wonderful Maxine’s Drink Shaker with a delicious Protein Bar inside! For just $10 more than a General ticket.....not only do you get a reserved seat up the front of the venue - but $12.95 of goodies you can enjoy and a MAXS Gold Card Membership for free. That is Gold! VIP seats are $59 and can be purchased online at BUY TICKETS with a credit card or brought at the venue on the day (cash only – no CC facilities at venue).
All Female Classic Photographer
Event Photographer for the 2011 All Female Muscle & Fitness Classic is Mariya Mova. You may have already seen her polished work been posted on facebook by numerous fitness models or bodybuilding shots in Ironman magazine. Competitors will be thrilled to know that Mariya has an abundance of competition experience herself with credentials that includes competing in the 2009 IFBB Olympia. Notwithstanding she knows the stage and how to frame a competitor’s best look, Mariya simply has the talent to take a great contest photo! This year’s competitors will be in raptures with the results. Just $35 will secure all the photographs of you and your division on stage (select the option on the entry form). Mariya is also available for other photographic work away from the stage www.movafoto.com
Melbourne Titles Update
INBA 20th Melbourne Natural Physique Titles, this Saturday Night (May 21) at Moonee Valley Race Club. Venue, Cafe, Bar and Restaurant open from 4PM. Event starts at 5PM with Sports Models. The Physique Show starts at 6PM. MAXS strength and endurance events on stage for spectators. Plus a Live performance opening act! All in our new 5 Star venue - The Celebrity Room at the Moonee Valley Racing Club www.mvrc.net.au Moonee Valley is one of Australia’s most unique event locations, set amongst the historic racecourse and stunning backdrop of Melbourne’s city skyline. Attendees will have access to free car parking in the Members area. The Celebrity Room has removed all previous problem of a lack of space, having the capacity to seat 1,500 spectators and a pump up room that accommodates 200 competitors, unlimited sponsors area, food and beverage available inside the venue at the ‘Market Place’ next to our auditorium. Our guests enter the Moonee Valley Member’s Car Park at the Cnr of McPherson & Coats Street in Moonee Ponds where you will be directed to a car park and onto the Celebrity Room. Tickets $45 at the door.
Overall Melbourne Statues
Pictured is the incredible Overall Statue Award for the 2011 Melbourne Men’s Overall Champion. The Men’s Statue is a massive 3 feet high and weighing 15Kg, while the Overall female statue for Ms Figure is a towering 2 feet tall. Both Statues are exclusive to INBA and can not be won elsewhere and are not available for sale. The Melbourne Victors who win these INBA bodybuilding statues will have on display in their homes the world’s most unique Bodybuilding Artwork. Both statues are incredibly life-like and precisely accurate in muscular detail which will make them your most valued sporting ornament. Success has its rewards!
Cometh the Champion!
Who is going to rise this year? Who will find the missing piece to their contest prep that completes their physique? Every year competitors come back more educated and better. With a spectacular range of awards, prizes, trips and Titles on offer in 2011 we will find out soon when....
Cometh the Contest, Cometh the Champion.
MAX'S Rising Star & Rookie Show
DATE: Saturday Night 30th April
ONE SHOW: 5 – 9pm
TICKETS: $39 (VIP $49)
VENUE: Glen Eira Auditorium, Cnr Glen Eira & Hawthorn Rds, Caulfield.
DRUG TESTED: Australian Sports Anti Doping Agency
NOVICE DIVISIONS: You have never competed in any bodybuilding contest organised by any bodybuilding federation.
SportsModel, Teenage Men, Junior Men, Master Men, Master Ms Figure, Novice Men, Novice Ms Figure and
Novice Rising Star (All Novice winners)
ROOKIE DIVISIONS: You have competed no more than three times in your life.
SportsModel, Teenage Men, Junior Men, Master Men, Master Ms Figure, Rookie Ms Figure Open, Mens Rookie Open and Rookie of the Year (All Rookie winners)
Free VIC Posing Classes
Leading up to the Novice & Rookie Titles, Victorian Head Judge Michael Buna will be running two free posing classes on Saturday 16th and 23rd April commencing 4pm at Bell Street Fitness (96 Bell St in Coburg). The classes are free and everyone is welcome. There is no need to book – just come along and have a great time learn how judges assess the posing rounds, and have your posing assessed by a Head Judge before competing. There will be a further posing class at Bell St Fitness immediately after competitor registration (3pm) on Sunday May 15th before the Melbourne Titles. Please take advantage of this free service!
MAX'S Novice & Rookie Contest
MAX’S has signed the Naming Rights for the inaugural Novice and Rookie Championships. As such competitors will now be competing for the titles of MAX’S Rising Star and MAX’S Rookie of the year! MAX’S has been supporting INBA for 20 years and we are delighted they were as excited to get behind an event dedicated to the grass roots competitors in Natural Bodybuilding. The contest offers a full list of divisions separated for Novice (never competed) and Rookie (competed no more than 3 times in their life) competitors. The inaugural event will be held at the Glen Eira Auditorium on Saturday Night, April 30. See the Novice & Rookie Entry Form at www.inba.com.au to get full details.
2011 National Championships
In idyllic timing for our milestone 21st Australian Titles, INBA celebrates the ultimate success as an organisation becoming the first bodybuilding Federation to host events in every State and Territory of Australia! Please study our Contest Calendar to plan which of twenty (20) events you wish to traverse this year. It is a significant development for the sport to finally offer the same opportunities for every natural competitor to participate in one organisation Australia-wide. Moreso, we are excited to reach this high point during a celebration year. As an INBA Member and Competitor your results at the 2011 Australian Titles will bestow to you a genuine Australian ranking like other established Australian sports. Notwithstanding in 2011 INBA also celebrates by purchasing the rights to host the oldest Natural Bodybuilding Title in the World - the Natural Universe. Bringing the event to Australia (Brisbane October 22 & 23) enables our Members to participate in this prestigious international event during our landmark year. Moreover, after an incredibly successful Natural Olympia in Reno (Nevada, USA) last year, it returns to Reno once again in 2011. Please take this special opportunity to represent Australia as part of our 2011 Australian Team - whether you compete only at the Natural Universe or take the opportunity of a strong Australia dollar and cheap airfare to America to also participate in the pinnacle of Natural Bodybuilding, INBA Natural Olympia. I promise, you’ll be glad you did.
2011 FIT Natural Universe
INBA QLD are honoured to have received the Naming Rights backing from Fitness Industry Training (FIT). Not only have FIT secured the Natural Universe Rights but also the Brisbane and Queensland Naming Rights for 2011. FIT is a great mix with INBA as so many Natural competitors are either Personal Trainers or aspiring to join the industry or upgrade their knowledge. Fitness Industry Training (FIT), proud supporters of INBA, have firmly established themselves as leaders in the fitness industry who deliver the Certificate III and IV in Fitness. The team at FIT are passionate about creating a new generation of Personal Trainers that don’t just count reps, but change people’s lives. Go to www.f-i-t.com.au to start living the dream today!
All Female Classic Photographer
INBA is jubilant to release the identity of the Event Photographer for the 2011 All Female Muscle & Fitness Classic on 2nd July. Mariya Mova will be shooting the girls on stage. You may have already seen her polished work been posted on facebook by numerous fitness models or bodybuilding shots in Ironman magazine. Competitors will be thrilled to know that Mariya has an abundance of competition experience herself with credentials that includes competing in the 2009 IFBB Olympia. Notwithstanding she knows the stage and how to frame a competitor’s best look, Mariya simply has the talent to take a great contest photo! This year’s competitors will be in raptures with the results. Just $35 will secure all the photographs of you and your division on stage (select the option on the entry form). Mariya is also available for other photographic work away from the stage www.movafoto.com
New Computerised Judging System
In a World’s first for bodybuilding, INBA are deploying our newly developed sport-specific scoring program in 2011. This is identical to what you see at the Olympia Games for other (subjectively) scored sports such as Gymnastics and Diving. The system provides each judge with their own e-scoring device. This increases impartial scoring as each judge uploads their score for a division without the need for score-cards to be “passed along the table” or collected and tabulated by someone. Additionally using a network computerised system eliminates the possibility of human error when scores are re-entered into an overall tally sheet (paper method). Moreover, using the ‘old’ paper system took a long time! The length and presentation of a bodybuilding event was totally controlled by how and when the scored could be tallied - hence original the sport ran two shows; Prejudging and then come back for the Finals once the scores were completed. Now, in the time it takes to press a button, the results are available. Not least, this technology allows INBA to gain more information and statistics on both the competitor and judges performance. For decades now, INBA has continuously worked on ways to make the running of each and every INBA contest smoother, more seamless, entertaining, and faster. The development of our new wireless network scoring to be incorporated in our larger events during 2011 is the ultimate tool which can improve both the scoring process and show presentation.
INBA has Grrrl Power!
INBA is riding a surge in success and growth thanks in a substantial way to the valuable addition of women stepping into key roles in the organisation. Kay Wiseman is our first President and Promoter in the Northern Territory, Jodie Sewell is Promoting our new TROPIX Nth QLD show, Sarah Woodforth is taking a greater role in QLD promotions and Maria Andriano is doing extensive promotions for NSW. Women stepping into fundamental positions add more ideas and balance in the organisation. It was a key strategy for INBA to have females in crucial positions as INBA has the highest female membership and the All Female Muscle & Fitness Classic, Australia's only female exclusive contest is testament to this. The results and energy these women have produced in a short period of time has INBA excited about our future as they flex their capabilities. Pictured is INBA O/50 Champion and NT President Kay Wiseman on stage the 2009 Natural Olympia.
Tasmania to Team Again!
INBA Tasmanian State Titles finally make a welcome return! Tasmania has produced a plethora of Natural competitors and champions over recent years, so we are confident our Titles can stay an annual event with the right support behind the show. So today we confirmed the prestigious location for the INBA Tasmanian Titles at the Country Club Tasmania, Launceston. The event will be hosted in the Mount Pleasant Showroom which is a tiered auditorium, and the premier conference and entertainment venue seating 400 spectators in comfort. The state of the art lighting and sound system, in-room bar facilities and amenities add to the event pleasantries! Please let family and friends know well in advance to keep Sunday afternoon available on September 25th to watch, support and enjoy Tasmania’s best Natural physiques.
For those traveling to the event, the Country Club Tasmania is a true country retreat, just a few minutes out of Launceston. On site luxury accommodation includes 4 to 5-star manor suites, deluxe rooms and self-contained villas at nearby Country Club Villas. Enjoy your own private balcony and deep spa in the manor suites or views over the championship golf course in a deluxe room. Choose from five restaurants, four bars and live entertainment! It sounds like a great time no matter what your priorities are on the weekend!
Natural Universe World Turnout
Its very exciting to hear from international competitors who are already booking their trips to QLD for the Natural Universe! Pictured is Aluko Omlolu competing from Africa. A Major Sponsor and Host Accommodation for the Natural Universe were recently confirmed, so the dedicated Natural Universe Page on our website will start posting event information as early as next week. International competitors requiring assistance to get a visa to Australia to compete should send an email to us at Head Office and we will supply you with the required official documentation, visa request and invitation from INBA Australia.
International Natural Bodies Magazine
Issue 2 (February 2011) of International Natural Bodies Magazine (INBM), the new INBA online magazine features QLD’s Michael Waddington on the cover and feature story. To read the INBM new issue each month, and get an insight into INBA athletes from around the world, go to www.naturalbodybuilding.com and click on the MAGAZINE button. Aussie Waddington has placed second to Kyoshi Moody in the PRO Natural Olympia and PRO Natural Universe the last two years. While Kyoshi has stood in his way I don’t expect for much longer as Mike Waddington is the fastest improving PRO Natural competitor in the world today. Although Kyoshi still has him on size….Waddington nails his opposition to the wall on condition. Another year of gains for a hungry, hard-trainer like Mike could be enough!
Tim Martin: New Compere
INBA have added another string to our Event Presentation in Victoria with the announcement of a new compere. Natural Olympia Champion, Tim Martin, will be compering our events in 2011. We are always excited when a competitor in the INBA Family wishes to pursue a different role within the organisation. Tim is a world class competitor who speaks wonderfully well and INBA thinks he has great potential in the position of Compere. There is no doubting that instruction (and possible praise) by a Champion competitor who is battle-wise and knowledgeable about everything happening in and around a competitor is a real bonus to those doing the hard yards on stage. I’m sure competitors will get more from their contest experience thanks to the addition of Tim to the Team. And to expand on this concept, INBA is always keen to hear from anyone wishing to get more involved within the organisation. Don’t think because INBA is already a highly competent organisation that we are not interested in adding you to our team! We offer events in every State and Territory of Australia so if you have a skill or always wanted to help promote or participate in the running of this rapidly rising sport please contact your State President under ‘Contact Us’ on the website.
TROPIX Nth Qld New Contest
North Queensland TROPIX Titles. INBA Qld is expanding! We proudly welcome a female promoter into INBA and the launch of a third event for Queenslanders! We are excited to announce the inaugural INBA Nth Qld Tropix Titles to be hosted on Sunday September 18th at Jupiters Casino Townsville. Tropix will be co promoted by Jodie Sewell and Jason Woodforth. Jodie has worked alongside Jason's at all his INBA QLD events over the past 4 years, including the highly detailed events like the 2008 Australian Titles and 2009 Natural Olympia. Her depth of knowledge of running Qld events and her love of the sport will deliver North Queensland a truly fantastic event! Top 5 in each division will qualify to compete in the Australian Titles and later the Natural Universe in Brisbane on October 22/23. For sponsorship and competitor enquires please contact Jodie on 0437 737 280
INBA ASIA
INBA is thrilled to officially announce INBA ASIA has been established and will operate from our new Asian hub in Seoul, South Korea. With the proximity of Australia to Asia, this development adds significant opportunities and excitement to future events for Australian competitors, as the potential and scope of natural bodybuilding expands through the 28 neighbouring Asian countries. With the Natural Universe in Brisbane later this year we hope to see the Asian competitors come downunder as well as compete in the Natural Olympia for the first time. Combine this with the simultaneous expansion of INBA in South America, INBA’s recognistion as the world-wide leaders in Natural Bodybuilding continues to gain pace. The future looks more and more exciting every competition season. (pictured L-R, Jaeshin Park and Sang-Hun Yang celebrate the formation of INBA ASIA with the INBA World and Vice Presidents, Denny Kakos and Wayne McDonald)
All Female Titles=Paris+Louis Vuitton!
The 2011 All Female Classic has the Ultimate Prize for the Overall Ms Figure Champion. The winner will receive a dream come true…..if your dream includes a Return Airfare to France with a day shopping at the Louis Vuitton flagship store on the Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris to pick out your dream Louie piece! The prize valued at $3,000 and has been generously offered by INBA Videographer, Ian Adams. Yet another compelling reason for competitors to always purchase his high definition contest DVD! But wait - there's more! Our All Female Champion will also win a hot pink Samsonite suitcase to fly in style!
Novice Rising Star/Rookie of the Year
INBA Australia have created another wonderful innovation in the sport; an event designed solely for those who are just beginning in the sport and those who have limited experience or genetics. The show is for Novice (never competed) and Rookie (competed in 1-3 contests) competitors. Our core aim is to provide competitors with a thoroughly enjoyable contest experience; which makes them enthusiastic and competitive so they can continue in the sport and if you are a Novice competitor this time – the event stays alive as you can come back the following year as a Rookie. The concept offers competitors the opportunity to enjoy the contest limelight - regardless of your modest experience, short training preparation or genetic potential. It allows newbies a ‘fair crack’ without fear of standing next to a seasoned competitor. For Trainers, it provides a contest-level which offers clients a less-intimidating competition environment for them to ‘set the ultimate goal’ and put their hard work, dieting, transformation and such to the ultimate challenge of stepping on stage and putting their work on show to their family and friends. The first Novice Rising Star and Rookie of the Year Championships will be held in Melbourne at the Glen Eira Auditorium on Saturday April 30th. Entry forms are online with full event information.
2011 Natural Universe in Australia
In 2011, for the first time ever on Australia soil, INBA will host the Natural Universe. The oldest bodybuilding title has finally left America and Natural Universe Promoter (Australian Vice-President), Jason Woodforth has promised to deliver an Event Extravaganza in Brisbane. Top 5 in any INBA domestic event provisionally qualify for the 2011 Natural Universe. The provision is competitors must complete their qualification by competing in the Australian titles (except Queensland competitors). By allotting a provisional qualification to the Natural Universe in Australia we are offering competitors sufficient time to plan their year ahead, take advantage of travel deals or book frequent flyer points well inadvance, and make an early request if they need any days off work. Note: your placing at the Australian Titles does not affect your qualification to enter the Natural Universe. So mark these early details into your 2011 contest calendar: Natural Universe, October 22 & 23 at the Sleeman Centre in Chandler (Brisbane).
Natural Olympia Photos & Results
Part of the largest Australian team to compete internationally (in picture). The 2010 Natural Olympia results with photos are now online - go to the RESULTS page on the INBA website to see the 42 contest placings for Australia. The Natural Olympia was a great success in Reno (Nevada, USA) and will return to Reno in 2011, covering 4 days November 10-13. In 2010, representatives of 8 new countries from different natural affiliates came to see the quality of the Natural Olympia and ALL signed up for this year. The Natural Olympia continues to grow in strength while maintaining the world’s highest standard in drug testing. For Australians, the Top 3 in any 2011 INBA domestic event provisionally qualify for the Natural Olympia. The provision is competitors must complete their qualification by competing in the Australian titles. By allotting a provisional qualification to the Natural Olympia in America we are offering competitors sufficient time to plan their year ahead, take advantage of travel deals or book frequent flyer points well inadvance, and make an early request for time away from work.
Justin Firgaira INBA Natural Superstar
Australia’s Justin Firgaira accomplished every Natural Bodybuilders dream in Reno, Nevada taking out the crown of Overall Amateur 2010 Natural Olympia. Justin took nine years to take his first INBA Overall Australian Title in 2010 but it only took him 2 steps in Reno to win the Natural O. Justin’s condition, powerhouse physique, posing and presentation was flawless and within a few steps into the stage lights we knew we were looking at the 2010 Natural Mr O. It is obvious every lesson he learnt from been so close to victory for the Australian Titles has strengthened his competitiveness in any line up. Justin looked great at the 2010 Australia but I could say he improved a further two per cent for the Natural O. A faction of improvement on a champion physique creates a whole new competitor and that is how Justin looked in Reno. We now saw Justin Firgaira as an undeniable world champion; a competitor who has set the new standard to others to reach. Congratulations Justin from every INBA member for representing and presenting Australia with such impact in the toughest field of natural bodybuilding.
Jason Woodforth Australian Vice-President
INBA Australia takes great pride in appointing QLD President, Jason Woodforth to the office of INBA Australian Vice-President as of today. Jason’s elevation in the organisation is recognition of his outstanding promotion and achievements in Natural bodybuilding. Jason’s specialty is bringing innovation into the sport, taking bodybuilding events, promotion, competitor satisfaction and INBA to an exciting new level. Jason’s record-breaking support, speak volumes about how the competitors enjoy the experience they have on contest day. Attracting a world record 352 competitors to the 2009 Natural Olympia hosted on the Gold Coast, and Australian record of 187 competitors entered his latest State show. Large competitor numbers only allow Jason to be more creative; introducing a new show format (2 x One Show) and eliminating posing routines. Risky moves that broke new ground in the sport. Such modernisation of Natural Bodybuilding, novel improvements and originality is the hall-mark of a great leader, and one INBA is proud to have.
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The Novice Rising Star and Rookie of the Year event introduced in 2011 is a wonderful concept enabling competitors of a similar experience, knowledge and standard to field the stage together. However, since the concept was developed INBA has added 14 more events. To host all our 29 titles this year we realised an obvious possibility would be to combine suitable titles. As such, the Novice Rising Star will be combined with the Melbourne Show (May 6) and the Rookie of the Year will be combined with the Surfcoast Classic in Geelong (May 27). At the Melbourne Titles most divisions will therefore offer a Novice class - for competitors who have never competed before. At the Surfcoast Classic most divisions will offer a Rookie class - for competitors who have not competed more than 4 times in their life. The advantage of the splitting the Novice and Rookie show this way means Melbourne (and other City shows) Novice competitors can compete as Rookies weeks later at the Surfcoast Classic and not have to compete against highly experienced competitors in just their second show. We actually like this idea a lot! 
Our first Member of the Month for 2012 is Obi Akintaju. Originally from Nigeria, "The King" has gone through his first two years of competition virtually undefeated. From winning his first Novice title in 2009 to taking out the Amateur Natural Universe Championships last year. The crown of victory sits comfortable on this relaxed and happy King. Long reign The King! 
Our 2012 Achievement Medallion has just been minted in 24KT gold plating and comes with an extra wide deep purple satin ribbon! The two-sided Achievement Medallion is awarded only to competitors who place outside the Top 3 at all qualifying events leading up the the Australian Titles. Glorious acknowledgement that everyone who gets to the contest day and stage, like anyone who finishes a marathon, has completed a remarkable milestone and their placing does not reduce the achievement. 
INBA Australia have issued a LIFE ban under our Misconduct Regulation to competitor Oskars Sarkins for returning both a positive drug test for an anabolic steroid and failing on multiple substances. 
On behalf of all 8 Australian State Presidents and 13 Promoters, INBA Australia would like to express our appreciation for everyone’s support, participation and friendship and in doing so making the organisation one big INBA Family during 2011. INBA cheerfully wishes you and your love ones a safe and fun filled Christmas, holiday and festive season.
Sam Attrill was today announced the new INBA State President for Western Australia. In doing so, INBA would like to express our gratitude to Mark Lucey for his time and effort devoted to running the INBA WA titles over the past years.
In appointing Sam to her new WA role INBA is excited to have an energised and successful INBA female competitor (2009 Natural Olympia Master's Champion) progress onwards in the organisation and are looking forward to her drive and vision creating positive improvements for Natural competitors in WA.
“I am so excited to be able to join the highly successful promotional team of INBA Australia and look forward to enhancing the Federation here in WA. I was proud to be an INBA competitor and am now as proud to take the reigns in Perth as WA State President for the INBA. As a competitor I know the hard work and effort that is put into getting on stage and I will be making sure competitors are looked after thoroughly and given events worthy of all their efforts. I look forward to creating my first show, the INBA Perth Classic in May 2012.”
Anyone interesting in becoming part of the new look INBA WA Team or wish to get information on competing in 2012, please contact Sam on 0403 165 496 or go to ‘CONTACT US’ page for her direct email link.
Member of the Month for December is Megan Groves who has shot to fame over the last two competition seasons creating a platform for herself as The INBA Female Bodybuilding SuperStar. Megan has been in untouchable condition during 2011 winning every title placed before her. It’s no secret female bodybuilding was on its knees in recent years with few competitors anywhere. So has 2011 been its pivotal point? Several old and new faces have brought quality physiques to the stage and a strong team of five female bodybuilders represented Australia at the 2011 Natural Olympia. With Megan as an acclaimed superstar, and many good physiques chasing her, we now have strong role models for muscular girls in natural bodybuilding. Are we witnessing a refreshed, energised era for female natural bodybuilding? Read Megan’s profile and story about how she got to the top by clicking on the MOTM page. 
With the rise of unintentional positive drug tests from competitors using supplements containing banned substances (whether listed or unlisted on the label) its an appropriate time to remind competitors about the risks they should be aware of. Firstly WADA has now taken the stance that positive tests arising from supplement use has occurred for so long that competitors should know the risk and therefore lesser penalties will not be issued. Also, it is assumed the only reason an athlete would use a supplement during competition is to enhance performance. In summary, there is no sympathy for an athlete failing a drug test taking a (tainted) supplement when they are competing. INBA competitors should apply a simple rule: Stop all supplements 5 days prior to competing to remove the possibility of returning an adverse drug test from any tainted product.
During 2011 INBA sanctioned the following athletes for 2 years for returning adverse drug test results occuring in 2010 events.
Robert Berridge on
26 September 2010 at the NSW INBA Physique Titles returned an adverse analytical finding for 1,3-dimethylpentylamine.
Christine Zadel on
26 September 2010 at the NSW INBA Physique Title returned an adverse analytical finding for clenbuterol.
Aaron Curtis on
2 October 2010 at the Victorian INBA Physique Titles returned an adverse analytical finding
for 1, 3-dimethylpentylamine.
Bill Cairns on
9 October 2010 at the INBA Australian Titles returned an adverse analytical finding for 1,3-dimethylpentylamine.
INBA is immersed with wonderful people and competitors and to recognise them as true Ambassadors of Natural Bodybuilding we have created a new page on inba.com.au where we reveal some finer details about them and give them overdue publicity as INBA Member of the Month! Our inaugural MOTM is O/60 competitor Ian Nordahl who has racked up some mega frequent flyer points traveling to every INBA international event abroad to represent Australia. 
Now the 2011 contest calendar has concluded with our final international event...it is time to think, dream and plan your trip/s overseas next year :) The first of 3 international events Team Australia will attend is the INBA European/World Championship June 30 in Prague as the grand finale to Season A. Most airlines are running their pre 2012 sales now and Qantas have flights currently for $2200. Anyone who or will place Top 5 in an Australian event is eligible to compete as part of Team Australia. The 2012 All Female Titles have been brought forward to June so competitors can do both shows.
Just a little background on Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is situated on the Vltava river and is home to approximately 2.5 million inhabitants. During 1100 years of its existence, the city grew from a settlement stretching from Prague Castle in the north to the fort of Vyšehrad in the south, becoming the multicultural capital of a modern European state, the Czech Republic, a member state of the European Union. Nicknames for Prague have included "city of a hundred spires", "the golden city", the "mother of all cities", and "the heart of Europe". Since 1992, the historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of world heritage sites. Prague is a popular destination for over 4 million tourists each year and contains one of the world's most pristine and varied collections of architecture, from Art Nouveau to Baroque, Cubist, Gothic, Neo-Classical and ultra-modern.
Australia's Natural SuperStar Justin Firgaira was honoured by the INBA with his image been printed on the Natural Olympia banner "INTEGRITY". Justin won both the 2010 Australian and Amateur Natural Olympia titles and in 2011 was runner-up in the Pro Natural Universe and Natural Olympia as well as receiving the “Most Muscular” Award at the Natural O. Congratulation Champ - pictured Justin doing his mini-me in front of the towering INTEGRITY stage-banner! 
INBA competitor Denise Deliseo receives her star-attention from Wayne McDonald (L) and Denny Kakos (R) after winning the Overall Master's Bodybuilding Title at the 2011 Natural Olympia. Go to the Results page to see the placings for the Australian Team at the Reno event. 
Australia’s Bryce Cleary (L) was in an absorbing battle with South Africa’s Howard Cladingbowl (R) at the 2011 Natural Olympia (Howard alternates each year competing in Powerlifting and Bodybuilding).
So evenly matched it seemed every minute on stage their position could switch.
Happily, Australia’s Bryce Cleary was ahead at the critical decision making times and brought home both the Open Natural Olympia Class 2 and inaugural Master’s PRO Championship Titles.
The addition of Master PRO Men at this year’s Natural O was an immediate success and knowing this age group often produces the biggest and competitive quality line-ups in Naturals, INBA expects the Master’s PRO division to become a major feature at the future Natural Olympia’s.
Remember our exciting new Australian Dual Membership Policy allows competitors in Team Australia to step up and compete in a PRO class at an international show - without changing your amateur status in Australia. So Master guys, competing in your own PRO class at the Natural Olympia is now available - here at INBA! 
I don’t currently have a picture worthy to show how perfect Joel looked tonight winning the 2011 Natural Olympia. It is hard to describe what has turned out to be a most successful Day One for Australia. Firstly the clean sweep of female bodybuilding, Australian competitors raising their own bar, Australian competitors accepting and taking responsibility for their own outcomes – most graphically demonstrated by the changes Bryce Cleary made in his physique from previously doing ‘good’ in the Masters to smashing the World Champion from France in his Open Height class tonight and finally to Joel Ramintas....who first competed in the 2001 Hawaii Natural Olympia after winning his first, of four, Mr Australia’s only to watch Warren Clampit, Tim Martin and Justin Firgaira passed him and take a Natural Olympia title. I have witnessed Joel’s disappointment as he failed at the last hurdle over the past decade. Yet, every time he came back. A life lesson in determination and preservance so rare in our modern world. So tonight, I had the awesome pride to see him chosen First by every judge around the world. This confirmed to me that sometimes accomplishing your dream in life is not easy, but that is no excuse to ever stop. Joel Ramintas, your victory was the most special moment I have seen in 21 years in the sport. 2011 was your time and will remain so - enjoy! For all result of the Australian Team go the Natural Olympia page.
In Australian time, Day 1 of Competition in the 2011 Natural Olympia is running Saturday. Prejudging starts at 5am and Finals at 1pm. Same times for Day 2 on Sunday. Day 3 on Monday consists of the Competitor Beakfast with additional Awards and 2011 Hall of Fame inductees. The Natural Olympia Page will post results after each day is completed. Pictured: The Natural Olympia Car will be driven away on Sunday night by the PRO Champion! 
Australia! INBA the world-wide leaders in Natural Bodybuilding are providing you with direct coverage of the Natural Olympia in your own home. You can watch the INBA Natural Olympia LIVE and FREE on the internet. 
INBA Team Australia consists of 30 competitors representing Australia in 45 classes at the INBA Natural Olympia at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, USA. Schedule for competitors on Thursday is (1) 11AM Australian Team Meeting – all competitors meet outside the actual contest venue which is the SILVER STATE PAVILION on the lower level (next to the fitness centre) at 11AM sharp. (2) Registration for competitors will be held on the level above in the Crystal Ballroom (Casino level) Thursday between 12 – 4PM. On Friday, Team photos are currently planned for 8AM at the Main Casino Entrance. Friday competitors need to check-in at 9AM at the venue - SILVER STATE PAVILION. Same for Saturday competitors, 9AM. Good luck Aussies! 
Chicago, Il, USA, has just been named as the host city for the 2012 Natural Universe. The event will be promoted by Natural Olympia PRO Champion and popular Ironman columnist, John Hansen. John has promoted many large and successful INBA Natural events in Illinios and we look forward to the 2012 Natural Universe been a significant and wonderful event. Date will be released shortly. 
INBA upcoming events will be available to view live over the internet for free. This will include the Natural Olympia in Reno next month! Everyone will be able to watch our Australian Team live in action! However, first event scheduled is our very professional INBA body in the Czech Republic (who will be hosting us for the World/European Championships next year). The Czech National Titles will be online tomorrow. Live broadcast of the semifinal will begin Saturday night at 7PM (our time) on the website www.natural-sport.cz 
The 2012 Contest Calendar has been scheduled into two Seasons due to the enormous growth of events. Season A focuses around our City Titles and will culminate with a new National event in Sydney, the City National Championships on June 3rd. For Season A competitors you have the ultimate experience to aim for as part of Team Australia who will travel to Europe and compete in the most beautiful city of Prague in the Czeck Republic at the INBA World/European Championships on June 30th. The All Female Classic has been brought forward to June to allow our girls to also compete in Prague.
The ultimate southern hemisphere drug-free Championships is in planning for October 2012 in Bali, 1-2 weeks after the Australian Titles. Firstly, however, we need help creating a new International name for the event! Please email us
and give us some names or ideas :) Pictured is Ade Rai (INBA Indonesia) and Wayne McDonald (World Vice-President) at the Natural Universe after making the exciting Bali International announcement. 
In another first for Natural Bodybuilding, INBA will be presenting the winner of the 2011 PRO Natural Olympia with a Car! A current list of Team Australia participating at the 2011 Natural Olympia appears on the Natural Olympia page. Please check the Team List and email us
if we don't have everyone and in the right division. And let us know any additions, changes or withdraws! Thanks :) 
In becoming the first bodybuilding Federation to host events in every State and Territory of Australia, INBA was very proud to be able to bestow an Australian Ranking, like other established Australian sports to competitors who participated in the 2011 National Titles. If you did not receive a certificate or it was lost or damaged simply email us at
for a replacement certificate. All you need to do is complete the certificate with your name, division you competed and placing. We hope of over the coming years the Australian Rankings provides you with a memory of your journey and achievement in the sport. 
The Natural Universe is almost here! And unlikely to ever return...INBA hopes every competitor has taken their best opportunity to compete in the World's oldest bodybuilding contest right here on home soil. As the Natural Universe competitor numbers breach the 300 mark with still 2 frantic days of entries to go, the final stages of 12 months planning is been completed. Event starts at 8.30am Sunday November 23rd at Sleeman Centre in Chandler (QLD) and is expected to finish at 6PM for the After Party in Brisbane City. 50 staff members will be on hand to run the massive Sunday show and we have enough of everything to cope with 500 competitors! So bring it on!
What an amazing record of 228 competitors at the 2011 Australian Titles with large Teams representing every State and Territory of Australia! INBA is humbled by the response and would like to thank every competitor for making such a huge effort and sacrifice to get to Melbourne. The fact many line-ups consisted of 20 quality competitors provided an awesome opportunity to compete amongst an elite field, the rarity of such an experience will make this Australian Championships one that will be remembered and treasured. Congratulations to the Champions that prevailed on the day: Joel Ramintas in picture (SA) Overall Mr Australia, Janet Kane (VIC) Overall Ms Figure Australia, Megan Groves (QLD) Overall Ms Physique Australia and Hattie Boydle (NSW) Overall SportsModel Australia. 
That’s right! INBA Promoters are leaping on stage to compete – against each other. At the Victorian Big V Event in Show One at the Moonee Valley Race Course on September 11th, it going to be SA Vs QLD in the 2011 INBA Promoter’s Division.
SA President Kim Tanska and QLD President Jason Woodforth, have entered the inaugural INBA Promoter’s division! It’s going to be like Predator Vs Alien (in slow motion)! Congratulations to both Promoters! Next year, we hope to see many more INBA Promoters and Officials on stage and to have a Female Promoter Division too.
INBA boasts 12 promoters and many more Officials who are very excited about the sport but competing is difficult when the Shows are on we are working 24/7, but no more excuses now. We hope plenty of competitors come along to cheer the ‘pencil pushers’!
INBA Australian Membership now includes an exciting, new benefit for Competitors. The World Wide Leaders in Naturals have introduced a new International Dual (Am/Pro) Membership Policy for INBA Members in Countries who do not offer domestic professional divisions for their competitors. This is currently all Countries outside America.
2008 Amateur Natural Olympia Champion, Tim Martin is the Guest Poser at the ACT State Titles in Canberra on Sunday 18th September. Tim will be in magnificent condition as he is fully preparing to do battle for the Professional Natural Universe Title in Brisbane. Moreover, spectators will be able to hear Tim presenting several INBA shows around the Nation too. Tim will compering the Victorian, Tasmanian and Australian Titles this year. Another INBA Star guest posing appearance includes 2 times Amateur & Professional Natural Olympia Champion, Warren Clampit Guest Posing at the Tasmanian Titles on Sunday 25th September. There will be a feast of action from a host of Natural champions around Australia in 2011. What a year to watch INBA! Go to the Contest Calendar page of our website to plan your shows. 
Victorian Head Judge, Michael Buna will once again be running Posing Class in Melbourne leading up to the VIC State shows. The classes are free and everyone is welcome. There is no need to book prior. Come along and have a great time while learning how judges assess each different female class and the different posing rounds themself. You can also have your posing assessed by a Head Judge. Dates and Time: Saturday August 27th and Saturday September 3rd starting at 4PM. Venue for posing classes is the Bell Street Fitness Centre – 96 Bell St, Coburg. 
The Lifestyle Classic is a new event on the Australian Natural landscape and is set to make a dramatic impact. The highly-impressive promotional team of Paul and Con Gallanos are contributing an exciting and expanded competition concept. Not only are they introducing new divisions like “Body Transformation” but are providing a new level of support and education to competitors. INBA will bring you further updates on what is happening in and around the inaugural Lifestyle Classic on September 18 in Bankstown! 
Bikini Models Inc. are hosting SportsModel workshops called “Be Bootyful.” Be Bootyful workshops are great for beginners or for those who want to take it to the next level to be the best they can be in the business. Workshops are presented by leaders in the bodybuilding and sports modelling industry.
The High Definition DVD of the 2011 All Female Classic is now available at the INBA "Online Store" for only $45! This is a must for your DVD Library as the Event exceeded all expectations. Watch a wonderful showcase of 70 of Australia & NZ best SportsModels, Figure International, Physique and Ms Figure competitors in a tight 2 hour production. You will enjoy this show many times over. Additionally, this DVD makes a great reference for future female competitors to study the art of performance and presentation of all the female categories. 
INBA World Cup Report just in from Lecco, Italy (July 2) by Australian Competitor, Ian Nordahl. (Pictured is Ian with Wayne McDonald at the 2010 World Cup in Hollywood USA)
The 2011 Maxine’s All Female Classic will be run exclusively by females. The show will be judged by an All Female table and Backstage will be a male-free zone with only female INBA officials working. Here are the faces of our All Female Backstage Team....after finishing their grueling daily MMA class in prep for Saturday’s event! LOL. The All Female Backstage Team will be beautifully run by 2010 Australian Champ, Clare Ross, who has appointed her team based on their experience with tanning, stressed competitors, bikini emergencies' and of course making sure everyone is ready!
Please read (by clicking on ‘read more’) this wonderful insight into a 23 year old girl’s bodybuilding dream, from the remote Island of Borneo to her first bodybuilding stage at the All Female Classic in Melbourne! 
Justine Switalla will be the glamorous Host Compere for the 2011 All Female Classic on Saturday night. As an INBA multi-title holder including Overall All Female SportsModel Champion last year, Justine profile has been growing expediently around Australia. INBA is always thrilled to see our Stars grow and fulfil important roles and we look forward to seeing Justine (on stage) behind the microphone knowing that Justine’s professionalism to everything she approaches puts her effort on a level we admire. 
For an irresistible hook to purchase a VIP Seat and witness the world’s best All Female event, MAXINE'S the Major Sponsor of the All Female Classic is offering the first 150 VIP’s to their Trade Stand in the Glen Eira Auditorium on Contest Day a wonderful Maxine’s Drink Shaker with a delicious Protein Bar inside! For just $10 more than a General ticket.....not only do you get a reserved seat up the front of the venue - but $12.95 of goodies you can enjoy and a MAXS Gold Card Membership for free. That is Gold! VIP seats are $59 and can be purchased online at BUY TICKETS with a credit card or brought at the venue on the day (cash only – no CC facilities at venue). 
Event Photographer for the 2011 All Female Muscle & Fitness Classic is Mariya Mova. You may have already seen her polished work been posted on facebook by numerous fitness models or bodybuilding shots in Ironman magazine. Competitors will be thrilled to know that Mariya has an abundance of competition experience herself with credentials that includes competing in the 2009 IFBB Olympia. Notwithstanding she knows the stage and how to frame a competitor’s best look, Mariya simply has the talent to take a great contest photo! This year’s competitors will be in raptures with the results. Just $35 will secure all the photographs of you and your division on stage (select the option on the entry form). Mariya is also available for other photographic work away from the stage www.movafoto.com 
INBA 20th Melbourne Natural Physique Titles, this Saturday Night (May 21) at Moonee Valley Race Club. Venue, Cafe, Bar and Restaurant open from 4PM. Event starts at 5PM with Sports Models. The Physique Show starts at 6PM. MAXS strength and endurance events on stage for spectators. Plus a Live performance opening act! All in our new 5 Star venue - The Celebrity Room at the Moonee Valley Racing Club www.mvrc.net.au Moonee Valley is one of Australia’s most unique event locations, set amongst the historic racecourse and stunning backdrop of Melbourne’s city skyline. Attendees will have access to free car parking in the Members area. The Celebrity Room has removed all previous problem of a lack of space, having the capacity to seat 1,500 spectators and a pump up room that accommodates 200 competitors, unlimited sponsors area, food and beverage available inside the venue at the ‘Market Place’ next to our auditorium. Our guests enter the Moonee Valley Member’s Car Park at the Cnr of McPherson & Coats Street in Moonee Ponds where you will be directed to a car park and onto the Celebrity Room. Tickets $45 at the door. 
Pictured is the incredible Overall Statue Award for the 2011 Melbourne Men’s Overall Champion. The Men’s Statue is a massive 3 feet high and weighing 15Kg, while the Overall female statue for Ms Figure is a towering 2 feet tall. Both Statues are exclusive to INBA and can not be won elsewhere and are not available for sale. The Melbourne Victors who win these INBA bodybuilding statues will have on display in their homes the world’s most unique Bodybuilding Artwork. Both statues are incredibly life-like and precisely accurate in muscular detail which will make them your most valued sporting ornament. Success has its rewards! 
Who is going to rise this year? Who will find the missing piece to their contest prep that completes their physique? Every year competitors come back more educated and better. With a spectacular range of awards, prizes, trips and Titles on offer in 2011 we will find out soon when.... 
DATE: Saturday Night 30th April
In idyllic timing for our milestone 21st Australian Titles, INBA celebrates the ultimate success as an organisation becoming the first bodybuilding Federation to host events in every State and Territory of Australia! Please study our Contest Calendar to plan which of twenty (20) events you wish to traverse this year. It is a significant development for the sport to finally offer the same opportunities for every natural competitor to participate in one organisation Australia-wide. Moreso, we are excited to reach this high point during a celebration year. As an INBA Member and Competitor your results at the 2011 Australian Titles will bestow to you a genuine Australian ranking like other established Australian sports. Notwithstanding in 2011 INBA also celebrates by purchasing the rights to host the oldest Natural Bodybuilding Title in the World - the Natural Universe. Bringing the event to Australia (Brisbane October 22 & 23) enables our Members to participate in this prestigious international event during our landmark year. Moreover, after an incredibly successful Natural Olympia in Reno (Nevada, USA) last year, it returns to Reno once again in 2011. Please take this special opportunity to represent Australia as part of our 2011 Australian Team - whether you compete only at the Natural Universe or take the opportunity of a strong Australia dollar and cheap airfare to America to also participate in the pinnacle of Natural Bodybuilding, INBA Natural Olympia. I promise, you’ll be glad you did. 
INBA QLD are honoured to have received the Naming Rights backing from Fitness Industry Training (FIT). Not only have FIT secured the Natural Universe Rights but also the Brisbane and Queensland Naming Rights for 2011. FIT is a great mix with INBA as so many Natural competitors are either Personal Trainers or aspiring to join the industry or upgrade their knowledge. Fitness Industry Training (FIT), proud supporters of INBA, have firmly established themselves as leaders in the fitness industry who deliver the Certificate III and IV in Fitness. The team at FIT are passionate about creating a new generation of Personal Trainers that don’t just count reps, but change people’s lives. Go to www.f-i-t.com.au to start living the dream today! 
INBA is jubilant to release the identity of the Event Photographer for the 2011 All Female Muscle & Fitness Classic on 2nd July. Mariya Mova will be shooting the girls on stage. You may have already seen her polished work been posted on facebook by numerous fitness models or bodybuilding shots in Ironman magazine. Competitors will be thrilled to know that Mariya has an abundance of competition experience herself with credentials that includes competing in the 2009 IFBB Olympia. Notwithstanding she knows the stage and how to frame a competitor’s best look, Mariya simply has the talent to take a great contest photo! This year’s competitors will be in raptures with the results. Just $35 will secure all the photographs of you and your division on stage (select the option on the entry form). Mariya is also available for other photographic work away from the stage www.movafoto.com 
In a World’s first for bodybuilding, INBA are deploying our newly developed sport-specific scoring program in 2011. This is identical to what you see at the Olympia Games for other (subjectively) scored sports such as Gymnastics and Diving. The system provides each judge with their own e-scoring device. This increases impartial scoring as each judge uploads their score for a division without the need for score-cards to be “passed along the table” or collected and tabulated by someone. Additionally using a network computerised system eliminates the possibility of human error when scores are re-entered into an overall tally sheet (paper method). Moreover, using the ‘old’ paper system took a long time! The length and presentation of a bodybuilding event was totally controlled by how and when the scored could be tallied - hence original the sport ran two shows; Prejudging and then come back for the Finals once the scores were completed. Now, in the time it takes to press a button, the results are available. Not least, this technology allows INBA to gain more information and statistics on both the competitor and judges performance. For decades now, INBA has continuously worked on ways to make the running of each and every INBA contest smoother, more seamless, entertaining, and faster. The development of our new wireless network scoring to be incorporated in our larger events during 2011 is the ultimate tool which can improve both the scoring process and show presentation.
INBA is riding a surge in success and growth thanks in a substantial way to the valuable addition of women stepping into key roles in the organisation. Kay Wiseman is our first President and Promoter in the Northern Territory, Jodie Sewell is Promoting our new TROPIX Nth QLD show, Sarah Woodforth is taking a greater role in QLD promotions and Maria Andriano is doing extensive promotions for NSW. Women stepping into fundamental positions add more ideas and balance in the organisation. It was a key strategy for INBA to have females in crucial positions as INBA has the highest female membership and the All Female Muscle & Fitness Classic, Australia's only female exclusive contest is testament to this. The results and energy these women have produced in a short period of time has INBA excited about our future as they flex their capabilities. Pictured is INBA O/50 Champion and NT President Kay Wiseman on stage the 2009 Natural Olympia.
Its very exciting to hear from international competitors who are already booking their trips to QLD for the Natural Universe! Pictured is Aluko Omlolu competing from Africa. A Major Sponsor and Host Accommodation for the Natural Universe were recently confirmed, so the dedicated Natural Universe Page on our website will start posting event information as early as next week. International competitors requiring assistance to get a visa to Australia to compete should send an email to us at Head Office and we will supply you with the required official documentation, visa request and invitation from INBA Australia. 
Issue 2 (February 2011) of International Natural Bodies Magazine (INBM), the new INBA online magazine features QLD’s Michael Waddington on the cover and feature story. To read the INBM new issue each month, and get an insight into INBA athletes from around the world, go to www.naturalbodybuilding.com and click on the MAGAZINE button. Aussie Waddington has placed second to Kyoshi Moody in the PRO Natural Olympia and PRO Natural Universe the last two years. While Kyoshi has stood in his way I don’t expect for much longer as Mike Waddington is the fastest improving PRO Natural competitor in the world today. Although Kyoshi still has him on size….Waddington nails his opposition to the wall on condition. Another year of gains for a hungry, hard-trainer like Mike could be enough! 
INBA have added another string to our Event Presentation in Victoria with the announcement of a new compere. Natural Olympia Champion, Tim Martin, will be compering our events in 2011. We are always excited when a competitor in the INBA Family wishes to pursue a different role within the organisation. Tim is a world class competitor who speaks wonderfully well and INBA thinks he has great potential in the position of Compere. There is no doubting that instruction (and possible praise) by a Champion competitor who is battle-wise and knowledgeable about everything happening in and around a competitor is a real bonus to those doing the hard yards on stage. I’m sure competitors will get more from their contest experience thanks to the addition of Tim to the Team. And to expand on this concept, INBA is always keen to hear from anyone wishing to get more involved within the organisation. Don’t think because INBA is already a highly competent organisation that we are not interested in adding you to our team! We offer events in every State and Territory of Australia so if you have a skill or always wanted to help promote or participate in the running of this rapidly rising sport please contact your State President under ‘Contact Us’ on the website. 
North Queensland TROPIX Titles. INBA Qld is expanding! We proudly welcome a female promoter into INBA and the launch of a third event for Queenslanders! We are excited to announce the inaugural INBA Nth Qld Tropix Titles to be hosted on Sunday September 18th at Jupiters Casino Townsville. Tropix will be co promoted by Jodie Sewell and Jason Woodforth. Jodie has worked alongside Jason's at all his INBA QLD events over the past 4 years, including the highly detailed events like the 2008 Australian Titles and 2009 Natural Olympia. Her depth of knowledge of running Qld events and her love of the sport will deliver North Queensland a truly fantastic event! Top 5 in each division will qualify to compete in the Australian Titles and later the Natural Universe in Brisbane on October 22/23. For sponsorship and competitor enquires please contact Jodie on 0437 737 280 
INBA is thrilled to officially announce INBA ASIA has been established and will operate from our new Asian hub in Seoul, South Korea. With the proximity of Australia to Asia, this development adds significant opportunities and excitement to future events for Australian competitors, as the potential and scope of natural bodybuilding expands through the 28 neighbouring Asian countries. With the Natural Universe in Brisbane later this year we hope to see the Asian competitors come downunder as well as compete in the Natural Olympia for the first time. Combine this with the simultaneous expansion of INBA in South America, INBA’s recognistion as the world-wide leaders in Natural Bodybuilding continues to gain pace. The future looks more and more exciting every competition season. (pictured L-R, Jaeshin Park and Sang-Hun Yang celebrate the formation of INBA ASIA with the INBA World and Vice Presidents, Denny Kakos and Wayne McDonald) 
The 2011 All Female Classic has the Ultimate Prize for the Overall Ms Figure Champion. The winner will receive a dream come true…..if your dream includes a Return Airfare to France with a day shopping at the Louis Vuitton flagship store on the Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris to pick out your dream Louie piece! The prize valued at $3,000 and has been generously offered by INBA Videographer, Ian Adams. Yet another compelling reason for competitors to always purchase his high definition contest DVD! But wait - there's more! Our All Female Champion will also win a hot pink Samsonite suitcase to fly in style! 
Australia’s Justin Firgaira accomplished every Natural Bodybuilders dream in Reno, Nevada taking out the crown of Overall Amateur 2010 Natural Olympia. Justin took nine years to take his first INBA Overall Australian Title in 2010 but it only took him 2 steps in Reno to win the Natural O. Justin’s condition, powerhouse physique, posing and presentation was flawless and within a few steps into the stage lights we knew we were looking at the 2010 Natural Mr O. It is obvious every lesson he learnt from been so close to victory for the Australian Titles has strengthened his competitiveness in any line up. Justin looked great at the 2010 Australia but I could say he improved a further two per cent for the Natural O. A faction of improvement on a champion physique creates a whole new competitor and that is how Justin looked in Reno. We now saw Justin Firgaira as an undeniable world champion; a competitor who has set the new standard to others to reach. Congratulations Justin from every INBA member for representing and presenting Australia with such impact in the toughest field of natural bodybuilding. 
INBA Australia takes great pride in appointing QLD President, Jason Woodforth to the office of INBA Australian Vice-President as of today. Jason’s elevation in the organisation is recognition of his outstanding promotion and achievements in Natural bodybuilding. Jason’s specialty is bringing innovation into the sport, taking bodybuilding events, promotion, competitor satisfaction and INBA to an exciting new level. Jason’s record-breaking support, speak volumes about how the competitors enjoy the experience they have on contest day. Attracting a world record 352 competitors to the 2009 Natural Olympia hosted on the Gold Coast, and Australian record of 187 competitors entered his latest State show. Large competitor numbers only allow Jason to be more creative; introducing a new show format (2 x One Show) and eliminating posing routines. Risky moves that broke new ground in the sport. Such modernisation of Natural Bodybuilding, novel improvements and originality is the hall-mark of a great leader, and one INBA is proud to have.