Introduction:
The International Bodybuilding & Fitness Association was founded in Auxerre, France on Saturday November 6, 1999.
Those members present (Michel Gauthier, Roger Noon, Brian Haslam, Lisa Morgan, Dusko Madzarovic, Bertrand Menduga and Abderrahim Ahmaddouch) designated Biagio Filizola of Italy as President of the new Association.

Rules:
1) The IBFA ia an open organization to sportsmen af all the nationality.
2) The IBFA is a not-for-profit organization.
3) All may join the IBFA without fear of discrimination.

Categories 2012:

1 JUNIORS under 20 ( Born in 1993 and after)
2 JUNIORS Under 23 ( Born in 1990 and after)
3 H/P - 3 kg (One Class)
4 H/P -173 - 0 kg
5 H/P + 173 - 0kg
6 H/P -173 + 4 kg
7 H/P + 173 + 6 kg
8 Small Class Body Building (-170 cm)
9 Medium Class Body Building (170 -178 cm)
10 Tall ClassBody Building (+178 cm)
11 Men Over 40 ( Born 1972 -1967)
12 H/P Over 45 Athletic (+ 3kg)
13 Over 45 Bodybuilding ( Born in 1967 and before)( No limit of weight)
14 Over 55 ( Born in 1957 and before)
15 Over 65 ( Born in 1947 and before)
16 Miss Fitness 3 Rounds (Bikini, Routine, Dress.)
17 Miss Shape (One Class) Comparision, Routine
18 Miss Bodybuilding (One Class) Comparision, Routine
19 Miss Over 35 (Born in 1977 and before)
20 Miss Over 45 (Born in 1967 and before)
21 Body Fashion Men.
22 Body Fashion Women.

Competitions:
1) The IBFA organizes, European World and Universe competitions
2) The competitions of the IBFA are open. 
3) IBFA pay two days hotel accomodation in duble room with breakfast.
4) Contest fee is 50€ 

Jury:
1) The judging panels shall be composed of an odd number of participants: seven or nine..
2) Head Judge announces the comparisons.
3) Depending upon the number of judges, one or two of the highest and lowest votes may be eliminated so that there will be a total of at least three valid votes.