
Navigating Australian based federations can be very difficult, not only for a first-time competitor but for coaches and seasoned athletes alike.
With approximately 13 federations actively operating within Australia with and excess 114 categories to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and completely lost.
To help get you started, I have compiled a list of active Australian federations below with contact details and a quick outline of the categories each have on offer.
1. IFBB Pro League (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness)
IFBB Pro League Male Categories
- Physique
- Classic Physique
- Bodybuilding
IFBB Pro League Female Categories
- Bikini
- Figure
- Fitness
- Physique
Facebook: IFBB Pro League Australia
Instagram: @ifbbproleagueoz
Website: www.ifbbproleague.com.au
2.IFBB Elite (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness)
IFBB Elite League Male Categories
- Physique
- Classic Physique
- Bodybuilding
IFBB Elite League Female Categories
- Bikini
- Wellness
- Fitness
- Figure
- Physique
Facebook: IFBB Australia
Instagram: @ifbbaustralia_official
Website: www.ifbbaustralia.com.au
3. PCA (Physical Culture Association)
PCA Male Categories
- Bodybuilding
- Classic Bodybuilding
- Physique
- Muscle Model
PCA Female Categories
- Bikini
- Bikini Trained
- Figure Toned
- Figure Athletic
- Figure Trained
Facebook: PCA Australia
Instagram: @pca_australia
Website: www.pcaofficial.com.au
4. ANB (Australasian Natural Bodybuilding Association)
ANB Male Categories
- Fitness Model
- Physique Model
- Bodybuilding
ANB Female Categories
- Swimsuit International
- Bikini Model
- Fitness Model
- Figure
- Theme Wear
- Physique
Facebook: anbaustralia_official
Instagram: @anb_australia
Website: www.anb.com.au
5. INBA Global Australia (International Natural Bodybuilding Association) PNBA (Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association)
INBA Male Categories
- Bodybuilding
- Kid’s & Teen Fitness
- Physique
- Classic Physique
- Fitness
- Physically Challenged Wheelchair
- Physically Challenged Standing
- Mixed Couples
- Ink/Tattoo
- Body Quest
INBA Female Categories
- Bodybuilding
- Kid’s & Teen Fitness
- Physique
- Figure
- Sports Model
- Fitness Model
- Bikini
- Swimsuit Open
- Figure Classic Open
- INBA Angels
- Physically Challenged Wheelchair
- Physically Challenged Standing
- Mixed Couples
- Ink/Tattoo
- Body Quest
- Bikini Mamas
Facebook: INBA Global Australia
Instagram: @inba_australia
Website: www.inbaglobal.com.au
6. ICN (I Compete Natural)
ICN Male Categories
- Beach Body
- Fitness Model
- Physique
- Bodybuilding
ICN Female Categories
- Bikini Model
- Fitness Model
- Figure International
- Figure
- Bodybuilding
Facebook: ICompete Natural Australia
Instagram: @icompetenatural
Website: www.icompeteaustralia.com.au
7. NABBA (National Amateur Body-Builder’s Association) WFF (World Fitness Federation)
NABBA Male Categories
NABBA Female Categories
WFF Male Categories
- Beach Model
- Sports Model
- Bodybuilding
WFF Female Categories
- Bikini Model
- Sports Model
- Figure
- Aerobics
Facebook: NABBA/WFF Australia
Instagram: @nabba_wff_australia
Website: www.nabbawff.com.au
8. NBA (Natural Bodybuilding Australia)
NBA Male Categories
- Physique
- Classic Physique
- Bodybuilding *Optional Male Division Posing Routine
NBA Female Categories
- Bikini Model
- Sports Model
- Fitness Model
- Figure Model
- Physique *Optional Female Divisions
- Theme Wear
- One Piece Swimsuit
- Figure International
- Posing Routine
Facebook: Natural Bodybuilding Australia
Instagram:
Website: www.naturalbodybuildingaustralia.org (Site coming soon)
9. WBFF (World Beauty Fitness & Fashion Inc.)
WBFF Male Categories
- Fitness Model
- Muscle Model
- Transformation Division
WBFF Female Categories
- Diva Bikini Model
- Diva Fitness Model
- Diva Figure Model
- Transformation Division
Facebook: The WBFF Australia
Instagram: @wbff_aust
Website: www.wbffshows.com.au
10. ABF (Australian Bodybuilding Federation)
ABF Male Categories
- Physique Model (Boardshorts)
- Muscle Model (Euro Trunks)
- Classic Bodybuilding
- Bodybuilding
ABF Female Categories
- Swimsuit Model
- Bikini Model (Toned)
- Bikini Model (Trained)
- Fitness Model
- Figure
Facebook: Australian Bodybuilding Federation
Instagram: @australian_bodybuilding_fed
Website: www.newcastlenightofchampions.com
11. WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) AMNBS (Australian Men’s Natural Body Sculpting) AWNBS (Australian Women’s natural Body Sculpting)
AWNBS Male Categories
- Physique
- Classic Physique
- Bodybuilding
AWNBS Female Categories
- Bikini
- Fitness
- Figure
- Fit Body
- Swimsuit
Facebook: World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF)
Instagram: @wnbfaustralia
Websites: www.amnbs.com.au and www.awnbs.com.au