IFBB INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS

Annual Meeting, Rainbow Hotel,
Shanghai, China, November 27, 2005
 
All photographs on this page courtesy of Pawel Kleineder (Poland)
 
PAGE CONTENTS
1. The Delegates
2. The Official Minutes
3. The IFBB Award Presentations
 
THE DELEGATES
 
AFGHANISTAN
Buwar Khan Hotak
 
ARUBA
Giovanni Arendsz, Igmar Franken
 
AUSTRALIA
Casey Graham, Greg McFarlane
 
AUSTRIA
Axel Bauer
 

AZERBAIJAN
Rauf Bunyataliyev

 
BAHRAIN
Jamal Arad
 
BHUTAN
Karma Tshering
 
BRAZIL
Alexandre Pagnani
 
BULGARIA
Ivan Penkov, Patrik Angelov
 
CANADA
Mark Smishek
 
CHINA
Wang Ruixia, Zhou Weizhong
 
CHINA - HONG KONG
Christina Kam, Yiu Yee Ming, Li Sai Sum
 
CHINESE TAIPEI (TAIWAN)
Wang Fu Wan, Chang Lai Haiw
 
CYPRUS
Savvas Katsouris
 
COOK ISLANDS
Philip Hope
*member of IFBB Executive Council
 
CZECH REPUBLIC
Vit Ruprich, Stanislav Pesat
 
ECUADOR
Juan Paredes
 
EGYPT
Gaber Radwan, Mohamed Kamal
 
ESTONIA
Faubert Oiafei, Arnold Tokko
 
FINLAND
Johnny Kankala
 
FRANCE
Rene Meme, Philip LeFelle
 
GERMANY
Erich Janner, Martina Herget
 
GUATEMALA
Erick Nuyens
 
IRAN
Seid Hassem Afyali
 
ISRAEL
Sapir Itzhak, Sapir Amij
 
ITALY
Marcello Bertini, Benedetto Mondello
 
JAMAICA
Carol Taylor
 
JAPAN
Teruo Aso, Takashi Sakai
 
MALAYSIA
Datuk Dr. Ahmad Badrus
 
MONGOLIA
Altantsetseg Enkhtanan
 
NETHERLANDS
Juliette Bergmann, Walter van den Branden
 
NETHERLANDS-ANTILLES
Christine Williams
 
NEW CALEDONIA
Stephane Groise
 
NORWAY
Ronny Olsen, Tome Opheim
 
PANAMA
Rafael Duncan
 
POLAND
Pawel Filleborn
 
PUERTO RICO
Dr. Estrella Mendez, Luis Guzman
 
ROMANIA
Mezdrea Ovidiu, Gicu Sfintes
 
RUSSIA
Sergey Koudriachov, Vladimir Dubinin
 
SEYCHELLES
Marcel Ally
 

SINGAPORE
Azman Abdullah, Calvin Yew

 
SLOVAKIA
Peter Uricek, Michal Capla
 
SOUTH AFRICA
Bev Conlon, Gavin Conlon
 
SOUTH KOREA
Chang Bo Young
 
SPAIN
Jose Donato, Jose Ramos
 
SRI LANKA
Sudath Aluthge, Lal Perera
 
SWITZERLAND
Peter Anliker
 
TAHITI
Christian Pothier, Fifi Pothier
 
TANZANIA
Nyombo Kkobi
 
THAILAND
Sugree Supawarikul, Somkid Pinthong
 
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Ken Taylor
 
US VIRGIN ISLANDS
Javier Pollock
*member of IFBB Executive Council
 
UKRAINE
Andrey Dolgokir, Igor Deliev
 
UNITED KINGDOM
William Tierney, Wanda Tierney
 
VENEZUELA
Dora Hadfy
 
*Jordan, Qatar and Serbia & Montenegro were absent during the Congress
 

 

 
OFFICIAL MINUTES
 
     
   
     
ITEM DESCRIPTION ACTION
     
I

Rafael Santonja, Executive Assistant to the President and Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:15am.

Rafael asked for one minute of silence in memory of the passing of Mr. Sergey Kordjev, Secretary-General, Bodybuilding, Powerlifting & Fitness Federation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Executive Vice President, Asian BodyBuilding Federation (ABBF).

Rafael welcomed the members of the Executive Council and Congress to Shanghai and presented brief introductory remarks.
 
     
II

VERIFICATION OF VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT

Present at the meeting were the following Executive Council members:

Rafael Santonja, Executive Assistant to the President
Pamela Kagan, Executive Director
Paul Chua, DSM, Vice President Asia
Albert Busek, Vice President Europe
Javier Pollock, Vice President Caribbean
Paul Graham, Vice President Oceania
Dr. Eng. Adel Fahim El Sayed, Vice President Africa
Philip Hope, Vice President South Pacific
Tony Blinn, Chairman Technical Committee
Dr. Bob Goldman, Chairman Medical Commission
Prof. Dr. Eduardo H. De Rose, Special Advisor
Mostafa Hefzi, Patron
Hitoshi Tamari, Patron

Also present at the Congress were 55 countries (see Appendix 1). Three (3) other countries were present but did not attend the Congress (Jordan, Qatar and Serbia & Montenegro).
 
     
III Two new countries petitioned the IFBB for affiliation: Afghanistan and Bhutan. ADOPTED
     
IV Rafael introduced Mr. Hitoshi Tamari (Japan) as the new Patron of the IFBB. ADOPTED
     
V Rafael introduced Mr. Li Jie, Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Director of the Chinese Leisure Sports Administration, and Mr. Qui Weichang, Executive Director of the Organizing Committee, Vice President of the Shanghai Bodybuilding Association and Deputy Director of the Shanghai Administration of Sports. Mr. Jie welcomed everyone to Shanghai and spoke briefly about the history of bodybuilding in China and its future development.  
     
VI

Rafael advised that the Executive Council had appointed Eva Sukupova (Czech Republic) to the position of Chairperson, IFBB Women’s Committee, and asked for the approval of the Congress.

With unanimous approval from the Congress, Eva was invited to take her place on the dais with the other members of the Executive Council.

*Eva will fill this position on an interim basis until the 2006 electoral congress.
ADOPTED
     
VII Rafael introduced Ms. Juliette Bergmann (Netherlands), IFBB Ms. Olympia.  
     
VIII Rafael expressed on behalf of President Weider, the Executive Council and Congress his heartfelt appreciation and sincere thanks to Paul Chua, DSM, IFBB Vice President for Asia, for his invaluable assistance to the Chinese Organizing Committee in ensuring the success of these Championships.  
     
IX Adoption of the Minutes of the previous Congress meeting held in Moscow, Russia . ADOPTED
     
X

The IFBB President’s Report was placed into the record.

Rafael summarized the report.
ADOPTED
     
XI

REPORT of the IFBB Executive Assistant to the President

Rafael reminded the members to remain persistent in their efforts to promote a positive image of the sport within the Olympic Movement and to continue their efforts at ensuring the participation of bodybuilding within IOC recognized Regional Games.

Rafael discussed the importance of TV and stated that our World Championships can be made available to all National Federations on DVD or other formats for re-broadcasting at the national level.

Rafael reported record participation throughout 2005, particularly at the World Women’s Championships in Santa Susanna, Spain, and at the World Juniors & Masters Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Rafael discussed the rapid growth of the new Men’s Body Fitness discipline (to be called “CLASSIC BODYBUILDING”). HEIGHT vs WEIGHT categories e.g. people that train with weights but not for competitive bodybuilding as currently practiced.

HEIGHT (IN CM) – 100 = WEIGHT (IN KG) + ALLOWANCE

Up to and including 170 cm (+2 kg)
Up to and including 178 cm (+4 kg)
Over 178 cm (+6 kg)
ADOPTED
     
XII The IFBB General Secretary’s Report was placed into the record. ADOPTED
     
XIII

REPORTS of the IFBB Vice Presidents

The Chair gave each Vice President the opportunity to present a brief report on the activities within their area of concern. In general, the sport continues to experience worldwide growth and development.

*All IFBB Vice Presidents made a point of thanking the Chinese Organizing Committee, the Chinese Bodybuilding Association, the Shanghai Bodybuilding Association, and the governments of China and Shanghai.

Paul Chua, DSM, IFBB Vice President for Asia, reported on the inclusion of bodybuilding as an official medal sport in the Asian Games; the need for judging transparency; and the success of the new ABFF website. The ABBF has 44 member-countries; is recognized by the Olympic Council of Asia; and participates in the Asian and South East Asian Games. The next Asian Games are in Doha , Qatar in 2006.

Albert Busek, IFBB Vice President for Europe, reported that he was very pleased that the European Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation had been formed on May 18, 2002 to strengthen the sport among its 46 member-countries. Rafael thanked Albert for his hard work as IFBB Technical Delegate at the 2005 Duisburg World Games.

*Rafael recounted the history of the World Games and the IFBB’s involvement in these important IOC-sanctioned Games from their inception in 1981.

Paul Graham, IFBB Vice President for Oceania, reported on his longtime support of the Executive Council.

Javier Pollock, IFBB Vice President for the Caribbean, reported that, despite some setbacks as a result of recent hurricanes, his area was experiencing increased growth.

Dr. Eng. Adel Fahim El Sayed, IFBB Vice President for Africa, thanked Rafael and Tony Blinn for their assistance in the matter of the need to conform the statutes of the Arab Federation of BodyBuilders (AFBB) to the IFBB Constitution.

Philip Hope, IFBB Vice President for the South Pacific, reported on the success of the South Pacific Games, with bodybuilding included as a medal sport.

The reports of Jim Manion, IFBB Vice President North America, Aquiles de Cesare, IFBB Vice President South America, and Malih Alaywan, IFBB Vice President Middle East, were placed into the record.

Rafael thanked the Vice Presidents for their hard work, dedication, commitment and support.
ADOPTED
     
XIV

REPORT of the IFBB Judges Committee

Rafael reported continual improvements in judging worldwide due to increased numbers of seminars, such as the IFBB/EBFF International Judges, Coaches & Trainers Course, as well as the comprehensive monitoring of Judging Accuracy Scores at the Continental and World levels.

Rafael briefly outlined the new Worldwide Educational Program for coaches and trainers that will soon become available to all National Federations. The IFBB will offer three different courses at the highest quality: Basic and Advanced for Coaches and Personal Trainer for trainers.

Rafael also reported that the new computer-scoring program, which has been tested at numerous Continental and World events, is nearly ready for distribution to the National Federations.

Rafael stated that, at all Judges/Team Managers meetings, the IFBB would take the opportunity to present several short lectures on important topics dealing with judging and technical matters.

Rafael commented on how well the Judges and Technical committees worked hand-in-hand to improve the judging and to educate officials.
ADOPTED
     
XV

REPORT of the IFBB Technical Committee

Tony Blinn presented a brief report on improvements at www.ifbb.com over the past year, which included new sites for the IFBB Professional Division and the IFBB Olympia Weekend, as well as a revamped IFBB Hall of Fame.
ADOPTED
     
XVI

REPORT of the IFBB Women’s Committee

The chair presented a brief report on the increased growth of Women's Fitness and Women's Body Fitness, particularly at the Junior levels.
ADOPTED
     
XVII

REPORT of the IFBB Medical Commission

Dr. Bob Goldman presented a brief report highlighting the IFBB’s efforts towards anti-doping. Bob indicated there might be an opportunity to “piggyback” IFBB educational courses with Anti-Aging symposiums that are held worldwide.

Prof. Dr. Eduardo H. De Rose presented a brief overview of doping controls within the IFBB during the 2005 competitive season.

Prof. Dr. De Rose spoke to the issues of adopting new rules to conform to the WADA Code since the IFBB is already a Signatory.

Prof. Dr. De Rose also agreed with the need to adopt new In- and Out-of-Competition programs.
ADOPTED
     
XVIII

REPORT of the IFBB Professional Division

Tony Blinn presented a brief report on the activities of the IFBB Professional Division.
 
     
XIX Rafael thanked Mr. Mostafa Hefzi (Egypt), IFBB Patron and Honorary Chairman of the IFBB Judges Committee, for his many long years of service to the IFBB and to the sport of bodybuilding.  
     
XX PROPOSITIONS TO AMEND THE RULES  
     
 

PROPOSITION #1

Be it resolved that the IFBB officially recognize the sport disciplines of Men’s Fitness and Men’s Body Fitness (to be called “CLASSIC BODYBUILDING”).

*The IFBB will post online at www.ifbb.com official rules for these two new sport disciplines
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #2

Be it resolved that the IFBB prohibit the use of profane, vulgar or offensive language in posing music.
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #3

Be it resolved that, in keeping with the decision made by the IFBB Executive Council on November 6, 2003, and by the IFBB Congress on November 9, 2003, in Mumbai, India; said decision which stated:

Be it resolved that the IFBB shall take steps to adopt the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code. Further, once the WADA Code is formally adopted, the IFBB shall take whatever measures are necessary to ensure that its anti-doping program is in full compliance with the Code.

the IFBB adopt the new IFBB Anti-Doping Rules, Version 1.0, and further, that said rules shall have force and effect as of January 1, 2006 .

*these Anti-Doping Rules are based on the WADA “Models of Best Practice” and are intended to replace the current IFBB Anti-Doping Program.

Click here for a copy of the new IFBB Anti-Doping Rules in PDF format

ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #4

Be it resolved that In-Competition testing be carried out as follows:

1. A number of athletes selected at random during the Competition e.g. at Weigh-in.
2. A number of athletes selected at random from among the Top Finalists e.g. at the Finals.

*Note: The IFBB reserves the right to conduct Target Testing
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #5

Be in resolved that Out-of-Competition testing be carried out in 2007 from a Registered Athlete Testing Pool, said Pool which shall be established in 2006 from among the Top Finalists at all IFBB World Championships.
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #6

A proposition was presented to reduce the number of categories in women’s bodybuilding from three to two, with a cutoff of 55 kg (121 lbs). Over the past three years, statistics at the World Championships have shown an average of 8 competitors in the Lightweight (-52 kg/114.5 lbs) category, with an average of 15 competitors in the Middleweight (-57 kg/125.5 lbs) category and 17 competitors in the Heavyweight (+57 kg/125.5 lbs) category. Bodyweight data gathered over the three-year period has shown that 55 kg (121 lbs) would be a more appropriate cutoff if the number of categories were reduced to two and would “even out” the average number of competitors in each category at 20.

After some discussion, it was decided to retain the current three bodyweight categories (see table below) and to actively encourage increased participation at the Women’s World Championships, particularly in the 52 kg/114.5 lbs category.

CATEGORY

WEIGHT LIMIT

Lightweight

Up to & including 52 kg (114 ½ lbs )

Middleweight

Up to & including 57 kg (125 ½ lbs)

Heavyweight

Over 57 kg (125 ½ lbs)

 
     
 

PROPOSITION #7

Be it resolved that the bodyweight categories in men's bodybuilding are amended as follows:

CATEGORY

WEIGHT LIMIT

Flyweight

Up to & including 60 kg (132 lbs)
*only when the event is held in Asia

Bantamweight

Up to & including 65 kg (143 lbs)

Lightweight

Up to & including 70 kg (154 lbs)

Welterweight

Up to & including 75 kg (165 lbs)

Light-middleweight

Up to & including 80 kg (176 lbs)

Middleweight

Up to & including 85 kg (187 lbs)

Light-heavyweight

Up to & including 90 kg (198 lbs)

Heavyweight

Up to & including 100 kg (220 lbs)

Superheavyweight

Over 100 kg (220 lbs)

National Federations will be permitted to enter a team of up to a maximum of eight (8) competitors at the Men’s World Championships, with no more than two (2) competitors in the same category.

*When the event is held in Asia, National Federations will be permitted to enter a team of up to a maximum of nine (9) competitors at the Men’s World Championships, with no more than two (2) competitors in the same category.
ADOPTED
     
XXI OTHER PROPOSITIONS  
     
 

PROPOSITION #8

Be it resolved that the deadline for the receipt of IFBB Judge’s Cards at IFBB World Championships shall be by the end of the Judges/Team Managers Meeting.
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #9

Be it resolved that the Event Organizer shall provide two separate Event Special Packages as follows:

1. FULL PACKAGE: accommodations, meals, onsite transportation*, tickets to Prejudging, Finals and Farewell Banquet.

2. PARTIAL PACKAGE: onsite transportation*, tickets to Prejudging, Finals and Farewell Banquet.

*limited to transportation between the official airport and official hotel(s) upon arrival and departure; between the Competition venue site and official hotel(s) for Prejudging and Finals; and, where applicable, between the Farewell Banquet venue site and official hotel(s).
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #10

Be it resolved that the use of Green Cards for access* to the Official Athlete Registration and backstage area at the Competition venue site be implemented as follows:

1. Up to 5 competitors: 1 Green Card
2. 5 competitors & over: 2 Green Cards

*The Green Card allows access to certain restricted areas only and does not absolve the holder from requiring Prejudging and Finals tickets and/or passes.
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #11

Be it resolved that, in Women’s Fitness, the top 15 finalists after RD1 (bikini) will advance to RD2 (routine).

*currently only the top 10 finalists after RD1 advance to RD2
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #12

Be it resolved that, in Women’s Fitness, the top 10 finalists from the Prejudging (RD1 + RD2) will advance to the Finals (RD3).

*currently only the top 5 finalists after RD1 + RD2 advance to RD3
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #13

Be it resolved that, in Women’s Fitness, in RD3, the top 10 finalists shall first perform their routine (not scored), and then the top 5 finalists shall return in their bikini to perform the quarter turns (scored).

*currently only the top 5 finalists perform their routine in RD3
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #14

Be it resolved that, in Women’s Fitness, in RD3, the top 5 finalists in numerical order shall perform the quarter turns at stage center, left and right, and then, the order shall be reversed and the quarter turns shall again be performed at stage center, left and right.

*this provides more time for the judges to assess the physiques
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #15

Be it resolved that, in Men’s and Women’s Bodybuilding, the Finals shall proceed as follows:

1. RD2: routine (music length up to a maximum of 60 seconds)
2. RD3: compulsory poses
3. Posedown (60 seconds)

*currently RD2 is the compulsory poses; RD3 is the routines
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #16

Be it resolved that the “Most Improved Bodybuilder” award (male) be cancelled.
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #17

Be it resolved that the “Most Improved Bodybuilder” award (female) be cancelled.
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #18

Be it resolved that the “Best Fitness Routine” award (female) be cancelled.
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #19

Be it resolved that the article governing “Cash Awards” be deleted.

*currently cash awards are limited to $5,000.00 USD and such awards cannot be given at international competitions
ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #20

Be it resolved that the Master Men’s Bodybuilding categories be amended as follows:

AGE

CATEGORY

WEIGHT LIMIT

40-49

Lightweight

Up to & including 70 kg (154 lbs )

 

Middleweight

Up to & including 80 kg (176 lbs )

 

Light-Heavyweight

Up to & including 90 kg (198 lbs )

 

Heavyweight

Over 90 kg (198 lbs)

50-59

Open

 

60+

Open

 

 

 

 

ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #21

Be it resolved that the Women’s Body Fitness categories be amended as follows:

CATEGORY

Up to & including 158 cm (62.20”)

Up to & including 163 cm (64.17”)

Up to & including 168 cm (66.14”)

Over 168 cm (66.14”)

 

ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #22

Be it resolved that the Junior Women’s Body Fitness categories be amended as follows:

CATEGORY

Up to & including 163 cm (64.17”)

Over 163 cm (64.17”)

 

ADOPTED
     
 

PROPOSITION #23

Be it resolved that the Junior Women’s Fitness categories be amended as follows:

CATEGORY

Up to & including 164 cm (64.57”)

Over 164 cm (64.57”)

 

ADOPTED
     
XXII PROPOSITIONS TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION  
     
 

GENERAL

Be it resolved that the IFBB Constitution, for legal, technical and administrative reasons, shall be amended to remove all references to the term “professional” [where the term relates specifically to professional sport].

Be it further resolved that the IFBB Constitution shall be amended to remove all references to the term “amateur” [where the term relates specifically to amateur sport], except for Article 4.1 wherein the IFBB is defined as an “international amateur sport governing body”.

Note 1: This amendment shall also apply to the IFBB Code of Ethics, IFBB Amateur Rules, IFBB Anti-Doping Rules and IFBB Professional Rules

Note 2: This amendment effectively separates the IFBB Professional Division from the IFBB Amateur Division, creating an entirely new independent organization called the “IFBB Professional League”, a.k.a. “IFBB Pro League”, a.k.a. “Pro League”. The “Pro League” will operate under its own by-laws and rules as a legally and financially separate and independent professional sport governing body for the sport of bodybuilding, fitness and figure.

Note 3: The “IFBB Professional League” owns all of its professional trademarks, including but not limited to, its name and logo, “Joe Weider IFBB Olympia Weekend”, “Joe Weider IFBB Mr. Olympia”, “Joe Weider IFBB Ms. Olympia”, “Joe Weider IFBB Fitness Olympia”, “Joe Weider IFBB Figure Olympia”, “Joe Weider IFBB Masters Olympia”, “IFBB Pro Grand Prix”, “IFBB Pro Cup”, “IFBB Pro Invitational”.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 1.1.7

Regional or Continental Federation” shall mean an affiliated regional or continental sport governing body for the sport of bodybuilding and fitness that has been duly recognized by the IFBB based on one regional or continental federation per region or continent as defined by the IFBB.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 5.1.4

To supervise the activities of the National, Regional and Continental Federations.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 7.1.5

The sole authority to interpret the Constitution and Rules shall rest with the President whose interpretation shall be final and binding. The President may, at his own discretion, seek the advice of other Members of the Executive Council or Congress before arriving at a final decision.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 9

In every instance where the term “National Federation” is used, amend to read “National, Regional and Continental Federation”.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 9.1

Membership in the IFBB shall be non-transferable and shall be limited to those individuals and organizations interested in furthering the objects of the IFBB and who agree, upon becoming Members, to be bound by the Constitution and Rules and the decisions and rulings of the Executive Council and Congress.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 10.7

The quorum at any meeting of the Executive Council shall consist of the Members of the Executive Council who are present at the meeting. The President, or the Executive Assistant to the President; the Executive Director, or the General Secretary, or the Assistant General Secretary, must be present.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 11.7

The quorum at the annual meeting of the Congress shall consist of those National Federations present, as represented by the presidents of the National Federations, or their duly appointed representatives or proxies, and the Members of the Executive Council who are present at the meeting. The President, or the Executive Assistant to the President; the Executive Director, or the General Secretary, or the Assistant General Secretary, must be present.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 11.11.5

Propositions from the National Federations must reach the office of the President no later than sixty days before the date fixed for the annual meeting of the Congress.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 13.1.4

To have the sole authority to interpret the Constitution and Rules, said interpretation to be final and binding. The President may, at his own discretion, seek the advice of other Members of the Executive Council or Congress before arriving at a final decision.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 15.2.3

A copy of their constitution and rules, said constitution and rules which must be in conformity with the Constitution and Rules of the IFBB.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 15.6.2

Failing to adhere to or comply with the Constitution and Rules or the decisions and rulings of the President, Executive Council and Congress.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 16

In every instance where the term “Continental Federation” is used, amend to read “Regional and Continental Federation”.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 19.4.7

Any athlete or official who participates in a competition or event not approved or sanctioned by the IFBB, may be fined, suspended or expelled. Participation shall include, but shall not be limited to, competing, guest posing, giving a seminar, lecture or similar presentation, judging, officiating, allowing the use of one’s name and/or likeness for promotional purposes, and/or taking part in a non-IFBB sanctioned competition or event in any other way, shape, or form.
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 19.4.8

Once recognized by the IFBB pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Constitution and Rules, or pursuant to the terms and conditions of the constitution and rules of a National, Regional or Continental affiliate, no athlete, judge, official, administrator or other Member shall hold membership in any other bodybuilding and/or fitness organization; nor shall that Member participate in or promote, in any way, shape or form, their activities, failing which the Member may be fined, suspended or expelled.

*Renumber the current Article 19.4.8 to Article 19.4.9. Renumber the current Article 19.4.9 to Article 19.4.10
ADOPTED
     
 

ARTICLE 22

Insert a new Article 22 entitled “Doping”.

22.1 Position Statement:

The practice of sport involves physical health and fitness, dedication to training, and proper nutrition. Doping, which includes the use of Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods to artificially enhance performance, is unethical, contrary to the concept of fair play, undermines the values of sport, and can endanger the health of the athletes. The practice of doping is forbidden within the IFBB.

22.2 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code:

The IFBB officially recognizes the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as the international authority in anti-doping matters. The IFBB is an official Signatory to the WADA Code and, by means of the IFBB Anti-Doping Rules, conforms to the provisions of the WADA Code.

22.3 Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS):

The IFBB officially recognizes the authority of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS) and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

*Renumber the current Article 22 to Article 23.

Click here for a copy of the new IFBB Constitution in PDF format

ADOPTED
     
XXIII

2006 IFBB Men’s World Bodybuilding Championships & IFBB International Congress

Rafael invited Vit Ruprich, Deputy Mayor of Ostrava, Czech Republic, to give a presentation on the IFBB Men’s World Bodybuilding Championships & IFBB International Congress, which will be held October 26-30, 2006.
 
     
XXIV

2006 IFBB Women’s World Bodybuilding, Fitness & Body Fitness Championships and Men’s Fitness & Classic Bodybuilding Championships

Rafael invited Joan Campolier, Mayor of Santa Susanna, Spain, to give a presentation on the IFBB Women’s World Bodybuilding, Fitness & Body Fitness Championships and Men’s Fitness & Classic Bodybuilding Championships, which will be held September 22-25, 2006.
 
     
XXV

2006 IFBB Juniors & Masters World Bodybuilding, Fitness and Body Fitness Championships

Rafael reported that this event would be held in either Sicily or Como, Italy, in November 2006.
 
     
XXVI

2007 IFBB Men’s World Bodybuilding Championships & IFBB International Congress

Presentations were made by Brazil and South Korea.
 
     
XXVII

Allocation of Championships

Pamela Kagan discussed the 2006 IFBB Amateur Calendar of Events.
 
     
XXVIII

Other Business

The Chair presented a brief report on a recent trip that he made to Damascus, Syria, accompanied by Tony Blinn. The purpose of the trip was to assist the Arab Federation of BodyBuilders (AFBB) to amend their statutes to conform to the IFBB Constitution.

The Executive Council were in unanimous agreement that the constitutions or statutes or bylaws of all affiliates, whether National, Regional or Continental Federations, must conform to the IFBB Constitution and that should an affiliated federation fail to take the necessary steps to carry out amendments to conform, that federation may be disaffiliated.

The Congress unanimously approved this decision.
ADOPTED
     
XXIX Rafael and Pamela presented IFBB awards to various officials.  
     
XXX The Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:56pm.  
     
 

Minutes compiled by:

Minutes approved by:

 

Tony Blinn
Chairman
IFBB Technical Committee

December 12, 2005

 

Rafael Santonja
Chair of the Meeting
Executive Assistant to the President

December 13, 2005

 
     
 

APPENDIX 1

COUNTRIES ATTENDING THE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND/OR CONGRESS

 

 

 

 

No

COUNTRY

No

COUNTRY

 

 

 

 

1

Afghanistan

30

Malaysia

2

Aruba

31

Mongolia

3

Australia

32

Netherlands

4

Austria

33

Netherlands-Antilles

5

Azerbaijan

34

New Caledonia

6

Bahrain

35

Norway

7

Bhutan

36

Panama

8

Brazil

37

Poland

9

Bulgaria

38

Puerto Rico

10

Canada

39

Qatar*

11

China

40

Romania

12

China Hong Kong

41

Russia

13

Chinese Taipei

42

Serbia & Montenegro*

14

Cook Islands

43

Seychelles

15

Cyprus

44

Singapore

16

Czech Republic

45

Slovakia

17

Ecuador

46

South Africa

18

Egypt

47

South Korea

19

Estonia

48

Spain

20

Finland

49

Sri Lanka

21

France

50

Switzerland

22

Germany

51

Tahiti

23

Guatemala

52

Tanzania

24

Iran

53

Thailand

25

Israel

54

United States of America

26

Italy

55

US Virgin Islands

27

Jamaica

56

Ukraine

28

Japan

57

United Kingdom

29

Jordan*

58

Venezuela

* Jordan , Qatar and Serbia & Montenegro did not attend the Congress

 
     
     
 
IFBB AWARD PRESENTATIONS
 
     
 
IFBB GOLD ORDER
Presented to Dr. Bob Goldman (USA), Chairman IFBB Medical Commission,
by Pamela Kagan (Canada), IFBB Executive Director, and
Rafael Santonja (Spain), IFBB Executive Assistant to the President
 
IFBB ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
Presented to Paul Graham (Australia), IFBB Vice President Oceania,
by Pamela Kagan (Canada), IFBB Executive Director, and
Rafael Santonja (Spain), IFBB Executive Assistant to the President.
Paul accepts the award accompanied by his wife, Carol Graham
 
IFBB ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL
Presented to Erich Janner (Germany), Chairman EBFF Judges Committee,
by Rafael Santonja (Spain), IFBB Executive Assistant to the President,
Albert Busek (Germany), IFBB Vice President Europe, and
Pamela Kagan (Canada), IFBB Executive Director
 
 
 
IFBB PRESIDENT'S GOLD MEDAL
Presented to Javier Pollock (US Virgin Islands), IFBB Vice President Caribbean,
by Pamela Kagan (Canada), IFBB Executive Director, and
Rafael Santonja (Spain), IFBB Executive Assistant to the President
 
     
   
 

IFBB BRONZE MEDAL & RIBBON
Presented to Vicky Slater and Bill Slater (South Africa)
by Paul Chua, DSM (Singapore), IFBB Vice President Asia,
Pamela Kagan (Canada), OFBB Executive Director, and
Rafael Santonja (Spain), IFBB Executive Assistant to the President