DISTRIBUTION OF "A" AND "B" TEAM ATHLETES

INTRODUCTION

The IFBB, in cooperation with its Continental, Regional and National federations, and in the interests of furthering the development of the sport of bodybuilding and fitness, herewith provides notice of the rules governing “A”- and “B”- team competitors at the World Championships.

THE “A” TEAM

1. Each National Federation may enter an “A” team. The maximum allowable number of competitors in the “A” team shall be equal to the total number of categories open for competition at the Championships.

2. The maximum allowable number of “A”-team competitors per National Federation in any one category shall not exceed two (2).

3. Pursuant to applicable IFBB rules, the Organizer shall provide free-of-charge accommodations, meals, onsite transportation, and access to the Prejudging, Finals and Farewell Banquet to all “A”-team competitors.

4. Each National Federation shall pay a Registration Fee for each “A”-team competitor.

5. The “A”-team competitors shall compete for placings and awards, including the Best National Team award.

6. A National Federation must fully declare its “A”-team competitors on the Final Entry Form and must register the “A”-team competitors upon check-in at the official hotel, failing which any undeclared competitor shall be responsible for all of his or her expenses.

THE “B” TEAM

1. Each National Federation may enter a “B” team according to the rules specified below. Unless otherwise noted, the maximum allowable number of competitors in the “B” team shall not exceed those in the “A” team.

2. Unless otherwise noted, the maximum allowable number of “B”-team competitors per National Federation in any one category shall not exceed two (2).

3. The National Federation shall be obliged to pay the Full Package Special Rate for each “B”-team competitor. This package shall comprise the competitor accommodations, meals, onsite transportation, and access to the Prejudging, Finals and Farewell Banquet.

4. The Registration Fee for "B"-team competitors shall be included in the Full Package Special Rate.

5. The “B”-team competitors shall compete for placings and awards, excluding the Best National Team award.

6. A National Federation must fully declare its “B”-team competitors on the Final Entry Form and must register the “B”-team competitors upon check-in at the official hotel, failing which any undeclared competitor shall be disqualified.

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