Compare- NPC/INBF/OCB

[LisaRD23]

This is kinda a spin off from my post in the Fem Chem section….

I competed in the NPC (figure) for the first time this year. I do plan on competing again for the 2010 season, but I want to explore my options with different organizations, primarily looking at natural organizations….and if there really is a difference.

Please share your experiences, thoughts, recommendations, etc…

[GirlyMuscle]

Isn't INBF the pro division of the OCB and other natty organizations?

[sbfigure]

I competed INBF my first year... umm.... personally... i will never do it again. I MUCH rather compete NPC.

[LisaRD23]

Isn't INBF the pro division of the OCB and other natty organizations?

According to thier web-sites:

INBF is the amateur affliate of WNBF
OCB is the amateur of IFPA

[GirlyMuscle]

Ahhh...gotcha. Too many acronyms!

[LisaRD23]

I competed INBF my first year... umm.... personally... i will never do it again. I MUCH rather compete NPC.

really, why? What turned you off?

[MsGuns]

INBF has too many restrictions on their competitors...
banned Dave Goodin for appearing in Ironman now he writes for Ironman...
banned Angela M (cant think of her last name) for a situation w/ a supplement co. I believe.

[MsGuns]

This is kinda a spin off from my post in the Fem Chem section….

I competed in the NPC (figure) for the first time this year. I do plan on competing again for the 2010 season, but I want to explore my options with different organizations, primarily looking at natural organizations….and if there really is a difference.

Please share your experiences, thoughts, recommendations, etc…

I compete in w/ NGA, FAME and IFPA as a Pro.
Soon WBFF, UFE and IDFA.
I like them because all the competitors look the same not to BIG and not too small. Plus we drug test.
With these orgs you get more chances for exposure w/ photogs who actually submit to mags and supplement co who work w/ natural athletes. They have more divisions to chose from. I do have to travel but I dont have a problem w/ that. Its nice to get to other places.

I believe you compete in an org that you can use as a step to promote yourself. Find one that fits you not the most popular.

I believe all orgs have their pros and cons.

The figure gurls are "soft" they perfer the hard look- Ive seen it on the Pro level.

[dvsness]

INBF has too many restrictions on their competitors...
banned Dave Goodin for appearing in Ironman now he writes for Ironman...
banned Angela M (cant think of her last name) for a situation w/ a supplement co. I believe.

Mraz, and she had been with MHP for years without an issue. Weird.

[Faith Fitness]

Mraz, and she had been with MHP for years without an issue. Weird.

she is in all the adds( esp in oxygen) .. and has been for a while, if im not mistaken.

[stephaniewicked]

she is in all the adds( esp in oxygen) .. and has been for a while, if im not mistaken.

Yeah, I see her ads all the time!

[LisaRD23]

I compete in w/ NGA, FAME and IFPA as a Pro.
Soon WBFF, UFE and IDFA.
I like them because all the competitors look the same not to BIG and not too small. Plus we drug test.
With these orgs you get more chances for exposure w/ photogs who actually submit to mags and supplement co who work w/ natural athletes. They have more divisions to chose from. I do have to travel but I dont have a problem w/ that. Its nice to get to other places.

I believe you compete in an org that you can use as a step to promote yourself. Find one that fits you not the most popular.

I believe all orgs have their pros and cons.

The figure gurls are "soft" they perfer the hard look- Ive seen it on the Pro level.

One of the reason I went for NPC is #1 a ton of local shows in NJ. It's tough for me to travel with work, hubby & kid. #2 I "thought" it was one of the organizations with less politics involved.

[tammyp]

i left nattie orgs b/c there was no one in womens bbing. i got my pro card in usbf and never used it. the shows are usually pretty small.

[LisaRD23]

i left nattie orgs b/c there was no one in womens bbing. i got my pro card in usbf and never used it. the shows are usually pretty small.

There are hardly any women in NPC body building either! Both shows I competed in this year only had like 4 FBB's, the heavy weights only had 1 competitor!

[LuckyDog]

INBF has too many restrictions on their competitors...
banned Dave Goodin for appearing in Ironman now he writes for Ironman...
banned Angela M (cant think of her last name) for a situation w/ a supplement co. I believe.

There are no restrictions on the INBF atheletes your thinking WNBF (pros) and honestly they aren't more restrictive then the IFBB.

Depending on who you talk to you will get a laundry list of pros and cons about all the organizations. I recommend you play around in a few shows and see what feels best for your goals and personality.

I've had a fantastic experience with INBF/WNBF and have developed an unbelievable network of friends through the organization. FYI I'm in NJ. I know others don't prefer it. The NYC INBF shows get a decent amount of woman and I know the south jersey OCB show is really a nice little show growing itself into something great. So try a few on for size and then stick to an organization you can fit and grow with.