MS. FITNESS
The International Fitness Sanctioning Body (IFSB) Ms. Fitness contests are the oldest, most prestigious, and most financially rewarding fitness competitions in existence. They are currently in 35 countries worldwide and growing. the IFSB competitions are the only qualifiers for Ms. Fitness USA, Ms. Fitness World and Ms. International, Fitness Team USA, Fitness Natural Universe and Ms. Fitness Natural Olympia.

MS. FITNESS PREREQUISITES
To be eligible to compete in a ABA/INBA Ms. Fitness qualifier you must be a member of the IFSB. You may contact the IFSB at (541) 830-0400. You will also need to complete and return a ABA/INBA Ms. Fitness entry form along with your entry fee. The entry fee for ABA/INBA is $50.00 and includes a free T-shirt. The entry form must be received 7 days before the competition or there will be an additional $20.00 late fee. ABA/INBA offers a prize fund of up to $5,000.00 in cash and prizes. The amount of the fund at each qualifier (open class only) is based upon the number of entrants: 5-7 entrants, $100.00: 8-10 entrants, $250.00; 11-15 entrants, $500.00;16-20 entrants, $750.00; 21-25 entrants, $1,000.00; 26-30 entrants, $1,250.00; 31-35 entrants, $1,500.00; 36-40 entrants, $1,700.00; 41-45 entrants, $2,000.00; 46-49 entrants, $2,250.00; and 50+, $5,000.

MS. FITNESS QUALIFIERS
The number of competitors in the open class qualifying for Ms. Fitness USA is based on a sliding scale based on the number of entrants:1-10, top 3; 11-20, top 5; 21-30, top 7; and 31+. top 10. If an entrant has qualified at a previous contest the qualifying spot will drop an additional place.

MALE FITNESS QUALIFIERS
To be eligible to compete in a mens fitness qualifier you must be a member of the ABA/INBA. The entry fee for the ABA/INBA is $50.00 it includes a free T- shirt. The late fee is the same as Ms. Fitness as in Cash and Prizes. You can qualify to compete in the Team USA Fitness, the Natural Universe Fitness and The Natural Olympia Fitness if you qualify.

MS. FITNESS REGULATIONS SUMMARY
The categories for competitions are (1) SPEECH in evening gown, (2) PHYSIQUE in swimsuit, and (3) ROUTINE in active wear. All clothing must meet IFSB criteria which stated briefly says clothing must cover all critical body parts and the swim suit bottom must be at least a 3/4 back. You will be given 30 seconds at the microphone and 90 seconds for your routine. You may contact the IFSB for a complete copy of their rules and regulations.

MS. FITNESS MAGAZINE
Competitors qualifying in ABA/INBA event will be listed in Ms. Fitness magazine and possibly have their picture included as well.

TEAM FITNESS MEN AND WOMEN
Team Fitness will participate in fitness exhibitions internationally. To be on the team you must have competed in an ABA/INBA show in the curent year and have placed 1st through 3rd. You must also compete at the Team USA Natural Olympia. The Team USA selections will then be made for who goes on the team.

JUDGES CLINIC/ GET THE COMPETITIVE EDGE MEN AND WOMEN
We recommend that you attend the judges clinic to prepare you for what the judges are looking for in each category of the fitness competitions. For a current schedule check the contest schedule section on this website.