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2004 Official Physique Manual Of The UNITED ST
ATES BODYBUILDING FEDERATION
(U.S.B.F)
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USBF HISTORY OVERVIEW The USBF was founded in
Baltimore, Maryland at the end of 1999 as a
result of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
dropping its physique program. Former AAU
Maryland State Physique Chairperson, Brian N.
Washington, founded the USBF to address his
vision for the future of natural bodybuilding.
That vision was based on establishing fair and
objective competition by Allowing only one met
hod of drug testing (urinalysis) to be used at
all contests Mandating that no less than 10 of t
he participants undergo testing
Providing clear directions on how drug testing is
to be carry out Assigning a Drug Testing Officers
to every contest Establishing and publishing our
Drug Testing Policy Procedures and an
Athletes Right of Protest Constantly evaluating
and testing our officials In 1990, Brian promot
ed the first drug tested bodybuilding contest in
Maryland using IOC type testing. In the mid
1980s, he promoted the first drug tested
powerlifting contest in Maryland. He served
three terms as Chair of the Drug Testing
Committee for the American Drug Free Powerlifting
Association (ADFPA). As his experience suggests,
he is very serious about drug testing and plans
to make this the focus of the USBF.
The USBF will be set up in a democratic manner w
here states chairpersons and officers will make
of the Executive Committee. Our first national
championships was held on August 2001. In 2003,
the USBF will add MsUSBF Figure divisions to
every show. We are also planning our first Pro
Natural division in November 2003.
Although the late 1990s bought over-the-counter
banned substances into the battle of promoting a
natural program, the USBF focus will be to
educate and communicate what is banned to our
members.
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USBF TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. USBF CONTEST ORGANIZATION OFFICIALS
1. SUPERVISING BODY 2. CONTEST STAFF 3. OFFICIAL
S JUDGING QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
4. CONTEST PROMOTER / DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
B. LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES 1. ATHLET
ES RIGHTS / DUE PROCESS 2. USBF MEMBERSHIP 3. S
ANCTIONS C. USBF PHYSIQUE PROGRAM 1. RULES OF
ELIGIBILITY 2. DIVISIONS 3. WEIGHT 4. AGE CLAS
SES 5. AWARDS 6. MUSIC 7. POSING ATTIRE 8. CON
TEST FORMAT OFFICIAL POSES 9. SCORING PROCEDUR
E 10. SECURITY BEHIND STAGE D. USBF NATIONAL C
HAMPIONSHIPS TITLES 1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
2. AWARDS 3. CONTEST STAFFING E. FORMS DOC
UMENT 1. INDIVIDUAL JUDGES SCORING SHEET 2. IND
IVIDUAL JUDGES SCORING SHEET (Best Poser)
3. TABULATOR SCORING SHEET 4. PROMOTER RESPONSIB
ILITIES LIST 5. PROMOTER EQUIPMENT LIST 6. WAIVE
R AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY 7. SANCTION FORM 8. U
SBF MEMBERSHIP FORM (Via Internet / e-mail)
9. USBF MEMBERSHIP FORM (regular mail / at
contest)
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SECTION A. USBF CONTEST ORGANIZATION OFFICIALS
A. USBF CONTEST ORGANIZATION OFFICIALS
1. SUPERVISING BODY The supervising body consis
ts of the following voting members
President State Chairpersons National Judges St
ate Judges with two (2) years experience
Club Presidents 2. CONTEST STAFF The contest
staff should consist of (but not limited to)
Promoter Expediting Crew Music / Sound Crew Lig
hting Tech Maintenance Tech Master of Ceremonies
Set-up and Break-down Crew Awards Coordinator
Awards Presenters 3. OFFICIALS JUDGING QUALIF
ICATION CRITERIA The contest officials consist
of scoring judges a head judge, and tabulator.
The scoring of judges shall consist of a minimum
of five (5) scoring judges, and a maximum of
nine (9). The total number of scoring judges
must be an odd number. The head judge is
responsible for seating and numbering the scoring
judges, putting the contestants through their
poses, and collecting the scores for the
tabulator. The head judge shall be seated at
either corner of the table that makes him or her
more accessible to the tabulator.
Individuals with two or more years of competitive
bodybuilding experience may act as state judges
with the endorsement of the State Chairperson.
The State Chairperson will make sure that all
state judges in their jurisdiction have a
rulebook. The rulebook will be posted on USBFs
homepage. Any state judge with three (3) years
of experience can take the practical exam at the
USBF USA Nationals. National Judges from similar
organizations (ie., AAU) can be grandfathered
into the USBF with the State Chairpersons
sponsorship. This sponsorship must be submitted,
in writing, to the USBF National Office thirty
(30) prior to the judge participating as an USBF
official. 4. CONTEST PROMOTER / DIRECTOR RESPON
SIBILITIES See Section E, item 6, PROMOTER RES
PONSIBILITIES LIST.
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SECTION B. LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
B. LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
1. ATHLETES RIGHTS / DUE PROCESS
a. Athletes Rights. Any citizen of the United
States that meets Section C.1 Rules of
Eligibility, has the right to participate in USBF
Sanctioned competition. Competitors may not be
discriminated against for participation or
affiliation with other physique organizations.
b. Due Process. Any member of the USBF shall
have their right to have their grievances heard
and the right to petition the USBF National
Office. The grievance must be filed in writing
and sent to the State Chairperson and the USBF
National Office. If no response is received
within 21 days or if you are not satisfied with
the response, you may petition the National
Office for final disposition of the grievance.
2. USBF MEMBERSHIP All competitors in USBF co
mpetition must be registered members of the USBF.
If one (1) participant in the contest is not
registered, then the insurance is automatically
void and the promoter assumes 100 liability.
Registration for membership can be done by mail
or at any USBF Sanctioned competition.
3. SANCTIONS No later than three (3) months p
rior to the contest, the contest promoter must
apply for sanction. A copy of the facility
contract or agreement is required with your
sanction. The earlier you apply for your
sanction, the earlier you will receive your
Contest Package. This package includes approved
sanction (which includes event insurance)
mailing labels promoters membership, and a
rulebook (which includes Judges Scoring Forms,
Tabulation Sheets, example entry forms, and
posters). No contests will be sanctioned on the
same date within 200 miles.
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SECTION C. USBF PHYSIQUE PROGRAM
C. USBF PHYSIQUE PROGRAM 1. RULES OF ELIGIBILITY
Any United States citizen may join the USBF.
But to actually participate in USBF Competitions,
participants must understand that the USBF is a
drug free organization and urinalysis is the
testing method. The USBF has adopted the IOCs
Anabolic Steroid Banned Substance List which
includes related substances such as Andro
(converts to testosterone) and 19-Nor (converts
to Nandrolone). The fact that a substance is
sold over-the-counter does not automatically make
it acceptable for drug tested competition. As a
competitor that chooses to compete in drug tested
competition, you are responsible for being
knowledgeable about the supplements that you
consume. USBF BANNED SUBSTANCE LIST (The foll
owing list is offered as a guide and by no means
should be viewed as complete. There are related
substances that may also produce a positive
result that are not specifically noted below)
BOLDENONE, CLENBUTEROL, CLOSTEBOL, DANAZOL,
DEHYDROCHLORMETHYLTEST., DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE,
DROSTANOLONE, FLUOXYMESTERONE, FORMEBOLONE, MEST
EROLONE, METADIENONE, METENOLONE, METHANDRIOL,
METHYLTESTOSTERONE, NANDROLONE, NORETHANDROLONE,
OXANDROLONE, OXYMESTERONE, OXYMETHOLONE,
STANOZOLOL, TESTOSTERONE (test / epitest ratio at
a value greater than 6 is considered positive),
TRENBOLONE, MIBOLERONE 2. DIVISIONS The USBF
sanctions competition with the following
divisions Teens, Masters, Open, Novice, and
Mixed Couples. 3. WEIGHT In the men division,
weight classes can be a. Light (under 155) Mi
ddle (155 to under 175) Lt. Heavy (175 to under
190), and Heavy (190 over). b. Light (under 165
) Middle (165 to under 180) and Heavy (180
over). c. Light (under 175), and Heavy (175 o
ver). In the women division, weight classes can b
e a. Light (under 115) Middle (115 to under
130) Heavy (130 over). b. Light (under 12
5), and Heavy (125 over).
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4. AGE CLASSES The USBF has three (3) major age
groupings. They are teens, masters, and open.
Teens can be grouped into one group 15-19, or
15-17 and 18-19. Masters can be grouped in the
following ways A. 35 - 39 40 over B. 35 -
39 40 over 50 over C. 35 - 39 40 over
50 over 60 over At local contest, the contes
t promoters makes the decision of whether or not
to accept crossovers. If the promoter allows
crossovers, masters in older age groups can move
down (i.e.., an competitor that is 60 can compete
in 60 over and 50 over). Master also can
compete in the open. The Open division can
consist of individuals that are 15 older.
5. AWARDS Awards must be given to the top five
(5) in each weight class or age group.
6. MUSIC Music can only be played during the
evening show. You must be prepared to turn in
your music during registration. Music must be
60 or 90 seconds for individuals and no more than
3 minutes for couples, cassette only. The music
must be at the beginning of the tape it must be
the only music on the tape. 7. POSING ATTIRE
Must be one solid color, no metallic, T-Back, or
G-String is permitted. 8. CONTEST FORMAT OFF
ICIAL POSES Unless a promoter receives a special
sanction, the contest format shall consist of
Prejudging and Finals. Prejudging The Prejudging
consists of a group presentation and quarter
turns perform in semi-relaxed (arms hanging is
normal as possible, feet flat, and no twisting)
form.  This is followed by the head judge putting
the group through thirteen mandatory poses
consisting of Front Double Biceps Front Lat Sp
read With Thighs Flexed Abdominal Pose With Hands
Behind Head Left-Side Chest Pose Left-Side Tric
eps With Leg Flexed (to show side leg
definition) Back Double Biceps Back Lat Spread (
with one leg spiked) Double Calf Raise Right-Sid
e Chest Pose Right-Side Triceps With Leg Flexed (
to show side leg definition) Right Leg Display
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Left Leg Display Hands-on-thighs / Most Muscular
The Head Judge may also use the following
optional poses Left-Side Twisted Crunch  ( Serra
tus / Intercostal Crunch) Right-Side Twisted Crun
ch  ( Serratus / Intercostal Crunch)
Crab / Most Muscular (hands in front not
clasped) Hands Behind the Back "Most Muscular" O
verhead Victory Note There is no individual posi
ng during Prejudging. Finals The Finals consis
ts of a group presentation which is then followed
by individual posing to music. Individuals are
posed in accordance to their division. 
Individuals that cross-over into different
divisions need only to pose once, but they must
show up for their group presentations.  The award
presentation takes place directly after the last
individual in that division completes his or her
posing.  In the case of show-downs for overall
awards, the Head Judge puts the appropriate first
place winners through any of the mandatory or
optional poses deemed necessary.
9. JUDGING / SCORING PROCEDURE In local or nati
onal USBF competition, all competitors shall be
placed (list in order). Judges will evaluate
each contestant based on three areas
Muscularity, Symmetry, and Presentation. Judges
will weigh these three areas equally. Most of
the judging is done during prejudging where each
competitor is put through mandatory poses
(section C.8) designed to highlight the major
muscle groups. A judge must be fully completed
his or her scoring before the group / class
leaves the stage. Any judge can request
additional poses. As a judge, your job is to
objectively evaluate each competitor against the
other individuals in that class. You will rank
the competitors based on the overall score you
allocate. Take your time and be as thorough as
possible. This evaluation is to be completed
no matter how many contestants are in a
particular group and no matter how long it
takes. JUDGES Head Judge The head judge is
always a National Level Judge. His or her job
is At the start of the show, coordinate activiti
es with the Sr. Expediter Organize all of the jud
ges and to allocate numbers to each judge.
Make sure each judge notes their name and number
on the scoring sheets Assign national judges to a
ssist first-time test judges Run all of the clas
ses through the mandatory poses during
prejudging Run all of the classes through quarter
turns, prior to individual free-style posing to
music, during the finals Make sure the tabulator
receive all of the scoring sheets
Before dismissing the class, check with the
judging panel for requests for additional poses
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JUDGES (continued from last page)
Test Judge The test judge can be a novice judge
candidate or a veteran judge that is new to the
USBF. Test judges score are included, but not
counted in the contestant placing.
Panel Judge A panel judge can be either a
national or state level judge. After three years
of judging experience, a state judge can apply
for national status. SCORING Exclusion of hi
gh low scores Where panels of 5 or 7 scoring
judges are used, the highest and lowest scores
shall be excluded from each contestant final
score. Tie Breaking Using all of the judges scor
es, an X is entered for the contestant each judge
placed the highest. The contestant with the
greatest number of Xs is awarded the higher
final placing. 10. SECURITY BEHIND ST
AGE In local or national contests, the only in
dividuals allowed backstage are competitors,
expediters, and designated officials.
NO ONE FOR ANY REASON IS ALLOWED BACKSTAGE UNLES
S A MEMBER OF THE USBF OR A MEMBER OF THE
PROMOTERS STAFF. ABSOLUTELY NO COACHES ARE
ALLOWED BACKSTAGE. THIS IS A LIABILITY ISSUE,
WHICH CAN VOID YOUR INSURANCE AND HOLD YOU
PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE.
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SECTION D. USBF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS TITLES
D. USBF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS TITLES
1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Must be a USBF member
in good standing. Eligibility requirements wil
l be strengthen as the organization grows in
membership and experience. 2. AWARDS Awards m
ust be given to the top five (5) in each weight
class or age group. 3. CONTEST STAFFING Conte
st staffing is the same as in Section A.2, except
the USBF National Chairperson (or his / her
representative) must be present.
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SECTION E. FORMS DOCUMENT
E. FORMS DOCUMENT 1. INDIVIDUAL JUDGES SCORING
SHEET 2. INDIVIDUAL JUDGES SCORING SHEET (Best
Poser) 3. TABULATOR SCORING SHEET 4. PROMOTER R
ESPONSIBILITIES LIST 5. PROMOTER EQUIPMENT LIST
6. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
7. SANCTION FORM 8. USBF MEMBERSHIP FORM (Via Int
ernet / e-mail) 9. USBF MEMBERSHIP FORM (regular
mail / at contest)
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USBF Promoters Responsibilities
Step 1. Nine to twelve months prior to the conte
st, select a firm date and secure a contract (or
formal acknowledgement) from the facility to be
used for the contest. Contact the National
Office as soon as possible with contest
information in order to obtain preliminary
approval. For a local contest, the facility arra
ngements are up to the promoter. Minimum
requirements for the facility can be found on
Promoters Equipment List. Step 2. No later tha
n three months prior to the contest, apply for
your contest sanction. A copy of the facility
contract or agreement is required with your
sanction. The earlier you apply for your
sanction, the earlier you will receive your
Contest Package. This package includes approved
sanction (which includes event insurance)
mailing labels promoters membership, and a
rulebook (which includes Judges Scoring Forms,
Tabulation Sheets, example entry forms, and
posters). The USBF Logo must be on all entry for
ms, posters, and advertisements. You cant
advertise your contest as USBF Sanctioned unless
you receive the actual sanction.
Step 3. Although the chairman expenses will be
covered by the association, the promoter is
responsible for covering the judges travel cost
(if judges are not local) and providing a
reasonable stipend of 35 for local and 50 for
national judges. The national office will
provide names, addresses, and phone numbers of
interested judges. But it is up to the promoter
to follow-up. Step 4. Four months prior to the
contest, prepare a list of seven proposed judges.
Include their names, addresses, e-mail
addresses, phone numbers, and relevant
experience. If you are in a new USBF area, you
can use judges from other organizations. But we
strongly suggest that you build your local
organization using experienced bodybuilders that
want to become judges in a natural organization.
The national office will assign a head judge and
will assist you in obtaining judges for contest.
Step 5. Three months prior to the contest, make
sure that you have personnel to fill the
positions on the USBF Staffing List. This list
is provided as a courtesy to make you aware of
the responsibilities involved in contest
promotion. Where it makes sense, you can use the
same person for multiple positions. The promoter
should not assume any role other than coordinator
and problem solver. Step 6. Two month prior t
o the contest, the USBF Assigned Official /
Chairman will contact you concerning drug
testing. Although the ticket prices are up to
the promoter, we suggest that you make it very
affordable (5 Prejudging, 15 Finals / Evening
Show) for your first show. Entry fees for the
contestants should be affordable, but sufficient
to cover the cost of drug testing (70 per test,
10 minimum, giving priority to Overall and
First-place winners.). Step 7. The contest form
at must consist of two shows prejudging and
final. The Prejudging will consist of group
presentation, quarter turns, and mandatory
posing. The Finals will consist of group
presentation and individual posing to music.
During the Finals / Evening show, the individual
posing can last for 60 or 90 seconds. In the
case of couples, posing routines can last from 90
seconds to two minutes. The contest format infor
mation must be included in the entry form.
Step 8. Two weeks prior to the contest, make sur
e that you have (or made available) all of the
items on the U.S.B.F. Promoters Equipment List.
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USBF Promoters Equipment List
For a local contest, the facility arrangements
are up to the promoter, but the following are
some minimum requirements Minimum seating 400 P
roper lighting adequate sound system as
approved by the State Chairperson or a National
Judge. Warm-up area must be back-stage or in an a
djoining room Two (2) microphones, one for the Ma
ster of Ceremonies and the other for the Head
Judge. Two long tables and an appropriate number
of chairs for your judges Tables and chairs must
also be made available for the Registration
Check-in. Awards / Trophies Tables Drug Testing
Room Pump-up area (try to select a school that ha
s a weight lifting room, you may be able to use
their equipment) Try to select a school with a hi
story of hosting plays or musicals.
The Promoter should have a briefcase that contai
ns Contestant Numbered Tags (Make sure the font
size is as large as possible bold). The font
size minimum should be 2.25 x 3.5. Suggestion
Avery Pin Style Name Badges available at Office
Depot or Staples. Circular adhesive tags for iden
tifying cassette tapes. A diameter of .25 to
.5 is acceptable. Markers, pencils, paper, stapl
er, calculator, tape (for marking stage floor for
placings), and scotch tape.
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UNITED STATES BODYBUILDING FEDERATION Inc.
AMATEUR ATHLETIC WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
I acknowledge that athletic event is an extreme
test of a person' physical and mental limits and
carries with it the potential for death, serious
injury and property loss. The risks include, but
are not limited to, those caused by the terrain,
the facilities, temperature, weather, condition
of athletes, spectator, coaches, event officials,
and event monitors, and/or producers of the
event, and lack of hydration. These risks are not
only inherent to athletics, but also present for
volunteers. I hereby assume all of the risks of
participating and/or volunteering in this event.
I realize liability may arise from negligence,
carelessness on the part of the persons or
entities being released, from dangerous or
defective equipment or property owned, maintained
or controlled by them or because of their
possible liability without fault.
I certify that I am physically fit, have
sufficiently trained for participation in the
event and have not been advised otherwise by a
qualified medical person. I acknowledge that thi
s Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form
will be used in the event holders, sponsors,
organizers, in which I may participate and that
it will govern my actions and responsibilities at
said event. In consideration of my application a
nd permitting me to participate in this event, I
hereby take actions for myself, my executors,
administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors,
and assigns as follows (A) Waive, Release and
Discharge from any and all liability for my
death, disability, personal injury, property
damage, property thefts or actions of any kind
which might hereafter accrue to me including my
travelling to and from this event, the following
entities or persons Their directors, officers,
employees, representatives, and agents, the event
holders, event sponsors, event volunteers (B)
indemnify and hold harmless the entities or
persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and
all liability or claims made as result of
participation in this event, whether caused by
the negligence of releases or otherwise.
I also understand in accept the results of any
drug testing performed by the USBF or its
representatives. I hereby consent to receive
medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable
in the event of injury accident or illness during
this event. I understand that at this event or
related activities, I may be photographed. I
hereby agree to allow my photo, video or film
likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by
the event holders, producers, sponsors,
organizers and assigns. The accident Waiver and
Release of Liability shall be construed broadly
to provide a release and waiver to the maximum
extent permissible under applicable law.
I hereby certify that I have read this document
and I understand it's contents.
________________________ _______ _______________
_________________________ Print Participants
Name Age Participant Signature
________________________________________________
________________ (If under 18 years old, Parent
or guardian must also sign) Date
Parent Guardian Waiver for Minors The undersign
ed parent and natural guardian does hereby
represent that he/she is, in fact, acting in such
capacity and agrees to save and hold harmless and
indemnify each and all the parties referred to
above from all liability, loss, claim or damage
whatsoever which may be imposed upon said parties
because of any defect or lack of such capacity to
so act and release said parties on behalf of the
minor and the parents or legal guardian.
________________________ _____ ________________
__________ __________ Print Participants
Name Age Signature of Parent or Guardian Date
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USBF SANCTION FORM Name of Association _____
________________________ Date of Application
___/___/___ Name of Event ____________________
_________________ Date of Event ___/____/____
FACILITY INFORMATION (BE VERY COMPLETE) Name
of facility being utilized ______________________
________ Phone ____________ Address of facilit
y _______________________________________________
_____________ City __________________________
State ____________________________ Zip
________ PROMOTER INFORMATION (BE VERY COMPLE
TE) Name of Promoter _________________________
_____ Evening Phone _______________
Daytime Phone ________________________ E-Mail A
ddress ______________________
Address _______________________________________
____________________________ City ____________
______________ State ____________________________
Zip ________ Promoters Pledge I pledge to
follow all of the rules of the U.S.B.F. , and
the list of promoters responsibilities. I
recognize that in not abiding by the rules or
responsibilities that the sanction and event
insurance will be void. Promoters Signature
_______________________________ Date
_____________ State Chairs Signature ________
______________________Date _____________
Promoters USBF __________________ SANCTIO
N FEES _300.00___ 300.00 PER EVENT(SANCTION
FEE) _________ 100.00 THIRD PARTY COVERAGE (O
PTIONAL) Total Amount
Enclosed (Money Orders Only)
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USBF MEMBERSHIP CARD Below is the USBF Membersh
ip Card. This card is required to compete in any
USBF Sanctioned event. Your membership number is
a combination of your initials and date of birth,
so your number will never change. The card is
valid for 12 months. When completing a member
ship form, remember the following
Print clearly. Sign in the appropriate areas. Do
nt send cash through the mail, money orders are
the only acceptable payment method.
Cash or Money Orders can be used when you are
purchasing your membership directly from an USBF
Official.
U.S.B.F. MEMBERSHIP FORM MAIL CARD TO USBF N
ATL OFFICE, P.O. BOX 20042, BALTIMORE, MD 21284
-0042 (PRINT CLEARLY) FULL NAME______________
__________________________________________________
____________ DOB ____/_____/_____ AGE______
ADDRESS_________________________________________
____ CITY_____________________________________
STATE________________ ZIP ________________
e-mail _________________________________ Home P
hone __________________________________
Membership Fee 30.00 (Includes subscription
to Steele Jungle) USBF_______________
_____ I KNOW THAT MY PARTICIPATION IN U.S.B.F.
ACTIVITIES IS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND CAN CAUSE
BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. I CLEARLY UNDERSTAND
THAT, BY SIGNING THIS FORM AND / OR MY
INVOLVEMENT IN U.S.B.F. ACTIVITIES, I ASSUME ALL
RISKS FOR ANY INJURY RESULTING THEREFROM AND
WAIVE / RELEASE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
THAT I MAY HAVE AGAINST THE USBF, ITS OFFICIALS,
OR REPRESENTATIVES. I ALSO UNDERSTAND IN ACCEPT
THE RESULTS OF ANY DRUG TESTING PERFORMED BY THE
U.S.B.F. OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES. I UNDERSTAND
THAT SUPPLYING INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THIS FORM
VOIDS MY MEMBERSHIP. X_______________________
_____________ X______________________________
_________________ APPLICANTS SIGNATURE
PARENTS SIGNATURE (IF UNDER 18)
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USBF GENERAL INFORMATION DRUG-TESTING THE USBF
HAS ADOPTED THE USOC / IOC BANNED SUBSTANCE
PERTAINING TO ANABOLIC STEROIDS.
THE USBF OFFICIAL LABORATORY IS CORNING NICHOLS.
ALL DRUG TESTING IS CONDUCTED UNDER THE
SUPERVISION OF AN USBF OFFICIAL.
THE METHOD OF DRUG TESTING AT ALL CONTESTS WILL
BE URINALYSIS. CONTESTANTS ARE SUBJECT TO OUT-OF-
CONTEST TESTING. SAMPLE GROUP TESTING WILL NOT BE
LESS THAN 10 (WE ROUND UP, SO IF YOU HAVE 45
CONTESTANTS, YOU MUST TEST AT LEAST 5).
WHEN SELECTING INDIVIDUALS TO TEST, FIRST
PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO THE OVERALL WINNER. THEY
ARE THEN FOLLOWED BY FIRST PLACE WINNERS.
DURING THE MORNING OR AFTERNOON BRIEFING, MAKE
THE CONTESTANTS AWARE THAT THEY ARE SUBJECT TO
TESTING IF THEY PLACE IN THE TOP 3. LEAVING THE
CONTEST WITHOUT CHECKING WITH THE DRUG TESTING
OFFICER WILL RESULT IN YOUR 3 YEAR SUSPENSION FOR
UN-SPORTSMAN LIKE CONDUCT. THE COST OF RE-TESTING
IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTESTANT.
SECURITY LET YOUR FACILITY AGREEMENT / CONTRACT
GUIDE YOUR ACTIONS. MANY FACILITIES INCLUDE THE
COST OF SECURITY IN THE FEE YOU PAY FOR ITS USE.
IF YOUR CONTRACT REQUIRES YOU TO PURCHASE
SECURITY. TRY TO USE A FIRM THAT HAS OFF-DUTY
POLICE OFFICERS. BE SURE TO REQUEST A OFF-DUTY
OFFICER (UN-ARMED). IF YOUR CONTRACT DOES NOT REQ
UIRE SECURITY, DONT TAKE THE LEGAL LIABILITY OF
OFFERING SECURITY UPON YOURSELF. IN OTHER
WORDS, DONT ADVERTISE THAT YOU ARE PROVIDING
SECURITY. DEVISE A PLAN OF NOTIFYING THE LOCAL
AUTHORITY IF A PROBLEM ARISES THAT YOU CANT
HANDLE. ALWAYS BE POLITE, YET FIRM. MAKE SURE
THAT YOUR STAFF IS POLITE. NEVER ENGAGE IN A
WAR OF WORDS. NEVER GET PHYSICAL. ALWAYS BE
PROFESSIONAL. AS A PROMOTER, YOU AND YOUR STAFF M
UST HAVE PEOPLE SKILLS. EMERGENCY MEDICAL P
OLICY AS WITH SECURITY, DONT TAKE THE LEGAL LIAB
ILITY OF OFFERING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES UPON
YOURSELF. IN OTHER WORDS, DONT ADVERTISE THAT
YOU HAVE MEDICAL PERSONNEL AVAILABLE. BUT YOU
SHOULD HAVE THE SERVICES OF A EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TECHNICIAN (EMT) OR A NURSE OR A PLAN TO CONTACT
EMERGENCY SERVICES 911. MANY PROMOTERS USE
FRIENDS WITH MEDICAL BACKGROUNDS TO ACT AS AN
EMT.