Rules & Regulations
The Development & Respect Of Natural Athletes
The NGA is a non-political organization that has always looked out for the betterment of the natural athletes and the sport that we hold in such high esteem.
The NGA does not hold back any pertinent information regarding our rules and regulations.
Therefore, we have uploaded the NGA By-Laws to help inform and educate our present and future members in hopes of gaining their full confidence and understanding of our organization.
THE 2023 NGA BY-LAWS
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Table of Contents
I | Appointed Chairpersons & Promoters By-Laws |
II | Structure of an NGA Bodybuilding Competition |
III | Responsibilities of an NGA Judge |
IV | Athlete's Rules |
V | Drug Testing Policies and Procedures |
VI | Qualifying Standards for NGA PRO Competition |
VII | Bodybuilding Competition |
VIII | Classic Physique Competition |
IX | Men's Physique Competition |
X | Women's Physique Competition |
XI | Figure Competition |
XII | Bikini Competition |
XIII | Bikini Model Competition |
XIV | Wellness Competition |

Interested in Becoming an NGA Judge?
NGA Promoters are always looking for new judges. Click NGA Judging [Judge PDF] or [download JUDGE PDF] to find out how you can become an NGA Judge and contact your nearest NGA Promoter for further information and test judging. Download the NGA BY-LAWS for judging criteria, etc. Join our NGA Judges Gallery.
NGA Posing Videos
Find out what poses are required for the NGA and the proper way to help you look your best on stage. These two videos, along with the NGA By-Laws, will help ensure that NGA By-Laws are being met and to guarantee that NGA Judges are qualified in knowing how to place our athletes.
NGA Women's Video

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Jo-Anne Hill, NGA Pro Bikini & Figure
NGA Men's Video
