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Photography
Policies
MABBA's contest entry forms allow images of the bodybuilder/fitness/ figure competitor to be used by MABBA for MABBA use only. MABBA's official event photographer(s) is/are responsible for providing images for the MABBA website and/or any promotional materials; all images will remain the property of MABBA.
MABBA makes every effort to ensure that any event images of MABBA athletes will not be posted on other websites or will be used to promote any product or service which has the potential to negatively effect the reputation of MABBA, or its athletes. With that in mind, event photographs of the MABBA athletes may be taken at any time by members of the audience, but those images cannot be used for any commercial use or personal gain of any kind without prior consent and/or authorization from MABBA. This includes, but is not limited to websites, produce or service promotion, or personal business promotion.
MABBA Photographer Rights and Responsibilities
Designated “Official” MABBA photographers is/are responsible for providing images for the MABBA website and/or any promotional materials, and any said images remain the property of MABBA.
Only designated “Official” MABBA photographers shall have access to:
- the event athletes at the pre-registration meeting to offer their services,
- during the events be permitted in the areas directly in front of the stage, and
- during the events be permitted to the backstage areas.
All other photographers must remain seated in the general audience, and shall not make any attempts to interfere with the designated “Official” MABBA photographers or any other audience member.
Designated “Official” MABBA photographers are titled such for one-year. Each year, any photographers interested in becoming a Designated “Official” MABBA photographer for the year should apply to MABBA in writing with a portfolio. All qualified applicants will be considered, advised of terms, and then notified of appointment.
(This process is currently under review and is only provided now for informational purposes. More details to follow)
General MABBA
Policies
1) Any funding request must be forwarded in writing or email to Tom Heffner at
mabbapres@mts.net or mail at 39 Whitetail Drive, Wpg. MB. R3R 2X7. This request must be made a minimum of 30 days prior to the competition date you require funding for. Any request less than 30 days prior to the competition will be refused.
i) All funding requests are subject to approval
by a selected judging committee.
ii) Should you not receive funding, and you are
still eligible to compete. You may do so at your own
expense.
Benefit:
a) 30 days notice allows us to plan a budget for the
event.
b) It allows us the ability to get athletes screened
by a selected judging committee to assess if an
athlete is ready to compete at the next level.
2) All approved funding
agreements require you sign an Athlete / Bingo
contract requiring you to work bingo events for a
one year period. All contracts will be in written
form.
Benefit:
a) Allows athletes an opportunity to increase MABBA
funding through Sport Manitoba.
3) All Competitors will
automatically be placed on the Canadian Center of
Ethics in Sport random doping control list for 18
months beginning the date of your last competition.
Athletes are ultimately responsible for any
prescription drugs, supplements, etc. You can
contact the CCES at (613) 521-3340 if you have any
questions or concerns.
Benefit:
a) This random unannounced testing is a fair and
efficient way of providing tests for all athletes.
Anyone refusing to be tested will be considered as a
positive test 1st offence 2 year suspension, 2nd
offence is a lifetime suspension
4) Any Bodybuilder
wishing to compete at the Provincial Championships
must have finished in the top 5 at a previous Novice
Competition. The only exception to this is in the
junior category where athletes must be under 21
years of age on the competition date.
Note: Competing as a Junior DOES NOT
mean that you can continue to compete in the
Provincial Championships, once you reach 21. You
must qualify at a Novice Competition (top 5), to
re-enter the Manitoba Provincial Championships.
Any Fitness Athlete wishing to compete at the
provincial level must have competed at the Novice
level.
Benefit:
a) All athletes on stage at the Provincial
Championships have competed before at an elite
level.
b) Athletes are better prepared for higher level
competitions. If you have any questions about your
eligibility please contact the MABBA Executive
Director. Renewing or joining the Association early
in the year will ensure that you avoid
disappointment.
5) Any competitor
wishing to compete at any competition must have a
current MABBA Membership. Please note - all
memberships lapse on December 31st, of each year.
Benefit:
a) Having a current membership listing allows us to
keep you informed of competition dates, Association
Information newsletters and Rule & Regulation
changes.
6) All members MUST keep
MABBA updated as to any changes in Name, Address and
Telephone Numbers.
Benefit:
a) Continued updated information. (In particular -
bingo contracted athletes)
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