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	Headlines:	UKBFF APPOINTS EDUCATION MANAGER... The United Kingdom Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (UKBFF) has recently signed a contract with the IFBB to distribute and promote the IFBB Instructors and Trainers Courses through their National Federation. Bill Tierney, president of the UKBFF has appointed Mike Gelsei as the Education Manager in the UK. This is a great opportunity for Mike, who recently completed his studies in Health and Exercise Science and received a 1st Class Honours degree. He is working hard to get the courses up and running before the UK National Championships in October. Mike (who placed 4th in the European Masters Championships, over 40 years) also promotes the Welsh Championships in September (see Events) and has the full support of his wife Leica, who is a National Judge and former competitor herself. More information about the courses in the UK will follow very soon on the UKBFF website www.ukbff.co.uk or you can contact Mike Gelsei on education@ukbff.co.uk.

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The United Kingdom Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (UKBFF) is affiliated to the biggest Body Building federation in the world - the I.F.B.B. (International Federation of Body Builders), founded in 1946. The I.F.B.B. is the fifth largest independent sports federation in the world. It is the only bodybuilding federation recognised by more than 100 National Olympic Committees and Governements. The U.K.B.F.F. organises qualifying shows throughout the country and concludes these competitions with the yearly UK Championships - probably the most prestigious show in Britain today.

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At the UK Championships, we have 2 weight classes for Physique Women, and 4 weight classes for Physique Men. Other classes are: Junior Men under 21 years of age, Senior Men over 40 years of age and over 50 years of age, Intermediate Men under and over 80kg, First Timers, BodyFitness Women, and the Ladies Fitness class.

The winners of the men's weight classes each receive the UK Class Title and compete against each other for the overall UK Championship title and the right to apply for a pro-card.

On the international front, we send teams to the European Championships and the World Championships. (All international amateur competitions are drug tested.) Teams are selected by the UKBFF Executive Members and Judges and are drug tested at these selections. A competitor finishing in the top 3 in the I.F.B.B. Amateur European Championships, or in the top 6 in the I.F.B.B. Amateur World Championships can apply to the U.K.B.F.F. Executive Committee for Pro-status. Besides winning the Overall UK Title at the UK finals, and winning the Euro Elite Champions Tour, this is the only other way to become a professional. If a competitor is representing the U.K. abroad, all expenses are paid for by the Federation.