Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What are the Competition Categories offered in the WNSO and FAME?
A: The Competition Categories offered in WNSO and FAME competitions are:

WNSO Muscle Categories

Natural Bodybuilding ( Men and Women )
Fitness ( Women Only )
Figure, and Figure Posing & Routine ( Women Only )

FAME Model Categories

Swimsuit Model ( Women Only )
Fitness Model ( Men and Women )
Muscle Model ( Men and Women )

Many competitions may also offer speciality categories such as Fit Duos and Routine Only
Many competitions may also offer age and physically challenged categories.
Check with the event promoter to find out exactly what age and specialty categories will be offered
at any given competition.

Competition in the WSNO Muscle Categories and the FAME Model Categories is governed by the rules of the WNSO.

Q: What are the rounds of competition with each Category?
A: The Competition Categories tab describes the required rounds of competition for each WNSO category.

Q: What are the levels in the new Tier system?
A: The 2010 Tier System includes the following 4 levels:

Novice
Open
Elite
Pro

Please see the Tier System and Advancement tabs for detailed descriptions of each level and
the requirements for advancement.

Q: Can I request Elite or Pro Status?
A: If you are an experienced competitor with another organization, you may request to be granted
a comparable level of status in the WNSO tier system. You must show documentation of your
current level of status with your organization in order to be granted comparable status with the WNSO.

If you are a new competitor who has not yet achieved Elite or Pro status, you must earn
Elite or Pro status through your placing on stage in WNSO competition.

The complete requirements for advancing up the WNSO tier system can be viewed on the
Advancement Tab.

Q: How do the age divisions fit in the tier system?
A: Competitors who meet the age requirements, may compete in Age categories when they are offered at a WNSO competition. Age categories will only qualify a competitor to advance up the tier system if they are specifically pre determined to be Elite or Pro Qualifiers. In most cases, age categories are independent of the tier system and competitors will need to compete in the non age restricted categories to advance up the tier system.

Q: I compete with another organization, what do I have to do to compete with the WNSO?
A: If you currently compete with another organization, we would like to welcome you to come
compete with the WNSO.

You will need to purchase a WNSO membership for the current calendar year to be eligible to compete in sanctioned WNSO competitions. If you would like to request pre qualification for Elite or Pro level status in the WNSO tier system, you can send documentation of your current status with your organization to info@BodyProud.org. If you are a Novice or Open level competitor, you simply need to purchase your WNSO membership and register to compete!

Q: What do I have to do to qualify for the 2010 WNSO World Championships in Las Vegas?

A: If you are a Novice or Open level competitor:

There are no qualification requirements for Novice or Open level competitors in 2010.
Simply purchase a current WNSO membership and register for the Novice or Open Level categories
of your choice.

A: If you are an Elite level competitor, you must have either:

1. Earned Elite status in 2010

2. Placed in the top 3 in an Elite or Advanced level WNSO competition within the past two years.

3. If you are a current Elite level competitor and do not meet the criteria above, you may compete
in the World Championships Qualifier event on Friday at the WNSO World Championships.
The top 3 Elite competitors from each category will automatically qualify to compete on Saturday in
the Pro Qualifying Elite level competitions.

A: If you are a current WNSO Pro level competitor:

There are no qualification requirements for the 2010 WNSO Pro World Championships.

Please send any additional questions you may have to Info@BodyProud.org