WNBF UK, First Timers/ Novice Championships, Sunday 7th June 2026
First timers and novices are the life blood of bodybuilding. This is the beginning of your journey to the most sought-after natural titles in our sport. WNBF is the highest ranking natural status recognised across the globe. Becoming a WNBF athlete begins here...
FIRST TIMER:
A First Timer is an athlete who has NEVER competed in any federation, any division or any class before.
NOVICE:
You are considered a Novice if this is your first year competing. This status remains, regardless of whether you have competed or placed in any show or federation prior to our event date. Even if you have placed in the top 3 during your first year before our show, you are still eligible to compete as a Novice with us. Additionally, if you have competed in previous years but have never placed in the top 3 in any competition, you are also classified as a Novice.
IMPORTANT - Crossovers, for this first timers/novice championship crossovers are permitted between a single divisions. A competitor can move up or down a single division, e.g. Bikini > Figure; or Mens Physique > Bodybuilding and vice versa. YOU CANNOT DO THE SAME DIVISION CROSSOVER.
WNBF OFFICIAL - Where the Elite have competed since 1989. The WNBF has always held the highest standard in promoting stringently drug-tested and promoting professionally run bodybuilding/physique events around the World.
GROVE THEATRE LUTON
Court Drive, Dunstable LU5 4GP
Show format - Straight Run through event
Show Timings - Prejudging begins 9am
There will be an interval
REGISTRATION IS SATURDAY 6TH JUNE THE DAY BEFORE AT THE THEATRE VENUE
ALL competitors will be required at athletes checkins. Heights and weights will be clarified. This is where you will receive your competitor number that you will need to gain entry and compete with on show day.
You'll also get a chance to ask some questions during check-ins if necessary.
Welcome packs will be sent out via email closer to the event date.
PLEASE CHECK JUNK AND INBOXES FOR THIS AND READ CAREFULLY.
For all Frequently asked questions please click here https://wnbfuk.com/faqs/
FEMALE DIVISIONS & CLASSES
Junior Bikini (23 and under), Open Bikini,
Open Figure, Masters Figure +40,
Open Fitbody,
Women's Bodybuilding
MALE DIVISIONS & CLASSES
Bodybuilding
Teen (19 years old and under), Junior (23 and under), Open Mens (split by weight) Masters +40
Classic Physique
(Split by height)
Mens Physique
Junior (23 and under), Open Mens Physique (Tall, Medium, Short) Masters Mens physique +40
Depending on numbers divisions will be split by height classes on the day.
FOR THE ATTENTION OF BOTH MALE AND FEMALE BODYBUILDING AND THE FIT BODY CLASSES
Once you have registered please send us your music. All music must be sent to us in MP3 format and must be the exact 60seconds.
This can be sent to
Stalls or Circle for tickets
PURCHASE YOUR SPECTATORS TICKETS HERE
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Your support in purchasing a ticket and coming to watch our show in our first year is appreciated.
We welcome you to enjoy the pinnacle event of the year for natural bodybuilding in the UK!
