Powersport - what kind of sport is it, rules and regulations for men and women

Men's categories (disciplines) in bodybuilding[edit | edit code]

Men's bodybuilding competition

There are weight categories:

• up to 70 kg inclusive;
• up to 75 kg inclusive;
• up to 80 kg inclusive;
• up to 85kg inclusive;
• up to 90 kg inclusive;
• up to 95 kg inclusive;
• up to 100 kg inclusive;
• over 100kg

There are also weight categories at IFBB International Competitions:

• up to 60kg (in Asia);
• up to 65kg (in Asia).

In competitions among junior men bodybuilding

there are two categories:

• Juniors under 23 years old – up to 80 kg;
• Juniors under 23 years old – over 80 kg.

There are two categories at IFBB International Competitions:

• Juniors under 23 years old – up to 75kg;
• Juniors under 23 years old – over 75kg.

In competitions among male masters

(veteran bodybuilding) over 40 years old there is one absolute category.

At IFBB International Competitions there are categories:

• Veterans 40-49 years old: up to 70kg, up to 80kg, up to 90kg, over 90kg;
• Veterans 50-59 years old: up to 80kg, over 80kg;
• Veterans over 60 years of age are one absolute category.

Fitness[edit | edit code]

men's fitness competitions

There is one absolute category, according to the rules:

• up to 170 cm (inclusive) Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess +1 kg)
• up to 175 cm (inclusive) Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess +2 kg)
• up to 180 cm (inclusive) Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess +3 kg)
• up to 190 cm (inclusive) Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess +4 kg)
• up to 198 cm (inclusive) Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess +4.5 kg)
• over 198 cm (inclusive) Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess +5 kg)

At International IFBB competitions there is another category: juniors under 21 years old - absolute category (according to the same IFBB rules)

In women's bodybuilding competitions, there is one absolute category.

There are also categories at IFBB International Competitions:

• Juniors – up to 23 years old – absolute category
• Veterans – over 35 years old – absolute category

Arnold Classic[edit | edit code]

Category Arnold Classic
In competitions among men classic bodybuilding

there are two categories:

• up to 175cm;
• over 175cm.

According to IFBB rules:

• up to 170 cm (inclusive) Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess + 2 kg);

• up to 175 cm (inclusive) Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess + 4 kg);

• up to 180 cm (inclusive) Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess +6 kg);

• over 180 cm to 190 cm Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess +8 kg);

• over 190 cm to 198 cm Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess +9 kg);

• over 198 cm Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess +10 kg);

At IFBB International Competitions there are categories:

• up to 168cm;
• up to 171 cm;
• up to 175 cm;
• up to 180 cm;
• over 180 cm;
• Juniors under 23 years old – one absolute category;

For juniors classic bodybuilding:

• up to 168 cm (inclusive) Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess + 0 kg);

• up to 171 cm (inclusive) Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess + 2 kg);

• up to 175 cm (inclusive) Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess + 4 kg);

• up to 180 cm (inclusive) Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess +6 kg);

• up to 190 cm Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess + 8 kg);

• up to 198 cm Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess +9 kg);

• over 198 cm Max. weight = height – 100 (permissible excess +10 kg);

Veterans 40-49 years old: one absolute category;

Veterans over 50 years of age: one absolute category;

Mens physicist[edit | edit code]

In 2012, the IFBB introduced a new men's category: men's physique. It is aimed at men who use strength training, keep fit, eat a healthy balanced diet, but prefer to develop less muscle volume, but still have an athletic and aesthetic physique. Read more:

Mens physicist
Beach bodybuilding

What can a master of sports count on in modern Russia?

Comparing the information, we can conclude that during the Soviet Union there were more privileges for masters of sports. Today the list of preferences is limited, but it exists.

It is often easier for masters of sports to build a successful coaching career, since they have come a long way and have something to share with the younger generation.

It is important to know! Nowadays in Russia there is a promotion of sports and a healthy lifestyle. Many masters are attracted to work with young people. This is another professional application for MS.

Benefits for international masters of sports

Masters of sports of international class receive a full list of standard benefits and payments as MS. Additional privileges include:

• 50% discount on utility bills;
• exemption from the transport tax contribution if the engine power is less than 150 horsepower.

International Master of Sports Certificate

The title is awarded by the Physical Culture Committee. A certificate and license plate are issued.

Women's disciplines[edit | edit code]

Body fitness[edit | edit code]

In women's body fitness

There are three height categories:

• up to 163 cm;
• up to 168 cm;
• over 168 cm.

Read more:

Bodyfitness

There are also categories at IFBB International Competitions:

• up to 158cm;
• Juniors under 23 years old – up to 163 cm;
• Juniors under 23 years old – over 163 cm;
• Veterans over 35 years old are an absolute category.

Fitness[edit | edit code]

Oksana Grishina as the Joker in 2013 at the Arnold Classic competition in the fitness category

The goal of the competition is to have an athletic appearance; judges look at the figure from different angles. This is the only category in which participants demonstrate flexibility, elasticity and technique of dance movements.

In women's fitness

There are two height categories:

• up to 163 cm;
• over 163 cm.

There are also categories at IFBB International Competitions:

• Juniors under 23 years old – up to 163 cm;
• Juniors under 23 years old – over 163 cm;

Bikini[edit | edit code]

This category includes women with very thin physiques. Judges are looking for a softer look than in other categories (they are not looking for the same muscle mass in the fitness category)

the women's bikini competition

There are three height categories:

• up to 163 cm;
• up to 168cm;
• over 168 cm.

At IFBB International Competitions there is also a height category: up to 158 cm.

There are also categories at IFBB International Competitions:

• Juniors under 23 years old – up to 163 cm; (not younger than 16 years old)
• Juniors under 23 years old – over 163 cm; (not younger than 16 years old)

Read more:

Bikini bodybuilding competition

Girls at least 16 years old have the right to participate in solemnities!

How to apply for financial support

In order to receive monthly financial support from the state, a master of sports must complete a standard cycle of actions typical for processing all types of preferences:

1. Collect a package of documents; their list depends on the athlete’s status, his achievements and life situation. For example, the list of a master of sports who needs housing will differ from the list of papers provided to those who want to receive payment for victory at the Olympic Games;
2. Visit the regional office of the Ministry of Culture and Sports and fill out an application, attaching a package of materials;
3. Wait for a decision from authorized specialists.

If the answer is positive, the applicant will begin receiving payments on a monthly basis. If the authority refuses, an official refusal will be issued containing an explanation of the reason.

Grounds for disagreement in receiving security:

1. The applicant did not submit all the basic documents;
2. The information contained in the application or materials is unreliable or does not correspond to the truth.

Other disciplines[edit | edit code]

Children's fitness (girls)[edit | edit code]

• 8-9 years old;
• 10-11 years old;
• 12-13 years old;
• 14-16 years old.

At IFBB International Competitions there are categories[edit | edit code]

• 8-9 years;
• 10-11 years old;
• 12-14 years old;
• 15-16 years old;
• over 16.

Athletes with disabilities[edit | edit code]

At the IFBB International Competitions, there is also a category for disabled bodybuilding (men in wheelchairs) - one absolute category, and also among veterans over 40 years old - one absolute category.

Mixed couples[edit | edit code]

And also mixed couples (man and woman) - one absolute category.

• At IFBB International Competitions, mixed doubles are included only at the European Men's Championships.

Standards

WPSA Combined Standards:

Standards from the SPR for powersports with doping control:

Standards from SPR without doping control:

Standards from Vityaz for men:

Standards from Vityaz for women:

About privileges

Support at the social level and provision of benefits to winners and medalists is provided by:

1. Executive powers
2. Olympic Council.
3. Russian Sports Committee.

Masters of sports already have privileges:

1. Possibility of obtaining a coaching position without a special diploma.
2. Increasing coaching rank and income.
3. Participation in the judging panel at championships.
4. Calculation of individual pension.

MSMK holders receive:

1. 50% discount on payment for housing and communal services.
2. Freedom from taxation if you have a car up to 150 hp.

People with the title ZMS have:

1. Improved living conditions.
2. Free vouchers to resorts and sanatoriums.
3. Increased scholarships for studying at sports or pedagogical universities.

Appeal procedure

If the applicant is not satisfied with the decision or actions of the authorized government body, then he has the right to complain both about the structure itself and about its employees.

The applicant can also complain in the following situations:

• failure to comply with the date on which the applicant's request was registered;
• failure to comply with the date on which state support was provided;
• documents were requested that were not established by the legislation of the Russian Federation;
• refusal to accept papers provided for by regulations;
• request from the applicant for government services a fee not provided for by the laws of Russia.

When filing claims by a representative of the applicant, an act is important that will confirm the rights to act instead of the applicant.

The complaint statement must contain:

• name of the circulation authority (in full), full name of the official;
• Full name of the applicant, indication of place of residence, telephone number or other method of feedback;
• decisions against which the complaint is being made;
• reason for disagreement.

Having examined the claim, the Council either satisfies it or rejects it. Next, the applicant is obliged to notify the Council in writing of knowledge of the results. The letter must bear his signature.

Federal legislation does not establish any benefits for such a category as Honored Master of Sports. Benefits in the form of bonuses will be provided in accordance with regional legislation if a person works in the field of physical education.

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Federal budget

Athletes are supported in all regions. For this purpose, various measures are being developed, for example, monthly benefits and scholarships are paid.

Their parameters are determined by the financial potential of local authorities and their generosity.

The federal treasury allocates the following funds to athletes:

Also, the Sports Ministry pays additionally to holders of MSMC and ZMS for food for 20 working days per month. The winners are awarded these funds. The specifics are reflected in the table below:

Athletics

From time immemorial this discipline has been considered an Olympic discipline. For their success, athletes are awarded bonuses, titles and substantial prizes depending on the rank of the competition.

For a master of sports in athletics, standard payments are due - 100% of the salary, if there is an official job. Coaching activities are also permitted.

If a person is not employed, then in the regions the payment parameters lie in the range of 8,000-11,000 rubles. In the capital - up to 15,000 rubles.

A particularly pressing question today is how much does an ultramarathon master of sports earn? Because such a championship is not held within the framework of the Olympics. It is equivalent to extreme sports.

But many commercial marathons are organized with serious prizes and payments even to ordinary participants.

On this basis, the following activities stand out:

1. In Dubai. The marathon distance is 42,192 km. The total prize fund exceeds the million dollar mark. The winner receives $250,000. Second place – 200,000. Third – 150,000. The remaining funds are distributed among those who took places from 4th to 10th.

There is also a million dollars for updating the record.

1. In Boston. Distance – 42,000 km. Fund – $830,000. The winner – 180,000, silver – 75,000, bronze – 40,000.

For simple participation in such marathons you can get from $1000.