LEE HANEY GAMES
IAFS Classic Bodybuilding Championships

Welcome to the Classic Bodybuilding Championships

We are proud to introduce The Classic Bodybuilding Championships, an open, IAFS sanctioned invitational for athletes from all over the U.S. and internationally. This new format is designed to celebrate the art, tradition, and timeless appeal of classic bodybuilding.

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Whether you're a first-time competitor or a seasoned athlete, this is your stage to shine with symmetry, shape, performance, and presentation.

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WHY THE CHANGE?

After nearly a decade of traditional qualifying events, we wanted to spotlight the roots of bodybuilding—rewarding classic lines, artistic posing, and passionate performance rather than politics or pressure.

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Our vision is to create a more inclusive, community-focused, and creatively rich experience for all athletes—from novice to masters, from physiques to art.

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WHO CAN COMPETE?

Any athlete—from any federation or background—who wants to celebrate the essence of physique competition. U.S. and international athletes are welcome.

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All competitors are encouraged to enter more than one category if eligible (Open, Novice, Masters).

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DIVISIONS & CATEGORIES

Each division offers multiple class options based on experience, age, height, or weight, depending on the category.

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MEN'S CLASSIC BODYBUILDING

• Novice · Open · Teen · Masters (35+, 40+, 50+, 60+)

• Judging Criteria (25% each):

  • Symmetry

  • Muscle Shape

  • Conditioning

  • Posing and Presentation

• Individual 45-second routine at finals (song of choice)

MEN'S PHYSIQUE

• Novice · Open · Teen · Masters (35+, 40+, 50+)

• Judging Criteria (25% each):

  • Symmetry

  • Muscle Shape

  • Conditioning

  • Posing and Presentation

• Includes a mandatory Side Triceps pose

WOMEN'S PHYSIQUE

• Novice · Open · Masters (35+, 40+, 50+, 60+)

• Judging Criteria (25% each):

  • Symmetry

  • Muscle Shape

  • Conditioning

  • Posing and Presentation

• Includes finals posing routine (song of choice)

FIGURE / BIKINI / WELLNESS

• Novice · Open · Masters (35+, 40+, 50+, 60+)

• Judging Criteria (25% each):

  • Symmetry

  • Tone and Shape

  • Conditioning

  • Stage Presence

• Rear glute pop poses are not permitted

  • Cat Walk will replace Rear Glute pose​

ART PHYSIQUE DIVISION (Exhibition)

• Open Class Only

• Not judged; 45-second stage routine

• Athletes may wear tasteful costumes to express themes (e.g., superhero, golden-era, gladiator)

• Family-friendly attire only (no sexually themed or overly revealing outfits)

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CLASSES BY DIVISION

• Bodybuilding (Novice, Open): 

  • Lightweight: up to and including 165.25 lbs

  • Middleweight: over 165.25 lbs up to and including 187.25 lbs

  • Heavyweight: over 187.25 lbs

• Men's Physique (Novice, Open): 

  • Class A: up to and including 5'6"

  • Class B: over 5'6" up to and including 5'8"

  • Class C: over 5'8" up to and including 5'10"

  • Class D: over 5'10"

•  Women's Physique: 

  • Class A: up to and including 5'6"

  • Class B: over 5'6"

• Bikini, Figure, Wellness: 

  • Class A: up to and including 5'2"

  • Class B: over 5'2" up to and including 5'4"

  • Class C: over 5'4" up to and including 5'6"

  • Class D: over 5'6"

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STAGE FORMAT AND JUDGING

• Pre-Judging: Spotlight walk and group comparisons (mandatory poses)

• Finals: 45-second routine for Classic Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique; class awards and overall winners announced

• Competitors are judged within their respective classes; placements are awarded for 1st through 5th place

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AWARDS AND PRIZES

• Unique trophies and awards will be presented to the Overall Open Winners in each division.

• Placing 1st through 5th in your class earns you official event awards.

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HOW TO REGISTER

Register now Here. You may register for multiple divisions and classes (e.g., Novice, Open, Masters).

• Register before August 30, 2025 and receive 1 Complimentary General Admission ticket at Will Call

• A $100 late fee will be applied to all registrations submitted after September 20, 2025

• For Early bird Expo Ticket pricing visit Here

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IMPORTANT NOTES

• Athletes must submit music for posing routines (MP3 format, no profanity) by October 25, 2025

• Official tanning services provided by Jan Tana (book in advance)

• Backstage passes are required for coaches

• No refunds after October 15, 2025

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About the IAFS

Sanctioning Partner of the Classic Bodybuilding Championships

The International Association of Fitness Sciences (IAFS) is a globally respected fitness education and certification organization founded by 8-Time Mr. Olympia, Lee Haney. With a mission to elevate the standards of health, wellness, and performance worldwide, the IAFS provides top-tier certification programs for personal trainers, coaches, and athletes grounded in both science and real-world application.

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By sanctioning The Classic Bodybuilding Championships, the IAFS ensures that the event honors the true spirit of bodybuilding—symmetry, discipline, artistry, and legacy. This partnership brings together decades of Lee Haney’s excellence in competitive bodybuilding with the educational foundation of the IAFS, making it the perfect platform to celebrate and reward classic physiques in a fair, structured, and inspiring competition environment.

Learn more at www.IAFSCertification.com

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QUESTIONS?

Email: info@leehaneygames.com
Follow: @Lee_Haney_Games on Instagram

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Let your hard work shine on a stage that respects the craft. Join us at The Classics Bodybuilding Championships.