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IFBB [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Bodybuilding Association
1, record 1, English, Alberta%20Bodybuilding%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ABBA 2, record 1, English, ABBA
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ABBA is a non-profit association supporting the amateur sport of bodybuilding and fitness in the Province of Alberta. The ABBA is a member of the Canadian Bodybuilding Federation(CBBF) and the International Federation of Bodybuilding(IFBB). 3, record 1, English, - Alberta%20Bodybuilding%20Association
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Alberta Body Building Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Bodybuilding Association
1, record 1, French, Alberta%20Bodybuilding%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ABBA 2, record 1, French, ABBA
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Alberta Body Building Association
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-10-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- New Brunswick Physique and Fitness Association
1, record 2, English, New%20Brunswick%20Physique%20and%20Fitness%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NBPFA 1, record 2, English, NBPFA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Mission. To] ensure [that] the members’ competitive needs are met and that [athletes] will put [their] faith and trust in the executive team to make fair, sound and justifiable decisions. 1, record 2, English, - New%20Brunswick%20Physique%20and%20Fitness%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The New Brunswick Physique and Fitness Association(NBPFA) is sanctioned nationally by the Canadian Bodybuilding Federation(CBBF) and internationally by the International Federation of Bodybuilding(IFBB). 1, record 2, English, - New%20Brunswick%20Physique%20and%20Fitness%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- New Brunswick Physique and Fitness Association
1, record 2, French, New%20Brunswick%20Physique%20and%20Fitness%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- NBPFA 1, record 2, French, NBPFA
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-09-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian BodyBuilding Federation
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20BodyBuilding%20Federation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CBBF 2, record 3, English, CBBF
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the association. 3, record 3, English, - Canadian%20BodyBuilding%20Federation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The CBBF is Canada's only federally recognized governing body for amateur bodybuilding, fitness and body fitness(figure) competition. This is the only Canadian organization that qualifies competitors for competition at the three annual IFBB World Championships, and the only one that awards competitors an IFBB Pro Card. 4, record 3, English, - Canadian%20BodyBuilding%20Federation
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Canadian Body Building Federation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Fédération canadienne de culturisme
1, record 3, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20canadienne%20de%20culturisme
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- FCC 2, record 3, French, FCC
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Fédération canadienne amateur de culture physique 3, record 3, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20canadienne%20amateur%20de%20culture%20physique
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 4, record 3, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20canadienne%20de%20culturisme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-07-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Weightlifting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- International Federation of Body-Builders
1, record 4, English, International%20Federation%20of%20Body%2DBuilders
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IFBB 2, record 4, English, IFBB
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Haltérophilie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Fédération internationale des culturistes
1, record 4, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20culturistes
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FIC 2, record 4, French, FIC
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements confirmés par le contact québécois de la fédération. 3, record 4, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20des%20culturistes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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