09/04/2026
π¨ FIRST-TIME COMPETITOR GUIDE | 2026 INBF BATTLE OF THE BAY
Competing for the first time? Save this post and use it as your checklist leading into show day.
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BEFORE YOU REGISTER / COMPETE
β’ Review the current WNBF Banned Substance List in its entirety.
β’ Review the Prescribed Medication Protocol.
β’ If you are taking prescribed medication, be prepared to provide documentation including the medication, dosage, and frequency.
β’ Review the WNBF Competitor Info, including drug-testing policies, Code of Conduct, and competition requirements.
β’ Go to your specific WNBF category/division and read the FULL criteria document. This covers judging criteria, presentation, posing, attire, and other division-specific requirements.
π§ AFTER REGISTRATION
Watch your email for important Battle of the Bay information and updates. Check your spam/junk folder as well.
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EVENT INFORMATION
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Registration Deadline: September 12, 2026
WNBF Pro Qualifier for WNBF Worlds
Straight-Through Format
Athlete Meeting β 8:40 AM
Doors Open β 9:00 AM
Show Starts β 9:30 AM
π VENUE
Smith Center β Ohlone College
43600 Mission Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
Drive to the top of campus. Parking is available and requires payment for the day.
π¨ HOST HOTEL
Hyatt Place Fremont
3101 W Warren Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
Group Code: G-BTBS
Make reservations by September 12, 2026
Reservations: 1-888-492-8847
π΅ FEES
β’ WNBF Card β $100 (PayPal)
β’ Polygraph Exam β $80 CASH
β’ First Entry β $125 (No Refund Policy)
β’ Crossover Class β $50 (No Refund Policy)
β’ Spectator Admission β $60 CASH at the venue
β’ Trainer Pass β $100 CASH (includes spectator admission)
β οΈ IMPORTANT
It is each athleteβs responsibility to understand and comply with all WNBF drug-testing requirements before arriving for check-in.
For complete Battle of the Bay event information, registration, divisions, venue information and updates:
π www.INBFBattleoftheBay.comβ
π worldnaturalbb.com/competitor-info/
When reviewing your division, click into your category and read the criteria text!