The Novice level is open to anyone without prior competitive experience in any organization. Competitors must move on to the Open level after they have competed at the Novice level.
This is an awesome opportunity for people to get the exhilarating experience of showcasing the results of their hard work and healthy lifestyle with other first-time competitors.

There are no age, height or weight divisions within the NOVICE level categories.

The Open level is for competitors of all ages and all experience levels except for UFE PRO competitors (Elite level competitors ARE permitted to compete at the Open level). The Open level is a good place to start for those that are new to UFE or first time competitors that want a higher level of competition than the Novice level.

Top 3 placing competitors in each Open level division will qualify to compete at the Elite level (i.e.: top 3 in an age, weight or height division).

The overall winners of each Open level category will become eligible for PRO status, provided they achieve at least 85% of the maximum possible score in their category.  For example if the overall bodybuilding winner (winner of all weight classes) earns a total score of at least 34 out of 40 points (85% out of the maximum score for that category), they would become elgible for UFE PRO status.

*more information about securing PRO status after becoming eligible below under PRO Level information

The divisions within each Open level category are as follows:

Men’s Physique: Open, Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+)
Classic Physique: Open, Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+)
Bodybuilding: Junior (Under 21), Masters (40+), Grandmasters (50+), Lightweight, Middleweight, Light-heavyweight, Heavyweight
Bikini: Short, Tall, Masters 35, Masters 45, Masters 55
Women’s Fitness: Short, Tall, Masters 35, Masters 45, Masters 55
Figure: Short, Tall, Masters 35, Masters 45, Masters 55
Women’s Physique: Open, Masters 35, Masters 45
Fitness Model: Short, Tall, Masters 35, Masters 45, Masters 55
Wellness: Short, Tall, Masters 35, Masters 45, Masters 55
Glamour: Open, Masters 35

*The number of divisions offered at each event is dependent on the number of competitors and is determined at the sole discretion of UFE.

The Elite level is open to the following competitors:

• Top 3 placing competitors at UFE’s Open level (any age, weight or height division)
• PRO’s from other drug tested organizations

Competitors are qualified for Elite level status for a 2 years from the time in which they qualify (ie: someone qualifying in 2025 would be eligible until 2027). Should a competitor fail to re-qualify for Elite status in that 2 year period, they will revert to being an Open level competitor again.

Elite status is automatically renewed for 2 years when a competitor competes at the Elite level (regardless of placing) or competes at an Open level event and earns a top 3 placing in any division.

Elite level competitors are permitted to compete at the Open level as well.

There are no height or weight divisions within Elite level categories as we are simply looking for the best of the best competitors to move onto the Professional level. At the UFE World Championships, a Masters division for men and women 40 years of age and above and a Grandmasters division for women 50 years of age and above will be featured for categories at the sole discretion of UFE.

• Top 3 Elite competitors at the UFE World Championships
• 1st place Masters Elite competitors at the UFE World Championships
• 1st place Grandmasters Elite competitors at the UFE World Championships
• Top 2 Elite competitors at any other Elite level event

*more information about securing PRO status after becoming eligible below under PRO Level information

The PRO level is open to the following competitors:

• Top 2 or 3 placing competitors at UFE’s Elite level
• 1st place Masters or Grandmasters competitors at UFE’s Elite level
• Overall Open level winners provided they achieve 85% of the maximum score for their respective category

Important Notes:

1. Once a competitor becomes eligible for UFE PRO status as outlined above, they have 2 years, including the year that they qualified, in order to secure their status by way of competing in their first UFE PRO competition.  Should the eligible competitor fail to compete in that time, their eligibility will expire. (i.e.: if a competitor becomes eligible for UFE PRO status in 2026, they must compete as a PRO in 2026 or 2027).

2. UFE PRO cards are only presented at the athlete meeting of the UFE World Championships to new PRO’s who have registered to compete and pay their PRO dues.

3. There is no PRO contract and there are no requirements in order to maintain UFE PRO status once secured.

4. UFE PRO status is specific to the category in which it was achieved.

There are no height or weight divisions within the PRO level categories. A Masters division for male and female competitors 40 years of age and above and a Grandmasters division for female competitors 50 years of age and above will be featured for categories at the sole discretion of UFE.