The World Fitness Federation (WFF) was formed in 1968 by Klaus Hoffmann in Lahnau, Germany. Throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s the WFF’s primary activities were centred around Northern and Eastern Europe. The change in political borders in the early 1990’s following the collapse of the Soviet Union allowed for the WFF to spread further. Throughout the late 1990’s and early 2000’s the WFF worked closely with other bodybuilding and fitness organisations around the world, most notably the National Amateur Body-Builders’ Association (NABBA).

Following his election as the NABBA International President in 2009, Graeme Lancefield maintained strong ties with Hoffmann and the WFF.

In 2013, following more than forty years of dedicated service, Hoffmann passed the baton onto Graeme Lancefield to lead WFF into the next generation.

Today the WFF global community stretches from Europe, to Australasia, South and North America, and into Africa, with more than 70 affiliated countries on every continent, it has truly become the embodiment of its name.

We believe that bodybuilding and fitness is about fairness and equality, respect and dignity. Bodybuilding and Fitness teaches individuals how to strive and succeed; how to cope with success and disappointment; and it brings people together with a common goal.

We believe that everyone should be able to participate in, compete safely and enjoy all aspects of Bodybuilding and Fitness – whoever they are, whatever their role and whatever their background or ability. This extends to our staff, participants, members, volunteers and supporters.

We are committed to ensuring all people in Bodybuilding and Fitness have the opportunity to participate safely and feel welcome by running events that will actively promote inclusion.

We will strive to make these values a reality for all participants regardless of gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, race, nationality, ethnic background, or disability. We will work together, and individually, to keep Bodybuilding and Fitness free of discrimination in all forms.

We will make Bodybuilding and Fitness a safe and welcome place for everyone and we will challenge unacceptable behaviour. We will ensure there are procedures in place so that complaints and concerns can be raised and addressed professionally and sensitively.

We will encourage fair and equal opportunities in every aspect of Bodybuilding and Fitness for those with a physical or intellectual disability who aspire to be a competitor, coach, administrator, judge or official. We will work with our stakeholders to deliver welcoming and accessible venues and facilities for all our participants.

UNITY
All stakeholders will work together to deliver a shared vision and purpose for the growth and health of bodybuilding and fitness.

PRIDE
We are proud of the organisation we work for and bring infectious enthusiasm in pursuit of our vision for bodybuilding and fitness.

INTEGRITY
The affairs of the WFF will be unconditionally embedded in honesty and fairness.

RESPECT
We will treat others the way we expect to be treated. We will also earn respect through becoming a positive and powerful force capable of delivering meaningful health and social outcomes within the broader community.

OPENNESS
We will engage and communicate transparently with the bodybuilding and fitness community and listen with open-mindedness.

PERFORMANCE
We will strive for service and business excellence and inspired results for competitors, coaches, administrators and fans.

This Code of Conduct outlines a set of guiding principles on expected standards of behaviour for every person involved in the WFF. It applies to every competitor, coach, support person, official, administrator, member, spectator, volunteer or member of the public involved with WFF activities. Everyone should demonstrate the principles of integrity, respect, responsibility, fairness and safety in relation to bodybuilding, fitness, training and sanctioned activities.

Integrity

being honest, fair, respectful, trustworthy, reliable, open and transparent in dealings with others, avoiding any real or perceived conflicts of interest, striving to earn and sustain a high level of community trust and goodwill, not engaging in or advocating the possession and use of banned performance enhancing substances or methods, or illicit drugs, not participating in, or encouraging action that may jeopardise the integrity of WFF including illegal activities and other corruption.

Respect

treating everyone involved in a considerate, objective and courteous manner with proper regard for their rights, dignity and worth, refraining from any form of discrimination, harassment, bullying, abuse, child abuse, intimidation, victimisation or vilification of others, including on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexuality, gender identity or religion, recognising and valuing the contribution of all to the WFF, including volunteers, coaches, officials and administrators who give up their valuable time to make competitions happen.

Responsibility

considering and accepting the consequences of one’s actions and decisions, being a positive role model by displaying self-control, respect, care and diligence towards all involved with the WFF, complying with standards of conduct expected of adults when dealing and interacting with persons under 18 years of age, understanding the possible consequences of breaching the Code of Conduct and immediately reporting any potential breaches to WFF International.

Fairness

understanding and abiding by the rules and spirit of the WFF, being informed, consistent, impartial, just and reasonable in dealings with others, being a ‘good sport’ by encouraging and praising respect over winning at all costs, providing a ‘fair go’ to people of all abilities to be involved in bodybuilding and fitness, and reach their full potential.

Safety

providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment that places the health, welfare and well-being of participants above all else, taking all reasonable steps to ensure equipment, facilities, events and programs meet health and safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of participants, being aware of and supporting policies and practices in relation to injury management, showing concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured and immediately reporting any safety issues to appropriate authorities.