MuSuLPhReAk
14-05-2011, 04:19 PM
Saw this and just passing on the message...
a historic agreement was signed between Ron Hache, President of our Association, Tom Heffner, President of the Manitoba Amateur Bodybuilding Association, and Mark Smishek, Chairman of the CBBF. This agreement has been in the making for some time and its purpose is to allow those athletes residing in the far North Western part of Ontario, the OPTION of competing within the MABBA. The following is a reproduction of that document, which is on file at the OPA Head Office.
Agreement Between:
The Manitoba Amateur Bodybuilding Association (MABBA)
And
The Ontario Physique Association (OPA)
Re: Ontario Athletes competing within the MABBA
The following points are understood and agreed upon:
1. The vast majority of OPA competitions occur in the southern most Regions of Ontario.
2. There are athletes who reside in North Western Ontario, an area that in recent years offers no competitions, and the likelihood of future competitions appear very remote.
3. Athletes residing in North Western Ontario, in order to compete within the OPA must travel great distances regardless of what level of competition they are entering. Travel by vehicle is exhausting physically, and in both time and expense. Likewise, travel by air, though time effective, is quite costly.
4. There is a desire from athletes residing in North Western Ontario to compete in Manitoba because of the time and expense involved.
5. Ontario Athletes wishing to compete within the MABBA must reside within the following
easterly most boundaries: Sioux Lookout on Highway 72, Ignace on Highway 17 and Atikokan on Highway 11. Any athlete residing east of this boundary must compete within the OPA
6. Ontario athletes residing within this boundary and wishing to compete within the MABBA must adhere to the following rules:
a) Purchase a membership from the MABBA and follow all By Laws, Rules & Regulations and any other policies as laid down by the MABBA.
b) The OPA must be informed by the MABBA that a resident of Ontario, within the agreed region, has purchased a membership from the MABBA.
c) Ontario athletes competing within the MABBA will follow the Tier System of the MABBA and will not be allowed to use placements obtained with the MABBA for competitive purposes within the OPA.
d) If at any time, an Ontario athlete, who continues to reside within the designated boundary and withdraws his or her membership from the MABBA, will no longer be allowed to be a member of the MABBA. If any such athlete then desires to compete within the OPA, that member must purchase the OPA regular membership, and commence competition at the lowest Regional Level
e) it is recognized that athletes who reside within the designated boundary, are not compelled to join or compete within the MABBA.
7. The MABBA or the OPA may at any time, with due notice to the other; withdraw from this agreement provided a legitimate and valid reason is given and that there are no adverse consequences to any athletes.
a historic agreement was signed between Ron Hache, President of our Association, Tom Heffner, President of the Manitoba Amateur Bodybuilding Association, and Mark Smishek, Chairman of the CBBF. This agreement has been in the making for some time and its purpose is to allow those athletes residing in the far North Western part of Ontario, the OPTION of competing within the MABBA. The following is a reproduction of that document, which is on file at the OPA Head Office.
Agreement Between:
The Manitoba Amateur Bodybuilding Association (MABBA)
And
The Ontario Physique Association (OPA)
Re: Ontario Athletes competing within the MABBA
The following points are understood and agreed upon:
1. The vast majority of OPA competitions occur in the southern most Regions of Ontario.
2. There are athletes who reside in North Western Ontario, an area that in recent years offers no competitions, and the likelihood of future competitions appear very remote.
3. Athletes residing in North Western Ontario, in order to compete within the OPA must travel great distances regardless of what level of competition they are entering. Travel by vehicle is exhausting physically, and in both time and expense. Likewise, travel by air, though time effective, is quite costly.
4. There is a desire from athletes residing in North Western Ontario to compete in Manitoba because of the time and expense involved.
5. Ontario Athletes wishing to compete within the MABBA must reside within the following
easterly most boundaries: Sioux Lookout on Highway 72, Ignace on Highway 17 and Atikokan on Highway 11. Any athlete residing east of this boundary must compete within the OPA
6. Ontario athletes residing within this boundary and wishing to compete within the MABBA must adhere to the following rules:
a) Purchase a membership from the MABBA and follow all By Laws, Rules & Regulations and any other policies as laid down by the MABBA.
b) The OPA must be informed by the MABBA that a resident of Ontario, within the agreed region, has purchased a membership from the MABBA.
c) Ontario athletes competing within the MABBA will follow the Tier System of the MABBA and will not be allowed to use placements obtained with the MABBA for competitive purposes within the OPA.
d) If at any time, an Ontario athlete, who continues to reside within the designated boundary and withdraws his or her membership from the MABBA, will no longer be allowed to be a member of the MABBA. If any such athlete then desires to compete within the OPA, that member must purchase the OPA regular membership, and commence competition at the lowest Regional Level
e) it is recognized that athletes who reside within the designated boundary, are not compelled to join or compete within the MABBA.
7. The MABBA or the OPA may at any time, with due notice to the other; withdraw from this agreement provided a legitimate and valid reason is given and that there are no adverse consequences to any athletes.