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The NGO World Fitness Federation organizes seminars and training sessions for coaches, athletes, and judges. Information about upcoming events will be published on our website.

JUDGES, COACHES AND ATHLETES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

March 1, 2026

We invite judges, coaches, and athletes to participate in a professional development seminar aimed at deepening the understanding of competition judging criteria, proper posing techniques, and modern athlete preparation according to international standards.

During the seminar, the most relevant topics related to athlete evaluation in competitions, body proportion analysis, specifics of age and height categories, and coaching practices aligned with the expectations of modern federations and judges will be discussed.

SEMINAR PROGRAM

11:00–13:00 — Judges Seminar

Lecturer: Svetlana Pugacheva, multiple World Fitness Champion

Athlete evaluation criteria in competitions
Fundamental judging principles
Body proportion assessment
Specifics of age and height categories
Most common judging mistakes and their prevention

Categories to be discussed:

Women’s:

fitness models, baywatch, bikini, wellness, figure classic, figure athletic, bodybuilding, disabled

Men’s:

men’s physique, fitness models, body athletic, bodybuilding, disabled

13:00–14:00 — Break

14:00–15:00 — Women’s Posing Seminar (Practical Training)

Lecturer: Alina Pelepko, European Fitness Champion

Proper posture and stance
Technical execution of mandatory poses
Posing evaluation in competitions
Most common posing mistakes and corrections
Athlete presentation on stage according to judging criteria

Practical posing training will be held for the following women’s categories:

fitness models, baywatch, bikini, according to WFF–WBBF requirements.

15:00–17:00 — Coaches Professional Development Training

Lecturer: Svetlana Pugacheva, multiple World Fitness Champion

Modern athlete preparation principles according to international judging standards
Training planning based on category, age, and height
Athlete body composition development according to competition requirements
Most common coaching mistakes when preparing athletes for competitions
The role of the coach in competition preparation, season planning, and posing development

SEMINAR ORGANIZER

The seminar is organized by the International Sport University (ISU) — a European Union-registered educational institution recognized by UNESCO under the United Nations and supported by the global WFF–WBBF federations.

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATES

Participants who successfully complete the seminar will receive international certificates valid for 2 years:

International Competition Judge Certificate
International Coach Certificate granting the qualification: Fitness, Bodybuilding and Wellness Trainer

The courses will be conducted in Lithuanian and Russian (to enable participation from Latvia and Estonia).

FEES

International Judge Course + practical training — 100 EUR

International Coach Course + practical training — 100 EUR

Practical training only — 50 EUR

Both courses — 200 EUR

LOCATION

Green Park Hotel, Klaipeda (address Minijos g. 119)

REGISTRATION

Registration by email: info@worldfitness.lt

Please indicate:

which course you will attend
full name
country
date of birth and personal identification number

COMPETITION POSING CLASSES

INSTRUCTOR – ALINA PELEPKO

📍 Location: Gargždai

📅 Time: as per schedule / by appointment

📞 Registration by phone: 060863477

Training and Seminars

The NGO World Fitness Federation organizes seminars and training sessions for coaches, athletes, and judges. Information about upcoming events will be published on our website.