GBBFF appoints new Disciplinary Committee

The Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GBBFF) has moved to strengthen governance in the sport with the formal appointment of a Disciplinary Committee and official legal representatives.
According to a press release from the entity, the appointments mark a commitment to upholding integrity, transparency, and international standards within bodybuilding and fitness in Guyana.
Heading the newly established Disciplinary Committee is attorney-at-law Anastasia Sanford-Fredricks, who will serve as chairperson. She is joined by Justice Nigel Niles; attorney-at-law Gabriel A A Benn; and fitness professionals Julio Sinclair and Alejandra Vieira, both co-owners of High Energy Fitness Zone Gym.

The committee has been mandated to uphold sportsmanship, enforce the Athletes’ Code of Conduct, and ensure alignment with international standards set by the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB). A key priority will also be strict adherence to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) protocols, reinforcing the federation’s stance on clean sport.
Among its chief responsibilities, the Disciplinary Committee will oversee the enforcement of rules governing national trials and sanctioned events, ensuring that athletes, officials, and members meet established competitive standards. The body will also be tasked with determining appropriate sanctions for breaches, with penalties ranging from warnings and fines to suspensions or lifetime bans, depending on the severity of the infraction.
The Federation emphasised that the committee will operate under the principles of natural justice, guaranteeing procedural fairness in all matters. Central to this is the right to a hearing, allowing individuals the opportunity to present evidence and respond to allegations before any final decisions are made.
In a dual role, Sanford-Fredricks has also been appointed as the Federation’s official legal representative. She will oversee all legal affairs and ensure that the GBBFF maintains professional standards in both its domestic operations and international engagements.