The 2011 N.P.C GNC
NATURAL COLORADO OPEN
NATURAL BODYBUILDING, FITNESS, FIGURE & BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS


OCTOBER 22

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NATIONAL QUALIFIER!
NEW-
BIKINI 40+ CLASS
NEW- MEN'S PHYSIQUE: 3 HEIGHT CLASSES!
NEW-
MEN'S PHYSIQUE: 35+ CLASS!

NEW-
  3 BIKINI NOVICE CLASSES!

NEW- BIKINI 35-40 CLASS!
FIGURE 35-40, 40-45 AND 45+! 
4 BIKINI OPEN and 4 FIGURE OPEN CLASSES!
FITNESS CLASS!
MEN'S MASTERS 35-40, 40-45 AND 45+ CLASSES!
FRIDAY NIGHT WEIGH-IN/CHECK-IN AT HOST HOTEL!
DRUG FREE FOR LIFE WITH WEIGHT CLASSES!

NPC Sanction #10955

BODYBUILDING CONTEST DETAILS:  (WOMEN'S FITNESS & FIGURE PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR DETAILS SPECIFIC TO FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI)

DATE : October 22, 2011    

PLACE: Colorado Heights University Theater, (formerly Teikyo Loretto Heights),
3001 S.Federal Blvd., Denver, CO

TIMES:
Friday, Oct. 21, 4:30-6pm: Early CheckIn for ALL competitors
Friday, Oct. 21, 6-7pm
FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Check-In at host hotel-Holiday Inn/Lakewood (Click Here for directions.)
Friday, Oct. 21, 7-8pmBODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE Check-In at host hotel-Holiday Inn/Lakewood (Click Here for directions.)
Friday, Oct. 21, 8-8:30pm:  BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE Prejudging meeting at host hotel-Holiday Inn/Lakewood
Saturday, Oct. 22, 7:30am:  FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Prejuding meeting at Colorado Heights University Theater, Click Here for directions
Saturday, Oct. 22, 8:30-11am:  Prejudging for FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI
Saturday,
Oct. 22, 10am:  BODYBUILDING meeting at Colorado Heights University Theater to drop off music and get competitor numbers at Colorado Heights University Theater, Click Here for directions
Saturday, Oct. 22, 11:00 am: Prejudging for Bodybuilding
Saturday,
Oct. 22, 5pm:  Finals FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI at Colorado Heights Univ.Theater
Saturday,
Oct. 22 17, 7pm:  Finals for BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE at Colorado Heights Univ.Theater

CONTEST PROMOTER:  Jeff Taylor/LifeSports, email:   jtaylor@jefftaylor.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to any NPC athlete. (2011 NPC cards will be available for $100.) Teenage competitors must not have exceeded 19 years of age the day of the contest. Masters competitors must have reached the age of 35/40/45 the day of the contest. (Women's Masters BB 35.) Proof of age required. Novice competitors are eligible only if they have never placed 1st-3rd in an open class or 1st place Novice Division in any NPC sanctioned event.  Contestants may enter more than one division, however, contestants will only pose once at the evening competition.  

AWARDS:  Men's/Women's Open: 1st-5th in each weight class.  Teenage and Masters and Women's Novice: 1st-5th one class each: Drug Free for Life 1st-5th in each weight class and Men's Physique 1st-5th each height class. (Novice BB class must have a minimum of 3 entrants prior to Oct. 1st, or number of classes may be reduced.) A Team Trophy will be awarded to the highest scoring team. ($30 fee per team is required.) Overall Men's and Women's OPEN and Drug Free For Life Champions receive Overall Award.

WEIGHT CLASSES:
MEN'S OPEN WOMEN'S OPEN & DFFL MEN'S NOVICE & DFFL
Bantamwt. 143 1/4 and under Lightwt. 114 1/2 and under Lightwt. 165 1/4 and under
Lightwt. 143 1/4- 154 1/4

Welterwt.154 1/4 - 165 1/4

Middlewt. 114 1/2- 125 1/2 Middlewt. 165 1/4- 187 1/4
Middlewt. 165 1/4- 176 1/4 Heavywt. 125 1/2 and up Heavywt. 187 1/4 and over
Lightheavywt. 176 1/4- 198 1/4    
Heavywt. over 198 1/4    

HEIGHT CLASSES/MEN'S OPEN PHYSIQUE(3): (No height classes in 35+)
Up to and including 5'-7"                                                                                  Over 5'7" up to and including 5'10"
Over 5'10"

TESTING PROCEDURE: As a condition of acceptance into this event, contestants must pass a thorough polygraph examination proving that he/she has not engaged in the use of anabolic steroids, clenbuterol or synthol at any time during the preceding 36 calendar months or for competitors entire life if entered in the Drug Free for Life Class. (The previous 6 months is the time frame for non-over-the counter diuretics), No exceptions. (No notes from doctors accepted for medical conditions where banned substances are prescribed.)  Upon receipt of entry form and fee, the contestant will be notified where to go for polygraph testing. The testing center will attempt to accommodate each contestant's schedule. There will not be any additional charge to the contestant for the test.
Please be advised: Polygraph testing schedules are likely to be inconvenient for most competitors but it is the only way that ALL bodybuilders can be tested prior to the event.  This is the best way to create a level playing field for bodybuilders instead of random testing on the day of the show, or after the show. Thank you for your understanding.  This has been what has made NPC Natural Events in Colorado some of the best in the USA!

RULES : This contest is NPC sanctioned and will run in accordance with the most recent NPC rules and procedures. All decisions are final. MUSIC: Contestants will use their own music for the finals, on a custom burned CD with only 60 sec. of posing song on the CD.  BRING CD TO CHECK-IN. Time Limit: 60 sec.  All bodybuilding competitors to be weighed-in wearing their posing suit, all Figure competitors must bring their suits for inspection and all Bikini competitors must measure in wearing bikini to be in compliance with new rule--see below. Men's Physique competitors must measure in wearing their board shorts.

MUSIC: Contestants will use their own music WITH NO VULGARITY for the finals, prerecorded on a quality CD--ONLY CD-R TYPE OF CD, WITH A 60 SEC. POSING SONG CUSTOM BURNED ALLOWED and CUED TO YOUR STARTING POINT.  BRING CD TO SATURDAY CHECK-IN, (not Friday). Time Limit: 60 sec.
NOTE: Do not record CD on a CD-RW as it will likely not play any music for your routine.

SCHEDULE FOR BODYBUILDERS/PHYSIQUE: Check-in/ Weigh-in will be at 7:00-8:00 pm FRIDAY, Oct. 21 at the Host Hotel--Holiday Inn/Lakewood,(Hampden & Wadsworth), and BODYBUILDING PREJUDGING MEETING AT 8PM at Host Hotel.
SATURDAY MEETING to get #'s, cds at the Venue at 10:00 a.m., and prejudging begins at 11:00 am (after Figure/Bikini) at Venue for all BODYBUILDERS. Evening check-in will be at 5:00 pm, and the evening presentation begins at 6pm

BACKSTAGE PASSESNEW Due to limited backstage area at the Englewood High Auditorium, and for the competitors safety, only a limited number of assistants/ trainers will be permitted backstage.  They may purchase  a Backstage Trainer Pass for $75.  The $75 Backstage Trainer Pass includes a Prejudging ticket, but Evening Finals ticket must be purchased separately. Only 1 Trainer per competitor. (Competitors do not need a ticket).
Please be advised: A Backstage Trainer Pass does not allow trainers to impede flow of the event backstage.  Trainers must cooperate with event expeditors or Backstage Trainer Pass will be revoked.

BODYBUILDING ENTRY FEES: Bodybuilding Entries postmarked prior to Oct.7th, $95 for the first class entered, $55 for each additional class. Entries postmarked after Oct.7th, $135 for the first class entered, $55 for each additional class. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER OCT. 19th. NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS. PLEASE SEND ENTRIES WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO THE ADDRESS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS FORM.

HOST HOTEL: Holiday Inn/Lakewood, 7390 W.Hampden Ave., Lakewood, CO 80227, (Hampden & Wadsworth).  Call 303-980-9200 for Special "NPC Bodybuilding & Figure Rate" of $75/night.  (Free high speed wireless internet and less than 10 min.from venue.)

MEN'S PHYSIQUE CONTEST INFORMATION: NEW!!
JUDGING CRITERIA-

    *   MUSCULARITY & BODY CONDITION: Judges will be looking for fit     contestants who display proper shape and symmetry combined with muscularity and overall condition. This is not a bodybuilding contest so extreme muscularity should be marked down.

    *   STAGE PRESENCE & PERSONALITY:  Contestants will be asked to walk in board shorts (shorts must be just above the knee in length and can be one inch below the belly button, no spandex and no logos are permitted on the board shorts however a manufacturer’s logo such as Nike symbol or Billabongs are acceptable.) Competitors will enter the stage without a shirt and barefoot. No lewd acts allowed for example the moon pose. Judges are looking for the contestant with the best stage presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality to the audience.

COMPETITION JUDGING-

     PRESENTATION: Competitors will walk to the center of the stage alone and perform quarter (1/4) turns with optional pose of hand on hip or hand in pocket, face the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage.

    *   COMPARISION ROUND: The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do quarter turns. The Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in quarter turns.

CROSSOVERS, NATIONAL SHOWS, IFBB PRO CARDS-

    *   CROSSOVERS: Crossovers are allowed at NPC shows in CO this year, but not at the NPC national level.

    *   NPC NATIONAL LEVEL CONTESTS:  Competitors that place in the top five (5) in each class at national qualifying contests will have a one year qualification for national level events.

Note: For 2011 a place in the top five (5) of any Men’s Physique contest will qualify you for national level contests.
    *   QUALIFYING FOR IFBB PRO STATUS: JUNIOR USA CHAMPIONSHIPS – Top 2 placers in the overall comparison, JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – Top 4 placers in the overall comparison, TEAM UNIVERSE  – Height class winners, USA CHAMPIONSHIPS – Height class winners, IFBB NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS – Top 2 placers in the overall comparison, NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – Height class winners earn IFBB Pro Cards.

HEIGHT CLASSES FOR MEN'S PHYSIQUE AT THIS SHOW(3):
Up to and including 5'-7"                                                                                  Over 5'8" and including 5'10"
Over 5'10"

ENTRY FEE(S):
$75 to enter Men's Physique Open and $75 to enter Men's Physique 35+ if postmarked by Oct. 7th, 2011.  Entries postmarked after Oct. 7th 2011, $115 per class.  Men's Physique competitors may enter both classes and crossover to Men's Bodybuilding.

(Click here for complete Men's Physique Rules-)

2011 NPC  COLORADO OPEN
WOMEN'S FITNESS, FIGURE* & BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS

GENERAL CONTEST INFORMATION

  • Each contestant must be a current memberof the NPC, (2011 NPC cards will be available for $100)
  • Entry Fee: $75 per class if postmarked by October 7th, 2011. $115 per class for entries postmarked after October 7th, 2011. Figure entries will be accepted at the Friday, October 21st Check-In at the Host Hotel, Holiday Inn/Lakewood (Complete the entry form BELOW.) 
  • Bikini 35+ and Figure Over 40/45 contestants must have reached the ages of 35/40/45 by the day of the contest. Proof of age required
  • Contestants must wear high heels in the swimsuit rounds and tennis/athletic shoes in the fitness round. Jewelry may be worn in the swimsuit rounds.
  • Thong swimsuits will not be allowed. MUST BRING SUITS TO FRIDAY CHECK-IN. BIKINI COMPETITORS MUST WEAR BIKINI SUITS to Check In.
  • All contestants must bring all suits to be worn in competition to the               Contestant Check-In for suit inspection by a show official. BIKINI          compeititors must check in WEARING BIKINI SUIT to be in compliance with the rule, "The bottom should be in good taste covering about 50% of the gluteal area."   If Bikini athlete has any questions they should bring a second suit with a more modest bottom.
  • Exhibition of poor sportsmanship will be grounds for automatic disqualification.
  • NEW- Due to limited backstage area, and for the competitors safety, only a limited number of assistants/ trainers will be permitted backstage.  They may purchase a Backstage Trainer Pass for $75.  The $75 Backstage Trainer Pass includes a Prejudging ticket, but Evening Finals ticket must be purchased separately.  (Competitors do not need a ticket)  Only 1 Trainer per competitor.                                                                                       Please be advised: A Backstage Trainer Pass does not allow trainers to impede flow of the event backstage.  Trainers must cooperate with event expeditors or Backstage Trainer Pass will be revoked.
  • Fitness contestants must be able to carry their own props to and from the stage.
  • FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Contestant check-in: FRIDAY 6-7 P.M. AT THE HOST HOTEL-Holiday Inn/Lakewood  --BRING YOUR SUIT(S) FOR INSPECTION. BIKINI COMPETITORS MUST WEAR BIKINI SUITS to Check In.  Saturday meeting at the Colorado Heights University Theater:  7:30a.m., Prejudging begins at 8:30a.m.
PUBLICITY AND AWARDS:  The top 5 winners in-
FITNESS---One class of FITNESS,

FIGURE OPEN---Four height classses for OPEN FIGURE,
(5'2" and under, over 5'2" - 5'4", over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6"),

FIGURE NOVICE ---Three height classes for NOVICE FIGURE, (5'4" and under, over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6"),

FIGURE MASTERS -- The 35-40, 40-45 and 45+ age group FIGURE MASTERS classes,

BIKINI OPEN*--- Four height classes for OPEN BIKINI,
(5'2" and under, over 5'2" - 5'4", over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6"),,

BIKINI NOVICE
* --- Three height classes for OPEN BIKINI,(5'4" and under, over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6"),

BIKINI 35-40
* --- One (1) class of 35-40 BIKINI

BIKINI 40+* --- One (1) class of 40+ BIKINI

will receive Neils Anderson Figure Sculptures. The top 5 winners in each of the four height classses for OPEN FIGURE, one FITNESS class, and four OPEN BIKINI classes will be nationally qualified for Jr.USA and Team Universe FIgure, and the top 3 winners are eligible to compete at the NPC Jr.Nationals, NPC USA and NPC National Figure Championships in NY.

FITNESS & FIGURE JUDGING PROCEDURES:

ROUND 1/SWIMSUIT
The contestants will be brought outin 1 or 2 lines for the quarter turns in a 2-PIECE SWIMSUIT. (Do not twist-look straight ahead.)The judges will be scoring the physique by assessing overall muscle tonewith shapely lines, overall firmness and a small degree of muscularitywith separation, no visible striations and no excessive leanness along with a full general assessment including healthy appearance, face, makeup and skin tone.


ROUND 2/ FITNESS (Fitness competitors only)

Each athlete will perform a maximum 2 minute routine. Judges will be looking for strength and flexibility moves, style, personality and overall presentation and showmanship. Strengthand flexibility moves will be judged on the number, degree of difficulty and the creativity in performing the moves. Contestants should give special attentionto their apparel since it too will be judged. Routines may include aerobics,dance gymnastics or other demonstrations of athletic talent and strength--there are no required moves except at the national events, but are strongly recommended. Props are allowed but must be approved by promoter in advance.


SCORING
Each round is judged separately, andscores are turned in after each round.

EVENING PERFORMANCE

All contestants will be introduced at the evening event in their swimsuits. All athletes will perform their fitness routine at the evening finals.

*NOTE:  2011 COLORADO OPEN FIGURE  CHAMPIONSHIPS ----Rules are the same as Women's Fitness minus "ROUND 2/FITNESS." 

*SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT NEW BIKINI DIVISION:

  • NO crossover into Bodybuilding, Fitness or Figure.
  • Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit like Figure and Fitness. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs are permitted. Competitors can compete in an off-the-rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste. Swimsuit will be inspected at Athlete Check-In. All contestants must bring all suits to be worn in competition to the Contestant Check-In for suit inspection by a show official. NEW: BIKINI compeititors must check in WEARING BIKINI SUIT to be in compliance with the rule, "The bottom should be in good taste covering about 50% of the gluteal area."   If Bikini athlete has any questions they should bring a second suit with a more modest bottom.
  • Competitors must wear high heels.
  • Competitors may wear jewelry.
BIKINI JUDGING PROCEDURES:

Presentation

  • Competitors will walk onstage alone and perform their Model Walk (personal preference)
    • The Model Walk consists of the following:                                           Walk to the center of the stage, stop and do a front stance then a full turn and do a rear stance, (NEW!-Rear stance pose to be done in good taste-keep feet no more than 24 inches apart and no bending forward), then turn to the front again in front of the judges and then proceed to the side of the stage.

Comparison Round, Two-Piece Swimsuit

  • Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and heels.
  • The competitors will be brought out in a group and directed to do a full front and rear stance. (NEW! -Rear stance pose to be done in good taste-keep feet no more than 24 inches apart and no bending forward.)
  • Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in half turns. (No side judging permitted, front and back only.)
  • Judges will be scoring competitors on the following items:
    • Balance and Shape
    • Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and overall presentation.
FOR MORE INFO, (Qualifying for NPC National Level Shows, etc.), Click Here

NPC SANCTION #
10078

  - CLICK  HERE TO  DOWNLOAD  PRINTABLE  ENTRY  FORM -                                             (must have Adobe Acrobat to open)

2011 NPC Natural COLORADO OPEN ENTRY FORM :
(Circle) SEX OF COMPETITOR: Sex: M / F    
(Circle) DIVISIONS:
BB Women's Open,          BB Men's Open,                    BB Women's Novice,      BB Men's Novice,             BB Women's Masters 35+     BB Men's Masters 35-40
BB Men's Masters 40-45    BB Men's Masters 45+,        BB Men's Teen, 
        
BB Women's Drug Free for Life,                                    BB Men's Drug Free for Life
MEN'S PHYSIQUE           MEN'S PHYSIQUE 35+                                         FITNESS                          FIGURE OPEN                   FIGURE 35-40                  FIGURE over 40-45            FIGURE 45+                       FIGURE Novice                BIKINI OPEN                     BIKINI Novice                     BIKINI 35-40                      
BIKINI 40+

NAME__________________________________________AGE_____

APPROX. CONTEST WT(BB only)________HEIGHT(Fig/Bik/Phys only)_______

ADDRESS________________________________________________

CITY________________________ STATE______ZIP______________

EMAIL ADDRESS___________________________________________

PHONE (H)________________________(CELL)___________________

GYM WHERE YOU TRAIN____________________________________

# NPC CONTESTS IN WHICH YOU HAVE COMPETED____________

OCCUPATION______________________________________________

WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO THANK?__________________________

In consideration of you accepting this entry form, I hereby, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors or administrators, waive and release all rights and claim for damages I may have against Jeff Taylor, LifeSports LLC, NPC, Colorado Heights University and them or their agents, representatives, and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me at said Physique Contest.  The undersigned consents and agrees that the undersigned will comply with all rules and regulations of the Official Host Hotel including any rules and regulations of the Official Host Hotel including any rules or regulations prohibiting cooking or food preparation in the Hotel Rooms.  The undersigned further agrees that the undersigned will indemnify and hold harmless the NPC and Jeff Taylor, LifeSports LLC from and against any damages caused by the undersigned to the Official Host Hotel or damages to a guest room or rooms occupied or registered to the undersigned. Finally the undersigned acknowledges that the undersigned’s failure to comply with any rule or regulation of the Official Host Hotel or damage to any guest room occupied by or registered to the undersigned may result in disciplinary action against the undersigned including, but not limited to, suspension as a member of the NPC and/or competing in contests sanctioned by the NPC.  I further declare that all the information contained herein is, to the best of my knowledge, true correct, and complete. I agree to abide by all decisions of the NPC. And in further consideration of permission being granted to me to participate in this event, I hereby grant you, JEFF TAYLOR/LIFESPORTS LLC approved video or entertainment organizations, and all of their agents, successors, licenses and assigns the right to photograph or to otherwise reproduce(whether by film, tape, still photography, or otherwise) my voice, appearance and name, and to exhibit, distribute, transmit and/or otherwise exploit any and all such reproductions containing my voice and/or appearance in any and all media, including without limitation, by means of still photography, motion pictures, radio, television, television motion pictures, video, printing, internet or any other medium now known or hereafter devised, including also with respect to any merchandising, advertising and/or publicity, and the rights to use my name and information about me in any connection with any of the aforementioned media. The rights granted to me hereunder are granted for the entire universe and shall endure in perpetuity, and no further compensation shall be payable to me at any time in connection therewith.

SIGNEDX______________________________________

(If 18 or younger, signature of parent/guardian):

X_____________________________________________

TICKET REQUEST FORM : (For VISA /MASTERCARD ORDERS/AMEX ORDERS, order online or call 303-786-7030, 3-7pm M-F 3-6pm starting Sept. 20th)
Prices:  $55 VIP Platinum-first center rows behind judges, $37 VIP center section, $27 RESERVED side sections and $22 GENERAL ADMISSION balcony.

________TRAINER PASS $75

________ENTRY FEE(S) for BODYBUILDERS($95 for first class + $50 per each       additional classs if sent before Oct.7th.  $135 for first class + $50 per each additional class after Oct. 7th.)

________ENTRY FEE for MEN'S PHYSIQUE ($75 per each class entered, if sent before Oct. 7th, $110 after Oct.7th per each class entered)

________ENTRY FEE(S) for FIGURE/FITNESS($75 per each class entered, if sent before Oct. 7th, $110 after Oct.7th per each class entered)

________ENTRY FEE for BIKINI($75 if sent before Oct.7th, $110 after Oct.7th)

Total Enclosed=_________

(NOTE: Prejudging tickets are available at the door for $18-all General seating.)

MAIL THIS FORM WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:
JEFF TAYLOR/LIFESPORTS LLC,
8200 S. Quebec St.
P.O. Box # A3-109
CENTENNIAL, CO 80112


NPC Sanction #10955

 
   

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