THE NPC
2011 TOKYO JOES COLORADO STATE
BODYBUILDING, FITNESS, FIGURE & BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS

and COLORADO STATE NOVICE BODYBUILDING AND NOVICE FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS

"Who will wear the 6 Rings in 2011?"
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  • FREE PHOTOS AND VIDEO FOR EACH COMPETITOR COURTESY OF IMAGING B PHOTOGRAPHY!!
  • NATIONAL QUALIFIER!    COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY!
  • OVERALL BODYBUILDING, FITNESS, FIGURE, BIKINI & PHYSIQUE WINNERS RECEIVE JOSTEN'S 10K GOLD STATE CHAMPION RINGS!!  
  • EVERY TROPHY, EVERY CLASS IS A NIELS ANDERSEN SCULPTURE!!
  • NEW!  3 MEN'S PHYSIQUE CLASSES!
  • NEW! MEN'S PHYSIQUE 35-42 and Over 42
  • NEW! 6 HEIGHT CLASSES IN BIKINI!
  • NEW! 3 BIKINI NOVICE CLASSES!
  • NEW! BIKINI 35-40 and 40+!
  • FIGURE MASTERS: 35-40, 40-45, 45-50, 50+ !!
  • MEN'S MASTERS CLASSES: 35-40, 40-45,45-50, 50-60, 60+ !!
  • FINALS SHOW TIMES-5PM FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI, 7PM BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE! PLUS  PREJUDGING 8:30 AM FITNESS/FIGURE, 11 AM BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE! 
  •  4 WEIGHT CLASSES IN WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING!
  •  6 HEIGHT CLASSES IN FIGURE! 
  • COLORADO STATE NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FOR BODYBUILDING  AND FIGURE!
  • FRIDAY NIGHT WEIGH-IN/CHECK-IN AT Holiday Inn/Denver Central at I70 and I25!
  • SPECIAL GUEST MC AMANDA LATONA COURTESY OF MUSCLE & FITNESS HERS & GUEST POSER BRIAN YERSKY COURTESY OF METRX!!
NPC SANCTION #11265

NPC COLORADO STATE BODYBUILDING CONTEST DETAILS:

DATES:  Athlete CheckIn Friday, July 15, 2011, Competition July 16, 2011
TIMES:
Friday, July 15, 4:30-5:30: Early Check-In for ALL competitors
Friday, July 15, 5:30-7pm
FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Check-In at host hotel-Holiday Inn/Denver Central
Friday, July 15, 7-8pmBODYBUILDING Check-In at host hotel-Holiday Inn/Denver Central
Friday, July 15, 8-8:30pm:  BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE Prejudging meeting at host hotel-Holiday Inn/Denver Central
Saturday, July 16, 7:30am:  FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Prejuding meeting at EXDO Event Center, Click Here for directions
Saturday, July 16, 8:30-11am:  Prejudging for FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI
Saturday, July 16, 10am:  PHYSIQUE/BODYBUILDING meeting at EXDO Event Center to drop off music and get competitor numbers
at EXDO Event Center, Click Here for directions
Saturday, July 16, 11:00 am: Prejudging for Bodybuilding
Saturday, July 16, 5pm:  Finals
FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI at EXDO Event Center
Saturday, July 16, 7pm:  Finals for BODYBUILDING
at EXDO Event Center

PLACE:
 
EXDO EVENT CENTER,  1399 35th St., Denver CO. 80205, Click Here for directions. (North of downtown-Market and 35th)
CONTEST PROMOTER: Jeff Taylor/LifeSports, email: jtaylor@jefftaylor.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to any COLORADO 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 he age of 35/40/45/50/60 the day of the contest.Proof of age required. Novice competitors are eligible only if they have never placed 1st-3rd in an open class or 1 st place Novice Division in any NPC sanctioned national qualifier event. Contestants may enter more than one division, however, athletes will only pose once at the evening competition.  To be eligible to compete in this contest, you MUST provide proof of COLORADO residency for FOUR(4) MONTHS----Bring a PHONE, UTILITY, OR INSURANCE BILL IF WE NEED TO SEE ANOTHER PROOF OF RESIDENCY BESIDES DRIVERS LICENSE.

AWARDS: Men's/Women's Open: 1st-5th in each weight class. Teenage, Novice and Masters, Men's Masters 35-40, 40-45, 45-50, 50-60, 60 and over: 1st -5th one class each. (Novice class must have a minimum of 3 entrants in each class by June 15 or number of classes reduced.) A Team Trophy will be awarded to the highest scoring team. ($30 fee per team is required.) Overall Men's and Women's Bodybuilding Champions receive Josten's 10K Gold State Champion Ring! 

WEIGHT CLASSES:

Men's Open
Women's Open & Novice
Men's Novice
Bantamwt.  143 1/4 &  under

Lightwt. 143 1/4 - 154 1/4

Welterwt. 154 1/4 - 165 1/4


Lightwt. 125 & under



Lightwt. 154 1/4 & under


Middlewt. 165 1/4- 176 1/4 Middlewt. 125-140
Middlewt. 154 1/4 - 176 1/4
Lightheavywt. 176 1/4- 198 1/4 Heavywt. over 140
LightHeavywt. 176 1/4 - 198 1/4
Heavywt. 198 1/4 - 225 1/4

Superhvwt. over 225 1/4
 
Heavywt. 198 1/4  and over
 

RULES: This contest is NPC sanctioned and will run in accordance with the most recent NPC rules and procedures. All decisions are final.  All bodybuilding competitors must weigh-in wearing their posing suit.

MUSIC
:
Contestants will use their own music WITH NO VULGARITY for the finals, prerecorded on a quality CD--ONLY A CD-R WITH 60 SEC. POSING SONG CUSTOM BURNED ONLY and CUED TO YOUR STARTING POINT. BRING CD TO SATURDAY 10.00 A.M. BODYBUILDER CHECK-IN! Time Limit: 60 sec. 

BACKSTAGE
:
 
NEW Due to limited backstage area at the EXDO Event Center, 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)  Assistance will be also be provided.

SCHEDULE
: Check-in & Weigh-in FRIDAY, JULY 15th, 7-8 p.m., AND REQUIRED PREJUDGING BODYBUILDING MEETING AT 8 P.M. at the Host Hotel-
-Holiday Inn/Denver Central SATURDAY Meeting to get #'s and  CDs at EXDO Event Center at 10:00am, Prejudging at 11:00am, Evening check-in at 5pm and Finals at 7pm.

ENTRY FEE
:  Entries postmarked prior to July 1st, $85* per division. Entries postmarked after July 1st, $125 per division.
NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS. PLEASE SEND ENTRIES WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO JEFF TAYLOR AT THE ADDRESS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS FORM. 
*
FREE PHOTOS AND VIDEO FOR EACH COMPETITOR COURTESY OF IMAGING B PHOTOGRAPHY.

HOST HOTEL
Holiday Inn/Denver Central at I70 and I25, ask for "NPC COLORADO" room rate of $79/night. Reservations: 303-292-9500.  Please book today as our room block will only be guaranteed until June 21st--the rate will still be honored after that time if rooms are still available.

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"

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

2011 NPC  COLORADO STATE

WOMEN'S FITNESS, FIGURE*, & BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS

GENERAL CONTEST INFORMATION

  • FREE PHOTOS AND VIDEO FOR EACH COMPETITOR COURTESY OF IMAGING B PHOTOGRAPHY!!
  •  Each contestant must be a current memberof the NPC, (2011 NPC cards will be available for $100)
  • Each contestant must be a Colorado resident and provide proof of COLORADO residency for FOUR(4) months---Bring a PHONE, UTILITY, OR INSURANCE BILL IF WE NEED TO SEE ANOTHER  PROOF OF RESIDENCY BESIDES DRIVERS LICENSE.
  • Entry Fee: AVOID LATE FEES---SEND IN YOUR ENTRY EARLY!! $85* per class if postmarked by July 1st, 2011. $125 per class for entries postmarked after July 1st, 2011. Entries will be accepted at the Friday, July 16th Check-In at the Host Hotel, Holiday Inn/Denver Central (Download and complete the entry form BELOW.)                                                         *FREE PHOTOS AND VIDEO FOR EACH COMPETITOR COURTESY OF IMAGING B PHOTOGRAPHY.
  • Overall Fitness, Overall Open Figure, and Overall BIKINI winners receive Josten's 10k Gold, NPC CO State Champion Rings!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Due to limited backstage area at the EXDO Event Center, 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)
  • Fitness contestants must be able to carry their own props to and from the stage.
  • FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Contestant check-in: FRIDAY 5:30-7 P.M. AT THE HOST HOTEL --FIGURE ATHLETES BRING YOUR SUIT(S) FOR INSPECTION; BIKINI COMPETITORS MUST WEAR BIKINI SUITS to Check In.                                                                                                       Friday, July 15, 4:30-5:30: Early Check-In for ALL competitors
    Friday, July 15, 5:30-7pm
    FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Check-In at host hotel-Holiday Inn/Denver Central
    Saturday, July 16, 7:30am:  FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Prejuding meeting at EXDO Event Center, Click Here for directions
    Saturday, July 16, 8:30-11am:  Prejudging for FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI
    Saturday, July 16, 5pm:  Finals
    FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI at EXDO Event Center
PUBLICITY AND AWARDS:
FITNESS---The top 5 winners in each of the two height classes for FITNESS, ( 5'4" and under, and over 5'4"),

OPEN FIGURE---The top 5 winners in each of the six height classses for OPEN FIGURE , (5'1" and under, over 5'1" - 5'-2-1/2", over 5'2-1/2" - 5'4", over 5'4" -5'5-1/2", over 5'5-1/2"-5'7", and over 5'7"),

FIGURE 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50+, top 5,

NOVICE FIGURE*---
The top 5 winners in each of the three height classes for NOVICE FIGURE, (5'4" and under, over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6"),

OPEN BIKINI---
The top 5 winners in each of the six height classses for OPEN FIGURE , (5'1" and under, over 5'1" - 5'-2-1/2", over 5'2-1/2" - 5'4", over 5'4" -5'5-1/2", over 5'5-1/2"-5'7", and over 5'7"),

BIKINI 35-39,

BIKINI over 40,

NOVICE BIKINI---
The top 5 winners in each of the three height classes for NOVICE BIKINI, (5'4" and under, over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6"),

will receive Neils AndersonFitness/Figure Sculptures.  And the top 5 winners in each of the 6 height classes in OPEN FIGURE, 2 FITNESS, and 4 BIKINI classes will be nationally qualified to go to the Jr.USA & Team Universe Figure, and top 5 in each class. Further, the top 3 in both Open Figure, Fitness and Bikini are nationally qualified to go to NPC Jr.Nationals, NPC Figure/Fitness Nationals in NY, NY and NPC USA.  No money prizes may be given at the amateur level.(Competing for cash prizes nullifies amateur status in the NPC.) The top 6 FITNESS contestants, ( 2 in each of the 3 height classes),  at the NPC Nationals in Nov., and the classwinners at the Team Universe will be eligible to turn professional in the IFBB. The winner of Nationals will be invited to compete at the FitnessMs. Olympia Contest. FIGURE:  Jr.USA overall winners, Class winners at the Jr.Nationals and top 3 in each of the four height classes at the National FIGURE Championships, (in NY along with the NPC TEAM UNIVERSE), and class winners at the USA in Las Vegas, all receive their IFBB pro cards
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

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 introducedat the evening event in their swimsuits. All athletes will perform theirfitness routine at the evening finals.

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


*DETAILS FOR COLORADO STATE
WOMEN'S FIGURE NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
N
ovice competitors are eligible only if they have never placed 1st-3rd in any NPC sanctioned FIGURE event. Three, (3), Novice height classes: 5'4" and under, over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6".  

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) NEW! NOTE: Use good taste: No  sexual overtones/gestures.
    • 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


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 2011 NPC Colorado State ENTRY FORM
(Circle) SEX: M F----
(Circle) DIVISIONS:

Women's BB Novice,      Women's BB Open,         Women's BB Masters, 
Men's Open,                   Men's Novice,                 Men's Teen
Mens Masters 35-40,       Men's Masters 40-45,      Mens Masters 45 -50,     Men's Masters 50-60
Mens Masters 60+
Men's Physique              Men's Physique 35-42   Men's Physique Over 42

Fitness                            FIGURE OPEN                FIGURE NOVICE          
FIGURE 35-39                FIGURE 40-44                FIGURE 45-49               FIGURE 50+
BIKINI OPEN                  BIKINI NOVICE               BIKINI 35-40                  BIKINI 40+

NAME______________________________________________________AGE________

APPROX. CONTEST WEIGHT(BB only__________HEIGHT(Fit/Fig/Bik/Phys only) ______

ADDRESS______________________________________________________________


CITY______________________________STATE______ZIP_____________________


EMAILADDRESS________________________________________________________


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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, Event Venue, 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.

SIGNED X_________________________________________

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303-786-7030, 3-7 pm Mon.-Fri., Sat noon-5pm, or order online June 18-July 15th @ 3pm, at www.jefftaylor.com 

________BACKSTAGE PASS ($75 only 1 per competitor)

__________ENTRY FEES ($85/class entered)

____________Total Enclosed

(Prejudging tickets are $18, general admission, available at the door, or order online June 18-July 16th till 3 pm:www.jefftaylor.com  

MAIL THIS FORM WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO: (Make checks out to "LIFESPORTS")

JEFF TAYLOR/ LIFESPORTS
8200 S. Quebec St.
P.O. Box # A3-109
CENTENNIAL, CO 80112

NPC SANCTION #11265

 
   

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