The 2005 NPC MID-USA / NEW MEXICO STATE

 BODYBUILDING, FITNESS & FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS

 DATE:  AUGUST 13, 2005

 GUEST POSER:  Darrem Charles

 
Host Hotel:  
MCM Elegante’ Hotel    (Formerly: Holiday Inn Mountain View), 2020 Menaul Blvd. NE   Albuquerque, New Mexico, 505-884-2511
Special  Rates:  $59.00 per night (includes full breakfast buffet)

Contest Location:   Hiland Theater, 4804 Central SEAlbuquerque, NM
Schedule:  August 12, 2005, Friday Night Check in/Weigh in 6:00 pm at Host Hotel – MCM Elegante’ Hotel, 2020 Menaul Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico.  
August 13, 2005, Saturday prejudging at Hiland Theater 4804 Central SE meeting at 8:30 am Prejudging begins at 9:30 am, Evening check-in at 5:00 pm, evening show begins at 6:00 pm
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Eligibility:  Open to any NPC athlete that is in good standing.  Must have 2005 NPC Card.  (2005 NPC cards will be available at check-in/weight-in August 12, 2005 for $70.00)  Teen, Masters competitors must have reached the age of the categories listed below on the day of contest.  (Proof of age is required)  Novice competitors are eligible only if they have never placed 1st-3rd in open class or 1st place Novice Division in any NPC sanctioned event.  Contestants may enter more than one division, however, athletes will only pose once at the evening competition.  To be eligible to compete in the New Mexico State division, you MUST provide proof of residency for at least 4 months prior to the contest.
Awards:  Men’s/Women’s Open/Novice:  1st – 5th in each weight class.  Awards 1st  – 5th  in Teenage, Masters, Men’s Masters 35-40, 40-45, 45 and over.  Overall Men’s and Women’s Open Mid-USA Bodybuilding and Fitness  & Figure Champions receive Overall Awards.  New Mexico State overall Men’s and Women’s Open winners receive Overall Award.
Weight Classes:
Men’s Open -    Light Weight   154 ¼ and under  
                         Middle Weight 154  ¼ - 176 ¼
                         Light Heavy Weight 176 ¼  –198 ¼
                        Heavy Weight   198 ¼ and up
Women’s Open & Novice –
                          Light Weight  118 and under    

                         
Middle Weight 118 – 132
                         Heavy Weight 132 and up
Men’s Novice -  Light Weight 165 ¼ and under
                          Middle Weight 165 ¼ - 187 ¼
                          Heavy Weight 187 ¼ and up

Music:  Contestants must bring their music at weigh-in.  Contestants music will be used only for the Finals, pre-recorded on a CD.  All music must be on a CD (no cassette  tapes) and must be clearly labeled with contestants name and specific track.  Time limit 60-90 seconds for bodybuilding routine and 2 minutes for fitness routines.

General Contest Information for WOMEN’S FITNESS & FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS:

Each contestant must be a current member of the NPC (2005 NPC cards will be available for $70.00 at weigh-in/check-in meeting.)

Entry Fee: $50.00 per class entered if received by August 1, 2005.  Additional $35.00 for entries mailed after August 1, 2005.  Entries received after August 11, 2005 Additional Late Fee Increases to $45.00.  No entries accepted after August 12, 2005. Please fill out the application below.

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.  Tights must be worn under thong in fitness round.

Exhibition of poor sportsmanship will be grounds for automatic disqualification.

Due to limited backstage area and for the competitors safety, only one assistant or trainer will be permitted backstage and they MUST purchase a Special backstage pass.  (See DETAILS and PRICING BELOW.  Fitness contestants must be able to carry their own props to and from the stage.  Contestant check in: 8:30 am, Prejudging begins at 9:30 am.

Judging Procedures:

Round 1/ Swimsuit
The contestants will be brought out in line for the quarter turns.  (do not twist – look straight ahead.)  The judges will be scoring the physique by assessing overall muscle tone with shapely lines, overall firmness and a small degree of muscularity with 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.  Strength and flexibility moves will be judged on the number, degree of difficulty and the creativity in performing the moves.  Contestants should give special attention their apparel since it too will be judged.  Routines may include aerobics, dance, gymnastics or other demonstration 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.

Round 3/ Final Assessment
The Athlete will be brought back out in their original line in a 1-piece swimsuit.  At this time judges may ask certain contestants to be placed next to other contestants.  Then the quarter turns will be directed.

Scoring:
Each round is judged separately, and scores are tuned in after each round.

Evening Performance:
All contestants will be introduces at the evening event in their swimsuits.  All athletes will perform their fitness routine at the evening finals. 

*NOTE 2005 WOMEN’S FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS------------
  Rules are the same as Women’s Fitness minus “Round 2 / Fitness”

Please Return:

 2005 MID-USA / NEW MEXICO STATE ENTRY FORM

Entry Fee:  Entries postmarked prior to August 1, 2005, $50.00 per class entered.  Additional $35.00 late fee for entries mailed After August 1, 2005.  Entries received after August 11, 2005 the late fee increases to $45.00.  No entries accepted after August 12, 2005.  NO REFUNDS< NO EXCEPTIONS. 

 PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION BELOW AND SEND MONEY ORDER  NO PERSONAL CHECKS)   TO:   P. Sanchez   P. O. Box 22097  Albuquerque, New Mexico 87154.

 (Circle )   SEX:     M   F

 2005 MID USA: 

(Circle Class(es))   Open,   Novice,   Women’s  Masters,  Men’s Masters 35-40, Men’s Masters 40-45, Men’s Masters 45+ , Teen, Women’s Fitness,   Women’s Figure

 2005 NEW MEXICO STATE:

(Circle Class(es))    Open, Novice, Masters

 NAME_____________________________________  AGE___________

 Approximate Contest Weight__________  Height (For Figure) _________

 ADDRESS_____________________________________________

 CITY_______________________STATE___________ZIP____________

 E-Mail Address______________________________________________

PHONE (H)________________________ (C)______________________

 GYM WHERE YOU TRAIN___________________________________

 #NPC Contest in which you have competed_______________

 OCCUPATION______________________________________________

 I in consideration of your acceptance of this entry form and fee, I hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages against the NPC, Hiland Theatre, Promoters and the NPC officials, agents, assigns and associated bodies, by reason on injury or damages I might incur at or traveling to or from this competition.  I further declare that all the information contained herein is to the best of my knowledge, true correct and complete.  I agree to abide to all decisions of the NPC.  And in the future consideration of permission being granted to me to participate in this event hereby grant you. 

 Signed:__________________________

If 18 or younger, signature of parent/guardian:_______________________________

 Ticket Request Form:

Please send me the following tickets for the evening performance:

#___________  VIP CLOSE  $35.00

#___________  VIP    $30.00

 #__________   Reserved $25.00

 #___________ Reserved Balcony   $20.00

 Total Enclosed   $___________ 
Backstage Pass for Trainers: 

Due to liability and limited backstage space, a limited number of BACKSTAGE TRAINER PASSES will be sold.  Only one (1) Backstage Trainer pass will be allowed per competitor.  Cost:  $55.00.   You may purchase this by mail or at the check-in/weigh-in  meeting Friday, August 12, 2005. 
(Prejudging tickets are $15.00 general admission, available at the door)

 MAIL THIS FORM WITH MONEY ORDER (NO PERSONAL CHECKS)  PAYABLE TO:  P. SANCHEZ

           P. SANCHEZ
          MID
USA  / NEW MEXICO
          P.O.
BOX 22097
         
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO   87154




 
   

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