THE 2010 NPC AXIS LABS
NORTHERN COLORADO

BODYBUILDING, FITNESS, FIGURE & BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS

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*NEW: 3 NOVICE FIGURE HEIGHT CLASSES!
*NEW: NIELS ANDERSON AWARDS IN OPEN BB!
*NEW: 3 HEIGHT CLASSES IN BIKINI DIVISION!
*FRIDAY NIGHT CHECK-IN / WEIGH-IN
AT THE MAX   MUSCLE/BOULDER STORE!                                             
*6 HEIGHT CLASSES IN FIGURE!
*35-40, 40-45 AND OVER 45 FIGURE CLASSES!
*START TIMES --5PM FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI, 7PM BODYBUILDING!! (PREJ: 9AM/FIT/FIG/BIK, 11AM/BB)
 
*LIMITED BACKSTAGE PASSES AVAILABLE FOR SALE!
*MEN'S MASTERS CLASSES: 35-40, 40-45, 45-50 AND OVER 50!
*GUEST POSER:
MR.O RUNNERUP, BRANCH WARREN!

*HOST HOTEL: Best Western Golden Buff (800)999-BUFF

NPC SANCTION # 8625

NORTHERN COLORADO BODYBUILDING CONTEST DETAILS:
(Scroll down for FITNESS, FIGURE & BIKINI CONTEST DETAILS)

DATE: 
April 3, 2010

TIMES: 
Fri., April 2: 
6-7pm Check-In / Weigh-In for all FIGURE/FITNESS/BIKINI competitors, at MAX MUSCLE/ BOULDER, 1631 28th St., (less than a block south of Host Hotel),        
Fri., April 2:  7-8pm Check-In / Weigh-In for all BODYBUILDING competitors, at MAX MUSCLE/   BOULDER, 1631 28th St., (less than a block south of Host Hotel),
Fri.,April 28pm Prejudging meeting for BODYBUILDERS at Host Hotel, 
(FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Sat.)
Sat.,April 38am Prejudging meeting
all FIGURE/FITNESS/BIKINI competitors at Boulder Theater,
Sat.,
April 39:00 am  FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Prejudging
Sat., April 3:  10am  BODYBUILDING Prejudging meeting at Boulder Theater  
Sat., April 3:  11am  BODYBUILDING Prejudging
Sat., April 3:  5pm   FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Finals
Sat., April 3:  7pm   BODYBUILDING Finals
 
PLACE: BoulderTheater, 2032 14th Street, Boulder, CO 80302

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

HOST HOTEL:   Best Western Golden Buff, 800-999-BUFF or 303-442-7450, at 28th and Canyon St., Boulder, CO.  Special Rates: TBA  Ask for the "Bodybuilding/Fitness" rate.

ELIGIBILITY/BODYBUILDERS: Open to any NPC athlete. (2010 NPC cards will be available for $90.) Teenage competitors must not have exceeded 19 years of age the day of the contest.Masters competitors must have reached the age of 35/40/45/50 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 1st 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.

AWARDS/BODYBUILDERS: Men's/Women's Open: 1st-5th in each weight class. Men's Teenage, Men's & Women's Novice and Women's Masters 35-40, over 40,  Men's Masters 35-40, 40-45, 45-50  and over 50: 1st -5th one class each. 1st-5th place winners in Bodybuilding Open classes receive Niels Andersen sculpture awards. A Team Trophy will be awarded to the highest scoring team. ($25 fee per team is required.) Overall Men's and Women's Champions receive Overall Award.

WEIGHT CLASSES/BODYBUILDERS:
Men's Open: Lightwt. 154 1/4 and under,
Welterwt.
154 1/4 - 165 1/4
Middlewt. 165 1/4 -176 1/4,
Lt.Heavywt. 176 1/4 - 198 1/4,
Heavywt. 198 1/4 and over.

Women's Open:
Lightwt. 125 and under,
Heavywt. Over 125

Men's Novice:  Lightwt. 165 1/4 and under,
Middlewt. 165 1/4 - 187 1/4,
Heavywt. 187 1/4 and over.

RULES
/BODYBUILDERS: This contest is NPC sanctioned and will run in accordance with the most recent NPC rules and procedures. All bodybuilding competitors will be weighed in wearing their posing suit FRIDAY NIGHT--NO SATURDAY WEIGH-IN. NO VULGARITY ALLOWED IN POSING MUSIC. All decisions are final. NEW WOMEN'S POSES: FRONT AND BACK LAT SPREADS.

BACKSTAGE:
NEW!  Due to limited backstage area at the Boulder Theater, and for the competitors safety, only a limited number of assistants/ trainers will be permitted backstage.  They may purchase  a Backstage Trainer Pass for $65.  The $65 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 purchase Backstage Pass by March 15, 2010, for trainer name to be listed in the event program.

MUSIC/BODYBUILDERS: Contestants will use their own music WITH NO VULGARITY* for the finals, burned onto a CD, (CD-R ONLY!), WITH 60 SEC. POSING SONG CUSTOM BURNED. BRING CD TO SATURDAY 10 a.m. CHECK-IN. Time Limit: 60sec. (Since ALL competitors are allowed to do their posing routine at the night show, each competitor is limited to 60 sec.)   

(*If you want to digitally remove vulgar lyrics from your music, contact Tim at www.djmyroutine.com  or email  DjSweetT@DjMyRoutine.com. Pricing is very reasonable.)

ENTRY FEE/BODYBUILDERS: NEW!  PLEASE NOTE----Entries postmarked prior to March 15, 2010, $65 per division. Entries postmarked after March 15, 2010, $105 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.
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2010 NPC NORTHERN COLORADO
WOMEN'S FITNESS/FIGURE*/BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS

GENERAL CONTEST INFORMATION

    1.  
NEW!  PLEASE NOTE--- Each contestant must be a current member of the     NPC, (2010 NPC cards will be available for $90)  Entry Fee: $65 if postmarked by     March 15, 2010, $105 for entries postmarked after March 15, 2010. (Complete the     entry form BELOW.)

    2.    Figure Over 35/40/45 contestants must have reached the age of 35/40/45 by     the day of the contest. Proof of age required.

    3.    Contestants must wear high heels in the swimsuit rounds and tennis/athletic     shoes in the fitness round.

    4.    Jewelry may be worn in the swimsuit rounds.

    5.    Thong swimsuits will not be allowed. Tights must be worn under thong in            fitness round.

    6.    Exhibition of poor sportsmanship willbe grounds for automatic disqualification.

    7.   
NEW!  Due to limited backstage area at the Boulder Theater, and for the         competitors safety, only a limited number of assistants/ trainers will be                 permitted backstage.  They may purchase  a Backstage Trainer Pass for $65.      The $65 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 purchase Backstage Pass by March 15, 2010, for t      trainer name to be listed in the event program.

    8.    Fitness contestants must be able to carry their own props to and from the         stage.

    9.    Contestant check-in: 6:00-7:00 pm FRIDAY NIGHT, APRIL 2nd,
at MAX             MUSCLE/BOULDER, 1631 28th St., (less than a block south of Host Hotel)             HOTEL--Best Western Golden Buff, 28th & Canyon St. 
    Sat. Prejudging meeting at Boulder Theater at 8:00 a.m.,
    Prejudging begins at 9:00a.m., and Evening show at 5 p.m.

    10.   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.

PUBLICITY AND AWARDS:  The top 5 winners in -
    One, (1), class for FITNESS,
    Top 5 winners in each of the SIX, (6), 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"),
   T
op 5 winners in each of the THREE, (3), height classes for
        NOVICE FIGURE
(5'4" and under, over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6"),
    Top 5 winners in each of the THREE, (3), height classes for BIKINI (5'4" and             under, over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6"),
will receive Neils AndersonFitness/Figure Sculptures. No money prizes may be given at the amateur level. (Competing for cash prizes nullifies amateur status in the NPC.)   This show is not a national qualifier.  The first Figure/Bikini national qualifier is the MILE HIGH CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNE 5.  The first Fitness national qualifier is the CO State Championships, July 17th. 
 
FITNESS & FIGURE JUDGING PROCEDURES:
ROUND 1/SWIMSUIT
The contestants will be brought out in 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 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 FITNESS 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 to 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, and scores are turned in after each round.

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

*NOTE:  2010 WOMEN'S FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS (OPEN, NOVICE & AGE GROUP FIGURE)----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. NEW: BIKINI                     competitors must check in WEARING BIKINI SUIT to be in compliance with the new 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 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.
  • 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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2010 NPC Northern Colorado ENTRY FORM 

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Circle your SEX:  M  F

Circle the DIVISIONS you are entering:

Bodybuilding Open,  
Bodybuilding Novice,  Women's Bodybuilding Masters 35-40, Women's Bodybuilding Masters over 40,   Men's Bodybuilding Masters 35-40,   Men's Bodybuilding Masters 40-45,  Men's Bodybuilding Masters 45-50, Mens Bodybuilding Masters Over 50, 
Men's Teen
Bodybuilding

Fitness,    OPEN Figure,    Figure 35-40,       Figure  40-45,    Figure Over 45, 
Figure NOVICE,      Bikini

NAME _____________________________________________________AGE ______

APPROXIMATE CONTEST WEIGHT____________ HEIGHT (FIT/FIG) __________

ADDRESS____________________________________________________________

CITY ____________________________ STATE______ ZIP_____________________

EMAIL ADDRESS _____________________________________________________

PHONE (H) ____________________________(CELL )_________________________

GYM WHERE YOU TRAIN_______________________________________________

#NPC CONTESTS IN WHICH YOU HAVE COMPETED_______

OCCUPATION_________________________________________________________

WHO YOU WANT TO THANK____________________________________________
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, Boulder Theater, Jeff Taylor/LifeSports andtheir officials,agents, assigns, and associated bodies, by reason on injuryor damages I might incur at or traveling to or from this competition. Ifurther declare that all the information contained herein is, to the bestof my knowledge, true correct, and complete. I agree to abide by all decisionsof the NPC. And in further consideration of permission being granted tome to participate in this event, I hereby grant you, JEFF TAYLOR/LIFESPORTS approved video or entertainment organizations, and all of their agents, successors, licenses and assigns the right to photograph or to otherwisereproduce(whether by film, tape, still photography, or otherwise) my voice,appearance and name, and to exhibit, distribute, transmit and/or otherwiseexploit any and all such reproductions containing my voice and/or appearancein 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, includingalso with respect to any merchandising, advertising and/or publicity, andthe rights to use my name and information about me in any connection withany of the forementioned media. The rights granted to me hereunder are granted forthe entire universe and shall endure in perpetuity, and no further compensation shall be payable to me at any time in connection therewith.

SIGNED X_________________________________________

If 18 or younger, signature of parent/guardian)X___________________________________

TICKET REQUEST FORM: (For VISA /MASTERCARD ORDERS, CALL THE BOULDER THEATER 303-786-7030---- or order online for an extra charge at: www.bouldertheater.com )

Please send me the following ticketsfor the evening performance: (Ticket prices already include seat tax and city tax)
____________VIP LIMITED ($55: center section behind the judges--                                            LIMITED  SEATING AVAILABLE)

____________VIP CLOSE ($37)

____________VIP ($27)

____________RESERVED BALCONY ($27)

____________BACKSTAGE PASS ($65) (Name of Trainer:________________)
 
____________Total Enclosed

(Prejudging tickets are $15 + TAX, general admission, available at the door.)

MAIL THIS FORM WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:
JEFF TAYLOR, 7548 S. Jasmine Way, Centennial, CO 80112

NPC SANCTION # 8625

 
   

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