Event Application - NPC Bodybuilding and Fitness in the Rockies

THE 2011 NPC MAN SPORTS
NORTHERN COLORADO
BODYBUILDING, FITNESS, FIGURE, BIKINI & PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
(Scroll down for printable Entry Form)

DATE: April 2, 2011

TIMES:
Fri., April 1: 4-5:30pm EARLY Check-in for ANY competitor in this show.
Fri., April 1: 5:30-7pm Check-In for all FIGURE/FITNESS/BIKINI competitors only, at MAX MUSCLE/ BOULDER, 1631 28th St., (less than a block south of Host Hotel),
Fri., April 1: 7-8pm Check-In / Weigh-In for all BODYBUILDING and PHYSIQUE competitors only, at MAX MUSCLE/ BOULDER, 1631 28th St., (less than a block south of Host Hotel),
Fri.,April 1: 8pm Prejudging meeting for BODYBUILDERS and PHYSIQUE competitors at Host Hotel,

Sat.,April 2: 7:30am Prejudging meeting all FIGURE/FITNESS/BIKINI competitors at Boulder Theater,
Sat., April 2: 8:30 am FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Prejudging
Sat., April 2: 10am BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE Prejudging meeting at Boulder Theater
Sat., April 2: 11am BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE Prejudging
Sat., April 2: 5pm FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Finals
Sat., April 2: 7pm BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE Finals

PLACE: BoulderTheater, 2032 14th Street, Boulder, CO 80302

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

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

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

ELIGIBILITY/BODYBUILDERS: 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 35/40/45/50 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 FOR BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE:
Men's Teenage, Men's & Women's Novice and Women's Masters 40+, Men's Masters 35-40, 40-45, 45-50 & 50+: 1st -5th one class each.
Men's Physique 2 Height Classes: 1st - 5th place.
Men's/Women's Bodybuilding Open classes: 1st-5th place winners receive Niels Andersen sculpture awards.
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. Up to and including 154 1/4,
Welterwt. Over 154 1/4 up to and including 165 1/4
Middlewt. Over 165 1/4 up to and including 176 1/4,
Lt.Heavywt. Over 176 1/4 up to and including 198 1/4,
Heavywt. Over 198 1/4

Men's Novice: Lightwt. Up to and including 165 1/4,
Middlewt. Over 165 1/4 up to and including 187 1/4,
Heavywt. Over 187 1/4

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. (Click here for complete Bodybuilding Rules.)

BACKSTAGE: 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 $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 purchase Backstage Pass by March 15, 2011, 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 bodybuilding 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 & MEN'S PHYSIQUE: Entries postmarked prior to March 15, 2011, $70 per division. Entries postmarked after March 15, 2011, $110 per division. NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS. PLEASE SEND ENTRIES WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO LIFESPORTS AT THE ADDRESS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS FORM.

* 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.

* 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: 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.

    *   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.
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2011 NPC NORTHERN COLORADO
WOMEN'S FITNESS/FIGURE*/BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
GENERAL CONTEST INFORMATION
    1.   Each contestant must be a current member of the NPC, (2011 NPC cards
     will be available for $100). Entry Fee: $70 if postmarked by March 15, 2011,
   $110 for entries postmarked after March 15, 2011. (Complete 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 $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 purchase Backstage Pass by March 15, 2011, for     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: 5:30-7:00 pm FRIDAY NIGHT, APRIL 1st, 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 7:30 a.m.,
    Prejudging begins at 8:30a.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 competitors 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:
    Top 5 FITNESS winners in ONE class,
    Top 5 OPEN FIGURE winners in each of the SIX, (6), height classses,                     (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"),
   Top 5 NOVICE FIGURE winners in each of the THREE, (3), height classes
          (5'4" and under, over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6"),
    Top 5 BIKINI winners in each of the FOUR, (4), height classes, (5'2" and under,                over 5'2" - 5'4", over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6")
    Top 5 Over 35 BIKINI winners in ONE class,

will receive Neils AndersonFitness/Figure Sculptures. No money prizes may be given at the amateur level. This show is not a national qualifier. The first Figure/Bikini national qualifier is the MILE HIGH CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNE 4. The first Fitness national qualifier is the CO State Championships, July 16th.

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: 2011 WOMEN'S FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS (OPEN, NOVICE & AGE GROUP FIGURE)----Rules are the same as Women's Fitness minus "ROUND 2/FITNESS"
(Click here for complete Figure Division Rules-)
(Click here for complete Fitness Division Rules-)

FOR MORE INFO, (Qualifying for NPC National Level Shows, etc.), Click Here
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2011 NPC Northern Colorado ENTRY FORM

Circle your SEX: M F

Circle the DIVISIONS you are entering:

Bodybuilding Open,                              Bodybuilding Novice,
Women's Bodybuilding Masters 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
Men's Physique

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

NAME _____________________________________________________AGE ______

APPROX. CONTEST WEIGHT(BB)____________ HEIGHT (FIT/FIG/PHYS) _______

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___________________________________

____________BACKSTAGE PASS ($75) (Name of Trainer:________________)

____________ENTRY FEE(S), $70 per class entered if postmarked by March 15, 2011, $110 for entries postmarked after March 15, 2011.

__________TOTAL ENCLOSED (Mail to address at bottom of form)
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TICKETS: (For VISA /MASTERCARD ORDERS, CALL THE BOULDER THEATER 303-786-7030---- or order online for an extra charge at: www.bouldertheater.com )

Ticket Prices--order online or call as noted above: (Ticket prices do not include seat tax, service charge and city tax) Click Here for Theater Seating Chart
    VIP LIMITED SECTION A, & center of SECTION B ($55: center section behind the         judges-- (LIMITED SEATING)

    VIP SECTION B, C, D ($38)

GENERAL SECTION E,F & BALCONY ($28)

(Prejudging tickets are $16 + TAXES, general admission, available at the door.)

MAIL THIS FORM WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:

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

NPC SANCTION # 10952