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THE 2012 NPC AXIS
LABS
NORTHERN COLORADO
BODYBUILDING, FITNESS, FIGURE, BIKINI & PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
(Scroll
down for
printable Entry Form)
NPC SANCTION # 10957
*NEW:
NATIONAL QUALIFIER!
*NEW: WOMEN'S PHYSIQUE OPEN + OVER
40!!
*NEW: NOVICE
FIGURE & BIKINI HEIGHT CLASSES!
*NEW: 6 HEIGHT CLASSES IN
BIKINI DIVISION!
*NEW: MEN'S PHYSIQUE NOVICE, TEEN, 35-42,
42+ MASTERS
DIVISIONS + 4 OPEN HEIGHT CLASSES!
*NEW:
BIKINI 35-40, 40+ CLASSES!
*FRIDAY
NIGHT
CHECK-IN / WEIGH-IN AT THE
MAX
MUSCLE/BOULDER
STORE!
*
*35-40, 40-45
AND OVER 45 FIGURE CLASSES!
*MEN'S MASTERS
BB CLASSES: 35-40, 40-45, 45-50 AND
OVER
50!
*HOST HOTEL: Best Western
Golden Buff 303-442-7450
DATE: April 14, 2012
TIMES:
Fri.,
April 13: 4-5:30pm EARLY Check-in for ANY competitor in this
show at MAX
MUSCLE/
BOULDER,
1631 28th St., (less than a block
south of Host
Hotel),
Fri.,
April 13:
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 13: 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
13: 8pm
Prejudging meeting for ALL COMPETITORS (FIGURE/FITNESS/BIKINI /BODYBUILDERS/PHYSIQUE) at
Host
Hotel
Sat.,April
14: 7:30am BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE meeting
to hand out competitor numbers at
Boulder Theater,
Sat.,
April 14: 8:00
am BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE Prejudging at Boulder
Theater
Sat., April 14:
9:30am FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Prejudging
meeting to get competitor numbers at
Boulder Theater
Sat., April 14: 10am Prejudging FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI at
Boulder Theater
Sat., April 14:
4pm
FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Finals
Sat., April 14:
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. (2012 NPC cards will be available for $100.) Teenage
competitors: minimum age of 16 and 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 an
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
Novice and Open Bodybuilding, Men's Masters
Bodybuilding 35-40, 40-45, 45-50 & 50+, Men's Physique 35-42,
42+, Men's Teenage Physique, Women's Open Physique, Women's
Physique Masters 40+: 1st -5th one class
each.
Men's Open Physique 4 Height Classes: 1st - 5th place receive Niels
Andersen sculpture awards.
Team Trophy will be awarded to the highest
scoring team.
($35 fee per team is required.)
Overall Men's and Women's
Champions receive Overall Award.
WEIGHT CLASSES/MEN'S BODYBUILDING:
Men's
Open:
Bantamwt. up to and including
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 up to and including 225 1/4
Superheavywt. Over 225 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
3 (THREE) HEIGHT CLASSES/WOMEN'S
PHYSIQUE
4 (FOUR) HEIGHT CLASSES/MEN'S
PHYSIQUE
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: NEW!
Due to limited backstage area and for
the
competitors
safety, only a limited number
of assistants/ trainers will be permitted backstage and
they must be an NPC member due to insurance requirements. (Purchase NPC
Card here.) Trainer 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.
MUSIC/BODYBUILDERS
& WOMEN'S PHYSIQUE: 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 7:30 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
& PHYSIQUE:
Entries postmarked prior to April 1, 2012, $75
per division. Entries
postmarked after April 1, 2012, $115 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.
WOMEN'S
PHYSIQUE CONTEST DETAILS:
Women's Physique Division
has been created to give a platform for women who enjoy weight
training, competing and contest preparation. Competitors should
display a toned, athletic physique showcasing femininity, muscle tone
and beauty/flow of physique.
JUDGING CRITERIA-
* MUSCULARITY &
BODY CONDITION: Judges will be looking for
contestants who display Symmetry, Shape, Proportion, Muscle Tone, Poise
and Beauty Flow. Physique should display all of the above criteria
without compromising Femininity, Beauty/Flow of Physique.
Physique assessment and comparisons will take place during Prejudging.
Women's Physique
competitors should have the overall aesthetics and look that is found
in figure with a little more overall muscularity. While all types
of physiques will be considered when it comes to height, weight,
structure, etc., excessive muscularity will be scored down accordingly.
COMPETITION
JUDGING-
* PREJUDGING:
Quarter turns and mandatory posing comparisons/callouts.
Mandatory Poses will be performed
in good taste with open hand style and
include the following poses:
- Front
double biceps/open hands (no flat footed full front pose-some sort of
front twisting pose)
- Back Double biceps/open hands
- Side tricep
with leg extended
- Side chest
with arms extended
- Front
ab/thigh
* FINALS:
All competitors will perform their individual posing routine to music.
In Colorado,
individual routines are 60 seconds in length. 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
STARTING POINT. Contestant must bring
CD to
* RULES: Suits worn by WP competitors for
Prejudging must be a 2 piece. Suits
do not have to be solid in color.
The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped.
No thongs are
permitted. Competitors can compete in an off eh rack suit. All
suits must be
in good taste.
-No Props will be
allowed.
-No heels may be
worn at any time during the competition/judging of WP.
-MUSIC: 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 7:30 a.m.
to exchange music for competitor number. Time Limit: 60sec. (Since
ALL WP
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.)
* 3 OPEN HEIGHT
CLASSES, & 40+ CLASS AT THIS EVENT.
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: For
2012, the top three (3) in a national qualifying Women’s Physique
contest will be qualified for the NPC USA and NPC National
Championships. The top five (5) will qualify for all other
national contests including the NPC Junior USA, NPC Junior National,
NPC Team Universe and IFBB North American Championships. At a
non-qualifying contest, no athletes are qualified for a national
contest.
(Click Here for complete NPC Women's
Physique Rules)
MEN'S
PHYSIQUE CONTEST DETAILS:
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 Open class at national qualifying contests
will
have a one year qualification for national level events to Dec. 31st of
that year.
* 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.
4 OPEN HEIGHT
CLASSES, TEEN, 35-42, 42+, and NOVICE AT THIS EVENT
(Click here for complete Men's Physique
Rules-)
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2012 NPC NORTHERN COLORADO
WOMEN'S FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
GENERAL CONTEST INFORMATION
1. Each contestant must be a
current member of the NPC,
(2012 NPC cards
will be available for $100). Entry Fee:
$75 if
postmarked by April 1, 2012,
$115 for
entries postmarked after April 1,
2012. (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 and for
the
competitors
safety, only
limited number
of assistants/ trainers will be permitted backstage and
they
must
be an NPC member due to insurance requirements.
(Purchase NPC
Card here.) Trainer 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.
8. Fitness contestants must be
able to carry their
own
props to and from the stage.
9. Fri.,
April 13:
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
13: 8pm
Prejudging meeting for ALL COMPETITORS
(FIGURE/FITNESS/BIKINI /BODYBUILDERS/PHYSIQUE) at Host
Hotel
Sat., April 14:
9:30am FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Prejudging
meeting to get competitor numbers
at
Boulder Theater
Sat., April 14: 10am Prejudging FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI at
Boulder
Theater
Sat., April 14:
4pm
FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Finals
10. All contestants must bring
all suits to be
worn in competition to the
Contestant Check-In for suit
inspection by a
show official. 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 FOUR,
(4),
height classses,
(5'2"
and under, over 5'2" - 5'4", over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6")
Top 5 FIGURE 35-39, 40-44,
45+,
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 SIX,
(6), height classes, (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 35-40 BIKINI
winners
in ONE class,
Top 5 Over 40 BIKINI
winners
in ONE class,
Top
5 NOVICE BIKINI winners in
each of the THREE,
(3), height classes
(5'4"
and under,
over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6"),
will receive
Neils
AndersonFitness/Figure/Bikini Sculptures. No money prizes may be given
at the
amateur level. This show is a national qualifier.
FITNESS & FIGURE JUDGING PROCEDURES: (Scroll down for BIKINI INFO)
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: 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-)
SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT BIKINI DIVISION:
- NO
crossover into Bodybuilding, Fitness or Figure.
- Competitors
will compete in a
two-piece suit. 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. 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) 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.
(Click here for complete
Bikini Division Rules-)
FOR MORE INFO, (Qualifying for NPC National Level Shows,
etc.), Click
Here
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(Please detach)
2012
NPC Northern Colorado ENTRY FORM
(---CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE
ENTRY FORM---)
Circle your SEX: M F
Circle the DIVISIONS you are entering:
Men's Bodybuilding Open,
Men's Bodybuilding Novice,
Men's Bodybuilding Masters 35-40,
Men's Bodybuilding Masters
40-45, Men's Bodybuilding
Masters 45-50, Mens Bodybuilding Masters
Over 50,
Women's
Physique
Open
Women's Physique 40+
Men's
Teen Physique
Men's Physique
Open
Men's
Physique 35-42
Men's Physique 42+
Men's Novice Physique
Fitness,
Figure OPEN
Figure
35-40, Figure 40-45,
Figure
45+
Figure
NOVICE Bikini OPEN
Bikini 35-40
Bikini 40+ Bikini NOVICE
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), $75 per class entered if
postmarked by April 1, 2012, $115 for
entries postmarked after April 1,
2012.
__________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 from this link 30 days prior to
event:
2012 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 ($42)
GENERAL SECTION E,F & BALCONY
($32)
(Prejudging tickets are $18 + 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 # 10957
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