Event Application - NPC Bodybuilding and Fitness in the Rockies

THE NPC
2010 METRX ROCKY MOUNTAIN
BODYBUILDING, FITNESS, FIGURE & BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS

DATES: Athlete CheckIn Friday, November 12, 2010, Competition November 13, 2010
TIMES:
Friday, Nov. 12, 6-7pm: FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Check-In at host hotel-Holiday Inn/Denver Central at I70 and I25
Friday, Nov. 12, 7-8pm: BODYBUILDING Check-In at host hotel-Holiday Inn/Denver Central at I70 and I25
Friday, Nov. 12, 8-8:30pm: BODYBUILDING Prejudging meeting at host hotel-Holiday Inn/Denver Central at I70 and I25
Saturday, Nov. 13, 7:30am: FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Prejuding meeting at EXDO Event Center, Click Here for directions
Saturday, Nov. 13, 830-11am: Prejudging for FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI
Saturday, Nov. 13, 10am: BODYBUILDING meeting at EXDO Event Center to drop off music and get competitor numbers at EXDO Event Center, Click Here for directions
Saturday, Nov. 13, 11:00 am: Prejudging for Bodybuilding
Saturday, Nov. 13, 5pm: Finals FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI at EXDO Event Center
Saturday, Nov. 13, 7pm: Finals for BODYBUILDING at EXDO Event Center
PLACE: NEW! 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 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 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.

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: 1^st -5th one class each. (Novice class must have a minimum of 3 entrants in each class by Oct. 15 or number of classes reduced.) A Team Trophy will be awarded to the highest scoring team. ($25 fee per team is required.) Overall Men's and Women's Bodybuilding Champions receive an OVERALL award!

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. 115 & under	Lightwt. 154 1/4 & under
Middlewt. 165 1/4- 176 1/4	Middlewt. 115-125	Middlewt. 154 1/4 - 176 1/4
Lightheavywt. 176 1/4- 198 1/4	LightHeavywt. 125-140	LightHeavywt. 176 1/4 - 198 1/4
Heavywt. 198 1/4 - 225 1/4 Superhvwt. over 225 1/4	Heavywt. over 140	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: NEW: Bodybuilding Check-in & Weigh-in FRIDAY, Nov. 12th, 7-8 p.m., AND REQUIRED PREJUDGING BODYBUILDING MEETING AT 8 P.M. at the Host Hotel-Holiday Inn/Denver Central at I70 and I25. 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 FEES: Entries postmarked prior to Oct. 31, 2010, $75 per division. Entries postmarked after Oct. 31, 2010, $115 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.
NEW HOST HOTEL: Holiday Inn/Denver Central at I70 and I25, ask for "NPC ROCKY" room rate of $69/night. Reservations: 303-292-9500.

2010 NPC ROCKY MOUNTAIN
WOMEN'S FITNESS, FIGURE*, & BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS

GENERAL CONTEST INFORMATION

Each contestant must be a current memberof the NPC, (2010 NPC cards will be available for $90)
Entry Fee: $75 per class if postmarked by Oct. 31st, 2010. $115 per class for entries postmarked after Oct. 31st, 2010. (Complete the entry form BELOW.)
Overall Fitness, Overall Open Figure, and Overall BIKINI winners receive an OVERALL Award.
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.

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)

Fitness contestants must be able to carry their own props to and from the stage.
FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Contestant check-in: FRIDAY 6-7 P.M. AT THE HOST HOTEL-Holiday Inn/Denver Central at I70 and I25 --FIGURE ATHLETES BRING YOUR SUIT(S) FOR INSPECTION; BIKINI COMPETITORS MUST WEAR BIKINI SUITS to Check In. Friday, Nov. 12, 6-7pm: FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Check-In at host hotel-Holiday Inn/Denver Central at I70 and I25.
Saturday, Nov. 13, 730am: FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Prejuding meeting at EXDO Event Center, Click Here for directions
Saturday, Nov. 13, 8:30-11am: Prejudging for FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI
Saturday, Nov. 13, 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"),

BIKINI---The top 5 winners in each of the four height classes for BIKINI, (5'2" and under, over 5'2" - 5'4", over 5'4" - 5'6", and over 5'6"),

BIKINI over 35,

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.
FIGURE: Jr.USA overall winners, Class winners at the Jr.Nationals and top 2 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: 2010 ROCKY WOMEN'S FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS----Rules are the same as Women's Fitness minus "ROUND 2/FITNESS."

*DETAILS FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN
WOMEN'S FIGURE NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Novice competitors are eligible only if they have never placed 1st-3rd in any NPC sanctioned OPEN FIGURE class or won a Novice Figure class. 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)

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 MetRx Rocky Mountain ENTRY FORM

--- CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE 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 BB Wheelchair      BB MIXED PAIRS

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

NAME______________________________________________________AGE______

APPROXIMATE CONTEST WEIGHT____________HEIGHT(Fit/Fig.only) __________

ADDRESS________________________________________________

CITY__________________________STATE______ZIP_____________________

EMAILADDRESS______________________________________________

PHONE(H)_______________________(CELL)_______________________

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.

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