Aug 31/Sept 1 - 2012 IFBB NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS



Aug 31st All Day
SHERATON HOTEL - STATION SQUARE. - 300 W Station Square Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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PRESENTS 

2012 IFBB 
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

BODYBUILDING | FITNESS | FIGURE | BIKINI | PHYSIQUE

CANADA   MEXICO   USA

Contest Venue and Host Hotel:

Sheraton Station Square - Pittsburgh, PA

August 31/September 1

 

** ATTENTION ** ATTENTION ** ATTENTION ** ATTENTION **

NEW MEN'S BODYBUILDING DIVISION - MEN OVER 35!!

MEN OVER 35 CAN NOW TURN PRO!!

New Division in addition to the Men Open/Over 40/50!

 

*** THE MOST COMFORTABLE CONTEST FORMAT IN THE COUNTRY!! ***
2 COMPLETELY SEPARATE EVENTS!!

ALL BODYBUILDERS WILL PERFORM THEIR ROUTINES AT THE FINALS - 60 seconds!!!

Women Physique routines will be 30 seconds at Prejudging and 60 seconds at Finals.


FANTASTIC FEMALE FRIDAY!
Prejudging – 11:00 am: Women BB, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique
Finals – 6:00 pm: Women BB, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique

Attention Fitness, Figure and Bikini Athletes! FYI - The stage WILL be carpeted!

 

MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY!
Prejudging – 9:00 am: Men Bodybuilding and Physique
Finals – 5:00 pm: Men Bodybuilding and Physique

 

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Official Travel Agency for the 2012 NPC TEEN, COLLEGIATE AND MASTERS NATIONALS and the 2012 IFBB NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS. Please contact GET ATTA TOWN TRAVEL to book your discounted air for competitors and their travel companions!

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTEST DATE

August 31 and September 1, 2012

 

ENTRY DEADLINE

All entries (applications) must be postmarked no later than, Friday, August 10, 2012.

ENTRY FEES

Money Order made payable to GMU PRODUCTIONS. No checks will be accepted.

Bodybuilding, Figure, Fitness, Bikini, Physique - $150.00 for each Division entered.

 

QUESTIONS

Please direct any questions to Gary Udit at:

Phone:
412-377-1438
E-mail: gudit@comcast.net

CROSSOVERS

Competitors are permitted to crossover into multiple Age Groups within the same Division by paying an extra Entry Fee.

Competitors cannot crossover into a different Division.

 

CONTEST VENUE AND HOST HOTEL

The host hotel and the contest venue is the SHERATON STATION SQUARE. 

Call 412-261-2000 for reservations. Mention the “IFBB North American Championships” to get the Special Contest Rate.

The Host Hotel will provide a microwaves for your use. They will be located in the Trackside Restaurant located in the 1st floor lobby. Competitors are not permitted to have cooking devices in their rooms.

The Host Hotel also provides a Special Bodybuilding Menu that is available in the hotel restaurant and through Room Service.

The deadline for the Special Contest Rate is Friday, July 27, 2012. Rooms will not be available after this date. Please reserve your rooms early!

 

CHECK-IN/WEIGH-IN: SHERATON STATION SQUARE HOTEL

Thursday, August 30, 2012
MANDATORY WEIGH-IN/CHECK-IN FOR ALL WOMEN COMPETITORS -- 4:00 - 7:00 pm                                                          Optional Early weigh-in for Men competitors

Friday, August 31, 2012                                                                                                                                                     Late Weigh-In/Check-In: 
Men competitors only -- 8:00 am - 10:00 am

** PLEASE NOTE! – All Bodybuilding/Fitness/Women Physique CDs will be collected at the competitors Check-Ins/Weigh-Ins.

 

PROFESSIONAL SPRAY TANNING

The tanning experts at JAN TANA will spray-tan you, in the convenience of the host hotel, using state-of-the-art full body airbrush spray.

Go to www.jantana.com to make your appointment.

 

TICKETS

A ticket order form can be downloaded so that you can order tickets in advance for your family and friends.

Tickets can be ordered by completing the order form and mailing it to Gary Udit, PO Box 16424, Pittsburgh, PA 15242 with a money order payable to GMU PRODUCTIONS. Please place your order as soon as possible to reserve the best seats.

No checks will be accepted. Ticket orders received after August 17, 2012 will be held at Will Call.

 

TRAVEL FROM THE AIRPORT

You will not need a rental car during your stay. The Sheraton Station Square Hotel is an integral part of the Station Square complex which includes everything you will require as a competitor and also everything to provide entertainment for your friends and family.

 

MUSIC

All contestants MUST supply their own music – CDs ONLY!

Vulgar music will NOT be permitted. Competitors will be disqualified.

Posing music must be on a CD and MUST be no longer than 90 seconds. High quality CD's are recommended for best sound.

Posing music MUST be the only music on the CD.

** PLEASE NOTE! – All Bodybuilding/Fitness CDs will be collected at the competitors Check-Ins/Weigh-Ins.

 

MICROWAVES

The Host Hotel will provide microwaves for your use that will be located in the Trackside Restaurant located in the hotel lobby. Competitors are not permitted to have cooking devices in their rooms.

The Host Hotel also provides a Special Bodybuilding Menu that is available in the hotel restaurant and through Room Service.

 

NO DUMBBELLS BACKSTAGE

Dumbbells are not permitted in the Pump-Up Area.

Competitors are advised to bring exercise bands to pump up.

 

MASTERS DIVISIONS

The age limits for the Masters Divisions are Men BB Over 35, Men BB Over 40, Men BB Over 50, Men Physique Over 35, Women BB Over 35, Figure Over 35, Bikini Over 35 and Women Physique Over 35.

 

MEDIA PASSES

If you need a media pass, please contact the NPC National office at npcfirst@aol.com or 412-276-5027.

 

TRAINERS PASSES

You can have your Trainer with you at all times in the Pump-up Area.

Trainers Pass - $100. The Trainer MUST purchase a ticket to the event.

The Trainer MUST be a member of the NPC, CBBF or FMFF. You MUST have your NPC, CBBF or FMFF card with you.

NPC cards will be available only at the weigh-ins - $100, cash only.

Trainers ARE NOT permitted to apply oil or color in the Pump-up Area or in any area associated with the event.

 

COMPETITION DIVISIONS

MEN - Open, Over 35, Over 40 and Over 50

 

Bantamweight:

Up to & including 143-1/4 lbs

 

Lightweight:

Over 143-1/4 lbs up to & including 154-1/4 lbs

 

Welterweight:

Over 154-1/4 lbs up to & including 165-1/4 lbs

 

Middleweight:

Over 165-1/4 lbs up to & including 176-1/4 lbs

 

Light Heavyweight:

Over 176-1/4 lbs up to & including 198-1/4 lbs

 

Heavyweight:

Over 198-1/4 lbs up to & including 225-1/4 lbs

 

Super Heavyweight:

Over 225-1/4 lbs

MEN PHYSIQUE - Open and Over 35

 

Class A

Up to & including 5'10"

 

Class B

Over 5'10" up to & including 6'0"

 

Class C

Over 6'0"

WOMEN BODYBUILDING – Open and Over 35

 

Lightweight:

Up to & including 115 lbs

 

Middleweight:

Over 115 lbs up to & including 125 lbs

 

Light Heavyweight:

Over 125 lbs up to & including 140 lbs

 

Heavyweight:

Over 140 lbs

WOMEN PHYSIQUE - Open and Over 35

 

Class A

Up to & including 5'4"

 

Class B

Over 5'4" up to & including 5'6"

 

Class C

Over 5'6"

FIGURE – Open and Over 35

 

Class A:

Up to and including 5’1”

 

Class B:

Over 5’1” up to 5’2-1/2”

 

Class C:

Over 5’2-1/2” up to 5’4”

 

Class D:

Over 5’4” up to 5’5-1/2”

 

Class E:

Over 5’5-1/2” up to 5’7”

 

Class F:

Over 5’7”

FITNESS - Open

 

Class A:

Up to and including 5’4”

 

Class B:

Over 5’4”

BIKINI – Open and Over 35

 

Class A:

Up to and including 5’2”

 

Class B:

Over 5’2”up to 5’4”

 

Class C:

Over 5’4”up to 5’6”

 

Class D:

Over 5’6”

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

All events take place within the confines of the Sheraton Hotel.

 

Thursday, August 30

MANDATORY Weigh-In/Check-In

4:00 - 7:00 pm

 

 

For ALL Women competitors!

 

 

 

Optional Early Weigh-In/Check-In

 

 

 

for Men competitors

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, August 31

Late Weigh-In/Check-in for Men

8:00 - 10:00 am

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, August 31

Optional Competitor Meeting - Women

10:00 am Ballroom

 

 

Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Physique

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, August 31

Prejudging - Women

11:00 am Ballroom

 

 

Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Physique

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, August 31

Finals - Women

6:00 pm Ballroom

 


Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Physique

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, September 1

Optional Competitor Meeting

8:00 am Ballroom

 

 

All Men competitors

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, September 1

Prejudging

9:00 am Ballroom

 

 

All Men competitors

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, September 1

Finals

5:00 pm Ballroom

 

 

All Men competitors

 

 

HOW TO QUALIFY

US Competitors – Open Division competitors need to have qualified after January 1, 2011.

Open Men - Competitors placed in the top 2 in their weight class at a national qualifying contest.

Open Women Bodybuilders - Competitors placed in the top 3 in their weight class at a national qualifying contest.

Men Physique - Competitors placed in the top 5 in their height class at a national qualifying contest.

Women Physique – Competitors placed in the top 5 in their height class at a national qualifying contest.

Open Figure competitors - Competitors placed in the top 5 in their height class at a national qualifying contest.

Open Fitness competitors - Competitors placed in the top 5 in their height class at a national qualifying contest.

Open Bikini competitors - Competitors placed in the top 5 in their height class at a national qualifying contest.

Canadian Competitors - Please contact the CBBF Chairperson, Mark Smishek, at smishek@sasktel.net to receive a letter of recommendation in order to compete.

Mexican Competitors – Athletes are qualified by way of the rules of the FMFF.

Masters Bodybuilders, Masters Figure and Masters Bikini Competitors

Men Over 35, Men Over 40, Men Over 50, Women Over 35 Bodybuilders, Over 35 Figure and Over 35 Bikini competitors only need to have competed in any event, no matter when and no matter what their placing.

All athletes are subject to random drug testing.

 

US (NPC) MEMBERSHIP

US Competitors - All contestants must be registered as athletes with the computer service of the NPC National Physique Committee (NPC) as of August 1, 2012. For an NPC card application, contact the NPC at PO Box 3711, Pittsburgh, PA 15230 or 412-276-5027 or npcfirst@aol.com.

YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR AN NPC CARD ON THE DAY OF THE CONTEST.

CANADIAN (CBBF) MEMBERSHIP

Canadian Competitors - All contestants must have a valid CBBF Provincial Membership card. For a Provincial Membership card contact your Provincial President.

YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR A PROVINCIAL MEMBERSHIP CARD ON THE DAY OF THE CONTEST.

MEXICAN (FMFF) MEMBERSHIP

Mexican Competitors - All contestants must have a valid FMFF Membership card. For a FMFF Membership card contact your FMFF President.

YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR A FMFF MEMBERSHIP CARD ON THE DAY OF THE CONTEST.

US, CANADIAN OR MEXICAN CITIZENSHIP

You MUST be a citizen of the US, Canada or Mexico to enter this event and proof MUST be sent with your entry (copy of birth certificate, passport or military discharge).

You MUST NOT be currently under suspension by the NPC, the CBBF or the FMFF.

 

PROOF OF AGE

Masters Men BB (35, 40 and 50 years of age or older) must submit proof of age with entry.

Masters Women BB (35 years of age or older) must submit proof of age with
entry.

Masters Figure (35 years of age or older) must submit proof of age with
entry.

Masters Bikini (35 years of age or older) must submit proof of age with
entry.

Proof of age is best accomplished by birth certificate, passport or military discharge.

 

POSING and AWARDS

All Bodybuilders will perform their routine at the Finals.

The top five in each weight or height class will be awarded trophies plus an overall award where there are multiple classes.

 

IFBB PRO QUALIFIER

IFBB Pro cards are awarded to the following placings:

 

ROUNDS OF COMPETITION

FITNESS - 3 Rounds of competition

Presentation Round - Each competitor performs a front stance and 3 model stances.

Comparison Round - Competitors will be directed to do quarter turns in a group.

Fitness Routine Round - Maximum 2-minutes. The stage is 12' x 40'. There are no required moves.

FIGURE DIVISION - 2 Rounds of competition. Wearing a 2-piece Swimsuit with heels.

Presentation Round - Each competitor performs a Front Stance and 3 model stances.

Comparison Round - Competitors will be directed to do quarter turns in a group.

BIKINI DIVISION - 2 Rounds of competition

Wearing a 2-piece Swimsuit with heels.

Presentation Round - Each competitor has 10 seconds to present themselves in the stances of their choice.

Comparison Round - Competitors will be directed to do turns to the front and back.

MEN PHYSIQUE DIVISION - 2 Rounds of competition

Wearing board shorts

Presentation Round - Each compatitor has 10 seconds to present themselves in stances with a hand on their hip.

Comparison Round - Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to do stances to the front and back.

WOMEN PHYSIQUE DIVISION - 1 Round of competition

Comparison Round - Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to 5 Mandatory Poses.

ENTRY FORM
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS