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
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Bantamweight:
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Up to & including 143-1/4 lbs
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Lightweight:
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Over 143-1/4 lbs up to & including 154-1/4 lbs
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Welterweight:
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Over 154-1/4 lbs up to & including 165-1/4 lbs
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Middleweight:
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Over 165-1/4 lbs up to & including 176-1/4 lbs
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Light Heavyweight:
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Over 176-1/4 lbs up to & including 198-1/4 lbs
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Heavyweight:
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Over 198-1/4 lbs up to & including 225-1/4 lbs
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Super Heavyweight:
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Over 225-1/4 lbs
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MEN PHYSIQUE - Open and Over 35
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Class A
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Up to & including 5'10"
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Class B
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Over 5'10" up to & including 6'0"
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Class C
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Over 6'0"
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WOMEN BODYBUILDING – Open and Over 35
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Lightweight:
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Up to & including 115 lbs
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Middleweight:
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Over 115 lbs up to & including 125 lbs
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Light Heavyweight:
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Over 125 lbs up to & including 140 lbs
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Heavyweight:
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Over 140 lbs
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WOMEN PHYSIQUE - Open and Over 35
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Class A
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Up to & including 5'4"
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Class B
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Over 5'4" up to & including 5'6"
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Class C
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Over 5'6"
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FIGURE – Open and Over 35
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Class A:
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Up to and including 5’1”
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Class B:
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Over 5’1” up to 5’2-1/2”
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Class C:
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Over 5’2-1/2” up to 5’4”
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Class D:
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Over 5’4” up to 5’5-1/2”
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Class E:
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Over 5’5-1/2” up to 5’7”
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Class F:
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Over 5’7”
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FITNESS - Open
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Class A:
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Up to and including 5’4”
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Class B:
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Over 5’4”
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BIKINI – Open and Over 35
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Class A:
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Up to and including 5’2”
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Class B:
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Over 5’2”up to 5’4”
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Class C:
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Over 5’4”up to 5’6”
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Class D:
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Over 5’6”
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All events take place within the confines of the Sheraton Hotel.
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Thursday, August 30
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MANDATORY Weigh-In/Check-In
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4:00 - 7:00 pm
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For ALL Women competitors!
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Optional Early Weigh-In/Check-In
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for Men competitors
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Friday, August 31
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Late Weigh-In/Check-in for Men
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8:00 - 10:00 am
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Friday, August 31
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Optional Competitor Meeting - Women
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10:00 am Ballroom
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Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Physique
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Friday, August 31
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Prejudging - Women
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11:00 am Ballroom
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Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Physique
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Friday, August 31
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Finals - Women
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6:00 pm Ballroom
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Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Physique
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Saturday, September 1
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Optional Competitor Meeting
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8:00 am Ballroom
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All Men competitors
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Saturday, September 1
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Prejudging
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9:00 am Ballroom
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All Men competitors
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Saturday, September 1
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Finals
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5:00 pm Ballroom
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All Men competitors
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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:
- The Class winners in Open Figure, Open Bikini, Open Men and Over 35 Men Physique, Open Women's and Over 35 Women Physique
- The top 3 placers in the Overall of Open Men BB and Over 35 Figure
- The top 2 placers in the Overall of Over 35 Bikini
- The Overall winners of the Over 35 Men BB, Over 40 Men BB, Over 50 Men BB, Open Women BB and Over 35 Women BB, Open Fitness.
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.
