2020 NPC NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS – General Information

Thank you to all who competed in the NPC NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS and IFBB® PITTSBURGH PRO MASTERS! 

JUDGES FEEDBACK INFO IS BELOW

If you earned your pro card, click here for info

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JUDGES FEEDBACK SYSTEM

COMPETITORS IF YOU WANT JUDGES FEEDBACK, HERE ARE THE RULES:

Specific judges have been assigned to provide feedback for the competitors in each Division and are shown below.

Competitors have until September 14 to contact the ONE particular Judge for YOUR DIVISION from the list below, with a Front and a Rear stage photo. No other judge is obligated to respond to your feedback requests.  Do NOT contact more than the one judge shown for your divisions.  Please be patient in getting a response as there are a lot of competitors.

Get photos at this link

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FIND YOUR JUDGE BELOW

MEN PHYSIQUE A to H
PETE JOHNSON
peternpcjudge@yahoo.com

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 MEN PHYSIQUE I to Q
WILLIE BROWN
willie.brown@gmail.com

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MEN PHYSIQUE R to Z
FRANK DIAZ
americanmusclesupply@gmail.com

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MEN CLASSIC A to H
TODD HOWE
tahowe269@gmail.com

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MEN CLASSIC I to Q
ANDY BARTOLOVICH
abartolovich@yahoo.com

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MEN CLASSIC R to Z
JERRY WARD
bios3training@gmail.com

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MEN BODYBUILDING A to H
ROD SMITH
rod8smith@gmail.com

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 MEN BODYBUILDING I to Q
LUIS SANTA
bigrican1@gmail.com

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 MEN BODYBUILDING R to Z
DUKE ROTTWEILER
jdrottydog@yahoo.com

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 FIGURE/FITNESS A to H
LINDA EATON
ljeaton358@gmail.com

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 FIGURE/FITNESS I to Q
DIANNE BROWN
Dianne.n.brown@gmail.com

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 FIGURE/FITNESS – R to Z
SARA BRUNAZZI
sbrunazzi@gmail.com

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WP/WBB A to H
MONICA HORNBACK
teamhornback@gmail.com

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 WP/WBB I to Q
LUNETTE JOHNSON
peternpcjudge@yahoo.com

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WP/WBB R to Z
JIMMY HORNBACK
teamhornback@gmail.com

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BIKINI A to H
BILL SIBILIA
bbbs2727@gmail.com 

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BIKINI I to Q
JACK SULLIVAN
jacks@realtrainingandfitness.com

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 BIKINI R to Z
BECKY CLAWSON
fitprobecky@gmail.com

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 WELLNESS A to M
GARY UDIT
gudit@comcast.net

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WELLNESS N to Z
TERESA ANTHONY
teresananthony@gmail.com

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THIS PAGE WILL HAVE THE VERY LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2020 NPC NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS and IFBB PGH PRO MASTERS. For the PRO event, click the IFBB PRO tab on this page or click here.

If you have questions after reviewing all of this, text gary at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com

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The NPC NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEK is shaping up to be another big event!

FOR IFBB PRO EVENT, CLICK HERE BUT ALSO REVIEW ALL OF THIS PAGE AND EVERYTHING ON “SCHEDULE” TAB for latest!

UPDATES & CHANGES FOR THESE EVENTS

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SEE MORE INFO BELOW for FOOD, MICROWAVES and TANNING, THEN REVIEW EVERYTHING BELOW AND THE OTHER INFO TABS ON THIS PAGE

WATCH THIS VIDEO AS GARY UDIT EXPLAINS THE UPDATES AND NEW FORMAT FOR THE EVENTS

HOST HOTEL CHANGED
Host Hotel is Wyndham Downtown Pittsburgh.  Click HOTEL tab for booking info and LATEST NEWS tab for more

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EVENT MOVED OUTDOORS
The event will be held outdoors in a tented area about one block from the host hotel, to provide a safer environment and abide by COVID rules.  MORE INFO on the LATEST NEWS tab on this page

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EVENT FORMAT CHANGED!
NO EVENING FINALS!!
We are changing the format this year, to do prejudging and finals BACK TO BACK in small groups of classes.  There will not be morning prejudging then evening finals.  For details, go to NEW FORMAT tab on this page or see below

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COVID PROTOCOLS IN PLACE!!
Rules on masks, social distancing, temp checks and more!
To help keep all competitors safer, we will have in place strict covid protocols at the event.  To review those, see “COVID protocols” section under LATEST NEWS tab on this page

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PAID AT CHECK-IN
All athletes must pay for their entry at checkin. Classes are $250 per class for North American and $200 for pro event plus service charge if you do not pay in cash.

FOR CHECKIN TIMES, SEE THE CHECKIN TAB ON THIS PAGE

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THIS PAGE IS THE MAIN PAGE FOR UPDATED INFO AND CHANGES FOR NPC NORTH AMERICAN and IFBB® PITTSBURGH PRO MASTERS

CHECK BACK HERE OFTEN AT
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the most important changes and news will be added here

ALSO SIGN UP FOR THE FOLLOWING TO GET NOTIFIED OF ANY FUTURE EVENT CHANGES or NEWS

CLICK HERE FOR “LATEST EVENT CHANGES AND NEWS”

 

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LATEST NEWS ABOUT THESE EVENTS:

including EVENT CHANGES, COVID RULES and VENUE INFO

COMPETITOR UPDATE: 
August 30

Competitors:

Our NPC NORTH AMERICAN and PITTSBURGH PRO MASTERS events are proceeding and we have a few updates for you. 

We are holding the events at an outdoor tented stage about one block from the Wyndham host hotel, to abide by local COVID rules. The local authorities have limited the number of people that can be outdoors or in the tent, so we will NOT BE ALLOWING ANY AUDIENCE, VENDORS or COACHES in the tented area where the event will occur. Competitors will be called over in small groups via our alert system, and you can get those notices on your phone (us phones only) or via twitter and at this link.

Only judges, competitors and staff will be permitted in the tent. All competitors should wait at the hotel until your class is called via the alert system.  You can get text alerts for most US phones and we have also set up an ALERT PAGE at garyudit.com/alerts which will show all alerts so you can follow what’s happening.

Text alerts work on US phones only but DO NOT work on some carriers like Sprint, so we recommend you follow our twitter alerts at this link during the event or on twitter @npcnorthamerica

We do not anticipate having live-streaming available, and if that changes, you will be alerted via the alert system.

If you have any questions, please ask our staff at check-in. We will take care of you and provide you the info you need for a successful event.  Thank you for your understanding as we adapt to the restrictions imposed on us.  Our GOAL is to ALLOW THE EVENT TO PROCEED SO YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE!

— Gary Udit

GET MORE INFO BELOW and on the INFO TABS on this page, and on my Facebook page

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CONTEST MOVED OUTDOORS!

HOST HOTEL INFO

HERE IS SOME HOST HOTEL INFORMATION SO YOU CAN PLAN AHEAD:

The WYNDHAM GRAND HOTEL DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH is the Host Hotel.  CLICK THE HOTEL TAB on this page for booking info.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

The WYNDHAM will have a limited number of additional cleaned and sanitized linens for your use from prior contests, if you wish to use those instead of the new hotel linens (to prevent tan staining).  Ask at checkin…there are a limited supply.   

A limited number of rooms have refrigerators. The hotel will not have a way to store your food but will have food for sale and pickup in the hotel.  See FOOD TAB on this page.  NO COOKING DEVICES PERMITTED IN ROOMS!  We will have microwaves in a centralized area (see food tab on this page)

All Check-ins will be at the WYNDHAM.  Click the checkin tab on this page to see CHECKIN times.

THERE IS A NEW CONTEST FORMAT (see below) and the VENUE FOR THE EVENT IS A BLOCK AWAY OUTSIDE, so if possible, STAY AT THE HOST HOTEL TO AVOID ANY ISSUES!!!  See hotel tab for info

COVID PROTOCOLS, MASKS etc

COVID PROTOCOLS FOR EVENT

Our staff will be following all CDC guidelines as well as all state of Pennsylvania protocols in the Host Hotel and the Contest Venue.

MASKS ARE MANDATORY!

Masks will be mandatory for fans.

Masks will be mandatory for competitors at Check-ins.

Masks will be mandatory for competitors in the Pump Up and Backstage Area and all areas of the hotel.

WEAR YOUR MASK at checkins, the hotel, and pumpup/backstage areas of tent OR BE DISQUALIFIED!

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TEMPERATURE:

We will be taking the temperature of everyone as enter the Check-ins and the Contest Venue.

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ATTENDEES
NO EXCEPTIONS ON MASKS
NO REFUNDS:

If an attendee refuses to wear a mask they will be turned away at the door.

If someone refuses to wear a mask in the audience, they will be quietly asked to wear their mask. If they do not comply they will be asked to leave.

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COMPETITORS
NO EXCEPTIONS ON MASKS in FOLLOWING AREAS!

NO REFUNDS:

A competitor MUST wear a mask or they will be turned away at the door.

A competitor MUST wear a mask to the Check-ins and in all areas of the hotel at all times.

A competitor MUST wear a mask in the Pump Up or Backstage Area. If they refuse they will be asked by the Expediter to wear their mask at the risk of disqualification.

If the competitor does not comply they will be asked by an NPC Official to wear their mask at the risk of disqualification.

If the competitor still refuses to comply they will be disqualified from the event.

The judges will be notified that they are no longer in the competition.

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SOCIAL DISTANCING:

Social distancing will be in practice throughout the event at Check-ins, while Tanning and at the competition.

NEW EVENT FORMAT!!!

 

Read this about the new format!

NEW EVENT FORMAT
NO EVENING FINALS. SEE BELOW

Due to the Covid Protocols and restrictions, we are changing the event format and holding it outdoors.  Review all that info here and when you arrive at the event, our staff will guide you every step of the way, stress-free, to have a successful event!

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The event stage will be set up in a tented outdoor area about a block from the host hotel.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU SIGN UP FOR TEXT AND TWITTER ALERTS SO YOU KNOW WHEN YOUR CLASS IS CLOSE.  GO HERE TO SIGN UP

WE WILL BE CALLING GROUPS IN SMALL BATCHES TO ABIDE BY SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES.

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NEW FORMAT FOR EVENT

We will be doing prejudging and finals back to back for two divisions at a time, to restrict the numbers of people gathered.  There will be NO morning prejudging and evening finals…they will be back to back as described below, at the outdoor tented stage area.

Here is how things will run:

COMPETITORS will be asked to remain at the hotel abiding by social distancing, or in their rooms, until their classes are close.  Competitors must sign up for our TEXT ALERT or TWITTER ALERT system to be notified when their classes are coming up.  To sign up for those, go to the TEXT ALERTS TAB on this page. 

When your classes are coming up, competitors will see a notice on the TEXT or TWITTER ALERT SYSTEMS, INFORMING them to get ready and proceed to the staging area.

There will be a Pump Up/Holding Area in a separate tent near the Main Tent and our staff will guide you 

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PREJUDGING AND FINALS WILL BE BACK TO BACK

…GENERALLY IN GROUPS OF TWO CLASSES, TO PREVENT OVER-CROWDING.

An example of the new format of the event is:

Open Bikini A and Open Bikini B will be called to ballroom then guided to outdoor tented stage by staff.

Open Bikini A and Open Bikini B will be backstage at outdoor area.

Open Bikini C and Open Bikini D will be in the Pump Up Tent near outdoor stage.

Open Bikini E and Open Bikini F will be in the WYNDHAM Ballroom awaiting guidelines from staff.

Open Bikini A will go through Prejudging.

Open Bikini B will then go through their Prejudging.

Open Bikini A will then go through their Finals and the awards presentation.

Open Bikini B will then go through their Finals and the awards presentation.

When Classes A and B are finished they will leave as their day is over.

Classes C and D will go backstage.

Classes E and F will be escorted one block to the Pump Up Tent.

For competitors who placed 2^nd through 5^th your day is done. No more 6:00 pm Finals.

Class winners stay for the Overall judging.  

The Open Bikini Division is run in that fashion until we have 8 Class winners.

The 8 Class winners then get judged for the Overall.

All 4 days of competition will be run in that fashion!  We will guide you more once you check-in.  Sign up for text and twitter alerts by going to TEXT ALERTS tab here to be notified!

OTHER IMPORTANT INFO!

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SPRAY TANNING:

OLYMPIA TAN is the official Spray Tan company! They have been provided with a secure area on the second floor of the host hotel.

Book tans at www.olympiatan.com

NO OTHER SPRAY TANNING IS PERMITTED IN THE WYNDHAM GRAND HOTEL!!! Anyone who gets spray tanned in the WYNDHAM GRAND by someone other than OLYMPIA TAN WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!!

NO EXCEPTIONS!

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HAIR AND MAKEUP

OLYMPIA TAN is not providing hair and makeup services for this event.  For a recommendation, please click the hair and makeup tab

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TRAINER PASSES:

Authorities in Pittsburgh are limiting the number of people who can be in the outdoor tent and stage area.  Therefore, NO audience, trainers or vendors will be permitted in the tent where the event will occur.  These crowd restrictions are out of our control and our main goal is to ensure that the event goes on so competitors can compete.

For more info, ask at check-in or text Gary at 412-377-1438

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TICKETS:

Due to local COVID restrictions, we will not be allowing audience/spectators in the outdoor tent.  Only competitors, judges and staff.  This is out of our control.

Our goal is to ensure competitors can compete and that the event goes on as safely as possible and within the rules that are set by the authorities.  Thanks

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IFBB PRO LEAGUE PROS

You MUST have your Pro Card before this event.  Pro cards will NOT be available at Check-ins.  For info on the IFBB PITTSBURGH PRO MASTERS event click here

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 WEAR YOUR SUIT TO CHECK-IN.

Bodybuilders, Classic and Bikini competitors MUST wear their competition suits to the Check-in.

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MEAL PREP:

For meal prep call ACTIVE INGREDIENT at 412-638-8108.  See FOOD tab for other food available at hotel

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MICROWAVES

Cooking devices are not permitted in the hotel rooms. We have provided microwaves for your use in the Sterling’s Room on the lobby level of the Wyndham hotel

for other event info, such as pro cards to be awarded, checkin times, schedule, entry form and ticket info, click the other tabs on this page

 

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The text alerts for these events (North American and Pgh Pro Masters) have concluded. If you want text alerts for TEEN COLLEGIATE MASTERS NATIONALS, the info for that system will be posted to the Masters Nationals page closer to that event.

Thank you!

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COVID PROTOCOLS FOR EVENT

Our staff will be following all CDC guidelines as well as all state of Pennsylvania protocols in the Host Hotel and the Contest Venue.

MASKS:

Masks will be mandatory for fans.

Masks will be mandatory for competitors at Check-ins.

Masks will be mandatory for competitors in the Pump Up and Backstage Area.

Masks will not be mandatory for competitors onstage.

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TEMPERATURE:

We will be taking the temperature of everyone as enter the Check-ins and the Contest Venue.

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ATTENDEES
NO EXCEPTIONS ON MASKS
NO REFUNDS:

If an attendee refuses to wear a mask they will be turned away at the door.

If someone refuses to wear a mask in the audience, they will be quietly asked to wear their mask. If they do not comply they will be asked to leave.

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COMPETITORS
NO EXCEPTIONS ON MASKS in FOLLOWING AREAS!

NO REFUNDS:

A competitor MUST wear a mask or they will be turned away at the door.

A competitor MUST wear a mask to the Check-ins.

A competitor MUST wear a mask in the Pump Up or Backstage Area. If they refuse they will be asked by the Expediter to wear their mask at the risk of disqualification.

If the competitor does not comply they will be asked by an NPC Official to wear their mask at the risk of disqualification.

If the competitor still refuses to comply they will be disqualified from the event.

The judges will be notified that they are no longer in the competition.

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SOCIAL DISTANCING:

Social distancing will be in practice throughout the event at Check-ins, while Tanning and at the competition.

NEW EVENT FORMAT
NO EVENING FINALS. SEE BELOW

FOR EVENT SCHEDULE, CLICK HERE

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NEW FORMAT FOR EVENT

CLICK FOR SCHEDULE

We will be doing prejudging and finals back to back for two divisions at a time, to restrict the numbers of people gathered.  There will be NO morning prejudging and evening finals…they will be back to back as described below, at the outdoor tented stage area.

Here is how things will run:

COMPETITORS will be asked to remain at the hotel until their classes are close.  Competitors must sign up for our TEXT ALERT or TWITTER ALERT system to be notified when their classes are coming up.  

Competitors:
GO HERE TO SIGN UP for ALERTS

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PREJUDGING AND FINALS WILL BE BACK TO BACK

…GENERALLY IN GROUPS OF TWO CLASSES, TO PREVENT OVER-CROWDING.

An example of the new format of the event is:

Open Bikini A and Open Bikini B will be called to ballroom then guided to outdoor tented stage by staff.

Open Bikini A and Open Bikini B will be backstage at outdoor area.

Open Bikini C and Open Bikini D will be in the Pump Up Tent near outdoor stage.

Open Bikini E and Open Bikini F will be in the WYNDHAM Ballroom awaiting guidelines from staff.

Open Bikini A will go through Prejudging.

Open Bikini B will then go through their Prejudging.

Open Bikini A will then go through their Finals and the awards presentation.

Open Bikini B will then go through their Finals and the awards presentation.

When Classes A and B are finished they will leave as their day is over.

Classes C and D will go backstage.

Classes E and F will be escorted one block to the Pump Up Tent.

For competitors who placed 2^nd through 5^th your day is done. No more 6:00 pm Finals.

Class winners stay for the Overall judging.  

The Open Bikini Division is run in that fashion until we have 8 Class winners.

The 8 Class winners then get judged for the Overall.

FOR EVENT SCHEDULE, CLICK HERE

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ENTRY INFORMATION

Online entry is now closed but you may register or add classes and change classes at athlete check-in. See checkin tab for hours.

You may also purchase trainer’s passes, tickets and NPC cards there.

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All athletes will pay at ATHLETE CHECK-IN. 

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Questions:  contact gary@garyudit.com or text gary at 412-377-1438

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You may enter, ADD extra classes, or purchase NPC Card at ATHLETE CHECK IN for all events. However, there is NO registration on the DAY YOU COMPETE!

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There are NO REFUNDS for Entries or Ticket Purchases for Any Reason.

 

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TICKETS

UPDATE

Due to changes in the local COVID restrictions, we will not be allowing audience/spectators in the outdoor tent. 

Only competitors, judges and staff.  There is a government imposed limit on the number of people.

This is out of our control.

If you have questions, ask us at check-in. 

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SCHEDULE of EVENTS

PREJUDGING AND FINALS WILL OCCUR BACK TO BACK AS SHOWN.  

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Wednesday – Friday
Sept 2-3-4

Pro Women and NPC Bikini competed Wednesday and NPC Figure, Fitness, Wellness, Women BB and Women Physique competed Thursday.  NPC Men Physique and Classic were Friday.   See NPC News Online for photos and see facebook.com/garyudit for streams.

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SATURDAY
Sept 5
8:00 am

IFBB PRO LEAGUE PITTSBURGH PRO MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Prejudging

PRO Men BB Over 70/Over 60

Finals

PRO Men BB Over 70/Over 60

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Prejudging

PRO Men BB Over 50/Over 40

Finals

PRO Men BB Over 50/Over 40

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Prejudging

PRO Classic Over 60/Over 55

Finals

PRO Classic Over 60/Over 55

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Prejudging

PRO Classic Over 50

Finals

PRO Classic Over 50

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Prejudging

PRO Classic Over 40/Over 35

Finals

PRO Classic Over 40/Over 35

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Prejudging

PRO Men Physique Over 60/Over 55

Finals

PRO MP Over 60/Over 55

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Prejudging

PRO MP Over 50/Over 45

Finals

PRO MP Over 50/Over 45

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Prejudging

PRO MP Over 40/Over 35

Finals

PRO MP Over 40/Over 35

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NPC NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sat Sept 5

Immediately following Pro Masters Divisions

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Prejudging

Men BB Over 70

Men BB Over 60 Lt/Mid

Finals

Men BB Over 70

Men BB Over 60 Lt/Mid

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Prejudging

Men BB Over 60 Lt Hvy/Hvy

Finals

Men BB Over 60 Lt Hvy/Hvy

Men BB Over 60 Overall

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Prejudging

Men BB Over 50 Ban/Lt/Welt

Finals

Men BB Over 50 Ban/Lt/Welt

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Prejudging

Men BB Over 50 Mid/LtHvy

Finals

Men BB Over 50 Mid/LtHvy

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Prejudging

Men BB Over 50 Hvy/Super

Finals

Men BB Over 50 Hvy/Super

Men BB Over 50 Overall

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Prejudging

Men BB Over 40 Ban/Lt/Welt

Finals

Men BB Over 40 Ban/Lt/Welt

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Prejudging

Men BB Over 40 Mid/LtHvy

Finals

Men BB Over 40 Mid/LtHvy

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Prejudging

Men BB Over 40 Hvy/Super

Finals

Men BB Over 40 Hvy/Super

Men BB Over 40 Overall

Prejudging

Men BB Over 35 Ban/Lt/Welt

Finals

Men BB Over 35 Ban/Lt/Welt

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Prejudging

Men BB Over 35 Mid/LtHvy

Finals

Men BB Over 35 Mid/LtHvy

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Prejudging

Men BB Over 35 Hvy/Super

Finals

Men BB Over 35 Hvy/Super

Men BB Over 35 Overall

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Prejudging

Men BB Open Ban/Lt/Welt

Finals

Men BB Open Ban/Lt/Welt

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Prejudging

Men BB Open Mid/LtHvy

Finals

Men BB Open Mid/LtHvy

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Prejudging

Men BB Open Hvy/Super

Finals

Men BB Open Hvy/Super

Men BB Open Overall

 

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HOST HOTEL

HOTEL QUESTIONS? Text or email Gary at 412-377-1438 or gary@garyudit.com

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PRIMARY HOST HOTEL

The Primary Host Hotel WYNDHAM is sold out on Sept 2 and may become sold out on other nights.   The secondary host hotel is shown down below (Embassy Suites).  Stay at the Wyndham if you are staying other nights besides Sept 2 as its one block from the outdoor venue stage.

Note IF YOU ALREADY HAD A ROOM AT THE SHERATON (former host hotel), THAT RESERVATION WILL BE CANCELLED AND YOU SHOULD BOOK A NEW ROOM AT THE WYNDHAM USING INFO BELOW.

 

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WYNDHAM GRAND HOTEL Pittsburgh Downtown

600 Commonwealth Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222

TO BOOK A ROOM FOR THIS EVENT with the EVENT DISCOUNT, USE THE LINK BELOW or CALL THE NUMBER BELOW AND SAY YOU ARE “COMING IN FOR NPC BODYBUILDING”.  THE NUMBER IS 888-317-0197 and you must mention NPC NORTH AMERICAN BODYBUILDING OR NPC BODYBUILDING

HOTEL BOOKING LINK

BE SURE TO CHOOSE ‘Attendee’ on that site to make your reservation

Room Rate is valid until rooms are sold out and is subject to change

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MAP TO WYNDHAM DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH

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SECONDARY HOST HOTEL

Embassy Suites

(use only if Wyndham is full)

MUST MENTION CODE C-NPC

CLICK HERE TO BOOK

or call 844-246-5817

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TANNING

The tanning professionals at OLYMPIA TAN will spray-tan you using state-of-the-art airbrush spray.

They also provide expert services for your hair and make-up.

PROFESSIONAL SPRAY TANNING BY OLYMPIA SPRAY TAN

Click Here to Schedule Your Tan

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HAIR AND MAKEUP

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For the IFBB PITTSBURGH PRO MASTERS EVENT, GO TO THIS PAGE and also review all the LATEST NEWS TAB on this page for general info, as the two events are run in sync.

IFBB PROS MUST HAVE THEIR PRO CARDS BEFORE THE EVENT.  YOU CANNOT BUY A PRO CARD AT THE EVENT!

MUSIC

USB THUMB DRIVES NOW ACCEPTED FOR MUSIC.

IF YOUR CLASS REQUIRES MUSIC (see below), YOU MUST BRING IT TO CHECKIN ON A USB THUMB DRIVE OR CD (your song selection only!)

All Bodybuilding, Classic Physique and Women Physique contestants MUST supply their own music. ALL music will be collected as the competitors Weigh-In.

THERE IS NO MUSIC UPLOAD AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT.  BRING YOUR MUSIC ON A USB THUMB DRIVE or CD!

Vulgar music is NOT be permitted and will be grounds for disqualification.

Posing music must be the only music on a CD and MUST be no longer than 70 seconds

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IFBB PRO LEAGUE PRO QUALIFYING EVENT

This event is an IFBB PRO LEAGUE PRO QUALIFIER

Top 2 in each class at a national level event qualify for national level events thru the next calendar year.

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The following placings will be awarded IFBB PRO LEAGUE Pro Cards:

Figure Open, 35 and Over, 40 and Over, 50 and Over, Figure 60 and Over

Class Winners

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Fitness Open

Class winners

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Wellness Open

Class winners

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Bikini Open, 35 and Over, 40 and Over, 45 and Over, 50 and Over, 55 and Over

Class winners

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Men Physique Open, 35 and Over, 40 and Over

Top 2 in each Height Class

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Men Physique 45 and Over, 50 and Over, 55 and Over, 60 and Over

Class Winners

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Men Classic Physique Open, 35 and Over, 40 and Over

Top 2 in each Height Class

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Men Classic Physique 50 and Over, 60 and Over

Class Winners

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Women Physique Open, 35 and Over and 40 and Over

Top 2 in each Height Class

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Women Physique 50 and Over

Class Winners

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Women BB Open, 35 and Over, 40 and Over

Overall winners

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Men BB Open

Top 4 placings in the Overall

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Men BB 35 and Over, 40 and Over

Top 4 placings in the Overall

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Men BB 50 and Over

Top 2 placings in the Overall

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Men BB 60 and Over

Overall Winner

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Men BB 70 and Over

1st Place

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ROUNDS OF COMPETITION

Review info and links to official rules below. If you have questions, contact Gary Udit by text at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com

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FIGURE DIVISION

For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website

2 Rounds of competition. Wearing a 2-piece suit 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.

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BIKINI DIVISION

For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website

2 Rounds of competition

Wearing a 2-piece suit 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.

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MEN PHYSIQUE DIVISION

For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website

2 Rounds of competition

Wearing board shorts

Presentation Round Each competitor has 10 seconds to present themselves in front and back stances.

Comparison Round

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

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WOMEN PHYSIQUE DIVISION

For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website

2 Rounds of competition

Relaxed Round

Competitors will be brought out in a group and directed to do 1/4 turns

Comparison Round

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

Front Double Bicep, Side Chest, Rear Double Bicep, Side Tricep, Abdominal and Thighs

Competitors will perform a 70-second posing routine to their own music at the Finals.

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MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE DIVISION

For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website

2 Rounds of competition

Wearing spandex shorts

Relaxed Round Competitors will be brought out in a group and directed to do 1/4 turns

Comparison Round

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

Front Double Bicep, Rear Double Bicep, Side Chest, Abdominal and Thighs, Favorite Classic Pose (No Most Muscular)

Competitors will perform a 70-second posing routine to their own music at the Finals.

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BODYBUILDING DIVISIONS

For official rules for this division, click here for NPC website

THE PREJUDGING POSING ROUNDS FOR MALE AND FEMALE COMPETITORS

Judges will score competitors according to the NPC “total package” which is a balance of size, symmetry and muscularity.

POSING ROUNDS:

Relaxed

Keep your feet flat

Keep your heels together

Hold your arms at your sides

No twisting

Your head must be facing the same direction as your feet.

Individual Posing Routine

Begin when ready – no signal is necessary from the Head Judge.

Maximum of 60 seconds with a warning when 10 seconds remain.

You are not obligated to use all 60 seconds.

Lying on the floor is not permitted.

Mandatory Poses

Front Double Bicep

Front Lat Spread

Side Chest

Side Tricep

Rear Double Bicep

Rear Lat Spread

Abdominals with one thigh

NO Gymnastic Moves Are Allowed

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WOMEN WELLNESS DIVISION

For the most up to date rules and info on this division, visit the NPC website at this link

This division is for females with athletic physique’s that showcase more body mass in the hips, glutes and thigh areas. The upper body is developed but not to the same degree as the lower body. We are looking for conditioning almost on par with Bikini athletes, but the athletes will have slightly more muscle. We want to see a little body fat with slight separation but no striations.

Rules & Restrictions on suits?

Suits have the same rules that are currently in place for all of our other divisions. Suits can be customized with “bling”. Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. All swimsuits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are advised to bring two (2) suits to check in. Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standard. As with all other divisions, No thongs or No T-back suits allowed.

Rules & Restrictions on shoes and heels?

Shoes and heels same rules that are currently in place for the Bikini division.

Rules & Restrictions on jewelry?

Jewelry same rules that are currently in place for the Bikini and Figure divisions.

FRONT POSE:

Competitors will face front with one hand on hip, one arm straight down and one leg slightly extended. We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards.

Quarter turn Right:

Competitors will turn slightly facing the judges with right hand on hip and left arm straight down and right leg bent at knee. More like a twisting side pose that Bikini competitors perform. We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards.

Quarter turn Rear:

Competitors will face the rear with lower back arched with glutes pushed back. We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards.

Quarter turn Right:

Competitors will turn slightly facing the judges with the left hand on the hip, right arm relaxed and left leg bent at knee. We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards.

Model Walk:

As it is currently performed in the Bikini Division. Listen to instructions from the Head Judge.

*As with All Other Divisions, No Lewd Acts Are Permitted and will result in automatic disqualification*

* We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards *

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 COMPETITION DIVISIONS

NOTE:

Masters Divisions:  Competitors must be the correct age or older for their class on the day of the competition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Review all qualification requirements below.

The NPC NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS are open to ANYONE who meets eligibility requirements below, as well as residents of the US who have a green card. 

SEE BELOW 

Questions, contact Gary via text at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS

Please review qualifying requirements above and below.

If you have questions, text or phone 412-377-1438 or write gary@garyudit.com

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FOR US COMPETITORS:

All Open Divisions

U.S. Competitors in any OPEN division need to have qualified after January 1, 2019, plus meet the ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS BELOW.

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For Open Men BB, Men Physique, Men Classic Physique, Women Physique, Open Figure, Open Bikini

Open Competitors  in the divisions ABOVE who are qualifying in 2020 must place in the top 5 in their Open class. 

Open Competitors in the divisions ABOVE who qualified in 2019 need to have placed in the top 5 in their weight/height class at a national qualifying contest.

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For Open Women Bodybuilders and Open Fitness

For Open Women’s BB and Open Fitness, competitors must have competed in any NPC event after January 1, 2019. No placing is required.

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Masters Divisions

Competitors for the following need to have competed in any NPC event after January 1, 2019

Men BB Over 35 /40 / 50 / 60

Women BB Over 35 / 40

Figure Over 35 / 40 / 50

Bikini Over 35 / 40 /50

Men Physique Over 35 / 40 / 50

Men Classic Physique Over 35 / 40 / 50

Women Physique Over 35 / 40

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Requirements for CANADIAN competitors

This is an OPEN event for athletes from Canada.  Must be a current member of the CPA, with an official letter of approval from the CPA  www.canadianphysiquealliance.com or contact ronhache@unitz.ca directly.

Requirements for MEXICAN competitors

Open Mexican competitors only need to place in the top 5 in an Open event after January 1, 2019.  Masters Mexican competitors only need to have competed after January 1, 2019.

QUESTIONS?

email gary@garyudit.com

 

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NPC CARD

ALL COMPETITORS MUST HAVE AN NPC CARD AT ATHLETE CHECKIN

NPC registration is now available online at the NPC website, or you may get an NPC card at the event.  Get it ahead of time if possible!!

Get info about NPC REGISTRATION at this link.

CLICK HERE to register for your NPC CARD now.

The online NPC printable green membership card is distinctively different to denote online registration from the mail in version that remains available. Athletes can present the new printable online membership card at the contest check in or on any portable device such as an iPhone or tablet.

If you wish to order by mail-in, call the NPC national office at 412-276-5027. You may also purchase NPC cards at athlete check-in at most events (check the event info page for details).

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PROOF OF AGE

Masters Division, Teen and Collegiate

Competitors must be the correct age or older for their class on the day of the competition.

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

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POSING

The Top 5 competitors in each Class of Bodybuilding, Women Physique and Men Classic Physique will perform their routines at the Finals.

FINALS routines will be limited to 70 seconds. Competitor posing music must be the only music on a CD and can only be a maximum of 70 seconds.  ALL posing music will begin when the competitor’s name is announced.

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AWARDS

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

Top 2 in each class at a national level event qualify for national level events thru the next calendar year.

For a list of PRO CARDS to be given at the event, click the PRO CARDS tab elsewhere on this page.

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The hotel will be offering a special menu available for order at their Ground Stop restaurant for pickup (see below)

for a meal prep vendor, call ACTIVE INGREDIENT at 412-638-8108.

Cooking devices are not permitted in the hotel rooms. We have provided microwaves for your use in the Sterling’s Room on the lobby level of the Wyndham hotel

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FOOD MENU AT HOTEL
NPC To Go Station Offerings at the Hotel

Available daily 6am-10pm

Breakfast

Steel Cut Oatmeal  5.00

Fresh Fruit Cup  4.00

Hard Boiled Egg  2.00

Scrambled Egg Whites (6 oz.) with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Asparagus  10.00

           Add Cheese  2.00

Buttermilk Pancakes (3)  10.00

Lunch/Dinner

Mixed Green Salad  9.00

Penne Marinara  10.00

           Add Chicken, Salmon or Bistro Steak to salad or pasta  5.00

Grilled Chicken Breast (6 oz.) with two sides  18.00

Roasted Salmon (6 oz.) with two sides  20.00

Baked Cod (8 oz.) with two sides  20.00

Grilled Bistro Steak (10 oz.) with two sides  22.00

Side Options (a la carte 4.00/each)

Brown Rice/Red Quinoa Blend

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Steamed Broccolini

Grilled Asparagus

TRAINER PASSES

Authorities in Pittsburgh are limiting the number of people who can be in the outdoor tent and stage area.  Therefore, NO audience, trainers or vendors will be permitted in the tent where the event will occur.  These crowd restrictions are out of our control and our main goal is to ensure that the event goes on so competitors can compete.

For more info, ask at check-in or text Gary at 412-377-1438

Purchase photos from the event

Our official photographer at the North America is

Jeff Binns

Reach him at

fitphoto@hotmail.com

Also, after the event is over, Competitors can order photos at elitestagephotography.com

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 HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

Please direct any questions to:

Gary Udit

TEXT or PHONE 412-377-1438

gudit@comcast.net

www.garyudit.com