October 7, 2023
EVENT INFORMATION
NPC KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS
New NPC Event in Kentucky, co-promoted by Gary Udit and IFBB Pro® Judge Bill Sibilia
Bodybuilding
Fitness
Figure
Bikini
Physique
Classic Physique
Wellness
NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIER
All open overall winners win one free class entry into the nationals! See details below!
If you win open overall in these events, you will get reimbursed for registration fee for one class of the NPC Nationals! To redeem this offer, you must win open overall in the 2023 NPC Kentucky Bluegrass, then you will register and pay for your NPC Nationals entry at npcnationalchampionship.com. After the Nationals is over, you may write gary@garyudit.com or bbbs2727@gmail.com to receive reimbursement of one Nationals class fee.
Head Judge
IFBB Pro®
BECKY CLAWSON
VENUE
Louisville Memorial Auditorium
970 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40203
SPECIAL FOR Women’s Physique and Women’s BB:
Competitors entered in Women’s Physique at this event may ENTER one Women’s BODYBUILDING class for FREE!
To redeem this offer, you should choose your Women’s Physique class ONLINE via the entry form on this page. Then, you may select your free Women’s BB class at check-in (not online) Do not enter Women’s BB online (you will select your free Women’s BB class at weigh-in).
ENTRY FORM
You may enter the event online, and receive instant confirmation of your entry. To enter, click the button below.
To Enter Online, Click Button Above.
See Entry Info Down Below. Online Entry is INSTANT and SECURE.
ENTRY DEADLINE INFO:
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ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE the Wednesday before the contest (3 days before the event) at 6pm EASTERN. You will NOT be able to enter online after that time, but you MAY enter or add classes at athlete check-in on FRIDAY! See the check-in tab for check-in times.
For entry fee prices, please click the ENTER button to view the entry form. This will have all the classes and prices shown.
There are NO REFUNDS for Entries Purchased for Any Reason.
Technical Questions:
Contact 412-503-7755 or webmaster@garyudit.com
Contest Questions:
Text Gary at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com
TICKETS
YOU MAY PURCHASE TICKETS for either FINALS OR PREJUDGING AT ATHLETE CHECK-IN or at the door.
There is NO advance sale of tickets.
FOR TIMES, VIEW THE SCHEDULE TAB ON THIS PAGE
Prejudging tickets
$20
Finals tickets
$40
VENUE
Louisville Memorial Auditorium
970 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40203
HOST HOTEL
Courtyard Louisville Downtown
100 South Second Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
502-562-0200
To book your room online, CLICK HERE
YOU MUST reserve your room by 9/6/2023
ATHLETE CHECK IN
PLEASE NOTE:
ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN ON
FRIDAY 6:00 – 8:00 pm for this SATURDAY EVENT.
Location
COURTYARD MARRIOTT
100 South Second Street
Louisville KY
NO WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN ON MORNING of the event!
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
SATURDAY October 7, 2023
Prejudging Begins
9am
Finals Begin
3pm
ORDER OF DIVISIONS BELOW:
For a full breakdown of all available classes and the ORDER they will run in, please view the ENTRY FORM. There is a link to the entry form on the ENTRY TAB of this event page.
Prejudging
Men BB
Classic
Men Physique
Bikini
Fitness 2 piece
Figure
Wellness
Women Physique
Women BB
Finals
Fitness Routines
Men BB
Classic
Men Physique
Bikini
Fitness awards
Figure
Wellness
Women’s Physique
Women BB
TANNING
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They also provide expert services for your hair and make-up.
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Click Here to Schedule Your Tan
HAIR AND MAKEUP
The hair and makeup stylists at OLYMPIA TAN will provide you the perfect look at your event!
FOR PROFESSIONAL HAIR and MAKE UP:
Click Here for Hair / Makeup Scheduling
QUALIFYING EVENT
This event is an NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIER for Bodybuilding, Figure, Fitness, Bikini, Men Physique, Women Physique, Men Classic Physique and Wellness.
Top 2 in each Open class qualify for national level events thru the FOLLOWING calendar year.
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ALL COMPETITORS MUST HAVE AN NPC CARD BEFORE REGISTERING!
NPC registration is available online at the NPC website using the button below.
Note: NPC CARDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE CONTEST or CHECKIN! YOU MUST GET YOUR NPC CARD IN ADVANCE USING THE LINKS BELOW. There is also a link to get your card from the entry form which you view on the ENTRY TAB of this page.
Get info about NPC REGISTRATION at this link.
CLICK HERE to REGISTER for your NPC CARD ONLINE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT NPC CARDS, CONTACT 412-276-5027 or email npcfirst@npcregistration.com
The NPC printable green membership card is distinctively different to denote online registration from the mail-in version that remains available. Athletes can present the 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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
DIVISION INFORMATION BELOW
FOR A FULL BREAKDOWN OF ALL CLASSES WITHIN EACH DIVISION, PLEASE VIEW THE ENTRY FORM AT THIS LINK
Following are descriptions of the various competitor divisions. The available divisions and classes (such as height, weight or age ranges) will vary in different events.
If you have questions, contact the promoter shown on the QUESTIONS tab.
True Novice Divisions
Competitors have NEVER competed in the NPC before.
Novice Divisions
Competitors have not won their class in an NPC competition.
First Responder Divisions
Competitors are Active or Retired with First Responder ID.
Armed Forces Divisions
Competitors are Active or Retired with Armed Forces ID.
Teen Division
Competitor must be at least 18 years old, and not over the age of 19 on the day of the competition.
Junior Division
Competitor must not be over the age of 23 on the day of the competition.
Collegiate Division
Competitor must be taking college courses during that calendar year and must not be over 25 yrs of age.
Masters Divisions
Competitors must be over the age(s) shown on the day of the competition, such as “Over 35” or “Over 40”. See available masters classes for this event below.
NOTE:
FOR A FULL BREAKDOWN OF ALL CLASSES WITHIN EACH DIVISION, PLEASE VIEW THE ENTRY FORM AT THIS LINK
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QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS
Competitors are not required to pre-qualify for this NPC event. You do not need to have competed in prior events to compete in this one.
NPC MEMBERSHIP
All contestants must be a member of the NPC National Physique Committee. To register for your NPC card, view the “NPC Card” tab on this page.
NPC CARDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE CONTEST AND MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. PLEASE VIEW THE NPC CARD TAB ON THIS PAGE FOR MORE INFO
PROOF OF AGE
Age requirements for certain divisions are shown below. Any competitor who is competing in this event must submit proof of age with entry or at check-in. Proof of age is best accomplished by showing a government issued ID (such as a driver’s license or state issued ID card). If you do not have a driver’s license, you may provide a birth certificate, passport or military discharge.
Teen Division
Competitor must be at least 18 years old, and not over the age of 19 on the day of the competition.
Junior Division
Competitor must not be over the age of 23 on the day of the competition.
Collegiate Division
Competitor must be taking college courses during that calendar year and must not be over 25 yrs of age.
Masters Division
Competitors must be 35, 40, 50 or 60 years of age or older on the day of the competition.
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POSING
There will be no posing routines done at PREJUDGING.
ALL Bodybuilding, Women Physique and Men Classic Physique competitors will perform their routines at the Finals.
FINALS routines will be limited to 70 seconds.
Competitor posing music must be the ONLY music provided (not entire songs) and can only be a maximum of 70 seconds. ALL posing music will begin when the competitor’s name is announced.
FOR MORE INFO ON HOW TO PROVIDE YOUR POSING MUSIC, SEE THE MUSIC TAB ON THIS PAGE
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.
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MUSIC RULES
All Bodybuilding, Classic Physique and Women Physique contestants MUST supply their own music.
You may UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC and please also BRING YOUR MUSIC to checkin as a backup (USB or thumb drive preferred).
TO UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC
You may UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC using a link in the CONFIRMATION EMAIL you will receive after registering for the event. Check the email you received after you entered the contest and the music upload link will be in there. If you cannot find your confirmation of entry in your email box, check your spambox of your email. If you have questions, write webmaster@garyudit.com.
UPLOAD ONLY YOUR MUSIC SELECTION, NOT ENTIRE ALBUMS
ALSO, PLEASE BRING MUSIC TO EVENT CHECK-IN!
Please also bring your music to checkin as a backup (your music only, not entire songs ) so we have it in case of any problem during the upload.
Vulgar music is NOT be permitted and will be grounds for disqualification.
Posing music must be the only music provided and MUST be no longer than 70 seconds. ALL posing music will begin when the competitor’s name is announced.
TRAINER PASSES
TRAINER PASS – $100 cash
Trainer MUST have a ticket to the event.
Trainers Pass may be purchased at the Check-in / Weigh-in or at the door.
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Contact Contest Promoters
CONTACT
Bill Sibilia
bbbs2727@gmail.com
Gary Udit
412-377-1438
gary@garyudit.com
