September 28, 2024
this event has concluded
for any information, email info@garyudit.com
EVENT INFORMATION
NPC KENTUCKY BOURBON CHAMPIONSHIPS
FORMERLY THE KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS, 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 2024 NPC Kentucky Bourbon Championships, 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.
scroll down for event info
•••
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. You must have your card before checkin. You may register for NPC card from the entry form or at npcregistration.com. Cards are not available for purchase at the event!
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.
Registration Fees, Deadlines and Info
Click entry form link to view all classes and costs. You may crossover and do multiple classes if you wish. To view available classes, go to the entry tab and view the entry form.
DEADLINES
ONLINE registration closes 3 days before the event. For example, if an event is on Saturday, online entry would close Wednesday afternoon. After online registration closes, you MAY enter or add classes at athlete check-in! See the check-in tab for check-in times. There is no late fee for entering at check-in.
If your class uses posing music, view the music tab on this page for info on uploading music. The deadline for uploading music is 4 days before the event.
You must have an NPC card before the event. You may purchase one at npcregistration.com
There are NO REFUNDS for Entries Purchased for Any Reason.
Contest Questions:
Text Gary Udit at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com
Other Event , Payment or Technical Questions:
Contact 412-218-2755 or webmaster@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
$30
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 9/5/2024
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 September 28, 2024
NOTE NEW START TIMES
Competitor meeting – 9 am
Prejudging – 10 am
Finals – 30 minutes after Prejudging ends
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
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
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
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Official Photographer for
NPC KENTUCKY BOURBON
John Boyette III
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.
•••
ALL COMPETITORS MUST HAVE AN NPC CARD BEFORE REGISTERING!
NPC registration is available online at the NPC website using the button below.
NPC Cards ARE NOT AVAILABLE at the contest! You must have your NPC card in advance of the event and you may purchase from the entry form or at npcregistration.com
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.
•••
ROUNDS OF COMPETITION
For official rules, review the links below, from the main NPC website.
If you have questions, contact Gary Udit by text at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com
FIGURE
BIKINI
MEN PHYSIQUE
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
BODYBUILDING
WELLNESS
DIVISION INFORMATION
FOR A FULL BREAKDOWN OF ALL CLASSES WITHIN EACH DIVISION, PLEASE VIEW THE ENTRY FORM WHERE ALL CLASSES ARE SHOWN. YOU CAN ACCESS THAT ON THE ENTRY TAB OF THIS PAGE.
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 years of age
Masters Divisions
Competitors must be the age shown or above, on the day of the competition. For instance, classes called “35+” or “Over 35” both include competitors who are 35 years of age or older. Masters competitors may compete in multiple classes; for instance, someone 47 years old could compete in over 35 and over 45.
Athletes may also crossover to other classes such as Novice or True Novice or Open, if they meet those eligibility requirements noted above.
VIEW THE ENTRY FORM TO SEE ALL AVAILABLE CLASSES FOR THIS EVENT
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.
•••
POSING
All Bodybuilding, Women Physique and Men Classic Physique competitors will perform their routines at the Finals, limited to 60 seconds.
30-second routines may or may not be required at prejudging. This will be determined by the judges at the event based on the number of competitors. You may inquire when you check in.
Competitor posing music for finals must be the ONLY music provided (not entire songs) and can only be a maximum of 60 seconds.
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.
•••
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).
Deadline: You must upload your music at least 5 days before the event. Online upload will close when online entries close. If you miss that deadline, just bring music to check-in. We cannot accept music sent by email
TO UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC
There will be a link for uploading your music in the email you receive from “muscleware” after you complete the entry form. If you cannot find your confirmation of entry in your email box, check your spambox of your email.
UPLOAD ONLY YOUR MUSIC SELECTION, NOT ENTIRE ALBUMS or SONGS. No longer than 60 seconds.
Vulgar music is NOT be permitted and will be grounds for disqualification.
For questions on music, see the QUESTIONS/CONTACT tab on this page
TRAINER PASSES
TRAINER PASS – $100 cash
Trainer MUST have a ticket to the event and a Valid NPC or IFBB Pro League Card.
Trainers Pass may be purchased at the Check-in / Weigh-in or at the door.
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
CONTEST PROMOTERS
IFBB Pro® Judges
Bill Sibilia
and
Gary Udit
Please direct any questions to:
Bill Sibilia
bbbs2727@gmail.com
Gary Udit
412-377-1438
gary@garyudit.com
