2010 NPC BODYBUILDING Rules and Regulations

PREJUDGING

Attire
During the prejudging a solid color suit will be worn. Suits of metallic nature are not allowed. There will be no "T" suits or "G" strings worn. The style of suit that will be worn at the actual competition must be worn at the weigh-in especially at all National competitions. No jewelry or hair ornaments will be allowed at the prejudging. Female bodybuilders are permitted to wear jewelry and hair ornaments at the evening competition. Numbers will be worn on the left side of the suit.

Scoring
The Placement System is used for scoring the contest. Each round is considered to be equally important, however only one placing will be marked on the judges score sheet for each contestant. The final placing for each competitor is a reflection of the combination of all three rounds. Notes should be kept on each competitor so that a judge can tell a competitor where they excelled or where improvement is needed.

When calculating the scores from the 7 judges, the highest and lowest scores are discarded. The remaining 5 scores are added together. The contestant with the lowest score wins and the rest are placed accordingly.

Prejudging - Elimination Round
If there are more than 15 competitors in a weight class the elimination round will be done. All of the competitors will be brought out in groups of 8 competitors at a time. The group will be directyed to do Relaxed quarter turns and the Mandatory poses so that the judges are able to see the overall level of competition. No placings are decided during this round. At this time the judges will be deciding the top 15 competitors.

Individual Posing Round
Each of the top 15 competitors will then perform their Individual Posing Routine. The Routine is done with no music and is limited to 60 seconds with a 10 second warning. During this round the judges will be focusing on how well the contestant is able to "present their physique" - showing both muscular and symmetrical development. The moon pose has been banned by the NPC and the IFBB and will not be allowed at either phase of the competition. If it is done it will result in immediate disqualification from the competition.

Mandatory Comparison Round
After each contestant has finished their Individual Posing Routines, they are brought out as a group in numerical order. The head judge will call them out in groups of 3-5 and direct them through the Mandatory poses. There are seven for women and eight for men. The judges will take this time to assess muscular development (See Judging criteria, Muscular development). The Side Chest and Side Tricep poses may be done from either side.

During the Prejudging, the judges look for a balance of size, symmetry and muscularity. The judges may ask to see certain competitors together for comparisons.

The judges then mark their score sheets, consisting of a single placing for each competitor based on all three rounds of posing.

MANDATORY POSES

POSE#1 - FRONT DOUBLE BICEP
POSE#2 - FRONT LAT SPREAD
POSE#3 - SIDE CHEST POSE (either side)
POSE#4 - SIDE TRICEP EXTENSION (either side)
POSE#5 - BACK DOUBLE BICEP
POSE#6 - BACK LAT SPREAD
POSE#7 - ABDOMINAL POSE
POSE#8 - MOST MUSCULAR (Men Only)

Evening Finals
The competitors perform their Individual Posing Routine to their choice of music. The time limit is 90 seconds. Female bodybuilders are permitted to wear jewelry and hair ornaments. Some competitions, if there are a lot of competitors, are forced to limit Individual Posing at the Finals to the top 5 competitors. Check with the promoter of the event for details.

Awards Presentation
The emcee will call out the top 5 finalists in numerical order. The emcee will announce the final placings starting with 5th place and working up to first place. Each trophy is awarded as the placing is announced.

Overall Posedown
Each Weight Class Winner advances into the Overall Posedown. The Head Judge guides them through the quarter turns and the Mandatory poses. They are then given 30 seconds of free posing with some background music. While the free posing is being done, the judges give their sheets to the head judge so that the scores can be tallied. The competitor with the lowest score is the overall winner.

NPC JUDGING CRITERIA

The sport of bodybuilding represents the balanced muscular development of the physique. The quality of this development is determined by the overall assessment of these areas:

PRESENTATION
SIZE - MUSCULAR DEVELOPMENT
SYMMETRY - BALANCE OF THE PHYSIQUE
MUSCULARITY - LACK OF BODYFAT

It is imperative to remember that each category is of equal importance. The judges will submit one final placing for each competitor after the completion of all three rounds of posing – Relaxed Round, Individual Posing Round, Mandatory Round.

Relaxed Round
The Relaxed Round is designed to show the proportion, shape and balance of the physique in a relaxed state. Competitors are directed to do ¼ turns. The following are important guidelines to correctly doing the Relaxed ¼ turns:

Head faces the way your feet are facing
Hands at your sides
No twisting
Feet flat

Individual Posing Round
The Individual Posing Round is the opportunity for the competitors to display their physique by showing their strengths and hiding their weaknesses.

Each pose should emphasize one or more muscle groups and must be held momentarily in order for a judge to assess properly.

There is a time limit of one minute during the Prejudging and 90 seconds in the Finals. No music is used other than background house music.

Mandatory Comparison Round
Competitors are directed to perform the Mandatory Poses. Judges assess muscle size, symmetry and muscularity by comparing one competitor to another.

MANDATORY POSES

POSE#1 - FRONT DOUBLE BICEP
POSE#2 - FRONT LAT SPREAD
POSE#3 - SIDE CHEST POSE (either side)
POSE#4 - SIDE TRICEP EXTENSION (either side)
POSE#5 - BACK DOUBLE BICEP
POSE#6 - BACK LAT SPREAD
POSE#7 - ABDOMINAL POSE
POSE#8 - MOST MUSCULAR (Men Only)

Criteria For Female Bodybuilders
Judges look for the Total Package – the balance of size, symmetry and muscularity. There are, however, limits to the size of the muscles and the degree of muscularity that are acceptable. Competitors must maintain a feminine look. Extreme hardness and extreme muscle size is not acceptable.

MANDATORY POSES

POSE#1 - FRONT DOUBLE BICEP
POSE#2 - FRONT LAT SPREAD
POSE#3 - SIDE CHEST POSE (either side)
POSE#4 - SIDE TRICEP EXTENSION (either side)
POSE#5 - BACK DOUBLE BICEP
POSE#6 - BACK LAT SPREAD
POSE#7 – ABDOMINAL/THIGH POSE

Women's Figure

Women's figure will consist of a two piece swimsuit round. Figure will not have a routine round.

The judging criteria for Women's figure will be as follows:

Small degree of muscularity with separation, no visible striations
Overall muscle tone with shapely lines, overall firmness and not excessively lean.
Full general assessment:
- Healthy appearance
- Face
- Makeup
- Skin tone

New height classes for Women's Figure Nationals:

Up to and including 5'1"

Over 5'1" and up to and including 5'2-1/2"
Over 5'2-1/2" and up to and including 5'4"
Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'5-1/2"
Over 5'5-1/2" and up to and including 5'7"
Over 5'7"

The top two (2) winners in each of the six (6) height classes qualify for professional status in the IFBB.

For all contests with two (2) classes:
This applies to Fox Cities Bodybuilding and Figure Inv.

Up to and including 5'4"
Over 5'4"

For all contests with three (3) classes:

Up to and including 5'4"
Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'6"
Over 5'6"

For all contests with four (4) classes:

Up to and including 5'2"
Over 5'2" and up to and including 5'4"
Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'6"
Over 5'6"

Please use this video as a refferance as to the poses required for this division.

Bikini

To ALL Fox Cities Competitors: These are the entire NPC Rules. Please take your time and read everything. I have included some youtube videos to give you an idea of what to expect and help you prepare.

To summarize in relation to this show:
* Yes you can crossover as this is not a national level show.
* Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs! All swimsuits must be in good taste.
* Competitors must wear high heels. All I can add is say within reason, and be sure you can walk in them. 3" are the norm.

NPC BIKINI DIVISION
NPC MEMBERSHIP

* Each competitor must be a member of the NPC.

SANCTIONING A BIKINI DIVISION EVENT

* An NPC BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS must be run along with another NPC division i.e. Bodybuilding, fitness or figure contest.

CONTEST ENTRIES

* All height classes and awards must be awarded as advertised on the entry form.
* Height classes may not be combined on the day of the show and this cannot be advertised as a possibility.

AWARDS

* Cash awards are not permitted.

CHECK-INS

* BIKINI Division competitors will be checked in and measured the same as Fitness and Figure competitors.

HEIGHT CLASSES – For Pro qualifying event

* Up to and including 5’1”
* Over 5’1” and up to and including 5’2-1/2”
* Over 5’2-1/2” and up to and including 5’4”
* Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’5-1/2
* Over 5’5-1/2” and up to and including 5’7”
* Over 5’7

If promoter chooses to do fewer height classes:

For all contests with two (2) classes:

* Up to and including 5’4”
* Over 5’4

For all contests with three (3) classes:

* Up to and including 5’4”
* Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’6”
* Over 5’6

For all contests with four (4) classes:

* Up to and including 5’2”
* Over 5’2” and up to and including 5’4”
* Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’6”
* Over 5’6”

COMPETITOR RULES

* National level contests do not permit competitors to crossover into Bodybuilding, Fitness or Figure at the same event. All other competitions are permitted to have crossovers at the discretion of the promoter with district chairperson approval.
* Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs are permitted. Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste.
* Competitors must wear high heels.
* Competitors may wear jewelry.

COMPETITION JUDGING
Presentation

* Competitors will walk onstage alone and perform their Model Walk (personal preference)
* The Model Walk consists of the following:

Walk to the center of the stage, stop and do a front stance then a full turn and do a rear stance then turn to the front again in front of the judges and then proceed to the side of the stage.

Comparison Round, Two-Piece Swimsuit

* Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and heels.
* The competitors will be brought out in a group and directed to do a full front and rear stance.
* Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in half turns. (No side judging permitted, front and back only.)
* Judges will be scoring competitors on the following items:
o Balance and Shape
o Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and overall presentation.

QUALIFYING FOR NATIONAL LEVEL EVENTS

* Please note that for all 2009 National Bikini contests except the 2009 Junior USA Bikini Championships, an athlete must have competed in an NPC Bikini event prior to entering a national contest.

The following must be provided with your entry:
• NPC Bikini Contest Name
• Date Of Contest
• Contest Promoter
• Your Height Class & Final Placing

This includes:
• NPC JUNIOR NATIONAL BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
• NPC USA BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
• NPC TEAM UNIVERSE BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
• IFBB NORTH AMERICAN BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
• NPC NATIONAL BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS

The following placings will qualify competitors for one year for the NPC national level Bikini contests:

Top 5 places in each class at National Qualifying events only.

The NPC national level contests are listed below:

JUNIOR USA BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
JUNIOR NATIONAL BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
USA BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
TEAM UNIVERSE BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
IFBB NORTH AMERICAN BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
NATIONAL BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS

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	Fox Cities Bodybuilding Rules & Regulations: Bodybuilding Figure Bikini 2010 NPC BODYBUILDING Rules and Regulations PREJUDGING Attire During the prejudging a solid color suit will be worn. Suits of metallic nature are not allowed. There will be no "T" suits or "G" strings worn. The style of suit that will be worn at the actual competition must be worn at the weigh-in especially at all National competitions. No jewelry or hair ornaments will be allowed at the prejudging. Female bodybuilders are permitted to wear jewelry and hair ornaments at the evening competition. Numbers will be worn on the left side of the suit. Scoring The Placement System is used for scoring the contest. Each round is considered to be equally important, however only one placing will be marked on the judges score sheet for each contestant. The final placing for each competitor is a reflection of the combination of all three rounds. Notes should be kept on each competitor so that a judge can tell a competitor where they excelled or where improvement is needed. When calculating the scores from the 7 judges, the highest and lowest scores are discarded. The remaining 5 scores are added together. The contestant with the lowest score wins and the rest are placed accordingly. Prejudging - Elimination Round If there are more than 15 competitors in a weight class the elimination round will be done. All of the competitors will be brought out in groups of 8 competitors at a time. The group will be directyed to do Relaxed quarter turns and the Mandatory poses so that the judges are able to see the overall level of competition. No placings are decided during this round. At this time the judges will be deciding the top 15 competitors. Individual Posing Round Each of the top 15 competitors will then perform their Individual Posing Routine. The Routine is done with no music and is limited to 60 seconds with a 10 second warning. During this round the judges will be focusing on how well the contestant is able to "present their physique" - showing both muscular and symmetrical development. The moon pose has been banned by the NPC and the IFBB and will not be allowed at either phase of the competition. If it is done it will result in immediate disqualification from the competition. Mandatory Comparison Round After each contestant has finished their Individual Posing Routines, they are brought out as a group in numerical order. The head judge will call them out in groups of 3-5 and direct them through the Mandatory poses. There are seven for women and eight for men. The judges will take this time to assess muscular development (See Judging criteria, Muscular development). The Side Chest and Side Tricep poses may be done from either side. During the Prejudging, the judges look for a balance of size, symmetry and muscularity. The judges may ask to see certain competitors together for comparisons. The judges then mark their score sheets, consisting of a single placing for each competitor based on all three rounds of posing. MANDATORY POSES POSE#1 - FRONT DOUBLE BICEP POSE#2 - FRONT LAT SPREAD POSE#3 - SIDE CHEST POSE (either side) POSE#4 - SIDE TRICEP EXTENSION (either side) POSE#5 - BACK DOUBLE BICEP POSE#6 - BACK LAT SPREAD POSE#7 - ABDOMINAL POSE POSE#8 - MOST MUSCULAR (Men Only) Evening Finals The competitors perform their Individual Posing Routine to their choice of music. The time limit is 90 seconds. Female bodybuilders are permitted to wear jewelry and hair ornaments. Some competitions, if there are a lot of competitors, are forced to limit Individual Posing at the Finals to the top 5 competitors. Check with the promoter of the event for details. Awards Presentation The emcee will call out the top 5 finalists in numerical order. The emcee will announce the final placings starting with 5th place and working up to first place. Each trophy is awarded as the placing is announced. Overall Posedown Each Weight Class Winner advances into the Overall Posedown. The Head Judge guides them through the quarter turns and the Mandatory poses. They are then given 30 seconds of free posing with some background music. While the free posing is being done, the judges give their sheets to the head judge so that the scores can be tallied. The competitor with the lowest score is the overall winner. NPC JUDGING CRITERIA The sport of bodybuilding represents the balanced muscular development of the physique. The quality of this development is determined by the overall assessment of these areas: PRESENTATION SIZE - MUSCULAR DEVELOPMENT SYMMETRY - BALANCE OF THE PHYSIQUE MUSCULARITY - LACK OF BODYFAT It is imperative to remember that each category is of equal importance. The judges will submit one final placing for each competitor after the completion of all three rounds of posing – Relaxed Round, Individual Posing Round, Mandatory Round. Relaxed Round The Relaxed Round is designed to show the proportion, shape and balance of the physique in a relaxed state. Competitors are directed to do ¼ turns. The following are important guidelines to correctly doing the Relaxed ¼ turns: Head faces the way your feet are facing Hands at your sides No twisting Feet flat Individual Posing Round The Individual Posing Round is the opportunity for the competitors to display their physique by showing their strengths and hiding their weaknesses. Each pose should emphasize one or more muscle groups and must be held momentarily in order for a judge to assess properly. There is a time limit of one minute during the Prejudging and 90 seconds in the Finals. No music is used other than background house music. Mandatory Comparison Round Competitors are directed to perform the Mandatory Poses. Judges assess muscle size, symmetry and muscularity by comparing one competitor to another. MANDATORY POSES POSE#1 - FRONT DOUBLE BICEP POSE#2 - FRONT LAT SPREAD POSE#3 - SIDE CHEST POSE (either side) POSE#4 - SIDE TRICEP EXTENSION (either side) POSE#5 - BACK DOUBLE BICEP POSE#6 - BACK LAT SPREAD POSE#7 - ABDOMINAL POSE POSE#8 - MOST MUSCULAR (Men Only) Criteria For Female Bodybuilders Judges look for the Total Package – the balance of size, symmetry and muscularity. There are, however, limits to the size of the muscles and the degree of muscularity that are acceptable. Competitors must maintain a feminine look. Extreme hardness and extreme muscle size is not acceptable. MANDATORY POSES POSE#1 - FRONT DOUBLE BICEP POSE#2 - FRONT LAT SPREAD POSE#3 - SIDE CHEST POSE (either side) POSE#4 - SIDE TRICEP EXTENSION (either side) POSE#5 - BACK DOUBLE BICEP POSE#6 - BACK LAT SPREAD POSE#7 – ABDOMINAL/THIGH POSE Women's Figure Women's figure will consist of a two piece swimsuit round. Figure will not have a routine round. The judging criteria for Women's figure will be as follows: Small degree of muscularity with separation, no visible striations Overall muscle tone with shapely lines, overall firmness and not excessively lean. Full general assessment: Healthy appearance Face Makeup Skin tone New height classes for Women's Figure Nationals: Up to and including 5'1" Over 5'1" and up to and including 5'2-1/2" Over 5'2-1/2" and up to and including 5'4" Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'5-1/2" Over 5'5-1/2" and up to and including 5'7" Over 5'7" The top two (2) winners in each of the six (6) height classes qualify for professional status in the IFBB. For all contests with two (2) classes: This applies to Fox Cities Bodybuilding and Figure Inv. Up to and including 5'4" Over 5'4" For all contests with three (3) classes: Up to and including 5'4" Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'6" Over 5'6" For all contests with four (4) classes: Up to and including 5'2" Over 5'2" and up to and including 5'4" Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'6" Over 5'6" Please use this video as a refferance as to the poses required for this division. Bikini To ALL Fox Cities Competitors: These are the entire NPC Rules. Please take your time and read everything. I have included some youtube videos to give you an idea of what to expect and help you prepare. To summarize in relation to this show: * Yes you can crossover as this is not a national level show. * Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs! All swimsuits must be in good taste. * Competitors must wear high heels. All I can add is say within reason, and be sure you can walk in them. 3" are the norm. NPC BIKINI DIVISION NPC MEMBERSHIP * Each competitor must be a member of the NPC. SANCTIONING A BIKINI DIVISION EVENT * An NPC BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS must be run along with another NPC division i.e. Bodybuilding, fitness or figure contest. CONTEST ENTRIES * All height classes and awards must be awarded as advertised on the entry form. * Height classes may not be combined on the day of the show and this cannot be advertised as a possibility. AWARDS * Cash awards are not permitted. CHECK-INS * BIKINI Division competitors will be checked in and measured the same as Fitness and Figure competitors. HEIGHT CLASSES – For Pro qualifying event * Up to and including 5’1” * Over 5’1” and up to and including 5’2-1/2” * Over 5’2-1/2” and up to and including 5’4” * Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’5-1/2 * Over 5’5-1/2” and up to and including 5’7” * Over 5’7 If promoter chooses to do fewer height classes: For all contests with two (2) classes: * Up to and including 5’4” * Over 5’4 For all contests with three (3) classes: * Up to and including 5’4” * Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’6” * Over 5’6 For all contests with four (4) classes: * Up to and including 5’2” * Over 5’2” and up to and including 5’4” * Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’6” * Over 5’6” COMPETITOR RULES * National level contests do not permit competitors to crossover into Bodybuilding, Fitness or Figure at the same event. All other competitions are permitted to have crossovers at the discretion of the promoter with district chairperson approval. * Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs are permitted. Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste. * Competitors must wear high heels. * Competitors may wear jewelry. COMPETITION JUDGING Presentation * Competitors will walk onstage alone and perform their Model Walk (personal preference) * The Model Walk consists of the following: Walk to the center of the stage, stop and do a front stance then a full turn and do a rear stance then turn to the front again in front of the judges and then proceed to the side of the stage. Comparison Round, Two-Piece Swimsuit * Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and heels. * The competitors will be brought out in a group and directed to do a full front and rear stance. * Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in half turns. (No side judging permitted, front and back only.) * Judges will be scoring competitors on the following items: o Balance and Shape o Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and overall presentation. QUALIFYING FOR NATIONAL LEVEL EVENTS * Please note that for all 2009 National Bikini contests except the 2009 Junior USA Bikini Championships, an athlete must have competed in an NPC Bikini event prior to entering a national contest. The following must be provided with your entry: • NPC Bikini Contest Name • Date Of Contest • Contest Promoter • Your Height Class & Final Placing This includes: • NPC JUNIOR NATIONAL BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS • NPC USA BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS • NPC TEAM UNIVERSE BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS • IFBB NORTH AMERICAN BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS • NPC NATIONAL BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS The following placings will qualify competitors for one year for the NPC national level Bikini contests: Top 5 places in each class at National Qualifying events only. The NPC national level contests are listed below: JUNIOR USA BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNIOR NATIONAL BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS USA BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM UNIVERSE BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS IFBB NORTH AMERICAN BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS NATIONAL BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
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