The 2003 N.P.C NATURAL COLORADO OPEN NATURAL BODYBUILDING, FITNESS & FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS

OCTOBER 18
, 2003

FIGURE  with 2 Height CLASSES!
NEW- DRUG FREE FOR LIFE WITH WEIGHT CLASSES!
NEW- MEN'S MASTERS 35-40, 40+ CLASSES!
EVERY SINGLE BODYBUILDING COMPETITOR DRUG TESTED!
NPC SANCTION #9919
 

BODYBUILDING CONTEST DETAILS:    (WOMEN'S FITNESS & FIGURE BELOW)

DATE : October 18, 2003         TIME: Prejudging 10:30 am, Finals 6:00 pm

PLACE: Englewood High Auditorium, 3800 S.Logan St., Englewood, CO.

CONTEST PROMOTER:    Jeff Taylor/LifeSports, email:   jtaylor@jefftaylor.com

ELIGIBILITY: Open to any NPC athlete. (2003 NPC cards will be available for $60.) Teenage competitors must not have exceeded 19 years of age the day of the contest. Masters competitors must have reached the age of 35 the day of the contest. Proof of age required. Novice competitors are eligible only if they have never placed 1st-3rd in an open class or 1st place Novice Division in any NPC sanctioned event.  Contestants may enter more than one division, however, contestants will only pose once at the evening competition.  

AWARDS:  Men's/Women's Open: 1st-5th in each weight class.  Teenage and Masters: 1st-5th one class each. Novice, Drug Free for Life 1st-3rd in each weight class. (Novice class must have a minimum of 3 entrants prior to Oct. 3rd, or number of classes may be reduced.) A Team Trophy will be awarded to the highest scoring team. ($20 fee per team is required.) Overall Men's and Women's Champions receive an Overall award.

WEIGHT CLASSES:
MEN'S OPEN WOMEN'S OPEN,  NOVICE & DFFL MEN'S NOVICE & DFFL
Bantamwt. 143 1/4 and under Lightwt. 114 1/2 and under Lightwt. 165 1/4 and under
Lightwt. 143 1/4- 154 1/4 Middlewt. 114 1/2- 125 1/2 Middlewt. 165 1/4- 187 1/4
Middlewt. 154 1/4- 176 1/4 Heavywt. 125 1/2 and up Heavywt. 187 1/4 and over
Lightheavywt. 176 1/4- 198 1/4    
Heavywt. 198 1/4 and over    

TESTING PROCEDURE: As a condition of acceptance into this event, each contestant must pass a thorough 45-minute polygraph examination proving that he/she has not engaged in the use of anabolic steroids, clenbuterol or non-over-the counter diuretics at any time during the preceding 24 calendar months or for competitors entire life if entered in the Drug Free for Life Class . Upon receipt of entry form and fee, the contestant will be notified where to go in Denver or Colorado Springs for polygraph testing. The testing center will attempt to accommodate each contestant's schedule. There will not be any additional charge to the contestant for the test.

RULES : This contest is NPC sanctioned and will run in accordance with the most recent NPC rules and procedures. All decisions are final. All competitors must weigh-in wearing posing suit. MUSIC: Contestants will use their own music for the finals, prerecorded on a quality cassette tape and CUED TO YOUR STARTING POINT.  BRING TAPE TO CHECK-IN. Time Limit: 60 sec.

SCHEDULE : Check-in/ Weigh-in will be at 8:00 am and prejudging begins at 10 :30 am. Evening check-in will be at 5:00 pm, and the evening presentation begins at 6pm

BACKSTAGE PASSES Due to limited backstage area and for the competitors safety, only one assistant or trainer will be permitted backstage, and they must purchase a prejudging and evening show ticket. (Competitors do not need a ticket)

ENTRY FEE : Entries postmarked prior to Sept. 18, $65 for the first class entered, $30 for each additional class. Entries postmarked after Sept. 18, $75 for the first class entered, $35 for each additional class. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER OCT. 14. NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS. PLEASE SEND ENTRIES WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO THE ADDRESS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS FORM. 

2003 NPC MILE HIGH
WOMEN'S  FITNESS & FIGURE* CHAMPIONSHIPS

GENERAL CONTEST INFORMATION

  • Each contestant must be a current member of the NPC, (2003 NPC cards will be available for $60)
  • Entry Fee: $40 if postmarked by Sept.18, 2003. $50 for entries postmarked after Sept.18, 2003. (Complete the entry form BELOW.)
  • Contestants must wear high heels in the swimsuit rounds and tennis/athletic shoes in the routine round.  Jewelry may be worn in the swimsuit rounds.
  • Thong swimsuits will not be allowed.  Tights must be worn under thong in routine round.
  • Exhibition of poor sportsmanship will be grounds for automatic disqualification.
  • Due to limited backstage area and for the competitors safety, only one assistant or trainer will be permitted backstage, and they must purchase a prejudging and evening show ticket. (Competitors do not need a ticket)
  • Fitness contestants must be able to carry their own props to and from the stage.
  • Contestant check-in: 8:00am, Prejudging begins at 10:30am.
PUBLICITY AND AWARDS the top 2 winners in each of the two height classses for FIGURE, (5'3" and under, over 5'3"), and the top two winners in ONE OPEN class for FITNESS will be nationally qualified, and will receive Niels Anderson Fitness or Figure Sculptures. No money prizes may be given at the amateur level. All of the national events will be featured on FOXSports. The top 6 winners in the Fitness, (2 in each of the 3 height classes), at the USA and Nationals are eligible to receive their IFBB Pro Cards. The Fitness class winners at the Team Universe also receive their IFBB Pro Cards.  The National FIGURE Championships will be in NY along with the NPC TEAM UNIVERSE where the top 2 in each of the 4 height classes receive their IFBB Pro Cards.
JUDGING PROCEDURES:
ROUND 1/SWIMSUIT (FITNESS AND FIGURE COMPETITORS):
The contestants will be brought out in 1 or 2 lines for the quarter turns. (Do not twist-look straight ahead.) The judges will be scoring the physique by assessing overall muscle tone with shapely lines, overall firmness and a small degree of muscularity with separation, no visible striations and no excessive leanness along with a full general assessment including healthy appearance, face, makeup and skin tone.

ROUND 2/ FITNESS ROUTINE (FITNESS COMPETITORS ONLY):
Each athlete will perform a maximum 2 minute routine.  Judges will be looking for strength and flexibility moves, style, personality and overall presentation and showmanship.  Strength and flexibility moves will be judged on the number, degree of difficulty and the creativity in performing the moves.  Contestants should give special attention to their apparel since it, too, will be judged.  Routines may include aerobics, dance, gymnastics or other demonstrations of athletic talent and strength--there are no required movements except at the national events, but are strongly recommended. Props are allowed but must be approved by promoter in advance.
ROUND 3/ FINAL ASSESSMENT (FITNESS AND FIGURE COMPETITORS):

The Athlete will be brought back out in their original line in a 1-PIECE SWIMSUIT . At this time judges may ask for certain contestants to be placed next to other contestants. Then the quarter turns will be directed so the judges can make any final comparisons they wish.
SCORING
Each round is judged separately, and scores are turned in after each round.
EVENING PERFORMANCE
All contestants will be introduced at the evening event in their swimsuits . 



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2003 Natural COLORADO OPEN ENTRY FORM :
(Circle) SEX OF COMPETITOR: Sex: M / F    
(Circle) DIVISIONS:   Open,   Novice,   Masters,   Teen,   FITNESS,  Figure,    Drug Free for Life


NAME__________________________________________AGE_____

APPROXIMATE CONTEST WEIGHT___________HEIGHT(Figure only)_____

ADDRESS________________________________________________

CITY________________________ STATE______ZIP______________

EMAIL ADDRESS___________________________________________

PHONE(H)___________________________(W)___________________

GYM WHERE YOU TRAIN____________________________________

# NPC CONTESTS IN WHICH YOU HAVE COMPETED____________

OCCUPATION______________________________________________

I n consideration of your acceptance of this entry form and fee, I hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages against the NPC, City of Englewood, Englewood Public Schools, Jeff Taylor/LifeSports and their officials, agents, assigns, and associated bodies, by reason on injury or damages I might incur at or traveling to or from this competition. I further declare that all the information contained herein is, to the best of my knowledge, true correct, and complete. I agree to abide by all decisions of the NPC. And in further consideration of permission being granted to me to participate in this event, I hereby grant you, JEFF TAYLOR/LIFESPORTS approved video or entertainment organizations, and all of their agents, successors, licenses and assigns the right to photograph or to otherwise reproduce, (whether by film, tape, still photography, or otherwise) my voice, appearance and name, and to exhibit, distribute, transmit and/or otherwise exploit any and all such reproductions containing my voice and/or appearance in any and all media, including without limitation, by means of still photography, motion pictures, radio, television, television motion pictures, video, printing, internet or any other medium now known or hereafter devised, including also with respect to any merchandising, advertising and/or Publicity, and the rights to use my name and information about me in any connection with any of the foregoing. The rights granted to me hereunder are granted for the entire universe and shall endure in perpetuity, and no further compensation shall be payable to me at any time in connection therewith.

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(If 18 or younger, signature of parent/guardian):

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TICKET REQUEST FORM : (For VISA /MASTERCARD ORDERS, CALL 303-282-9999)
Please send me the following tickets for the evening performance:

________ VIP($25)

________RESERVED($20)

________GENERAL($15)

Total Enclosed=_________

(NOTE: Prejudging tickets are available at the door for $10-all General seating.)

MAIL THIS FORM WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:

JEFF TAYLOR,
2000 SOUTH OGDEN ST.
DENVER, CO 80210

 
   

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