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Women's Novice
     one class only
Bantamweight<143.25
Lightweight143.25 to <154.25
Middleweight154.25 to <176.25
Light Heavyweight176.25 to <198.25
Heavyweight198.25 to <225.25
Heavyweight>225.25
Men's Open
Lightweight       <165.25
Middleweight165.25-187.25
Heavyweight>187.25
Men's Novice
Please read all of the following information carefully.  These guidelines are provided as a service and will help the weigh-in and show to be smoother for all competitors.  Keep this information as a reference. We want you to enjoy your experience and above all, have fun.  Practice good sportsmanship.
Eligibility
Shows are open to all NPC registered athletes who possess a current NPC membership card. (NPC registration applications are available through the NPC USA website, www.npcnewsonline.com). When you send in your membership card application and payment (money order only – personal checks not accepted), please make a copy of both for proof to show at the weigh-in, in case you do not receive your NPC membership card prior to the show. You may also purchase an NPC card at the weigh-in – cash payment only accepted.

Entries
The entry form must be fully completed and signed.  Please use the same name as on your NPC card.  Please return the completed application and entry fee to the address provided on the entry form.  It is always a good idea to make copies of any forms, payment, etc. just in case something gets lost in the mail, misplaced, or whatever.  The NPC officials and promoters want to create a good experience for the athlete.

NATIONAL QUALIFIER:
WEIGHT GROUPS:

Lightweight<125         
Middleweight125-140        
Heavyweight>140
Women's Open
AGE GROUPS:
BB Men's Masters: 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70+
BB Women's Masters: 35+ / 45+
Women's Figure Masters 35+/45+
Women's Fitness Teen: 17-19 / 13-16 / 10-12
Women's Figure / Bikini Teen: 17-19
Women's Bikini Masters: 35+

HEIGHT GROUPS:
Men's Physique: one class only  *click here for more information on this division
Women's Figure / Bikini:  three classes A – up to and including 5'4" B – over 5'4" and up to 5'6" C – over 5'6"
*Promoters Discretion




TEAM UNIVERSE / NON-QUALIFIER:
WEIGHT GROUPS:
Lightweight<165.25
Middleweight165.25-187.25
Heavyweight>187.25
Men's Open / Novice:
Lightweight<125                
Heavyweight>125
Women's Open
Women's Novice
     one class only
AGE GROUPS:
BB Men's Masters: 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70+
BB Women's Masters: 35+ / 45+ *Promoters Discretion
Women's Figure Masters 35+/45+ *Promoters Discretion
Women's Fitness Teen: 17-19 / 13-16 / 10-12
Women's Figure / Bikini Teen: 17-19
Women's Bikini Masters: 35+ 

HEIGHT GROUPS:
Men's Physique: one class only  click here for more info on this division
Women's Figure / Bikini:  two classes A – up to and including 5'4" B – over 5'4" 

Times:
The weigh-in will begin promptly at 7:00 pm on Friday at the contest hotel. There will be an athlete meeting prior to checking height, weight, and suits. It is your responsibility to be on time and location all weekend. Your attendance is mandatory at the weigh-in. Please bring proof of NPC membership and wear your posing suit (all athletes) to the weigh-in. Bring a second suit just in case there is a problem. Saturday morning, check-in for all athletes will be 8:00 am with prejudging to begin at 9:00 am. The night show check-in will be 5:30 pm followed by trophy presentations at 6:30 pm. It does not matter when your class will be on stage; all athletes must check-in at the above times. Some shows, such as the Europa Super Show, have slightly different schedules of events. Please read the information sent to you by the promoter for times and locations of events.

Music:
The lyrics will not contain any racial, vulgar, or sexual connotations. All music must be on CD and in a jewel case with the competitor's name. Burn only your posing music on a CD.Prerecorded/purchased CDs will not be accepted and you will pose to house music. Each competitor is responsible for picking up his/her music after the night show. The time allowed for posing is 90 seconds for open competitors and 60 seconds for novice, teen, and masters.You will pose only once if you are in more than one class, and open competitors who crossover to masters may use 90 seconds. All competitors will be introduced at the night show.  If there are more than 50 competitors, then only the top five in each weight class will perform their routine

The time allowed for fitness routine is two (2) minutes. There will be short warm-up period before judging begins.

Posing Suits:
Contest posing suits for bodybuilders for am prejudging must be worn to weigh-in and be approved by the Head Judge. For am prejudging, posing suits must be one color – no multicolor suits allowed. Thong suits are not allowed. Jewelry may be worn at the night show only (think tasteful).

Men's physique must wear their board shorts to the weigh-in and be approved by the Head Judge. Suits must be just above the knee in length and can be one inch below belly button. Only manufacturers' logos accepted

Fitness, figure, and bikini contest posing suits (two-piece) for am prejudging must be worn to the weigh-in and be approved by the Head Judge. The bottom of the suit should be in good taste – not too low in front and covering about 50% of the gluteus area (bring a second suit with a more modest bottom, just in case). Bikini suits should be "off the rack" types. Thong suits are not allowed. Competitors must wear high heels in the swimwear round and athletic shoes in the fitness routine. Jewelry may be worn (think tasteful).

You should bring a second suit in case there are questions about a suit style or some other mishap occurs, whether for bodybuilding, physique, fitness, figure, or bikini. Emphasis is on "tasteful". There are also a variety of different products to temporarily glue your suit to your body.

Hair & Makeup:
While there are no rules on how to wear your hair, just remember that judges cannot judge what they cannot see. Remember to move your hair aside so the judges can see your back development. For makeup, the more finished and feminine you appear, the better your overall presentation shows. Keep in mind your face makeup should be dark enough to match your body tan.

Poses:
Display of the "moon" hamstring pose at any time will result in disqualification.The following are the bodybuilding mandatory poses:Front Double Bicep, Front Lat Spread, Side Chest and Bicep (either side), Side Tricep (either side), Back Double Bicep, Back Lat Spread, Front Abs and Leg, Most Muscular (men), and Favorite Pose (women).

Men's physique will consist of performing quarter turns at center stage with optional pose of hand on hip or in pocket.  No lewd acts are permitted and will result in disqualification.

The fitness and figure swimsuit round will consist of model and quarter turns at center stage. For fitness routine there are four mandatory moves – push-up (of any kind), straddle hold, side split, and high kick.The fitness routine will be performed and scored at the night show (finals) only.For teen fitness, scoring is as follows:10-12 years old will perform 2 of the 5 required moves only, no swimsuit rounds; 13-16 years old will perform 3 of the 5 required moves only, no swimsuit rounds; and 17-19 years old will perform 4 of the 5 required moves and a two-piece swimsuit round.Props are allowed, but must be approved in advance.

The bikini swimsuit round will consist of the model walk at center stage – front stance with hand on hip, full turn to a back stance with hand on hip, and return to front stance.  The length of time will be ten seconds.  No lewd acts are permitted and will result in disqualification.

Scoring:
The scoring for bodybuilding during prejudging will consist of three rounds.  If a weight class is large, call-outs will be used during the symmetry and mandatory posing rounds.  There will be a 60-second routine to demonstrate the 8 mandatory poses to house music.  Live scoring at the night show consisting of symmetry and mandatory poses. 

The scoring for men’s physique during prejudging will consist of quarter turns and call-outs will be used for large classes.  Judges will be looking for muscularity, conditioning, and personality.

The scoring for figure and bikini will be done during prejudging in one round –two-piece.  The scoring for fitness will include two rounds – routine of two (2) minutes (66%) and one-piece (34%), except as specified above (under poses) for teen fitness.  If the class is large, then call-outs will be used.  Live scoring at the night show consisting of quarter turns (figure/fitness) or front/back turns (bikini).

Final results only will be posted on the internet the week after the show at www.thompsonmusclecontest.com.

Awards:
To determine qualification for a national level show, please see the rules for your division at the NPC USA website:  www.npcnewsonline.com

Rules:
Backstage passes will be sold for $150 for trainers, family, or friends plus they must have a NPC membership.  When a competitor moves up to the next level of competition, he/she may never return to a lower level.  Anyone who makes a false statement on an entry form will be disqualified from competition for one year.  Displays of poor sportsmanship at any time during a contest will not be tolerated.