Dear NPC Athlete:
With this letter you will find the entry form for the 2009 NPC JR USA Bodybuilding, Fitness Figure,& Bikini Championships, to be held May 23 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center (Charleston, S.C). Please read the entire JR USA brochure thoroughly as it contains important information. There are separate entry forms for bodybuilding, fitness, figure and bikini competitors. The application must be fully completed and signed. If you are under 18 years old, make sure that your parent or guardian signs it. Once the application has been completed, send a money order - no personal checks - to pay for your entry fee and return it where instructed in your official entry form. Keep the information brochure for your own reference. There are no entry refunds.
ENTRY FEE: $70 ENTRY DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009. ENTRIES POSTMARKED BETWEEN MAY 1 AND MAY 5TH, THE ENTRY FEE IS DOUBLED TO $140. . ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IF POSTMARKED AFTER MAY 5, 2009.
Ticket Prices (Taxes and Fees apply):
FINALS: $50 & $35 - All Seats Reserved
PREJUDGING: Saturday Morning - $20, (open seating).
If you have any questions on eligibility requirements, please call either Sandy Ranalli (all women athletes) at 818-400-1060 or email her at Sandyonsandylane@yahoo.com, or Peter W. Potter (men) at 954-763-2718, email usasports@juno.com.
For all other information, call Tres Bennett, 843.270.4373, email tresb@comcast.net.
Good Luck!
Tres Bennett
2009 NPC JR USA BODYBUILDING*FITNESS*FIGURE*BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. All contestants must be registered as athletes with the computer service of the National
Physique Committee as of MAY 1, 2009 (entry deadline). For an application, contact the NPC at
P.O. Box 3711, Pittsburgh, PA 15230 (412-276-5027).
YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR AN NPC CARD ON THE DAY OF THE CONTEST.
2. You MUST be a U.S. Citizen to enter this event and proof MUST be sent with entry (copy of
birth certificate, voter registration, passport, or DD214 (military discharge). Driver Licenses and
Social Security Cards ARE NOT proof of citizenship.
***BODYBUILDING WILL ACCEPT LEGAL RESIDENT ALIEN GREEN CARDS. HOWEVER, BECAUSE THE “OVERALL" FITNESS WINNER & THE "OVERALL" PLUS 1 CLASS WINNER IN FIGURE & BIKINI WILL BE AWARDED A “PRO CARD”, ALL FIGURE, FITNESS & BIKINI COMPETITORS MUST BE UNITED STATES CITIZENS.***
3. You MUST NOT be currently under suspension by the NPC.
4. In order for a U.S. athlete to be eligible for the 2009 NPC JR USA Bodybuilding, Fitness &
Figure Championships, the athlete must have competed since January 1, 2007 and obtained one
of the following placements in an NPC event:
• Among the first 5 in his/her weight group in the National, USA or Team Universe Championships or IFBB North American.
• Among the first 5 in his/her weight group in the Jr. National or Jr. USA Championships.
• As the winner in each weight class in the Teenage, Collegiate or Masters National Championships.
• Among the first 2 in his/her weight class in the Armed Forces National Championships.
• First Overall in an area Championship of the unrestricted class.
• Among the first 2 in his/her weight class in an area level Championship designated as a National Qualifier.
• As the Overall winner in a District-Level Championship designated as a national qualifying contest.
• Fitness or Figure competitors must have placed in the top 5 in an NPC-sanctioned fitness event since January 1, 2007, and must be eligible under Items 1, 2, and 3.
• Class Winners of the Nationals and USA will be given 5 years of eligibility.
• Overall Fitness Winner Earns IFBB Pro card (3 Height Classes)
• Top 2 in the Overall Figure & BIKINI Comparison Earn IFBB Pro cards (6 Height Classes)
***THERE WILL BE NO QUALIFICATION NECESSARY FOR THE 2009 BIKINI NPC JR USA***
FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING ELIBIBILITY AND ACCEPTANCE, CONTACT:
WOMEN:
Sandy Ranalli
PO Box 70029
Riverside, CA 92513
phone: 818-400-1060
fax: 951-785-5667
Sandyonsandylane@yahoo.com
MEN:
Peter W. Potter
USA Sports Promotions of Florida
1126 S. Federal Highway, #169
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-763-2718
usasports@juno.com
2009 NPC JR USA BODYBUILDING*FITNESS*FIGURE*BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
ENTRY DEADLINE MAY 1, 2009.
ENTRY FEE: $70 ENTRY DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009. ENTRIES RECEIVED BETWEEN MAY 1 AND MAY 5TH, THE ENTRY FEE IS DOUBLED TO $140. ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IF POSTMARKED AFTER MAY 5, 2009.
Checklist:
______ Entry Blank – Signed and completed
______ Copy of your 2008 NPC card
______ Proof of U.S. Citizenship: Birth Certificate, Voter Registration Card, Passport or DD214.
**** Bodybuilders ONLY will accept Green Cards
______ Money Order only for $70 made payable to SOLID ATTITUDE ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
______ Men: Return Entry Form by Certified Mail, Express Mail, UPS Next Day or Fed-Ex to Peter W. Potter.
______ Women: Return Entry Form by Certified Mail, Express Mail, UPS Next Day or Fed-Ex to Sandy Ranalli.
WEIGHT DIVISIONS
MEN
Bantamweight: 143-1/4 lbs. & under
Lightweight: over 143-1/4 lbs. to & including 154-1/4 lbs.
Middleweight: over 154-1/4 lbs. up to & including 176-1/4 lbs.
Light-Heavyweight: over 176-1/4 lbs. up to & including 198-1/4 lbs.
Heavyweight: over 198-1/4 lbs. up to & including 225-1/4 lbs.
Super-Heavyweight: over 225-1/4 lbs.
WOMEN
Lightweight: 115 lbs & under.
Middleweight: over 115 lbs. up to & including 125 lbs.
Light-Heavyweight: over 125 lbs. up to & including 140 lbs.
Heavyweight: over 140 lbs.
FITNESS
up to and including 5'2"
over 5'2" up to including 5'4 1/2"
and over 5'4 1/2"
FIGURE
• Up to 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”
BIKINI
• Up to 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”
ENTRY FEE
MONEY ORDER MADE PAYABLE TO SOLID ATTITUDE ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
$70.00 each for men and women bodybuilders and women’s fitness, figure and bikini competitors.
ENTRY FEE: $70 ENTRY DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MAY1, 2009. ENTRIES POSTMARKED BETWEEN MAY 1 AND MAY 5TH, THE ENTRY FEE IS DOUBLED TO $140. ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IF POSTMARKED AFTER MAY 5, 2009.
COMPETITION SUITS MUST BE WORN BY BODYBUILDERS TO WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT ABOUT THE SUIT STYLE, BRING A SECOND SUIT!
MUSIC / NPC REGULATIONS
• All contestants MUST supply their own music and bring TWO copies to the mandatory athlete’s meeting. Bodybuilders’ music not to exceed 90 seconds and fitness contestants not to exceed 2 minutes.
• Posing music MUST be on an otherwise blank cassette tape or CD and MUST be cued to your music. NO PROFANITY!
• CD’s and cassettes will be collected at the mandatory athletes’ meetings prior to prejudging.
• Men and Women bodybuilding contestants will not use music at the prejudging. There will be 60 seconds of posing in prejudging for bodybuilders.
• Women’s Fitness competitors will be allowed to use music at the prejudging (2 minutes).
• No “T” back suits, metallic or vinyl will be allowed. However, female bodybuilding competitors will be allowed to wear multi-colored posing suits and jewelry at the evening show. Emphasis is on “good taste”!
• Additional regulations pertaining to fitness and figure competitors only are set forth on the Fitness and Figure Entry Forms.
POSING AND AWARDS
The top 15 competitors in each bodybuilding class and top 15 fitness, figure & bikini finalists in each height class will be introduced on stage at the finals. The top five in each bodybuilding class will perform their routines. The top five fitness competitors in each height class will perform their routines and will be compared in their one-piece swimsuit, as will the top five figure competitors. The top five athletes in each bodybuilding class plus an overall men’s and women’s winner and the top five fitness, figure and bikini winners in each height class plus an overall fitness, figure and bikini winner will be awarded trophies. Pro Cards will be awarded to the “overall” plus one other class winner in both the Figure and Bikini divisions. A Pro Card will also be awarded to the “overall” Fitness winner.
TRAVEL PLANNING
Contact Linda Wood Hoyte
www.viptravelunlimited.com
for Special NPC JR USA Fares.
HOST HOTEL
Embassy Suites Hotel (Charleston Airport Convention Center)
5055 International Blvd.
N. Charleston, South Carolina
843.747.1882
For Reservations, call 843.747.1882 and ask for Special NPC JR USA BODYBUILDING Room Rates.
REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL
The Overall Men’s and Women’s Bodybuilding Winners and the Overall Fitness and Figure Winners will receive up to $150 toward travel reimbursements (with proof of travel expenses.
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