Sanction # 12701 The 2014 NPC N.W.C.C. Northern Classic Saturday, October 11, 2014 The Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Theater on the Square 901 Broadway – Tacoma, 98401 Pre-‐Judging at 10:00 am *Evening Show at 6pm Important note to all competitors: Please add info@npcnorthernclassic.com to your email contacts or safe list and check your e-‐mail frequently as we approach the show. We will keep you posted with show updates, class changes and any other relevant info via e-‐ mail. For complete Information regarding posing, judging criteria, contest attire, etc. please visit the official NPC site at www.npcnewsonline.com or see the Competition Information page on the contest website Qualifications: The NPC N.W.C.C. Northern Classic is open to all NPC competitors, regardless of residency. NPC registration may be purchased at check-‐in (NPC membership for 2014 is $120 cash/check only). Juniors and Masters competitors must qualify by age on the date of the show (proof of age must be provided at check-‐in). All competitors will follow NPC rules, guidelines and mandatory poses. Please visit the official NPC site at www.npcnewsonline.com for complete rules and details for your class. National Qualifier: The NPC N.W.C.C. Northern Classic Bodybuilding, Physique, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships is a National Qualifier. Eligibility is good for one (1) year. Master classes do not qualify for OPEN National Level Competitions. Qualifications are only good for the Masters Division at Nationals. Please visit the official NPC site at www.npcnewsonline.com for complete rules and details on placing qualifications. PREFERRED FORM OF ENTRY IS ONLINE AT WWW. NORTHERNCLASSIC.NET th Elite Productions, LLC – 8202 N 9 St., Tacoma, WA 98406 Entry Fees: $109.90 ($100.00 entry + WA State Sales Tax of $9.90) for all divisions except for Junior Fitness which is $54.35 ($50.00 entry + WA State Sales tax of $4.35). Dual entries are $164.25 ($150.00 entry + WA State Sales Tax of $14.25). Crossover/dual entry: Competitors may cross-‐over between Master’s and Open classes, as well between different divisions. If entering more than one class, separate entry fees apply. (Bodybuilding competitors entering multiple divisions will perform their posing routine with the masters/junior class only.) For mail-‐in entries, Cashier’s check or money orders are preferred and made payable to Elite Productions. For late entries submitted at check-‐in on October 10, fees must be paid in cash only. Entry confirmation notices will be e-‐ mailed upon receipt. Entry fees are non-‐refundable. Entry Deadline: Entries must be received by October 3th, 2014. Late Entries = $219.80 ($200.00 late entry + $19.80 WA State Sales Tax). There will be no exceptions. HOST HOTEL: Hotel Murano – Please check our web site at www.northernclassic.net for information and group rates. Awards: Swords, Medals or Trophies will be presented to the 1st through 5th place winners in each class. Barbarian Swords are awarded to Overall Men’s, Women’s and Master’s Champions. Guidelines: All competitors will follow NPC rules, guidelines and mandatory poses (www.npcnewsonline.com). NOVICE FIGURE ELIGIBILITY Novice figure competitors must not have placed top 2 in any figure competition. Competitors who register for the novice division will be moved to the open division should they place top 2 in any competition prior to the Northern Classic (i.e. 2014 Vancouver Natural, Big Sky Championships, Emerald Cup, Iron Man, Spokane Bodybuilding, etc). It is the competitor’s responsibility to notify us of a change of any change of eligibility due to prior placing. MEN’S PHYSIQUE Competitors will wear board shorts. Shorts must be just above the knee in length and can be one inch below belly button, No spandex and no logos are permitted (with the exception of a manufacturer’s logo such as Nike symbol). JUNIOR FITNESS Consists of Fitness round only, 90 second routine and no mandatory moves. Chaperones are required backstage for all Junior Fitness competitors. MUSIC Music is needed for Bodybuilding, Women’s Physique and Fitness only. Absolutely no profanity is allowed and competitors with profanity-‐ laced music will be subject to disqualification. Bodybuilders & Women’s Physique have a maximum time limit of 60 seconds. Junior Fitness will have a time limit of 90 seconds; Fitness competitors 2 minutes. Music must be submitted by check-‐in Friday night. No music will be accepted Saturday. Figure, Bikini and Physique classes will use house music. Music can be submitted in advance via email by sending it to: info@npcnorthernclassic.com by October 3rd. If music is submitted at check in, it must be on CD with the disc containing only the song being used (single track). Include your name and class entered on the CD. Absolutely no profanity is allowed and competitors with profanity-‐laced music will be subject to disqualification. Elite Productions, LLC reserves the right to refuse m u s i c not meeting these standards. All competitors will perform their routines at night regardless of placing. Tanning: The official tanning sponsor will be Northwest Competition Color, featuring a team of SIX tanning artists including. To reserve a personal tanning time, contact them at w ww.nwcctan.com or text or call 360-‐791-‐3558 with questions or concerns. **Check-‐in/Weigh-‐in: Check in Friday October 10th – Location: The Tacoma Hotel Murano from 6 PM to 8 PM. Competitors will weigh in, be assigned numbers & check in music at this time. Please check-‐in at this time. Late check-‐in is limited to only those on a case by th case basis and must be arranged prior to October 10 . **Competitors Meeting w ill be held at 9:15 AM on Saturday October 11, 2014 for ALL competitors. TRAINERS Anyone who is not competing MUST have a ticket or trainer’s pass to enter the venue for prejudging and/or finals. NO exceptions! To ensure NPC insurance compliance, trainers who require back-‐stage access must have a valid 2014 NPC card and purchase a trainer’s th pass during check-‐in on October 10 . NO PASSES WILL BE ISSUED ON EVENT DAY!! The cost is $55 for the pass (cash only) and will provide entry to pre-‐judging as well as the night show. No person w ill be permitted back stage without a trainer’s pass and no pass shall be issued to any person w ho does not present a valid 2014 NPC card. PRE-‐JUDGING will begin at 10:00am. FINALS will begin at 6pm (competitors should be backstage by 5:00pm). SCORE SHEETS: Copies of competitor’s score sheets will be made available after their respective classes are completed. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change) Friday, October 10th 6PM to 8PM – Check-‐in for ALL Competitors at the Hotel Murano Saturday, October 11th 9:00 AM Doors open at Theater of the Square Lobby 9:15 AM ALL Competitors Meeting in the Theater Auditorium 9:45 AM Theatre Doors open to public 10:00 AM Pre-‐Judging – ALL Competitors 5:00 PM Doors open 6:00 PM Finals TICKETS** Tickets w ill be available for purchase from the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts beginning July 1, 2014. Please visit our w eb site at www.northernclassic.net for updates and links to the Ticket Office. Saturday, October 11th 9:00 AM Pre-‐Judging: $20 General Admission -‐ Prejudging 6:00 PM Finals: $30 / $25 /$15 General Admission / Military & Sr. Citizens / Student ** Prices do not include Tax, or processing fee’s Advanced purchase is advised. The 2014 NPC N.W.C.C. Northern Classic BODYBUILDING, PHYSIQUE, FITNESS & FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS “Please write legibly” use space available below for MC, information attached will not be used. Name: Age: Street Address: City: Phone: ( State: ) Zip: Occupation: Titles, Interest and Hobbies: E-mail Address: Gym Name/Address: Team Representing: Sponsors: Special Thanks: In consideration of accepting this entry, I, hereby intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors or administrators, waive any and all right and claim for damages I may have against the National Physique Committee (NPC) of the USA Inc., The “Host Hotel”, The Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Elite Productions, their agents and representatives, for any and all injuries suffered in connection with the contest and in traveling to and from it. By signing this form, I affirm that I meet all eligibility requirements for the contest which I am making application to enter. Further, I agree to hold harmless and waive and release all photo rights for media (TV, magazines and newspapers) for the purpose of promoting body building and fitness through the sale of video tapes and photos and any network, cable or local TV airing. I also understand that in the interest of time, it may dictate that only the top five in each class will perform their routines at the evening show. The undersigned consents and agrees that the undersigned will comply with all rules and regulations of the “Host Hotel” including all rules and regulations prohibiting cooking or food preparation in the Hotel Rooms. The undersigned further agrees that the undersigned will indemnify and hold harmless the NPC and the promoter from and against any damages caused by the undersigned to the “Host Hotel” or damages to a guest room or rooms occupied or registered to the undersigned. Finally, the undersigned acknowledges that the undersigned’s failure to comply with any rule or regulation of the “Host Hotel” or damage to any guest room occupied by or registered to the undersigned may result in disciplinary action against the undersigned including, but not limited to, suspensi on as a member of the NPC and/or competing in contests sanctioned by the NPC. Contestant’s Signature: Guardian’s Signature (if under 18): “Please check competition entered” MEN’S BODYBUILDING OPEN DIVISION & CLASSES ¨Bantam Weight (Under 143 ¼ lbs) ¨Open Light Wt (Over 143 ¼ lbs - up to & incl 154 ¼ lbs) ¨Open Middle Wt (Over 154 ¼ up to & incl 176 ¼ lbs) ¨Open Light Hvy Wt (Over 176 ¼ lbs up to & incl 198 ¼ lbs) ¨Open Heavy Wt (Over 198 ¼ lbs) MEN’S JUNIOR DIVISION ¨Junior Men (20 & under) MEN’S MASTERS DIVISION & CLASSES ¨Masters Men (over 40) ¨Masters Men (over 50) ¨Masters Men (over 60) MEN’S PHYSIQUE ¨Men’s Physique 5’8” & under ¨Men’s Physique over 5’8” up to 6’0” ¨Men’s Physique over 6’0” ¨Men’s Physique – Masters over 35 ¨Men’s Physique – Masters over 40 ¨Men’s Physique – Masters over 50 WOMEN’S BODYBUILDING OPEN DIVISION & CLASSES ¨Open Women’s Bodybuilding Weight_ (Division will be divided depending on entries) WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE: Height (Division will be divided depending on entries) Weight FITNESS DIVISION & CLASSES ¨Women's Fitness ¨Junior Fitness (up to age 18) Age (Division will be divided depending on entries) FIGURE DIVISION & CLASSES ¨Women's Masters Figure 35 - 39 ¨Women's Masters Figure 40 - 49 ¨Women's Masters Figure 50 and over ¨Women's Figure (A) up to and including 5’2” ¨Women's Figure (B) over 5’2” up to & including 5’4” ¨Women's Figure (C) over 5’4” up to & including 5’6” ¨Women’s Figure (D) Over 5’6” BIKINI DIVISIONS & CLASSES ¨Women's Bikini over 35 - 39 ¨Women's Bikini over 40 - 49 ¨Women's Bikini over 50 ¨Women's Bikini (A) up to and including 5’2” ¨Women's Bikini (B) over 5’2” & up to & including 5’4” ¨Women's Bikini (C) over 5’4 up to & including 5’6 ¨Women's Bikini (D) over 5’6”