2019 NPC SOUTHERN STATES BODYBUILDING, MEN’S PHYSIQUE, CLASSIC PHYSIQUE ENTRY DETAILS

SPECIAL NOTICE: This contest is an OFFICIAL NATIONAL QUALIFIER for all NPC national events in 2019 & 2020.

SANCTION: The contest is sanctioned by the National Physique Committee of the USA Inc. (NPC). Sanction #3160.

ELIGIBILITY: : This contest is open to all males in the U.S. Contestants must be a member of the NPC (fee for 2019 is $125.00). Membership cards can be purchased on line (NPCNewsOnline.com) and/or will be available for purchase at the event.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is the The Headquarter Hotel for Southern States Competitors and Exhibitors. 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, Main #954-467-1111. Just 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Less than 10 minutes to War Memorial.

SPECIAL SOUTHERN STATES BENEFITS:

Special Southern States Room Rate: $134 plus 12% tax
Special Southern States Overnight Valet Parking: $15.00 (regularly $39.00)
Nightly Resort Fee: Waived for Southern States (Regularly $37.00)
Complimentary WiFi in Guest Rooms and Lobby

 TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED ON LINE AT:
For Prejudging ONLY: https://www.axs.com/events/352206/npc-southern-states-championship-tickets?skin=warmemorial
For Finals ONLY: https://www.axs.com/events/352205/npc-southern-states-championship-finals-tickets?skin=warmemorial
For Combined Pre-Judging and Finals:https://www.axs.com/series/6300/npc-southern-states-championship-tickets?skin=warmemorial
A special reduced combo price for prejudging and finals is now available.

CHECK IN / REGISTRATION:

MANDATORY CHECK IN: Friday, July 12, 2019 – from 5:00pm – 7:00pm –War Memorial Auditorium – Back Stage Area. This is the only registration for men’s classic physique.

SATURDAY  JULY 13TH– ATHLETE MEETING AT 8:00AM –PREJUDGING STARTS AT 9:00AM – EVENING SHOW: 600PM.

SUITS: EVERYONE MUST WEAR THEIR SUITS UNDER THEIR WARM-UP TO REGISTRATION.

All Divisions: NO T-backs or thongs. Classic Physique: Suits must be black no shorter than 4 1/2″ on the side cut. Men’s Bodybuilding: Plain in color, no fringe, no sparkling or flourescents.

AWARDS

Impressive sculptures will be the awards. Every competitor will receive a FREE So. States t-shirt, Goody Bag and copy of the official souvenir program.

MEN’S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE-OPEN, TEEN, MASTERS (OVER 40 & 50) & NOVICE

AWARDS: Open – 3 CLASSES – 5 PLACES + OVERALL, TEEN MEN – 3 PLACES – 1 CLASS, MASTERS MEN (OVER 40 & 50) – 3 PLACES – 1 CLASS. NOVICE MEN – 2 CLASSES – 3 PLACES. 1ST TIME NOVICE – ONE CLASS – 3 PLACES. OPEN OVERALL WINNER will receive $250 travel expense reimbursement for the  2019 NPC Nationals in Miami, FL.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

MANDATORY POSES: The judging is scored 100% and will consist of the four quarter turns to left and the following mandatory five poses:

1) Front Double Biceps
2) Side Chest
3) Rear Double Biceps
4) Abdominals and Thighs
5) Favorite Classic Pose – not Most Muscular

COMPETITION WEAR: Competitors are required to wear posing shorts – no board shorts or posing trunks. For style of the shorts, refer to NPCNewsOnline.com. Competitors are required to wear the same type of cut and shorts worn in competition must be black in color.

BODYBUILDING

Prejudging will consist of Rounds 1 (quarter turns) & 3 (mandatory/comparison poses). All contestants will pose at the evening show with their music – maximum of 60 seconds.

MEN’S OPEN SO. STATES:  5 Places in each of the 7 weight classes plus Overall. BONUS: The Overall winner will receive travel expense reimbursement of $250.00 good for the 2019 NPC Nationals.

NOVICE MEN– 3 Places  Open to any male who has not won an overall title.

TEENAGE MEN’S SO. STATES: 3 Places  BONUS: The Overall winner receives travel expense reimbursement of $200.00 for the 2019 NPC Teen Nationals to be held in Pittsburgh, PA + David Bailey Memorial Award to the Most Promising Teenager.

MEN’S GRAND MASTERS (MEN OVER 70), OVER 60, 50, 40 & 35 SO. STATES :3 Places in each class
SPECIAL MEN’S MASTERS OVERALL AWARD (From pose down of the winner of the Over 35,40,50,60 & Grand Masters contests) BONUS: The Overall winner will receive travel expense reimbursement of $200.00 for the 2019 NPC Masters Nationals to be held in Pittsburgh, PA.

MEN’S PHYSIQUE-OPEN, TEEN, MASTERS (OVER 40 & 50) & NOVICE

AWARDS

OPEN: 4 HEIGHT CLASSES-5 PLACES + OVERALL, OPEN OVERALL WINNER will receive $250 travel expense reimbursement for the 2019 NPC Nationals in Miami, FL.

TEEN MEN– 3 PLACES – 1 CLASS, MASTERS MEN OVER 40 – 3 PLACES – 1 CLASS. MASTERS MEN OVER 50 – 3 PLACES – 1 CLASS 

NOVICE MEN – 3 CLASSES – 3 PLACES.1ST TIME NOVICE – ONE CLASS – 3 PLACES

JUDGING CRITERIA:

MUSCULARITY & BODY CONDITION: Judges will be looking for fit contestants who display proper shape and symmetry combined with muscularity and over condition. This is not a bodybuilding contest so extreme muscularity will be marked down.

STAGE PRESENCE & PERSONALITY: Contestants will appear in board shorts without shirt and barefoot. The shorts must be just above the knee in length and can be just 1inch below the belly button. No spandex or logos permitted except for manufacturer’s logo such as Nike. Judges are looking for the contestant with the best stage presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality.

COMPETITION JUDGING:

PRESENTATION: All of the competitors in their height class will be brought out and do their front and back poses as a group. Competitors will then be called out in numerical order individually to walk to center stage face forward and turn to the rear of the stage. COMPARISON ROUND: Judges will have the opportunity to compare the competitors in individual groups. At the night show, the winners of each of the 4 classes will be brought out for comparison & scoring for the overall.

GENERAL INFORMATION

MUSIC FOR  BODYBUILDING & CLASSIC PHYSIQUE:  Music must be provided on a CD, cued and ready to go.  Maximum 60 seconds

CROSSOVERS: NEW:Competitors will be allowed to enter multiple contests. Additional entry fee of $100.00 per crossover.

TANNING: On site/Backstage Tanning will be available both Friday and Saturday through Hot Spot Tanning. For info, pricing and appointment scheduling go to hotspotcompetitiontanning.com or Contact Alisa @ 727-403-5180 or email Tan@HotSpotCompetitionTanning.com. 

NATIONAL QUALIFIER: Top two in each weight/height class quality for all 2019 and 2020 national events. TEEN & MASTERS – All competitors qualify for the 2019 & 2020 Teen, Masters & Collegiate Nationals.

ENTRY FEE: $100.00 – Cash, Credit or money order payable to:
MBFIT SPORTS, INC. Entry fees are non refundable. Send entry & fee to:

MBFIT SPORTS, INC.
15880 SW 138TH PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33177

CONTEST INFORMATION: Contact Maria Bellando at 305-968-3318 email npcsouthernstates@gmail.com

DEADLINE: ON LINE ENTRIES are good until mid-night JULY 11th. Late Entries will be accepted after the online deadline at the Friday, JULY12th registration/check-in at the War Memorial Auditorium from 5PM to 8PM. Late entries accepted up to & day of registration/check in. $50.00 late fee.