GNC AND FLEX MAGAZINE
PRESENT
THE 2003 NPC EAS
TEEN, COLLEGIATE, &
MASTERS NATIONAL BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS,
THE COLLEGIATE &
MASTERS NATIONAL FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS,
AND THE TEEN NATIONAL FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Dear NPC Athlete,
Below you will find a list of Frequently Asked Questions for the 2003 NPC IRONTEK TEEN, COLLEGIATE, & MASTERS NATIONAL BODYBUILDING AND FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
CONTEST DATE
July 18-19, 2003
HOST HOTEL AND CONTEST VENUE
All events take place within the confines of the SHERATON HOTEL - STATION SQUARE, PITTSBURGH PA. Call 412-261-2000 for reservations at the host hotel. Mention “NPC Bodybuilding Contest” for the special contest rate. The deadline for this rate is Friday, June 20, 2003. Rooms will not be available after this date. Please reserve your rooms early to get a room in the host hotel!
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE NPC
All bodybuilding competitors must be registered as athletes with the computer service of the NPC National Physique Committee as of June 20, 2003. For an application, contact the NPC at PO Box 3711, Pittsburgh PA 15230, 412-276-5027.
Fitness and Figure competitors can register as NPC members at the contest check-in.
HOW TO QUALIFY
Bodybuilding: In order to qualify for this event, competitors need only to have competed in a previous NPC contest, no matter when, what the placing was, or what the category was.
You must be a US citizen to enter this event. Proof must be sent with your entry (copy of birth certificate, voter registration, or military discharge).
You must not be currently under suspension by the NPC.
Women’s Figure - Figure competitors are not required to pre-qualify for this event.
Teen Fitness competitors are not required to pre-qualify for this event.
PROOF OF AGE AND STUDENT STATUS
Teens and Masters competitors must submit proof of age with entry. Proof of age is best accomplished by birth certificate or voter registration.
Collegiate competitors (there are no age limitations) must submit documentation from a university or college attesting to their part-time or full-time student status.
ENTRY DEADLINE
All applications must be postmarked no later than June 28, 2003.
HOW TO ENTER
Call, write, or email your request for an entry. Include your postal mailing address. Contact:
Gary Udit
PO Box 23294
Pittsburgh PA 15222
412-481-9129
GUdit@stargate.net
Teen Fitness
CHECK-IN/WEIGH-IN
Thursday, July 17, Early Weigh-In
Teens, Collegiates – 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Masters - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, July 18, Final Weigh-In
Masters - Noon – 1:00 pm
Collegiates - 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Teens - 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
Women Figure and Fitness Competitors - 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
BODYBUILDING SUITS
No T Back, metallic, or vinyl suits are permitted. If you have any doubt about the style please bring a second suit.
COMPETITION DIVISIONS
Teen, Collegiate and Over 40 6 Weight Classes and 1 Overall
Over 50 3 Weight Classes and 1 Overall
Over 60 1 Weight Class
Over 70 1 Weight Class
Teen, Collegiate and Over 35 3 Weight Classes and 1 Overall
Collegiate and Over 35 2 Height Classes and 1 Overall
13 – 16 years old 1 Height Class
17 – 19 years old 1 Height Class
FIGURE COMPETITION
There will be Women’s Figure competition in the divisions of Collegiate Women and Masters Women Over 35.
One-piece suits may not have a cut-out in the midsection area.
No thong back suits are permitted.
TEEN FITNESS COMPETITION
There will be Teen Women’s Fitness competition in the classes of 13-16 years of age and 17-19 years of age.
There are 2 rounds of competition:
1-piece swimsuit (in bare feet with no high heels)
2-minute fitness routine
Flex Magazine flies the overall winner of the Teen Men’s Division to Los Angeles for a photo shoot and a feature article.
CONTEST PROMOTER
Gary Udit
PO Box 23294
Pittsburgh PA 15222
412-481-9129
GUdit@stargate.net
EXHIBITOR SPACE, CONTEST ENTRY, TICKETS
Gary Udit
MEDIA CREDENTIALS
NPC National Office
412-276-5027