STINGREY CLASSIC MEN'S BODYBUILDING DIVISIONS:

Teen Bodybuilding Division (18-19)

▪   One Class Only

Novice Bodybuilding Division

▪   One Class Only

Open Master Bodybuilding Division (35+ national qualifier)

▪   Lightweight – up to an including 176 ¼ lbs

▪   Heavyweight – over 176 ¼ lbs to 225 ¼ lbs

Open Bodybuilding Division (national qualifier)

▪   Bantamweight – up to 143 ¼ lbs

▪   Lightweight – Over 143 ¼ up to 154 ¼ lbs

▪   Middleweight – Over 154 ¼ up to 176 ¼ lbs

▪   Light-Heavyweight – Over 176 ¼ up to 198 ¼ lbs

▪   Heavyweight – Over 198 ¼ up to 225 ¼ lbs

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CHECK-INS: WEIGHT

Competitors will be checked in and weighed (read “General Information” page). Weigh-ins are on April 18, 2024 at the Sheraton Waikiki Waianae Ballroom from 5p-7p.  NPC chairman Mark Valencia will be inspecting your posing trunks at the weigh-ins for approval.

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THE PREJUDGING POSING ROUNDS

FOR MALE & FEMALE COMPETITORS

Judges will score competitors according to the NPC “total package” which is a balance of size, symmetry and muscularity.

Relaxed Round

▪   Keep your feet flat

▪   Keep your heels together

▪   Hold your arms at your sides

▪   No twisting

▪   Your head must be facing the same direction as your feet.

Individual Round

▪   Begin when ready – no signal is necessary from the Head Judge.

▪   Maximum of 60 seconds with a warning when 10 seconds remain.

▪   You are not obligated to use all 60 seconds.

▪   Lying on the floor is not permitted.

Mandatory Round

▪   Front Double Bicep

▪   Front Lat Spread

▪   Side Chest

▪   Side Tricep

▪   Rear Double Bicep

▪   Rear Lat Spread

Abdominals with one thigh

POSING TIMES FOR STINGREY CLASSIC BODYBUILDING COMPETITORS (NO MOON POSING)

NO INDIVIDUAL POSING AT PRE-JUDGING (ONLY COMPARISONS)

60 SECONDS (WITH MUSIC) AT NIGHTSHOW

 

POSING SUITS

▪   All suit bottoms must be V-shaped, no thongs are permitted.

▪   Suits worn by male competitors at the prejudging and finals must be plain in color with no fringe, wording, sparkle or fluorescents.

▪   All Prejudging suits will be checked at the morning check-in.

▪   Competitors are not permitted to alter the fit of the posing suit by hiking it up in the back or by pulling up the sides during Front and Rear Lat Spreads.

 

posing music​

▪   Posing music will be used at the Finals

▪   Posing music must not be longer than 60 SECONDS

▪   Posing music must be uploaded to your athletic page on Muscleware by April 5, 2024. 

▪ A $50 late fee will be charged if music is turned in late. 

▪   Posing music must not contain vulgar lyrics. Competitors using music containing vulgar lyrics will be disqualified.

 

NEED HELP WITH YOUR POSING MUSIC? OUR VERY OWN DJ OSNA (OSNIZZLE). HE CAN MIX YOUR 60 SECOND POSING MUSIC FOR $50. CALL HIM DIRECTLY AT 808.797.7070

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ON STAGE

▪   During the Prejudging no use of jewelry onstage other than a wedding band.

▪   No glasses, props or gum are permitted onstage.

▪   Any competitor doing the “Moon Pose” will be disqualified.

▪   Lying on the floor is prohibited.

▪   Bumping and shoving is prohibited. First and second persons involved will be disqualified.

▪   Competitor numbers will be worn on the left side of the suit bottom

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COMPETITORS' HEALTH

▪   Any competitor who appears to be disoriented, light-headed or experiences undue cramping will not be permitted to compete.

▪   Any competitor disqualified for health reasons must be checked by the attending EMT and, if it is advised by the EMT, must go to the nearest hospital for evaluation.

▪   Competitors who refuse to be evaluated by the EMT or at the hospital will be suspended from competition for a period of one year from the date of the occurrence.

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NATIONAL LEVEL CONTESTS

 NPC Junior USA Championships
NPC Junior National Championships
NPC Masters Nationals Championships
NPC USA Championships
NPC Team Universe Championships
IFBB North American Championships
NPC National Championships
 

Who Qualifies for National Level Competitions:

 One-year qualification for the top 2 places in each class at a national-qualifier contest

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*** You will be allowed ONLY 1 person backstage (competitors can purchase 1 coaches’ pass for $100 during your online registration). Coaches’ pass includes backstage entry for both prejudging and the night show and free entry to watch prejudging. The night-show is NOT INCLUDED, so if you have a coaches’ pass, you will still need to purchase a seat for the night-show if you want entry. In addition, who ever you choose to be backstage with you will need to purchase an NPC card from npcnewsonline.com for liability purposes.

*** READ GENERAL INFORMATION page for important competitor information.
*** Must fill out online application (no manual applications allowed). If you are having problems with the online registration contact Rey @ 808.781.1133.

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