GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY DEADLINE

All entries (applications) must be postmarked no later than, Monday, April 30, 2012. Late fee – $25 after postmark Monday, April 30, 2012.

ENTRY FEES

Money order made payable to PITTSBURGH PHYSIQUE PROMOTIONS.
$50.00 for each division entered.

ENTRY FORM

The application page must be fully completed and signed.

If you are under 18 years of age, make sure that it is signed by your parent or guardian.

Send a money order to pay for your entry fee.

A downloadable entry form is available.
2012_Pittsburgh Championships_Entry
DOWNLOAD HERE

 

QUESTIONS

Please direct any questions to Jim Manion at:

Phone: 412-276-5027
E-mail: npcfirst@aol.com

 

CONTEST VENUE – All meetings, weigh-ins and competition take place here

The contest venue is the SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL in the Oakland Section of Pittsburgh – located at 4141 Fifth Avenue – Pittsburgh, PA 15213 on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.

 

HOST HOTEL

The host hotel is the HOLIDAY INN SELECT OAKLAND

Call 412-682-6200 for reservations. Mention the “NPC Bodybuilding Contest” to get the Special Contest Rate.

The deadline for the Special Contest Rate is April 10, 2012.

Alternate hotels in the area: Hampton Inn 412-681-1000 or Best Western 412-683-6100.

 

HOW TO QUALIFY

Competitors are not required to pre-qualify for this NPC event.

 

NPC MEMBERSHIP

All contestants must be a member of the NPC National Physique Committee. For an application, contact the NPC at PO Box 3711, Pittsburgh, PA 15230 412-276-5027.

Competitors may register for an NPC card at the Check-In/Weigh-In – $100.

 

CLOSED MEN’S DIVISION

The CLOSED MEN’S “Mr Pittsburgh” DIVISION is for competitors who live in the Western Pennsylvania area. If you have questions concerning your eligibility contact Jim Manion at 412-276-5027 or npcfirst@aol.com

 

PROOF OF AGE

Teen Men

Teen Men competitors must be 19 years of age or younger as of the date of the contest.

Masters Men

Masters Men competitors must be 35 years of age or older, 40 years of age or older, 50 years of age or older and 60 years of age or older as of the date of the contest.

Masters Figure and Masters Bikini

Masters Figure and Masters Bikini competitors must be 35 years of age or older as of the date of the contest.

 

FRIDAY, MAY 4 – MANDATORY CHECK-IN/WEIGH-IN FOR ALL NPC COMPETITORS

All Check-ins, Weigh-ins, Meetings and Competitions take place at SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL HALL.

4:00 – 7:00 pm – Mandatory Check-In/Weigh-In – ALL NPC Competitors – NO EXCEPTIONS!

Competitors are NOT permitted to check-in/weigh-in on Saturday.

ALL music – CDs ONLY – will be collected at the check-in/weigh-in on Friday.

** Mandatory Meeting for IFBB Pro Fitness, Pro Figure and Pro Bikini competitors – 5:00 pm

SATURDAY, MAY 5 – PREJUDGING – ALL COMPETITORS

8:00 am – Optional Competitor Meeting for Bodybuilders only.

There will not be a Competitor Meeting for Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Women Physique competitors. They should arrive at 10:00 am.

9:00 am – Prejudging begins. Prejudging will begin with Bodybuilding.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 – FINALS – ALL COMPETITORS

5:15 pm – Optional Competitor Meeting

6:00 pm – Finals begin.

 

TICKETS

Prejudging – $20 – available only at the door – general admission seating

Finals – $40 – reserved seating – purchased in advance by using downloadable Order From or at the door.

 

TRAINERS PASS

You can purchase a Trainers Pass for the Backstage Area – $100.

The Trainer MUST have a ticket to the event.

The Trainer MUST be a member of the NPC. NPC cards will be available for purchase – $100, cash only.

The Trainer Pass MUST be purchased at the weigh-in/check-in on Friday from 4:00 – 7:00 pm.

 

COMPETITION DIVISIONS

MENS PHYSIQUE – 3 Classes

Class A: Up to & including 5'7"

Class B: Over 5'7" up to & including 5'10"

Class C: Over 5'10"

 

MEN – Teen – One Class

 

NOVICE MEN – 2 Classes

Lightweight: Up to & including 176-1/4 lbs

Heavyweight: Over 176-1/4 lbs

 

MEN – Over 35 – One Class

 

MEN – Over 40 – One Class

 

MEN – Over 50 – One Class

 

MEN – Over 60 – One Class

 

OPEN MEN BB – 7 Weight Classes

Bantamweight:         Up to & including 143-1/4 lbs

Lightweight:             Up to & including 154-1/4 lbs

Welterweight:          Up to & including 165-1/4 lbs

Middleweight:           Up to & including 176-1/4 lbs

Light-Heavyweight:   Up to & including 198-1/4 lbs

Heavyweight:           Up to & including 225-1/4 lbs

Super-Heavyweight:  Over 225-1/4 lbs

 

 

 

OPEN WOMEN BB – 3 Classes

Lightweight:          Up to & including 125 lbs

Middleweight:        Up to & including 140 lbs

Heavyweight:        Over 140 lbs

 

FITNESS – 1 Class

 

FIGURE OVER 35 – 2 Classes

Class A: Up to and including 5’4”

Class B: Over 5’4”

 

 

 

OPEN FIGURE – 4 Classes

Class A: Up to and including 5’2”

Class B: Over 5’2” up to 5’4”

Class C: Over 5’4” up to 5’6”

Class D: Over 5’6”

 

 

 

OVER 35 BIKINI – 2 Classes

Class A: Up to and including 5’4”

Class B: Over 5’4”

 

 

 

OPEN BIKINI – 4 Classes

Class A: Up to and including 5’2”

Class B: Over 5’2” up to 5’4”

Class C: Over 5’4” up to 5’6”

Class D: Over 5’6”

 

 

 

WOMEN PHYSIQUE – 2 Classes

Class A: Up to and including 5’4”

Class B: Over 5’4”