December 1, 2008
2009 RULE CHANGES AND BIKINI DIVISION GUIDELINES
At our November 20, 2008 meeting in Atlanta, Georgia the following rules/changes were mandated:
1. A new division - NPC Bikini - was implemented. (See attached guidelines and rules)
2. New Rules for National Contests:
1. An athlete may qualify in any division -bodybuilding, fitness, figure and in 2009 bikini however when they enter a national contest they must select one division as a competitor. IF they qualify in more than one division they must select only one division - no crossovers
2. For all other contests, crossovers are permitted at the discretion of the promoter with the District Chairpersons approval.
3. If a competitor qualifies as a Masters competition, they are limited to compete in the masters divisions only.
3. Beginning in 2008, eligibility is reduced to one year for National contests with the exception of the Nationals and USA Championships that have two (2) years of eligibility.
1. Eligibility for athletes that qualified in 2007 will be grandfathered under the previous eligibility.
4. The overall second place in women's bodybuilding at the USA Championships will receive her pro card - the same as the men at this contest.
5. Fitness is reduced to two (2) rounds. Each round is scored at 50% of the final score
1. Two piece suit. And,
2. routine round
6. Figure is reduced to one (1) round
1. Two piece suit
7. The NPC registration fee for 2009 is $85.00
NPC BIKINI DIVISION
NPC MEMBERSHIP
• Each competitor must be a member of the NPC.
SANCTIONING A BIKINI DIVISION EVENT
• An NPC BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS must be run along with another NPC division i.e. Bodybuilding, fitness or figure contest.
CONTEST ENTRIES
• All height classes and awards must be awarded as advertised on the entry form.
• Height classes may not be combined on the day of the show and this cannot be advertised as a possibility.
AWARDS
• Cash awards are not permitted.
CHECK-INS
• BIKINI Division competitors will be checked in and measured the same as Fitness and Figure competitors.
HEIGHT CLASSES - For Pro qualifying event
• Up to and including 5'1"
• Over 5'1" and up to and including 5'2-1/2"
• Over 5'2-1/2" and up to and including 5'4"
• Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'5-1/2"
• Over 5'5-1/2" and up to and including 5'7"
• Over 5'7"
If promoter chooses to do fewer height classes:
For all contests with two (2) classes:
• Up to and including 5'4"
• Over 5'4"
For all contests with three (3) classes:
• Up to and including 5'4"
• Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'6"
• Over 5'6"
For all contests with four (4) classes:
• Up to and including 5'2"
• Over 5'2" and up to and including 5'4"
• Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'6"
• Over 5'6"
COMPETITOR RULES
• National level contests do not permit competitors to crossover into Bodybuilding, Fitness or Figure at the same event. All other competitions are permitted to have crossovers at the discretion of the promoter with district chairperson approval.
• Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs are permitted. Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste.
• Competitors must wear high heels.
• Competitors may wear jewelry.
COMPETITION JUDGING
Presentation
• Competitors will walk onstage alone and perform their Model Walk (personal preference)
• The Model Walk consists of the following: Walk to the center of the stage, stop anddo a front stance then a full turn and do a rear stance then turn to the front again in front of the judges and then proceed to the side of the stage.
Comparison Round, Two-Piece Swimsuit
• Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and heels.
• The competitors will be brought out in a group and directed to do a full front and rear stance.
• Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in half turns. (No side judging permitted, front and back only.)
• Judges will be scoring competitors on the following items:
~ Balance and Shape
~ Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and overall presentation.
QUALIFYING FOR NATIONAL LEVEL EVENTS
• For the year 2009 only, there will be no qualification necessary to enter National Bikini competitions.
• The following placings will qualify competitors for one year for the NPC
national level Bikini contests:
~ Top 5 places in each class at National Qualifying events only.
The NPC national level contests are listed below:
• JUNIOR USA BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIP
• JUNIOR NATIONAL BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
• USA BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
•TEAM UNIVERSE BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
• IFBB NORTH AMERICAN BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
• NATIONAL BIKINI CHAMPIONSHIPS
QUALIFYING FOR IFBB PRO STATUS - The following placings at selected national levelevents will qualify competitors to turn professional and compete in the IFBB Pro Bikini Contests.
• USA CHAMPIONSHIPS -
Height class winners earn IFBB Pro Card (6 height classes)
• NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS -
Height class winners earn IFBB Pro Card (6 height classes)
• JUNIOR USA CHAMPIONSHIPS -
Top 2 in the Overall Comparison earn IFBB Pro Cards - (6 height classes)
• JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS -
Top four (4) in the Overall Comparison earn IFBB Pro Cards (6 height classes)
• IFBB NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS -
Top two (2) in Overall Comparison earn IFBB Pro Cards (6 height classes)
• TEAM UNIVERSE CHAMPIONSHIPS -
Top two (2) in each height class earn their IFBB pro Card (6 height classes)