2008 OPTIMUMNUTRITION NPC JR. NATIONAL BODYBUILDING*FITNESS*FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dear NPC Athlete:

With this letter you will find the entry forms for the 2008 Optimum Nutrition NPC Jr. National

Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships, to be held June 20-21 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare

Hotel in Rosemont (Chicago area), Illinois. Please read the entire Jr. Nationals information

thoroughly - it's important. There are separate entry forms for bodybuilding, fitness and figure

competitors. There are 4 weight classes for theWomen's Bodybuilding, 7 weight classes for Men's

Bodybuilding, 6 height classes for Figure competitors and 3 height classes for Fitness. For the first

time, there will be three Fitness pro cards awarded as well as the four Figure cards.

U.S. Citizenship is required for Fitness and Figure Competitors only (pro-qualifier). All bodybuilding

athletes must provide either proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Resident Alien status (Green Card).

The application must be fully completed and signed. If you are under 18 years old, make sure that

your parent or guardian signs it. Once the application has been completed, send a money order -

no personal checks - to pay for your entry fee and return it where instructed in your official entry

form. Keep the information brochure for your own reference. There are no entry refunds.

 

DEADLINE FOR ENTRYMAILING IS FRIDAY,MAY 30, 2008. ENTRIES POSTMARKED

AFTER MAY 30WILL BE ACCEPTED IF RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JUNE

4, 2008. ENTRY FEE FOR ENTRIES POSTMARKED AFTERMAY 30 BUT RECEIVED

ON OR BEFORE JUNE 4 IS DOUBLED TO $150. ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIESWILL BE

ACCEPTED IF RECEIVED AFTER JUNE 4, 2008.

 

A ticket order form has also been provided so you can order tickets in advance for your family and

friends. Place your order as soon as possible to reserve the best seats. We've sold out every year so

far!! Tickets can be ordered by completing the form and mailed with a money order (no personal

checks accepted), faxed to 407-876-5843, emailed to Pambetz@aol.com or online at

www.npcjrnationals.com. Do not send your ticket order with your entry!

Ticket Prices (Taxes and Fees apply):

 

FINALS: $50 & $35 - All Seats Reserved

PREJUDGING: Friday Night - $25; Saturday Morning - $25; Prejudging Package - $45 includes

(Open Seating) both Friday night and Saturday morning tickets at a $5 savings.

Remember: All entriesmust be postmarked no later than Friday,May 30, 2008.

If you have any questions on eligibility requirements, please call either SandyWilliamson ( all women athletes ) at 818-400-1060 or email her at sandyonsandylane@yahoo.com , or Peter W. Potter ( men ) at 954-763-2718, email usasports@juno.com . For all other information, call

Pam Betz at 407-876-4467, email Pambetz@aol.com or go to the website

www.npcjrnationals.com

 

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. All contestants must be registered as athletes with the National Physique Committee as of May 30, 2008 (entry deadline). For

an application, contact the NPC at P.O. Box 3711, Pittsburgh, PA 15230 (412-276-5027).

YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR AN NPC CARD ON THE DAY OF THE CONTEST.

2. You MUST be a U.S. Citizen to enter the Fitness and Figure Competitions and you must be a U.S. Citizen or legal

resident alien (Green Card) to enter all other events. Proof of Citizenship for Fitness & Figure athletes is a copy of birth certificate, voter

registration, passport, or DD214 (military discharge). Proof of Citizenship or Green Card for all other events MUST be sent with entry.

3. You MUST NOT be currently under suspension by the NPC.

4. In order for an athlete to be eligible for the 2008 NPC Jr. Nationals Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships, the athlete

must have competed since January 1, 2006, and obtained one of the following placements in an NPC event:

· Among the first 5 in his/her weight group in the National, USA, Team Universe Championships or IFBB North American.

· Among the first 5 in his/her weight group in the Jr. National or Jr. USA Championships.

· Among the first 5 in his/her weight class in the Teenage, Collegiate or Masters National Championships.

· Among the first 2 in his/her weight class in the Armed Forces National Championships.

· First Overall in an area Championship of the unrestricted class.

· Among the first 2 in his/her weight class in an area level Championship designated as a National Qualifier.

· As the Overall winner in a District-Level Championship designated as a national qualifying contest.

· Fitness and Figure competitors must have placed in the top 3 in an NPC-sanctioned fitness or figure event designated as a

national qualifying contest since January 1, 2006, and must be eligible under Items 1, 2, and 3.

· Class Winners of the Nationals and USA will be given 5 years of eligibility.

 

FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY AND ACCEPTANCE, CONTACT

WOMEN: SandyWilliamson

P.O. Box 70029

Riverside, CA 92513

818-400-1060

sandyonsandylane@yahoo.com

MEN: PeterW. Potter

USA Sports Promotions of Florida

1126 S. Federal Highway, #169

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316

954-763-2718

usasports@juno.com

 

ENTRY DEADLINE

All entries must be postmarked no later than Friday,May 30, 2008. For any entries postmarked after

May 30 but received on or before June 4, the entry fee is doubled to $150. Absolutely no entries will be

accepted if received after June 4, 2008.

Checklist : ___Entry Form - Signed and completed ___Copy of your 2008 NPC card

___Proof of US Citizenship for Fitness & Figure Athletes and Proof of US Citizenship or Legal Resident

Alien Status for all other Divisions.

___Money order only for $75 Entry Fee made payable to Betz/Larsen EMI

Men: Return Entry Formby Certified Mail, Express Mail, UPS Next Day or Fed-Ex to PeterW. Potter.

Women: Return Entry by Certified Mail, Express Mail, UPS Next Day or Fed-Ex to SandyWilliamson.

 

WEIGHT/HEIGHT DIVISIONS

MEN BB Bantamweight: 143-1/4 lbs. & under

Lightweight: over 143-1/4 lbs. up to & including 154-1/4 lbs.

Welterweight: over 154-1/4 lbs. up to & including 165-1/4 lbs.

Middleweight: over 165-1/4 lbs. up to & including 176-1/4 lbs.

Light-Heavyweight: over 176-1/4 lbs. up to & including 198-1/4 lbs.

Heavyweight: over 198-1/4 lbs. up to & including 225-1/4 lbs.

Super-Heavyweight over 225-1/4 lbs.

WOMEN BB Lightweight: 115 lbs. & under

Middleweight: over 115 lbs. up to & including 125 lbs.

Light-Heavyweight: over 125 lbs. up to & including 140 lbs.

Heavyweight: over 140 lbs.

FITNESS Three Height Classes up to & including 5'2"

over 5'2" up to & including 5'4-1/2"

over 5'4-1/2"

FIGURE Six Height Classes up to & including 5'1"

over 5'1" up to & including 5'2-1/2"

over 5'2-1/2" up to & including 5'4"

over 5'4" up to & including 5'5-1/2"

over 5'5-1/2" up to & including 5'7"

Over 5'7"

 

ENTRY FEE

MONEY ORDER FOR $75 EACH FOR ALL COMPETITORSMADE PAYABLE TO

"BETZ/LARSEN EMI"

Deadline for Entry mailing is Friday,May 30, 2008. Entries postmarked afterMay 30

will be accepted until June 4, 2008. Entry fee for entries postmarked afterMay 30 but

received on or before June 4 is doubled to $150. Absolutely no entries will be accepted

if received after June 4, 2008.

 

CHECK-IN / ATHLETEMEETING /WEIGH-IN

HYATT REGENCY O'HARE HOTEL

Thursday, June 19, 2008 : EarlyWeigh-in/check-in: (men) 6-7 p.m. (women bb/fitness/figure) 7-8 p.m.

Friday, June 20, 2008: FinalWeigh-in /check-in: (all athletes) 9-10:30 a.m.

COMPETITION SUITS MUST BEWORN BY BODYBUILDERS TOWEIGH-IN/CHECK-IN

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT ABOUT THE SUIT STYLE, BRING A SECOND SUIT!

Click on link to the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel

http://ohare.hyatt.com/groupbooking/chirolars2008