Author Topic: NPC USA - More info than you need to know. (Read 9986 times)

stuntmovie · « **on:** July 26, 2011, 11:11:37 AM »

OK, NPC USA 'week' has started and tickets for the Friday night prejudging, Saturday morning prejudging, and the Saturday evening finals are presently on sale at the Hamm Hall box office on the UNLV campus.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NOTHING I SAY HERE IS OFFICIAL, SO IF ANY OF THIS IS OF PRIME IMPORTANCE, CHECK WITH THE OFFICIAL NPC USA WEBSITE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS SOLELY BASED ON MY "PERSONAL HANDS-ON AND ON-THE-GR0UND EXPERIENCE AND OBSERVATION".

*** FIRST FORCE!!! RAH!!!*****

Prejudging tickets are presently being sold at Hamm Hall on the UNLV campus and are $40 each with a tax and service charge of approximately $6 per ticket for a total of about $46 each. The Saturday night finals tickets are also available but I did not check on the price.

You can possibly save that $6 per ticket if you purchase your tickets at the host hotel (Embassy Suites) once the promoter gets the ticket sales area set up which has never been a problem in the past as Jon always seems to have great people working this yearly event.

The above does not include any information regarding the finals ticket prices but that additional fee will apply if you purchase them at the Hamm Hall ticket booth.

Check -ins, weigh-ins, and height-ins will take place at the Embassy on Thursday night starting at 6:30 PM followed by final check-in, weigh-in and height-ins the following morning (8:00 AM) at Hamm Hall.

If you are not familiar with the location of Hamm Hall (HAM??) on the UNLV campus and if it is important for you to be there at a scheduled time, I recommend you take a cab or a limo or simply scout it out personally beforehand. It is located on the eastern edge of the UNLV campus with its non-discript entrance off of Maryland Parkway close to the Flamingo/Maryland Parkway intersection. (Best to get a map!)

Friday night prejudging for men's bodybuilding and women's bikini starts at 4:30 PM but I don't officially know who will go on first and each event will take more than a couple of hours and the Friday night prejudging will most likely conclude sometime after 10:00 PM

Saturday prejudging for the ladies' bodybuilding,men's physique, and women's physique will start at 9:00 AM and will be followed by the women's figure at a time to be announced.

The Saturday night finals will start at 4:30 PM and will most likely conclude sometime after 10:00 PM (Based on past experience).

Conclusion times are mentioned due to the fact that the vast majority of the audience and contenders will be searching for a place to grab a decent meal after the contest .... and in the present economy many of the best places to eat in LV are closed that late in the evening. I can offer a number of great suggestions if anyone is interested. One place in particular is actually the best of the best if you want a good meal at a very decent price and is open 24/7 and within a mile of the UNLV campus.

Sunday morning there will be NPC photo sessions for the winners but it is best to check the website on those details.

I'll do my best to keep you up to date and I hope some of you other GetBiggers will add to this site with your typical intelligent submissions and comments.

Here's a contest question : WHICH GETBIGGER WILL BE ENTERING?

First correct winner gets some slightly used DVD's .... some of which you'll really appreciate.

The Wizard of Truth · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2011, 11:18:10 AM »

Goodrum?

The_Iron_Disciple · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2011, 11:22:25 AM »

Wes ?

Ron · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2011, 07:01:36 PM »

Will be there starting Thursday night to the competitor check ins, the Friday and Saturday at Artemus Concert Hall.... See you there...

Location:

Artemus W. Concert Hall on the Campus of UNLV
4505 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada

Event Schedule:

Friday, July 29th at 4:30pm – Men’s Bodybuilding and Bikini Prejudging
Saturday, July 30th at 9:00am – Figure, Men/Women’s Physique & Women’s Bodybuilding Prejudging
Saturday, July 30th at 6:00pm – Finals

Pro cards handed out:

- Men: (7 wt groups) 4 men will turn professional.
- Men’s Physique: (3 height groups) – Class winners turn pro.
- Women’s Physique (3 height class) – Class winners turn pro.
- Women’s Bodybuilding: 2 women will turn professional.
- Figure (6 height groups): Class winners turn pro.
- Bikini (6 height groups): Class winners turn pro.

G_Thang · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2011, 07:06:33 PM »

Ron, you got a pocket full of sandisks, cause Schmoeing comes easy.

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2011, 07:10:04 PM »

I'll be in Vegas Thur-Mon. Gotta keep an eye out for schmoes and keep my hata-blockas close.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2011, 10:05:05 PM »

RON, Can you provide the order of competition for the Friday and Saturday prejudging events as well as the order of competition for the finals?

A good number of the locals want to see the female competitions but don't get off work until 6 PM and have no reason to purchase tickets if that portion of the event is over.

Any official word?

Ron · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2011, 10:11:58 PM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on July 26, 2011, 10:05:05 PM

RON, Can you provide the order of competition for the Friday and Saturday prejudging events as well as the order of competition for the finals?

A good number of the locals want to see the female competitions but don't get off work until 6 PM and have no reason to purchase tickets if that portion of the event is over.

Any official word?

Not sure, but this is what is on the official site

http://lindsayproductions.com/11EventInfoUSA.php

With Men's Physique in there, my guess is that we will find it out by Thursday evening (when the competitors check in). We do know that in the finals, the Men usually go last.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2011, 10:49:30 PM »

Thanks. Ron.

If that’s the official schedule the order of conestants should be as follows:

FRI NIGHI PREJUDGING: STARTING AT 4:30:
1. Men’s Bodybuilding
2. Lady’s Bikini

SAT MORNING PREJUDGING STARTING AT 9:00 AM
1.Women’s Bodybuilding
2. Men’s Physique
3. Women’s Physique
4. Women’s Figure

SAT NIGHT FINALS STARTING AT 6 PM
Unknown at this time, but as RON states above the male bodybuilding finals are always the evening's final event.

Expect an 11:30 end of show and a big rush to find a decent meal.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:38:21 AM »

Forecast/prediction of the USA results based on absolutely nothing at all.... Just a wild assed guesstimate.

But I think Kuclo and Tamer will be top dogs this time out.

Any other inaccurate predictions?

Winner gets a whole damn series of DVD's if you can name top 2 men who get a Pro Card

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:53:09 PM »

Where's the after party, I'm trying to see some fine ass hoes.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #11 on:** July 27, 2011, 11:09:41 PM »

Appears to be the favored son.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2011, 11:22:28 PM »

IRONGRIP... No official after-party that I'm aware of but you can throw your own party at a good number of hot-spots that don't close up till well after sunrise.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2011, 11:30:26 PM »

TAMER

stuntmovie · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2011, 08:24:29 AM »

VIC DelCAMPO .... Will compete in the USA

stuntmovie · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2011, 08:27:48 AM »

DEREK DUSZINSKI will NOT compete this weekend ..... but maybe should be.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:57:08 PM »

Check in started at 6:30 this evening in the Embassy Hotel lobby area and appeared to have prcceeded very well. The lobby was packed with contestants, officials. trainers, family members, photographers, and well wishers.

Those who appeared to be most busy were:

Dave Palumbo looking fit as a fuddle conducting video interviews with various contestants.

Sean Ray and his fine crew also conducting video interviews with an interesting Elvis statue in the background.

Our own Ron and Isaac observing all the activity and taking photos. Isaac was almost un-noticeable with his new lean appearance having recently competed in his first Physique event. Great work, Isaac!

All this activity while the weigh-ins and "height-ins" were conducted in the background.

Chris Cormier walking the room shaking hands with one and all,

George Farrah doing likewise,

Kuclo much bigger and taller than I recall from previous contests with Sean Ray and a short video interview.

Vic DelCampo's dad proudly watching as Vic is interviewed by Sean. Vic and his dad look more like brothers than father and son.

The great looking ladies of SASS posing as a group for the photographers.

Kevin Perod, last year's Ronnie Colman Classic Bodybuildng Champ looking somewhat unbeatable in this weekend's Physique Division event. Appears to be this event's only contender who is capable of excelling in both bodybuilding and physique.

Some of the most beautiful women in Las Vegas all gathered in one place at this little hotel lobby.

Tamer looking ready to do battle and win a Pro Card. Ditto Kuclo, ditto DelCampo. And the huge black contender who resembles a mountain of muscle whose name I did not ge. My apologies.

Jeff Dwell looking in top condition too.

And Eli Bluhut vastly improved within a 12 month time frame.

And the typical hotel guests all looking a bit bewildered.

More to follow.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2011, 04:24:03 AM »

The 'BESTEST' place to eat in LV was fully loaded after last night's check in procedures were completed, but the bodybuilding crowd failed to make an appearance because they just don't know about it.

Not yet ...anyway!

It's in a very small local's casino on Koval Lane one block east of L.V. Blvd and within steps of Flamingo Blvd.

It's definitely not a fancy place but have a meal there once ... and you'll return often.

Full meals start in the $6 range and top off around $12. The Steak Special is close to $7 but you won't find it on the menu. You gotta ask!

This casino is called "ELLIS ISLAND" and is definitely worth a 'look-see'.

It serves meals 24/7 so if you go for breakfast, I'll suggest Ham and Eggs.

I'll pass the word and see how many show up after the finals.

Stavios · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2011, 05:28:21 AM »

cool thread bro

The_Iron_Disciple · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2011, 05:53:24 AM »

Thanks for the updates, Stunt. LOTS of good info. Hell, I'm excited as hell and I'm not even competin' this weekend ! LOL !

Btw, $ 7.00 for a Steak special that's NOT even on the menu

I'm hittin' you up, Stunt., the next time I go out to Vegas ! Food is my life and that's some GREAT info ! LOL !

stuntmovie · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2011, 09:37:00 AM »

Thanks, Stav! Thanks, Iron!

Today (Friday) is a slow day until 4:30 when Men’s Bodybuilding
and Lady’s Bikini prejudging is on the schedule.

I plan to post some prejudging shots tonite but I ain't no pro camera person.

Here are a couple more shots of tonite's contenders ....

stuntmovie · « **Reply #21 on:** July 29, 2011, 09:51:41 AM »

RON, Was Vida present at last night's check in?

stuntmovie · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2011, 10:15:22 AM »

I spoke with GRANT upon his arrival in town yesterday afternoon (Thurs) and he'll be setting up his booth space in the Ham Hall auditorium this afternoon.

All GetBiggers are encouraged to stop by and shake his hand .... one hell of a great guy.

Encourage him to start competing once again.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #23 on:** July 29, 2011, 11:45:49 AM »

Cody Lewis arrived in town on a delayed flight from San Jose, California about 4 hours late and showed up at his hotel (the Luxor) about 1:30 in the morning only to find out that the room he had reserved on line with a credit card was unavailable due to the fact that he is not yet 21.

So he had to resolve that problem with phone calls to friends to see who would answer at that hour and drive down to the Strip to resolve the problem.

ANd once he got to the room, it was a mess and had to once again resolver that problem.

LESSON HERE: You can't check into a LV hotel unless you are 21+.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #24 on:** July 29, 2011, 01:21:27 PM »

The general feeling is that Kuclo will be the man to beat Saturday night and no contender for the title has even stepped on stage yet.

Author Topic: NPC USA - More info than you need to know. (Read 9986 times)

Stavios