Well, the first NPC contest of the season here in California, and in January too! It is going to be a very nice weekend here in Los Angeles, and currently, over 110 competitors will be competing on Saturday at the NPC Ironman Naturally at the Fit Expo. Since it an expo, and the contest is in the expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the times for prejudging and finals are different!
Here is the information...
When: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center
Competitor briefing at 8 AM SHARP!! SOUTH HALL, ROOM 407. Check-ins immediately following at 8:30 AM. It is imperative that you are on time. Be sure to allow extra time to get to the briefing area, which will be clearly marked. The LA Convention Center is extremely large and you will need extra travel time to get from the parking lots to the briefing/check-in room.
Prejudging is scheduled to start at 10 AM in the South Hall, where the FitExpo is located. All competitors must proceed to the backstage area before prejudging begins. The judging process will move along switfly, so please pay close attention to the expeditors instructions.
Finals are scheduled for 4 PM, however, we hope to start by 3:45 PM, so don't stray too far. All competitors must return to the backstage area of the South Hall no later than 3 PM.
We have very tight time constraints; the contest is just one of numerous events taking place that day and we will be sharing space with other programs. It is critical that all competitors are where they should be at the time they are expected. Remember, you've worked hard to get to this point and you don't want to miss your stage time. Drug testing will be random polygraph testing during and after prejudging. You will be notified during prejudging if you are selected to take the test. Each test will take approximately 30 minutes. All results are final.
NPC cards ($100) can be purchased at check-ins; cash or check only.
Only competitors and staff are allowed backstage. Competitors will receive a badge with a green dot, allowing entrance into the Fit Expo and the backstage area. You must wear it at all times, except when on stage. You will also be given one wrist band for a guest, which is good for Saturday, January 28.
Everyone poses at the finals; 60 seconds for Men's Bodybuilding and Women's Physique. Model turns for Men's Physique, Figure and Bikini.
Bodybuilders and Women's Physique competitors, bring one CD with one song (no profanity) to the briefing/check-ins. Overall winners of the Open Men, Novice Men, Women’s and Men’s Physique, Figure, and Bikini all need to stay for photos at the end of the Finals. Thank you for entering the 2012 IMN; I know you've all worked and dieted your tails off to get ready for this contest. Let's get ready to rumble!
Lonnie Teper
IMN Coordinator
Editor-at-Large IRONMAN Magazine
www.ironmanmagazine.com/naturally