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If you have any questions on the rules and eligibility requirements for the 2008 Lee Haney Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Challenge, please call or e-mail Prince Harrison.

Phone: 972.247.1539

E-mail: prince@optimumfitness.com

NPC Rules

2008 Changes to Fitness/Figure rules at the bottom of this page.

Men’s Bodybuilding Classes

Men’s Open Weight Classes (National Qualifier only)
Bantamweight Lightweight Middleweight Light Heavyweight Heavyweight Super Heavyweight	< 143.25 143.25 to < 154.25 154.25 to < 176.25 176.25 to < 198.50 198.50 to < 225.25 > 225.25

Men’s Open and Novice Weight Classes (Non-National Qualifier)
Lightweight Middleweight Heavyweight	< 165.25 165.25 – 187.25 > 187.25

Masters Men Age Classes

40-49 50-59 60+

Women’s Bodybuilding Classes

Women’s Open Weight Classes (National Qualifier only)
Lightweight Middleweight Light Heavyweight Heavyweight	< 115.25 115.25 to < 125.25 125.25 to < 140.25 > 140.25

Women’s Open and Novice Weight Classes (Non-National Qualifier)
Lightweight Middleweight Heavyweight	< 125.25 125.25 to < 140.25 > 140.25

Masters Women Age Class – 35+

Women’s Fitness/Figure Classes

Women’s Fitness/ Figure Height Classes (3 height classes – National Qualifier)
Short Medium Tall	up to and including 5′3″ over 5′3″ and up to 5′5″ over 5′5″

Women’s Fitness/ Figure Height Classes (2 height classes)
Short Tall	up to and including 5′ over 5′5;″

Masters Fitness/Figure Age Class – 35+

Music:  Beginning in 2004, all music must be on CD ONLY. Each CD must be in a jewel case with the competitors name. Each competitor is responsible for picking up his/her music after the night show. You will pose only once if you are in more than one class. No vulgar lyrics. All competitors will be introduced at the night show. If there are more than 50 competitors, then the top five in each weight/height class will perform their routine.

For bodybuilding, the time allowed for posing is 90 seconds for open competitors and 60 seconds for novice, teen, and masters.

For fitness – posing time is limited to two (2) minutes.

Posing Suits – Bodybuilding: Contest posing suits for am prejudging must be worn to weigh-in and must be approved by the Head Judge.

Posing Suits – Fitness/Figure: Contest posing suits (both one-piece and two-piece) for am prejudging must be brought to weigh-in and must be approved by the Head Judge. Thong suits are not allowed. Competitors must wear high heels in the swimwear rounds and athletic shoes in the fitness routine. Jewelry may be worn.

Changes for NPC Fitness & Figure Beginning in 2008

NPC Junior USA Championships

NPC Junior USA Fitness Championships – Overall Winner Earns IFBB Pro card (3 Height Classes)

NPC Junior USA Figure Championships – Top 2 in the Overall Comparison Earn IFBB Pro cards (6 Height Classes)

NPC Junior National Championships

NPC Junior National Fitness Championships – Height Class Winners Earn IFBB Pro cards (3 Height Classes)

NPC Junior National Figure Championships – Top 4 in the Overall Comparison Earn IFBB Pro cards (6 Height Classes)

NPC Masters National Figure Championships

Overall Winner Earns IFBB Pro card

NPC USA Championships

NPC USA Figure Championships – Height Class Winners Earn IFBB Pro cards (6 Height Classes)

IFBB North American Championships

IFBB North American Open Figure Championships – Top 2 in the Overall Comparison Earn IFBB Pro cards (6 Height Classes)

IFBB North American Masters Figure Championships – Overall Winner Earns IFBB Pro card

NPC Team Universe Championships & National Fitness Championships:

NPC Team Universe Figure Championships – Top 2 in Each Height Class Earn IFBB Pro cards (6 Height Classes)

NPC National Fitness Championships – Top 2 in Each Height Class Earn IFBB Pro cards (3 Height Classes)

NPC National Championships

NPC National Figure Championships – Height Class Winners Earn IFBB Pro cards (6 Height Classes)

New Height Classes for Women’s Figure Nationals and Contests with Six Height Classes

Up to 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″

All other classes remain the same:

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″

For all national qualifying figure events – the top five (5) are eligible for the JUNIOR USA, TEEN COLLEGIATE MASTERS NATIONALS and TEAM UNIVERSE FIGURE CHAMPIKONSHIPS and the top three (3) are eligible for the JUNIOR NATIONAL, USA and NATIONAL FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Eligibility is good for two (2) years. Promoters can elect number of classes for their figure contests. ONLY THOSE FIGURE CONTESTS HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A NATIONAL QUALIFYING BODYBUILDING CONTEST WILL BE NATIONAL QUALIFIERS.

The Front Split will no longer be a mandatory move in the fitness routines.

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