General Info – NPC Maryland State Championships and East Coast Classic, plus the IFBB® Masters Baltimore Pro

EVENT INFO

THREE SEPARATE EVENTS ON THE SAME DAY!  TWO NPC (amateur events) and ONE IFBB PRO® EVENT!

OCTOBER 31, 2020

The NPC Maryland State Championships and East Coast Classic were moved to this new date in October, and will be held this year in conjunction with the IFBB® Masters Baltimore Pro

The 2020

NPC MARYLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
amateur NPC event open to residents of Maryland
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NPC EAST COAST CLASSIC
amateur NPC event open to all NPC competitors from any state
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IFBB® MASTERS BALTIMORE PRO
IFBB® pro event for pro athletes
CALL 412-276-5027 to ENTER

IMPORTANT:

Athletes who are Maryland residents may choose to compete in one or BOTH of the NPC events.

  IF YOU WANT TO ENTER BOTH NPC EVENTS, YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH ENTRY FORMS!

Open to Maryland Residents ONLY,
Amateur National Qualifier

ENTER MARYLAND STATE

Open to EVERYONE!
including
ALL Maryland residents, as well as ALL Out Of State Residents
Amateur National Qualifier

NOTE: All Crossover Classes ( Example: Masters, Grandmasters, Armed Forces Etc.)
are available to ALL Athletes and are on the East Coast Classic Registration Form.

ENTER EAST COAST CLASSIC

IFBB® pro event for pro athletes

FOR PRO EVENT ONLY, CALL 412-276-5027 to ENTER

If you have contact questions, contact kutzpromo@gmail.com or (410) 241 – 5841

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COVID PROTOCOLS

Our staff will be following all CDC guidelines as well as all state of Maryland protocols in the Host Hotel and the Contest Venue.

MASKS:
Masks will be mandatory for fans.

Masks will be mandatory for competitors at Check-ins.

Masks will be mandatory for competitors in the Pump Up and Backstage Area.

Masks will not be mandatory for competitors onstage.

TEMPERATURE:
We will be taking the temperature of everyone as enter the Check-ins and the Contest Venue.

ATTENDEES: NO EXCEPTIONS ON MASKS NO REFUNDS:
If an attendee refuses to wear a mask they will be turned away at the door.

If someone refuses to wear a mask in the audience, they will be quietly asked to wear their mask. If they do not comply they will be asked to leave.

COMPETITORS: NO EXCEPTIONS ON MASKS in FOLLOWING AREAS!
NO REFUNDS:
A competitor MUST wear a mask or they will be turned away at the door.

A competitor MUST wear a mask to the Check-ins.

A competitor MUST wear a mask in the Pump Up or Backstage Area. If they refuse they will be asked by the Expediter to wear their mask at the risk of disqualification.

If the competitor does not comply they will be asked by an NPC Official to wear their mask at the risk of disqualification.

If the competitor still refuses to comply they will be disqualified from the event.

The judges will be notified that they are no longer in the competition.

SOCIAL DISTANCING:
Social distancing will be in practice throughout the event at Check-ins, while Tanning and at the competition.

BUTTONS FOR ENTRY FORMS ARE BELOW

NO PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED!  You may register online to secure your spot and get your confirmation, then pay later at athlete check-in!

All athlete registration will be cash only payable at athlete check-ins

Please Note:

NPC Maryland State Championships

Is Open to Maryland Residents ONLY,
National Qualifier

East Coast Classic

Is Open to ALL residents of Maryland AND Out Of State Residents,
National Qualifier

IFBB® MASTERS BALTIMORE PRO
IFBB® pro event for pro athletes

Athletes who are Maryland residents may choose to compete in one or BOTH events by completing BOTH entry forms.

All athlete registration will be cash only payable at athlete check-ins

Registration Deadlines and Information:

ENTER ONLINE THROUGH OCTOBER 28 at 1pm or at athlete checkin on Friday October 30.

Registration Fee:

$125 registration fee includes your first class, plus $125 crossover fee for EACH and EVERY additional class you choose.
(Unlimited Cross Overs allowed)

Online Registrations will be available through October 28, 2020 at 6pm Eastern.

Final Registration will also be allowed at Athlete Check In at the Host Hotel the Day Before the Event:

HILTON BALTIMORE BWI AIRPORT HOTEL (Cash / Money Order Only)

FRIDAY, October 30
5 pm – 7 pm

NO REGISTRATION OR CHECK IN FOR THE CONTEST ON SATURDAY, THE DAY OF THE EVENT!!

Mandatory Check-in On Friday October 30!

NPC COMPETITORS MUST CHECK IN for the EVENT
ON FRIDAY October 30 between 5 pm and 7 pm at the HOST HOTEL!

IFBB MASTERS PRO CHECK IN 4pm – 5 pm

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TICKETS

YOU MAY PURCHASE TICKETS for either FINALS OR PREJUDGING AT ATHLETE CHECK-IN or at the door.  There will be plenty of seats available.

Tickets are only available at the door or check-in, not in advance. Prices are below.

CASH ONLY

TICKET PRICES AND PACKAGES

MORNING: $40

EVENING: $40

Tickets Are Only available at athlete Check-in or at the door, Cash Only

Schedule

NEW ORDER OF EVENTS!

Prejudging and Finals will be held BACK TO BACK for these events!  See order of events below.  There will NOT be the typical “prejudge morning” and “finals evening”.  This helps us abide by COVID rules and maintain smaller groups of competitors throughout the event.

FRIDAY October 30, 2020
NPC COMPETITORS ONLY
5 pm to 7 pm

IFBB MASTERS PRO CHECK IN:
4pm – 5pm

Mandatory Weigh-In / Check-In @ Host Hotel:

HILTON BALTIMORE BWI AIRPORT HOTEL

1739 W Nursery Road
Linthicum Heights MD. 21090
(410)694-0808

FREE PARKING AT THE HILTON

ALL Bodybuilders, Bikini and Classic Physique athletes MUST wear posing suits at Check-in

SATURDAY October 31, 2020
7:30 am

Mandatory Competitor Meeting @ Contest Venue:
HILTON BALTIMORE BWI AIRPORT HOTEL

ABSOLUTELY NO REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN AT VENUE!

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Host Hotel:

PLEASE NOTE:

The Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel is the CONTEST VENUE and the host hotel for the event.

For hotel rooms, please use the information below:

The Contest and Check-in Will Be Held at the Main Host Hotel

HILTON BALTIMORE BWI AIRPORT HOTEL
1739 W Nursery Road
Linthicum Heights MD. 21090
(410) 694 – 0808

CALL NUMBER ABOVE AND
Mention IFBB Pro Room Block

or

Click Here to Book Special Rate online 

Attention to all Competitors

Dumbells are NOT permitted in the pump-up area. Competitors are advised to bring exercise bands.

Contest Tanning

Olympia Tan
www.olympiatan.com

Click Here for Tanning Appointment

Hair / Makeup

We are offering hair and makeup for this event through Amy Burkins and her team from Olympia Tan

Click Here for Hair / Makeup Scheduling

Eligibility

Competition is open to all NPC registered athletes.

You must purchase an NPC CARD using one of the following methods:

1) NPC CARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ($125) AT ATHLETE CHECK-IN (cash only)

2) YOU MAY ALSO OBTAIN YOUR NPC CARD ONLINE AT THIS at this link

PLEASE NOTE:  Your NPC CARD is NOT the same as entering the event!  It is your registration as an NPC athlete.   To enter the event, click the ENTRY tab at the top of this page for information.

Music Rules

All Bodybuilding, Classic Physique and Women Physique contestants MUST supply their own music. ALL music will be collected as the competitors Weigh-In.

IF YOUR CLASS REQUIRES MUSIC, YOU MUST BRING IT TO CHECKIN ON A USB THUMB DRIVE OR CD (your song selection only, not an entire CD!).  There is NO MUSIC UPLOAD available for this event! You must bring your music to checkin on thumb drive or CD.  If it’s on a thumb drive, must be in mp3 format.

Vulgar music is NOT be permitted and will be grounds for disqualification.

Posing music must be the only music on a CD and MUST be no longer than 70 seconds

Divisions and Length of Routines

Divisions:
Men Bodybuilding
Women Bodybuilding
Bikini
Fitness
Figure
Wellness
Classic Physique
Men Physique
Women Physique
Teen / Novice / Wheelchair

 DESCRIPTION OF DIVISIONS

True Novice Divisions

Competitors have NEVER competed in the NPC before.

Novice Divisions

Competitors have not won their class in an NPC competition.

First Responder Divisions

Competitors are Active or Retired with First Responder ID.

Armed Forces Divisions

Competitors are Active or Retired & Spouses with Armed Forces ID

Teen Division

Competitor must be at least 16 years old, and not over the age of 19 on the day of the competition.

Collegiate Division

Competitor must be taking college courses during that calendar year and must not be over 25 yrs of age.

Junior Division

Competitor must not be over the age of 23 on the day of the competition.

Masters Divisions

Competitors must be over the age(s) shown on the day of the competition, such as “Over 35”.

Length of Routines

Bodybuilding/ Women Physique Routines (70 seconds) & Fitness Routines (2 Minutes)

FOR LIST OF ALL DIVISIONS IN THIS EVENT, PLEASE VIEW THE OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM from the ENTRY TAB ON TOP OF THIS PAGE.

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Rounds

ROUNDS OF COMPETITION

FIGURE DIVISION

2 Rounds of competition. Wearing a 2-piece suit with heels.

Presentation Round

Each competitor performs a Front Stance and 3 model stances.

Comparison Round

Competitors will be directed to do quarter turns in a group.

BIKINI DIVISION

2 Rounds of competition

Wearing a 2-piece suit with heels.

Presentation Round

Each competitor has 10 seconds to present themselves in the stances of their choice.

Comparison Round

Competitors will be directed to do turns to the front and back.

MEN PHYSIQUE DIVISION

2 Rounds of competition

Wearing board shorts

Presentation Round

Each competitor has 10 seconds to present themselves in front and back stances.

Comparison Round

Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to do stances to the front and back.

WOMEN PHYSIQUE DIVISION

2 Rounds of competition

Relaxed Round

Competitors will be brought out in a group and directed to do 1/4 turns

Comparison Round

Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to 5 Mandatory Poses.

Front Double Bicep, Side Chest, Rear Double Bicep, Side Tricep, Abdominal and Thighs

Competitors will perform a 70-second posing routine to their own music at the Finals.

MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE DIVISION

If you do not make weight in the Classic Physique division, you will have the option of completing in Bodybuilding or Men’s Physique. Proper attire is required. Posing Trunks for Bodybuilding, Board Shorts for Physique.

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2 Rounds of competition

Wearing spandex shorts

Relaxed Round

Competitors will be brought out in a group and directed to do 1/4 turns

Comparison Round

Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to 5 Mandatory Poses.

Front Double Bicep, Rear Double Bicep, Side Chest, Abdominal and Thighs, Favorite Classic Pose (No Most Muscular)

Competitors will perform a 70-second posing routine to their own music at the Finals.

FITNESS DIVISION

For FITNESS DIVISION rules, click here to review rules from the main NPC website

BODYBUILDING DIVISION

For BODYBUILDING DIVISION rules, click here to review rules from the main NPC website

WELLNESS DIVISION

For WELLNESS DIVISION rules, click here to review rules from the main NPC website

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TRAINERS PASS

Any trainer’s pass must be purchased at the Weigh-Ins. $160 cash only.

ALL TRAINER’S PASS INCLUDES PASS AND TICKETS (Morning & Evening)

Questions?

For Other Contest Information, Contact:

Kutz Promotions / Pro-Am Physique Productions
(410) 241 – 5841
E-mail: kutzpromo@gmail.com

IFBB Pro/Contest Promoter: Richard Siegelman
(410) 241 – 5841

CUSTOMER SUPPORT
(412) 503 – 7755

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