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WNBF PRO QUALIFIER!!! LET’S GO!!!
NATURAL NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS-WNBF PRO QUAL
MAY 27, 2017 ● BLOOMFIELD, CT
Coverage in Fitness & Physique Magazine
***ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 7, 2016!***
Please be sure to thoroughly review and print THIS page to ensure that all Competition requirements are met, ie. To be Eligible to Compete, YOU MUST OBTAIN AN OCB MEMBERSHIP ONLINE.
Click on each Link for more info:
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO: OBTAIN OCB MEMBERSHIP
ON-LINE REGISTRATION
URGENT! ALL REGISTERED COMPETITORS MUST COMPLETE COMPETITOR INFO SHEET
COMING SOON:
DISCOUNTED ADVANCE ON-LINE TICKETS & TRAINER’S PASS
BECOME A NNE VENDOR
COMPETITOR CHECK-IN/POLYGRAPH TESTING
PRE-ORDER ONSTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY ONLINE
NEW: GET DISCOUNTED GROUP GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
Location: Bloomfield High School, 5 Huckleberry Lane, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Show Times: Prejudging begins @ 10AM (event will run straight through with a brief intermission after group comparisons and before individual presentations/awards). VENUE OPENS FOR COMPETITORS AND VENDOR SET-UP @ 9AM. Door Ticket Sales Begin @ 9:30AM. CASH ONLY. Doors open for Spectators, Family and Friends @ 9:30AM. Competitor Meeting @ 9:15am Sharp.
WNBF Pro Card Qualification: A WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) Pro Cards will be awarded when the following conditions are met:
- when 8 or more in the Open division, the overall winner from: Men’s Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, Figure and Bikini. If there are less than 8 entries per DIVISION no pro card will be awarded.
- when 5 or more in the Open division, the overall winner from: Women’s Bodybuilding and Women Physique. If there are less than 5 entries per DIVISION no pro card will be awarded.
- when 5 or more in the Masters Age 40+ division, the overall winner for all categories except Men’s Physique. The WNBF does not offer Pro Masters in Men’s Physique yet.
- Competitors who qualify to compete at the WNBF pro level in OCB Women’s Physique divisions may opt to compete in either Bodybuilding or FitBody with the WNBF. The WNBF does not offer Pro Women’s Physique at this time.
Awards: Per Class, 1st thru 3rd awarded Custom Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals…Medals also for 4th and 5th placing. Class Overall Winners awarded Custom Framed Picture Awards. Team Award and Best Presentation Awards for each Division. Teams must be Registered and comprised of 5 Competitors or more. Team Award presented to Team with the highest % of overall placing in the Open Class of each Division. All Competitors will receive Stacked Supplement Bags, courtesy of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition, West Hartford and a variety of other supplement contributors.
Division Offerings: (only ONE division may be selected, however, MULTIPLE crossovers may be selected within selected division). YOUR ENTRY AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDES YOU IN THE “OPEN” DIVISION. Men’s Bodybuilding: Debut, Novice, Masters 50+, Masters 40+ and Open – Men’s Physique: Debut, Novice, Masters 40+ and Open – Women’s Bodybuilding: Debut, Novice, Masters 50+, Masters 40+ and Open – Women’s Physique: Debut, Novice, Masters 40+ and Open – Figure: Debut, Novice, Masters 40+ and Open – Bikini: Debut, Novice, Masters 40+ and Open. Promoter reserves the right to add or drop classes based on number of entries.
Division Details: Debut: First competition ever in any organization. Novice: Open only to those who have not placed first in any class and/or division in the same category (Ex. Figure) with any organization (unless was the only competitor in the class). Eligibility will be verified during polygraph testing. Masters Divisions: Open only to those falling into the stipulated age range (ex. 40+ is age forty and over) Open: Open to anyone regardless of age and level of experience. Your Entry Automatically includes you in the Open. Bikini: Open to any female 18 years of age or older.
Classes: When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height. (Class breakdowns and the order of events will be supplied to competitors on or before the day of the event).
Crossovers: A “crossover” is entering more than one division. For example, someone may enter the Novice division, if eligible, and also elect to crossover into the Master’s 40+ division (if eligible) and compete in it as well. Crossovers between Divisions, such as Figure, Bikini, Women Physique and Women’s Bodybuilding are NOT permitted.
Check-in: All Competitors Must Check-In Friday, May 26, 2017 between 11am-8pm @ MAX MUSCLE SPORTS NUTRITION, 625d New Park Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110 Phone: 860.232.4629 **Any competitor not reporting for check-in prior to 8pm will be scratched from the show (no refunds). NO WALK-INS.
Drug Tested Event: This is a natural (drug-free) competition. All competitors must meet eligibility criteria listed in the OCB Drug Testing Guidelines in order to participate. Competitors should review these procedures and the list of banned substances prior to registering.
Drug Testing: All competitors are REQUIRED to be polygraph tested prior to competing. In addition, pro card winners are REQUIRED to be urine tested. If any pro card winner do not supply a urine specimen immediately after the event they are subject to disqualification. Polygraph testing will take place in conjunction with check-in and will also be conveniently available on Friday, May 26, 2017 between 11am-8pm at the Check-in Site, MAX MUSCLE SPORTS NUTRITION, 625d New Park Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110. It is the competitor’s responsibility to contact the Polygraph Examiner to schedule an appointment within 2 weeks of the show. Click here to schedule your polygraph. Photo identification must be shown prior to polygraph tests. Any competitor not polygraph tested will be disqualified (no refunds). If you have taken a polygraph test in an OCB, INBF and/or WNBF within 6 weeks prior to this show, you are exempt only after show is verified and approved. The polygraph fee is $50 paid directly to the Polygraph Tech at the time of Registration. Cash only.
***Competitor meeting: There WILL BE a Competitor Meeting on Show Day @ 9:15AM SHARP in the Auditorium. Once your completed registration and payment is processed, please keep your the paypal receipt for your record of confirmation. In addition, an email of any additional information and/or updates that need to be covered will be emailed approximately 2 weeks prior to Show Day. Please be sure to review everything carefully.
Fees: Entry/Open $55, Crossovers $25 per additional class (applies to all entries postmarked or submitted online on or before 3/30/2017). Entries after 3/30/17 thru 4/30/17 increases to Entry/Open: $75, Crossovers $35. Entries after 4/30/17 thru Entry Deadline 5/17/2017 are subjected to $40 late fee. Entries will NOT be accepted after 5/17/2017 for administrative and award purposes. No Walk-in Entries. As stated above, Polygraph Screening $50 payable in cash to the Polygraph Tech at check-in.
OCB Membership: All competitors are required to be current members of OCB to participate in this event. OCB Membership forms and online registration options can be found on OCBonline.com. $60 for the annual membership and includes a one-year subscription to Fitness & Physique Magazine.
DISCOUNTED ADVANCED Online Tickets thru May 17, 2017 Adult General Admission $35, Children 12 and under $5, Trainers Back Stage Ticket $45 (Free entry for Trainers with a Team of 7 or more registered competitors-one free trainer pass/registered team of 7 or more). Advanced ticket holders must show email receipt at door for entry. Door Ticket Purchase (Cash Only): Adult General Admission $40, Children 12 and under $10, Trainers Back Stage Ticket $50. Backstage policy: One assistant max (must be age 18 or older) per competitor allowed, assistant MUST buy a trainers ticket, which is good for General Admission and back stage access.
Prejudging: The Prejudging portion of the event will consist of: Men and Women Bodybuilding, Men and Women Physique, Figure and Bikini group comparisons.
Finals: The Finals portion of the event will consist of: Men and Women Bodybuilding routines, Men Physique, Women Physique, Figure and Bikini stage t-walks, awards presentations, and overall judging (for divisions with more than one class). All competitors will perform at finals.
ROUTINE/STAGE WALK MUSIC: Routine length 60 seconds for Men Bodybuilders and Women Bodybuilders. Only Men Bodybuilders and Women Bodybuilders may use their own music (Family-Friendly, no violent, vulgar an/or profanity in music selection). ALL MUSIC MUST BE SENT AS A DIGITAL FILE (Ex. mp3, m4a, wav, etc.). Please email your routine/stage walk music file to newenglandocbct@gmail.com. For Men’s & Women’s Bodybuilding state whether you want your music to start before you go out or after you’re set on stage. Remember, music is not to contain any profanity. If music is not received for any competitor by 5/18 (I know…I know..but, I was just told we need a music file rather than a CD), house music will be used for you the day of the event. If your song is on a retail CD search the Internet on how to “rip music from a cd” if you don’t know how to. ALL MUSIC MUST BE SENT AS A DIGITAL FILE (Ex. mp3, m4a, wav, etc.) NO LATER THAN May 18, 2016. Hassle-Free Props are permitted. Figure/Bikini/Physique stage t-walks will be to house music (provided) at finals.
Professional Services Available for Purchase (Promoter secured Discounted Rates for NNE Competitors):
Stage Photography: OCB Stage photo coverage will be available at the event via Professional Photographer, Patrick Lawrence of Arts2go. Competitors wishing to have photo coverage at this event should complete the order form in advance and turn in with payment upon check-in for the show. Forms will also be available at Competitor Check-in OR PAY ONLINE NOW.
Spray Tanning/Make-up/Hair Services: TBD
*Note: The product Dream Tan WILL be permitted at the contest site; however, please make every effort to not get product on walls, floor, etc.
Pump-Up Area: Competitors are encouraged to bring their own bands, light equipment and mirrors for use in pumping up backstage before going on stage.
Host Hotel: Residence Inn by Marriott, 100 Dunfrey Lane, Windsor, CT 06095
For Reservations, Call 860.688.7474 and ask for “OCB Natural New England ” Special Group Rate (equipped with full kitchen) and conveniently located less than 7 miles from the contest venue.
Airport: Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Directions: Please use MapQuest.com or GPS to get directions from your location.
Please make all Mail-in Payments: Payable to Greg Gworek, MAX MUSCLE SPORTS NUTRITION, ATTN: Greg Gworek, 625d New Park Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110