What is the NPC Men's Physique Division?

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What is the NPC Men's Physique Division?

Details: Published on Sunday, 20 March 2011 01:52; Written by Ian Lauer CSCS

Following is what is currently know about the new Men's Physique division. What is important to note is that now is the time to get in and set the bar. Instead of guessing what the judges are looking for get into the game and bring the physique you want to see be representative of the title "Men's Physique." It is not everyday that and athlete can define a sport. This is the day to make it happen in this new division. Now is not the time to worry about winning the trophy..now is the time to DEFINE the trophy!

According to the NPC:

"New Men’s Physique Division

Beginning in 2011 a new division for men will be introduced – Men’s Physique. The following are the guidelines/rules.

Judging Criteria:

Muscularity and Body Condition

Judges will be looking for fit contestants who display proper shape and symmetry combined with muscularity and overall condition. This is not a bodybuilding contest so extreme muscularity should be marked down.

Stage Presence and Personality

Contestants will be asked to walk in board shorts (shorts must be just above the knee in length and can be one inch below the belly button, no spandex and no logos are permitted on the board shorts however a manufacturer’s logo such as Nike symbol or Billabongs are acceptable.) Competitors will enter the stage without a shirt and barefoot. No lewd acts allowed for example the moon pose. Judges are looking for the contestant with the best stage presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality to the audience.

COMPETITION JUDGING

Presentation:

Competitors will walk to the center of the stage alone and perform quarter (1/4) turns withoptional pose of hand on hip or hand in pocket, face the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage.

Comparison Round –

The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do quarter turns
Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in quarter turns.

Promoters can choose to have one class or two. For contests with two classes:

Up to including 5’8”
Over 5’8”

National level contests do not permit competitors to crossover into Bodybuilding. All other competitions are permitted to have crossovers at the discretion of the promoter with district chairperson’s approval.

Who Qualifies for National Level Men’s Physique Competitions:

Competitors that place in the top five (5) in each class at national qualifying contests will have a one year qualification for national level events.

Note: For 2011 a place in the top five (5) of any Men’s Physique contest will qualify you for national level contests."