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THE 2009 NPC
MIKE FRANCOIS CLASSIC
brought to you by Relay Gear
Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships
An NPC National Qualifier
Contest coverage by
FLEX Magazine!
Update (5/7/09):
Tickets are still available! As
of 5:00 p.m. May 7th, tickets can be purchased at the door
only. Thank you.
DATE
May 9, 2009
PLACE
Olentangy Liberty High School
3584 Home Road
Powell, OH 43065
(directions below)
TIME
Prejudging: 10:00 a.m.
Finals: 6:30 p.m.
CHECK-IN
Saturday: 7:30 a.m.
An optional early weigh-in will be held Friday from
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Metro Fitness (formerly World Gym),
1245 Worthington Woods Blvd., Worthington, OH 43085, (614) 431-9999. If you choose to take advantage of the early
weigh-in, you do not need to arrive on Saturday until 8:00 a.m. Note: Per NPC regulations, only competitors and officials will be
allowed backstage once check-in begins on Saturday unless a
Trainer's Pass is purchased (see below).
TRAINER'S PASS (New
for 2009)
In past years, NPC regulations have allowed only
competitors and officials backstage once check-in begins.
Beginning this year, however, the NPC is allowing promoters to offer
a limited number of Trainer's passes. The passes are $50 and
are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Trainer
must also purchase a ticket - the pass only allows him/her backstage
to assist you, the competitor. All passes must be purchased in
advance, so if you are interested please e-mail
us.
DIVISIONS
Men's Bodybuilding
Bantamweight (up to 143¼ lbs.)
Lightweight (over 143¼ lbs. to 154¼ lbs.)
Middleweight (over 154¼ lbs. to 176¼ lbs.)
Light Heavyweight (over 176¼ lbs. to 198¼ lbs.)
Heavyweight (over 198¼ lbs. to 225¼ lbs.)
Super Heavyweight (over 225¼ lbs.)
Women's Bodybuilding
Lightweight (up to 125 lbs.)
Middleweight (over 125 lbs. to 140 lbs.)
Heavyweight (over 140 lbs.)
Men's Novice Bodybuilding (up to 176¼ lbs., over 176¼ lbs.)
Men's Masters Bodybuilding (40 years of age &
older)
Figure (up to 5’4”, over 5’4”
to 5’6”, over 5’6”)
Masters Figure (35 years of age & older)
Bikini (one class) **NEW DIVISION**
Note: The 60 second posing round for bodybuilders
during prejudging will be eliminated and all bodybuilders will pose
at the evening show. As of 2004, the
NPC added two new mandatory poses for Women's Bodybuilding:
Front Lat Spread and Rear Lat Spread.
AWARDS
Sculptured trophies
will be awarded for 1st through 5th places in each division.
Every competitor will receive a goody bag!
ELIGIBILITY
All competitors must currently hold a 2009 National Physique Committee Card or
purchase one during registration the day of the contest. To be eligible to
compete in the Men’s Novice Bodybuilding Division, you may not
have won your weight class in any prior NPC contest. For information on the NPC, including rules and regulations,
please visit www.npcnewsonline.com.
ENTRY FEE
$35.00 if postmarked by April 25, 2009. $45.00 after that
date. Add $15 for each additional division entered (cannot crossover
between Figure & Bikini). Send entry form
(.pdf) along with check
or money order
payable to Mike Francois to: NPC Mike Francois Classic, P.O. Box 26752, Columbus, OH 43226.
You may also register at the optional early weigh-in or on Saturday. If you would like an
entry form mailed to you, please contact us by phone
(740.363.8393) or e-mail
and provide your name and mailing address.
MUSIC
Each competitor (except Figure & Bikini) must
furnish a pre-set CD (no MP3) with only their music recorded. Music may
not exceed 90 seconds. Vulgar lyrics are prohibited and will result in
disqualification. Music will be
available for pick-up immediately after the contest only (it
will not be returned by mail).
TICKETS
Prejudging tickets (general admission) are $5.00 in
advance or $10 at the door. Finals tickets (reserved seating) are $20 in advance or $25 at the
door.
Children under 2 admitted free.
To order tickets, please print our Ticket
Order Form (.pdf) or order online.
Tickets will also be available at the
door and pre-sold at select locations. Please call (740)
363-8393 for additional information. All checks or
money orders should be made payable to Mike Francois. Ticket orders
postmarked after April 25, 2009 or submitted online after
April 25, 2009 will not be mailed and must be
picked up at Will Call. Order early for best seats!
SPRAY TANNING SERVICES
Liquid
Sun Rayz
will be offering competition spray tanning at our event this
year. The service will be provided at the host hotel and at
the venue. For more information or to schedule an appointment,
please contact them directly at (513) 460-6152
or info@liquidsunrayz.com.
Tanning products are not allowed in the venue and oil must be
applied in designated areas only.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION FOR FIGURE & BIKINI COMPETITORS
2-piece swimsuit round ONLY (no 1-piece).
Competitors must wear high heels.
Thong suits are not permitted.
Figure competitors will be compared using quarter turns.
Bikini competitors will be compared using a front and back
stance.
VIDEO POLICY
Per NPC regulations, no video equipment is
allowed in the auditorium. Cameras are allowed.
DIRECTIONS
Olentangy Liberty High School
3584 Home Road
Powell, OH 43065
Powell is a suburb situated N of Columbus, OH. Traveling
on I-71 South (from Cleveland): Exit 121 – Gemini Place/Polaris Parkway,
turn right at
light (Gemini Place) and go approximately 1 mile traveling behind
Polaris Fashion Place, turn right onto Polaris Parkway, continue on
Polaris Parkway/East Powell Road for approximately 1½ miles, turn
right onto US-23/Columbus Pike and go approximately 2½ miles, turn
left onto Home Road and go approximately 4 miles to school. Traveling
on
I-71 North (from Columbus): Exit 121 – Polaris Parkway, turn left
at light and continue on Polaris Parkway/East Powell Road for
approximately 2½ miles, turn right onto US-23/Columbus Pike and go
approximately 2½ miles, turn left onto Home Road and go
approximately 4 miles to school.
Would you like personalized directions? Click below for
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Directions to
3584 Home Rd
Powell, OH 43065-9757
LODGING
Extended StayAmerica is the official host hotel for the NPC Mike
Francois Classic. Additional hotel options are also listed below.
A link to each hotel's web site is provided for your convenience.
Rates are approximate and are subject to change.
The
following hotels are located off US-23 and I-270 approximately 9
miles (15 minutes) from the venue.
Extended
StayAmerica *HOST HOTEL*
Ask for the "Mike Francois
Classic" rate
7465 High Cross Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43235
Phone: (614) 785-1006
Rate: $61.00 Queen bed; $66.00 2 Double beds
All rooms include kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and
stovetop.
Please note: Per hotel policy, the block of rooms will be held until
one week prior to the event.
Marriott
Courtyard
7411 Vantage Drive, Columbus , OH 43235
Phone: (614) 436-7070
Rate: Approximately $89-$139
Red
Roof Inn
7480 North High Street, Columbus,
OH 43235
Phone: (614) 846-3001
Rate: Approximately $45-$60
Days
Inn & Suites
7500 Vantage Drive, Columbus, OH 43235
Phone: (614) 436-0556
Rate: Approximately $60-$90
SPONSOR
INFO
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2009 NPC Mike
Francois Classic, please click here
for all the details.
FOR
MORE INFORMATION
(740) 363-8393
classic@mikefrancois.com
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