BODYBUILDING, FIGURE, BIKINI, PHYSIQUE, CLASSIC PHYSIQUE & WELLNESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
AN NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIER
NPC MIKE FRANCOIS CLASSIC
6/15/24
DATE
June 15, 2024
LOCATION
5605 Blazer Parkway
Dublin, OH 43017
All aspects of the event will be held at the Marriott!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Competitor Check-In:
Friday, June 14th
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Franklin Room
Competitor Meeting:
Saturday, June 15th
8:45 a.m.
Main Ballroom
Prejudging:
Saturday, June 15th
10:00 a.m.
Main Ballroom
Finals:
Saturday, June 15th
6:00 p.m.
Main Ballroom
NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIER
The NPC Mike Francois Classic is an NPC National Qualifier.
ELIGIBILITY
The NPC Mike Francois Classic is open to all competitors who are current members of the National Physique Committee (NPC) and have reached their 18th birthday on or before the date of the event. For Novice and True Novice eligibility requirements, please visit the NPC's RULES page for up-to-date information.
NPC MEMBERSHIP
2024 NPC memberships are $150 and expire at the end of the calendar year. Memberships can be purchased in advance or at the Friday check-in.
Purchase In Advance:
To purchase your membership online, CLICK HERE.
Purchase At The Check-In:
If you register at the Friday check-in, you can purchase your NPC membership at that time. Accepted payment methods are cash, check and all major credit cards (via QR code only). To pay by credit card, a QR code will be available at the check-in which will allow you to complete your NPC membership application online. The NPC will not have a credit card reader at the event.
Note: If you will be registering online, be sure to purchase your NPC card in advance since a current NPC membership number is now required for online registrations.
REGISTRATION
Entry Fee: $120.00 for first division.
Crossover Fee: $100 for each additional division.
Late Fee: $25 after June 8th.
You can register ONLINE (closes at 10:00 p.m. on June 12th) or at the Friday check-in.
If you want to add a division after registering, you can do so via your Muscleware account prior to 10:00 p.m. on June 12th or at the Friday check-in. Payment methods accepted for registration fees are cash, check and all major credit cards. Entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
DIVISIONS
BODYBUILDING
Men's Masters Bodybuilding
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1 Class
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35 years of age and older
Men's Novice Bodybuilding
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1 Class
Men's Open Bodybuilding
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7 Classes
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Bantamweight: 143¼ lbs and under
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Lightweight: Over 143¼ lbs up to and including 154¼ lbs
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Welterweight: Over 154¼ lbs up to and including 165¼ lbs
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Middleweight: Over 165¼ lbs up to and including 176¼ lbs
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Light Heavyweight: Over 176¼ lbs up to and including 198¼ lbs
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Heavyweight: Over 198¼ lbs up to and including 225¼ lbs
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Super Heavyweight: Over 225¼ lbs
BIKINI
True Novice Bikini
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1 Class
Masters Bikini
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1 Class
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35 years of age and older
Novice Bikini
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2 Classes
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Class A: Up to and including 5'4"
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Class B: Over 5’4”
Open Bikini
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4 Classes
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Class A: Up to and including 5’2”
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Class B: Over 5’2” and up to and including 5’4”
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Class C: Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’6”
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Class D: Over 5’6”
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
Men's Novice Classic Physique
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1 Class
Men's Open Classic Physique
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3 Classes
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CLICK HERE for class breakdown
WELLNESS
Women's Open Wellness
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1 Class
PHYSIQUE
Men's Masters Physique
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1 Class
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35 years of age and older
Men's Novice Physique
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2 Classes
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Class A: Up to and including 5'8"
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Class B: Over 5'8"
Men's Open Physique
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4 Classes
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Class A: Up to and including 5’6”
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Class B: Over 5’6” and up to and including 5’8”
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Class C: Over 5’8” and up to and including 5’10”
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Class D: Over 5’10”
Women's Open Physique
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1 Class
FIGURE
Masters Figure
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1 Class
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35 years of age and older
Open Figure
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4 Classes
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Class A: Up to and including 5’2”
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Class B: Over 5’2” and up to and including 5’4”
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Class C: Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’6”
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Class D: Over 5’6”
RULES & REGULATIONS
All rules and regulations are established by our sanctioning body, the National Physique Committee (NPC). For detailed information on rounds, scoring, presentation and suit requirements, click on your division below:
FRIDAY CHECK-IN
All competitors must check-in on Friday, June 14th between 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Franklin Room at the Marriott Columbus Northwest. Per NPC regulations, no Saturday check-ins will be allowed. Please note the following:
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Posing Suit: Bodybuilding, Classic Physique and Bikini competitors must wear their suit to the check-in. All other competitors need to bring their suit for inspection.
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Music: If you are competing in Bodybuilding, Women's Physique or Classic Physique, you must bring your music to the check-in (unless you uploaded it during online registration). For those crossing over between Men's Bodybuilding and Classic Physique, please bring music for each division (see Music section below for additional details).
MANDATORY MEETING
The mandatory meeting for all competitors will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, June 15th at the Marriott Columbus Northwest in the main ballroom. Please plan on arriving by 8:30 a.m. Prejudging will immediately follow at 10:00 a.m.
MUSIC
All Bodybuilding, Women's Physique and Classic Physique competitors must provide their music by the close of the Friday check-in. You have 2 options: 1) If you pre-register online, you can upload your music via Muscleware no later than 10:00 p.m. June 12th (you will be emailed a link); or 2) You can bring a USB Flash Drive (preferred) or a CD to the Friday check-in. If you are crossing over between Men's Bodybuilding and Classic Physique, you must provide music for each division. Music may not exceed 60 seconds, no other music can be on the USB/CD, and vulgar lyrics are prohibited and will result in disqualification. The USB Flash Drive will be returned to you at the Friday check-in. CDs will be available for pick-up immediately after the contest (they will not be returned by mail).
POSING ROUTINES
All Bodybuilding, Women's Physique and Classic Physique competitors will perform their routine at the Finals. If you are a Bodybuilder crossing over into another Bodybuilding division, you will pose once. If you are a Bodybuilder crossing over into Classic Physique, you will pose in both. Flips of any kind are not permitted.
TRAINER'S PASS
A Trainer's Pass is $75 and is limited to one (1) per competitor. The Trainer's Pass only allows the trainer backstage to assist the competitor. If the trainer wants access to the ballroom to view the show, they must purchase a ticket. A Trainer's Pass can be purchased ONLINE (closes at noon on June 13th), at the Friday check-in or at the ticket booth the day of. Payment methods accepted are cash, check and all major credit cards. Pre-orders will not be mailed. Trainer's Passes must be picked up at the check-in on Friday, June 14th or at the ticket booth on Saturday, June 15th. Per NPC regulations, any trainer backstage must be a current member of the NPC. All sales final.
TICKETS
Prejudging Tickets:
General Admission
$15 in advance / $20 at door
Finals Tickets:
General Admission
$25 in advance / $30 at door
Tickets can be purchased ONLINE (closes at noon on June 13th) or at the door pending availability. Payment methods accepted are cash, check and all major credit cards. Children two and under admitted free. Due to processing time, ticket orders submitted online after June 1st will not be mailed and must be picked up at Will Call (ticket booth) at the venue the day of. Seating is limited so be sure to order early to guarantee admission! All sales final.
HOST HOTEL
Marriott Columbus Northwest
5605 Blazer Parkway
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 791-1000
Rate: $145 plus applicable tax
Cutoff date: May 31st
You can reserve online or by phone:
Online: CLICK HERE to book online. You will be taken to the Marriott Mike Francois Classic reservation site.
Phone: Call (614) 791-1000 (ask for the NPC Mike Francois Classic rate).
PROFESSIONAL SPRAY TANNING SERVICES
Competition spray tanning services will be offered by Liquid Sun Rayz at the Marriott Columbus Northwest. To schedule an appointment, CLICK HERE. Note: Tanning products are not allowed in the venue and oil must be applied in designated areas only.
PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP SERVICES
Hair & makeup services will be offered by Hair By Aut Marie at the Marriott Columbus Northwest. To schedule an appointment, please contact Autumn at hairbyautmarie@gmail.com or (937) 681-3382 (call/text) no later than June 12th.
PUMP UP AREA
Per NPC regulations, weights and dumbbells are no longer allowed in the venue. Only exercise bands will be permitted. We will provide a limited number of bands. To ensure availability, we highly recommend you bring your own.
AWARDS
1st through 5th places in each class will receive an award from Niels Andersen Sculptures. Every competitor will receive a goody bag!
PHOTOGRAPHY INFO
Per NPC regulations, cameras are not allowed in the first 10 rows. There is no restriction on cell phone cameras. Pictures will be available for purchase from the official contest photographer.
SPONSOR INFO
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2024 NPC Mike Francois Classic, please CONTACT US and we will gladly send you information.