Entries Details

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• All entries must be postmarked or digitally submitted by TBD to avoid late fee of $75
• A copy of driver's license is required if entering Teenage or All Masters/Military or Service ID for Uniform Divisions
• ELIGIBILITY: All competitors must be a current member of the NPC
• NPC cards available at Weigh-In for $135. Check or Money Order only.
• ENTRY FEES: $105 For each class. Make checks payable to TriCity Classic
• NO REFUNDS. CASH ONLY FOR FRIDAY NIGHT ENTRIES.

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Weigh-In

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• Columbus Marriott - 800 Front Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
• All athletes must check-in and weigh-in on Friday night, April 1st, 2022 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• NPC cards will be sold at check-in but NO CASH will be accepted!! CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY, made payable to the NATIONAL PHYSIQUE COMMITTEE. Cards are also available at any time at www.npcnewsonline.com
• ONLY ATHLETES WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE ROOM DURING WEIGH-IN. NO SATURDAY MORNING WEIGH-IN.
• COMPETITION BAG & T-SHIRT WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST 75 PRE-ENTERED ATHLETES. SEND YOUR ENTRY IN EARLY!!

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NPC Regulations

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• All competitors are required to bring bands for pump-up. No weights will be allowed in pump-up room.
• Bodybuilding, bikini & classic physique competition suits must be worn to weigh-in for approval.
• No “T” or thong suits will be allowed. Emphasis is on “good taste”!
• Athletes may crossover to any division.
• No refunds!
• Due to venue rules, all athletes wearing tanning products must wear long sleeve shirts and long pants to sit in auditorium seating. No exceptions!
• The NPC reserves the right to determine the number of competitors that will pose at the night show.
• No detachable lense cameras, no video equipment, no soliciting of photo or video services allowed in the auditorium. No live video streaming without signed consent from the National Physique Committee home office.

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Music

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• ALL BODYBUILDING, WOMEN PHYSIQUE & MEN’S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE ATHLETES MUST SUPPLY THEIR OWN MUSIC. MUSIC CAN BE NO LONGER THAN 45 SECONDS. FITNESS NO LONGER THAN 2 MINUTES.
• POSING MUSIC SHOULD BE DOWNLOADED ON TO MUSCLEWARE. OR CAN BE COLLECTED AT CHECK-IN ON FRIDAY NIGHT ON THUMBDRIVE ONLY.
• COMPETITORS WILL NOT USE MUSIC AT PREJUDGING.

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Pre-Judging/Finals

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8:00am Mandatory Competitors Meeting for All Male Competitors 8:30am Auditorium doors open to the public 9:00am Pre-Judging/Finals Begins for All Male Competitors 3:00pm Mandatory Competitors Meeting for All Female Competitors 4:00pm Pre-Judging/Finals Begins for All Female Competitors

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FEMALE RULES FOR FITNESS MODEL SEARCH COMPETITION

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For prejudging all competitors will compete in a two-piece (top & bottom) sportswear. Top must be a sportsbra type. The bottom be shorts. No bikinis or thongs are permitted. Competitors can compete in an off the rack sportswear. All suits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are advised to bring two (2) suits to check in. The Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standard. · Competitors must wear high heels. · Competitors may wear jewelry. · For finals all competitors must wear a Black Dress and Heels. · Dress must be above the knee. · Dress must be in good taste.

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FEMALE FITNESS MODEL SEARCH COMPETITION JUDGING

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Competitors will walk onstage alone and perform their Model Walk (personnel preference) The Model Walk consists of the following: Walk to the back center of the stage, stop and do a front stance, then walk to the marked center of the stage and do a front and turn to the back and do a back stance, then turn to the front again and face the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage. No lewd acts are permitted. Length of time allowed is 20 seconds. 

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COMPARISON ROUND, TWO-PIEICE SPORTSWEAR

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Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece sportswear and heels. The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do a full front and back stance. Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in half turns.

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SCORING

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Judges will be scoring competitors using the following criteria: Balance and Shape Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and overall presentation.

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MENS FITNESS MODEL SEARCH COMPETITION

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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 will be marked down.  Stage Presence and Personality
For prejudging competitors 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 manufacturer's logo such as Nike symbols or Billabong are acceptable.) Competitors will enter the stage without a shirt and barefoot. No lewd acts allowed for example the moon pose. No Gymnastics or bodybuilding moves are allowed. Judges are looking for the contestants with the best presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality to the audience. For finals competitors will wear a collar long sleeve fitted shirt, dress slacks and dress shoes. No logos are permitted.

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COMPETITION JUDGING

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Presentation
Competitors will walk to the back center of the stage and perform a front stance and walk to the marked front center of the stage and preform a front and back pose. Turns with optional pose of hand on hip or hand in pocket, finishing facing the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage.  Comparison Round The competitors will be brought back in a group and directed to do turns. Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in turns. No Gymnastic or bodybuilding moves are allowed.

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What are the details for this event?

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What: Tri City Classic 5K
When: April 2, 2022
Distance: 5K
Course: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2862107929
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
Award Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall, 1st masters, under 14, 15-19, 10-yr age groups up to 60+; all Male and Female categories
T-Shirt: Information to be determined
Packet Pick Up: Friday, April 1, 2022 at Big Dog Fleet Feet at 12 W 11th Street from 12-6 PM

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Other Events in Conjunction with The Tri City Classic 5K

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• Friday and Saturday: A two day exposition with a Jiu Jitsu tournament, a USPA Powerlifting Meet, a Strong Man competition, a Car Show, a Harley Davidson Ride, and numerous vendors to explore!
• Friday Morning: Prejudging for the Fit Model Competition
• Friday Afternoon: The Finals for the Fit Model Competition
• Saturday: Tri City Classic 5K, Talent Search, NPC National Qualifier Body Building Competition

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How do I sign up for the race?

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Please go to this site here to sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Columbus/TriCityClassic5K

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