NPC Oklahoma Natural Athlete Letter

2024 Oklahoma Natural competitors, please read all the important information below to be ready for the event.

Competition:

August 16th, 2024
Embassy Suites Grand Ballroom
741 N. Phillips Ave., OKC, OK

Pre-judging starts at 4:30 PM| Finals immediately following approx.6:30 pm 

Athlete Weigh-In: 12:00-3:00 p.m. 

Athlete CHECK-IN PRE JUDGING: 3:00
Prejudging:4:30 p.m..
Finals: 6:30 p.m.

(Finals will begin approximately at 6:30 PM) 

Host Hotel:

Embassy Suites
741 N. Phillips Ave., OKC, OK, (405) 239-3900

Drug Testing:

List of banned substances: Click Here to View Banned Substances PDF  

  1. All athletes must be clean of ANY use of all banned items for three years or more.
  2.  List of banned substances can be seen by clicking on the above link, but a rule of thumb is all steroids, hormones, diuretics, estrogen blockers, beta 2 The antagonist etc.
    1. A complete list is available by clicking on the provided link and is recommended that you do so.
  3.  All open class winners will be urinalysis tested backstage by a qualified nurse / doctor and all samples will be sent out for testing right after awards. Athletes who fail the urinalysis test will be stripped of their placing and national qualification for one year with the NPC. A random test can be ordered by the Head Judge or State Chairman if he/she feels one is needed on any competitor during the event only!

Mandatory Athlete Check In / Height Check / Weigh-in:

Friday, August 16th 12:00pm-3-pm 

Embassy Suites Grand Ballroom
741 N. Phillips Ave., OKC, OK

Newer Divisions as of 2020

Wellness: Wellness was added in 2020. Be sure to read through the rules on Wellness on the NPC News Online website.

Hero: This class is open to any current or retired member of Military, Police, Fire, EMT and First Responders. There will be one Hero class in each division. Please provide proof of service or employment at weigh-ins.

Routine Music:

Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Fitness and Women’s Physique competitors will need to submit their music online before registration closes. DON’T DISCARD YOUR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION. Within that email, you will have a special link to use specifically for you to upload your music.

  • Posing Routines may be up to a maximum of 60 seconds.
  • If you have trouble submitting your music contact Jeremy (405) 609-9980

NPC Card:

All competitors must have a current NPC Membership. You can purchase your NPC membership online at this link and get immediate proof of purchase: https://www.npcregistration.com/. Be sure to snap a photo of it once it’s shown on the screen and bring it with you or print it out. You can also purchase your NPC membership for $125 (cash only) at the athlete check in.

Tickets:

Tickets and backstage passes are now on sale at this link: https://npcoklahoma.com/npc-natural-championships/. Please bring ID with you in order to pick up your tickets at the front door. Tickets can be bought online until Wednesday the week of the show. At that time, they will need to be purchased at the door. Please remember that ALL Children must have tickets to attend the show and are not allowed backstage. No refunds, exchanges or transfers after on tickets or athlete registrations. All ticket sales and registrations are FINAL.

NOTE: ONE PERSON only may pick up ticket order, please add their name at the time of purchase.

Official Spray Tanning Service:

Champion Tan is the official spray tan company for the NPC Grand Prix, and the ONLY spray tan service that will be on site and backstage at the show. Since 2015 Champion Tan has provided the winning stage color for 689 Class Winners and 147 Overall Winners at NPC shows in Oklahoma. Spray Tan Appointments for the 2020 NPC Grand Prix are filling up very quickly! Once all available appointment times are booked, we will not be able to take any additional clients. If you have not yet booked your spray tan package, please do so ASAP at the link below in order to get the best available appointment time.

Here is the direct link to book your spray tan package online: http://npcoklahoma.com/bookspray-tan/.

Your spray tan package will include a full base tan coat applied on Friday at the host hotel, and then a finishing coat applied on Saturday morning at the venue. Your package will also include color touch ups as necessary during the competition on Saturday. Don’t leave your contest color to chance. Book your spray tan appointment with Champion Tan today!

Hair and Makeup:

Hair and Makeup services will be provided by our Official Backstage Hair & Makeup Artists Tease is composed of experienced, licensed artists that are exoerts in stage perfect hair and makeup that will transform your natural beauty to achieve the glamour and beauty synonymous with NPC/IFBB stage presentation. Sit back, relax and let Tease. Transform you into the sparkling Champion that you are! Go online today and schedule your perfect appointment time: http://npcoklahoma.com/hair-makeup-for-npc-oklahoma-competitors/

Photography

No cameras will be allowed in the venue. We have a professional photographer taking the stage photos and he owns the photographic rights. August Photography will be handling photography for the show. 

Other reminders

  • Each athlete should bring a can of Pam to be oiled with.
  • Hair and make-up other than from the official Tease company, can’t be done inside the facility. Other arrangements will need to be made.
  • No children are allowed backstage.
  • Backstage passes are for backstage only. Additional wristbands will be needed to go inside the venue.
  • It’s going to be a long day. May we suggest bringing some house shoes so you will be comfortable backstage. Some have also brought pillows or other items to sit on. We want you to be comfortable and relaxed before you hit the stage.

If you have any questions about your registration, please contact Eileen Calabrese by phone at (918) 938-2642 or by email at npcoklahoma@yahoo.com. Good luck with your final preparations for the 2024 NPC Oklahoma season!

Warmest Regards, Eileen Calabrese
NPC Oklahoma State Chairperson, NPC Promoter IFBB PRO Judge & National Judge

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