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2008 GNC IFBB
NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Bodybuilding   Figure

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY DEADLINE

All entries (applications) must be postmarked no later than, Friday, August 8, 2008.

ENTRY FEES

• Money order made payable to GARY UDIT. No checks will be accepted.
• Bodybuilding and Figure - $100.00 for each division entered.

CONTEST VENUE AND HOST HOTEL

• The host hotel and the contest venue is the RENAISSANCE CLEVELAND HOTEL.

• Call 216-696-5600 for reservations. Mention the “IFBB North American Championships” to get the Special Contest Rate.

• The deadline for the Special Contest Rate is Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Rooms will not be available after this date. Please reserve your rooms early!

CHECK-IN/WEIGH-IN: RENAISSANCE CLEVELAND HOTEL

• Thursday, August 28, 2008 - Optional Early Weigh-In/Check-In:
All competitors -- 5:00 - 7:00 pm

• Friday, August 29, 2008 - Late Weigh-In/Check-In:
All competitors -- 9:00 am - 11:00 am

PROFESSIONAL SPRAY TANNING

• You can get a professional tan to enhance your look onstage! The tanning experts at On-The-Mark Physique Tanning will spray-tan you, in the convenience of the host hotel, using state-of-the-art full body airbrush spray.

• Call 412-716-5795 or e-mail onthemarkphysique@comcast.net to make your tanning appointment!

TICKETS

• A ticket order form can be downloaded so that you can order tickets in advance for your family and friends.

• Tickets can be ordered by completing the order form and mailing it to Gary Udit, PO Box 16424, Pittsburgh, PA 15242 with a money order payable to Gary Udit. Please place your order as soon as possible to reserve the best seats.

• No checks will be accepted. Ticket orders received after August 13, 2008 will be held at Will Call.

TRAVEL FROM THE AIRPORT

• You will not need a rental car during your stay. You will find that the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is attached to the Tower City Center which includes everything you will require as a competitor and also everything to provide entertainment for your friends and family.

IFBB PRO QUALIFIER

The Overall winners of the Open Men's Division, the Open Women's Bodybuilding Division, the Over 40 Men's Division, the Over 50 Men's Division and the Over 35 Figure Division along with the top 2 placers in the overall of the Open Figure Division are eligible to turn professional and compete in the IFBB.

MASTERS DIVISIONS

The age limits for the Masters Divisions are Men Over 40, Men Over 50 and Figure Over 35.

MEDIA PASSES

If you need a media pass, please call the NPC National office at 412-276-5027.

COMPETITION DIVISIONS

MEN - Open

Bantamweight: Up to & including 143-1/4 lbs
Lightweight: Over 143-1/4 lbs up to & including 154-1/4 lbs
Welterweight: Over 154-1/4 lbs up to & including 165-1/4 lbs
Middleweight: Over 165-1/4 lbs up to & including 176-1/4 lbs
Light Heavyweight: Over 176-1/4 lbs up to & including 198-1/4 lbs
Heavyweight: Over 198-1/4 lbs up to & including 225-1/4 lbs
Super Heavyweight: Over 225-1/4 lbs

MEN - Over 40

Lightweight: Up to & including 154-1/4 lbs
Middleweight: Over 154-1/4 lbs up to & including 165-1/4 lbs
Welterweight: Over 165-1/4 lbs up to & including 176-1/4 lbs
Light Heavyweight: Over 176-1/4 lbs up to & including 198-1/4 lbs
Heavyweight: Over 198-1/4 lbs up to 225-1/4 lbs
Super Heavyweight: Over 225-1/4 lbs

MEN - Over 50

Lightweight: Up to & including 154-1/4 lbs
Middleweight: Over 154-1/4 lbs up to & including 176-1/4 lbs
Light Heavyweight: Over 176-1/4 lbs up to & including 198-1/4 lbs
Heavyweight: Over 198-1/4 lbs up to 225-1/4 lbs
Super Heavyweight: Over 225-1/4 lbs

WOMEN - Open

Lightweight: Up to & including 115 lbs
Middleweight: Over 115 lbs up to & including 125 lbs
Light Heavyweight: Over 125 lbs up to & including 140 lbs
Heavyweight: Over 140 lbs

FIGURE - Open

Class A: Up to and including 5’1”
Class B: Over 5’1” up to 5’2-1/2”
Class C: Over 5’2-1/2” up to 5’4”
Class D: Over 5’4” up to 5’5-1/2”
Class E: Over 5’5-1/2” up to 5’7”
Class F: Over 5’7”

FIGURE - Over 35

Class A: Up to and including 5’2”
Class B: Over 5’2” up to 5’4”
Class C: Over 5’4” up to 5’6”
Class D: Over 5’6”

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

All events take place within the confines of the RENAISSANCE CLEVELAND HOTEL.

Thursday, August 28 Optional Early Weigh-In 5:00 – 7:00 pm
All competitors Grand Ballroom
Friday, August 29 Late Weigh-In 9:00 - 11:00 am
All competitors Grand Ballroom
Friday, August 29 Mandatory Meeting 3:30 pm Grand Ballroom
All Figure competitors
Women Bodybuilders
Men Over 50
Friday, August 29 Prejudging 5:00 pm Grand Ballroom
All Figure competitors, 1-pc
Women Bodybuilders
Men Over 50
Saturday, August 30 Mandatory Meeting 7:30 am Grand Ballroom
All Figure competitors
Men Open and Over 40
Saturday, August 30 Prejudging 9:00 am Grand Ballroom
All Figure competitors, 2-pc
Men Open and Over 40
Saturday, August 30 Mandatory Meeting 5:00 pm Grand Ballroom
All competitors
Saturday, August 30 Finals 6:00 pm Grand Ballroom
All competitors