2012 NGA Alabama Natural Open Championships

[Old Navy]

2012 NGA Alabama Natural Open
Bodybuilding, Figure, Male Physique and Bikini Model Championships

A Super Pro Qualifier

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Eligible: Open to all natural amateur athletes who hold a current National Gym Association (NGA) membership card. NGA card ($45.00) can be purchased in advance or at check-in on Friday.

Drug Test: All athletes are required to take a pre-contest drug test on Friday at check-in. Fee for the drug test ($35.00) can be paid in advance or by cash only at check-in.

Location: The competition on Saturday will be held at Homewood High School, 1901 Lakeshore Drive South, Homewood, Alabama 35209. Homewood is located in Birmingham.

Time: Saturday prejudging check-in at 9:30 AM. Prejudging begins at 11:00 AM. Evening Show check-in at 5:00 PM – show begins at 6:00 PM.

Music: Bodybuilders must bring a pre-recorded CD with a maximum of 90-seconds of music for your posing routine. Bikini Models can bring a pre-recorded CD with a maximum of 75 seconds of music for your evening presentation or you can use house music. Figure competitors and Male Physique will compete to house music.

Awards: This event is a Tier IV Super Pro Qualifier. An NGA Pro Card will be awarded to the winner of each Men’s and Women’s Open class with at least five athletes competing, making the class a Pro Qualifier. An NGA Masters Pro Card will be awarded to the winner of each Men’s and Women’s Masters Class with at least three athletes competing, making the class a Masters Pro Qualifier.

Trophies: Niels Andersen Sculpture trophies will be awarded to the first five places for each class and Overall winners. Teen, Novice and Male Physique trophies will be awarded to the first five place winners for each class and Best Poser trophies will be awarded for Men’s and for Women’s Bodybuilding.

Fees: NGA membership card $45.00; One Class $60.00; Each Crossover Class $40.00; Drug Test $35.00 (in advance or cash only at check-in).

Deadline: Entry form and payment by check or money order must be in by July 1, 2012. After July 1, a late fee of $40.00 will be imposed. Promotes have the option not to accept late entries. No walk-on entries will be allowed on the day of the event.

Check-in: All athletes must check-in and take a drug test on Friday, July 13 from 5-8 PM at the Vestavia Express YMCA, 2086 Columbiana Road, Birmingham, AL 35216. 205 823-0144. Bodybuilders must wear their posing suit during the weigh-in.

Contact: Scott Hults 205 901-8520 or John Rossman 205 370-5202

Visit the show's web site for more information and to download an entry form.

Web Site: www.NGAAlabamaOpen.com

Email: NGAAlabamaOpen@aol.com

[rockangel]

Could you tell us what the NGA bkini look is like? I have seen the offical criteria but have not seen a lot of competitor pics/vids of what type of physique is rewarded. I see a lot of the bodybuilding and figure but with bikini being so new, i have not seen what type of physique they are looking for.
How conditioned do they typically like? How much muscle? What are the typical turnouts for the classes have you seen? What kind of posing is rewarded?
I can not seem to find a lot of information on the female side of things.

Thanks!

[Old Navy]

[QUOTE=rockangel;854808613]Could you tell us what the NGA bkini look is like? I have seen the offical criteria but have not seen a lot of competitor pics/vids of what type of physique is rewarded. I see a lot of the bodybuilding and figure but with bikini being so new, i have not seen what type of physique they are looking for.
How conditioned do they typically like? How much muscle? What are the typical turnouts for the classes have you seen? What kind of posing is rewarded?
I can not seem to find a lot of information on the female side of things.

Thanks![/QUOTE

The best way to describe a Bikini Model is a "hot chick who goes to the beach, who goes to the gym." Unlike the hard, lean look of a Figure competitor, a Bikini Model has a softer, fuller physique. We are not looking for baby fat but your look can be a little fuller. We would still like to see some definition between muscle groups, but we are not looking for hard cuts or vascularity. The poses are a bit sassy, for instance, a front pose with a hip out and maybe one hand on that hip. The rear pose might include a look back over your shoulder towards the audience...with a sassy smile. The t-walk is less formal and maybe a bit "dancey" instead of a formal Figure walk. In my show, the 2012 NGA Alabama Natural Open Bodybuilding, Figure, Male Physique and Bikini Model Championships, Birmingham, AL, July 14, the class has two rounds. Round one, in the morning, starts with a Bikini and heels, with quarter turns and a t-walk. Then the competitor changes into a sports top, short-shorts and sneakers and repeats the turns and t-walk. Round two, in the evening, the competitors reverse the appearances with sports dress first, followed by Bikini. Again, each appearance includes quarter turns and a t-walk. Please visit the show site and check out the section on criteria. www.NGAAlabamaOpen.com.

I see you are a Navy lady. I am a retired U.S. Navy Captain. Regards, Old Navy

[chuckles_345]

As long as all goes according to plan, I'm hoping to make the road trip down for this show.

[Old Navy]

As long as all goes according to plan, I'm hoping to make the road trip down for this show.

I have no doubt that Layne will get you ready for my show. Send me your email address (oldnavycapt@aol.com) and I will add you to the mailing list for the July 14 show.

Regards, Scott - Old Navy

[SKMST]

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Again we look forward to meeting and TANNING all you hard working competitors this year at the NGA Alabama Open.