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2009 GNC NPC Excalibur Championships

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NPC Excalibur Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini Championships (NQ)

December 5, 2009 Culver City, California

Contest Flyer
Results

Note: The following is general information only for the Excalibur Bodybuilding and Figure Championships. It is not intended to supersede or replace any entry form information. Please call for or download an official entry form. Entry fee is $80 (per class entered) with an additional late fee of $40 if entry is turned in day of event or is postmarked after the closing date on entry form (1 week prior to event). Additionally, every athlete must purchase an NPC card which is $90 payable at check-ins, day of event and payable to the "National Physique Committee". The NPC card is good for the "calendar year".

General Information
Ticket Prices

No video equipment will be allowed in the auditorium
No professional photography is allowed.
No soliciting of photo or video services is allowed on the premises.
No camera bags, tripods and other equipment is allowed in the auditorium.
Spectators who have purchased a ticket are allowed access to the event with one (1) camera only
General Information
Ticket Prices

General Information

Event Location:	Veteran's Memorial Auditorium 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90230 DIRECTIONS: Go to www.expedia.com
Event Hotel:	Radisson Westside
Reservations:	310-649-1776 Mention www.musclecontest.com For Discount
Qualifications:	Must Be a U.S. Resident. Additional eligibility requirements can be found in the official entry form. Official entry form is availabe at our website 90 prior to the event.
Tanning:	Jan Tana spray tanning application as well as hair and make-up is available for all contests at event hotel on day before each contest as well as on site day of event. Sign-up for this great service by going to: www.jantana.com or call 1-972-347-2233.
Classes:	• Unlimited Men (7 wt grps) • Unlimited Women (3 wt grps) • Novice Men (4 wt grps) • Masters Men 40+ (three classes) • Masters Men 50+ • Figure* (six classes) (Must have reached 18th birthday by day of contest) • Masters Figure 35+ (three classes)** • Masters Figure 45+ (two classes)* • Masters Figure 50+ (one class) • Bikini**** (three classes) (Must have reached 18th birthday by day of contest) • Masters Bikini 35+ (one class) Masters Men over 40 (three classes) Lightweight – up to 165 ¼ Middleweight – over 165 ¼ to 187 ¼ Heavyweight – over 187 ¼ Figure (Unlimited) A: up to 5'1" B: over 5'1" to 5'2.5" C: over 5'2.5" to 5'4" D: over 5'4" to 5'5.5" E: over 5'5.5" to 5'7" F: over 5'7" Figure Masters 45+ two classes Short class: up to and including 5'4" Tall class: over 5'4 **Bikini/Figure 35+ - three classes Short class: up to and including 5'4" Medium class: Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'6" Tall class: over 5'6"

Ticket Prices

Date/Time	Event	Price
Saturday, Dec 5th at 11:00am	Prejudging	$30 open seating
Saturday, Dec 5th at 6:30pm	Finals	$30/$40 all seats reserved

Discounted Ticket Prices
We offer discounted ticket prices for Children, Seniors and ACTIVE Military. (Must show military ID at box office.) Children that will NOT occupy a seat are free. Available for purchase at box office only.

Date/Time	Event	Price
Saturday, Dec 5th at 11:00am	Prejudging	$15 open seating
Saturday, Dec 5th at 6:30pm	Finals	$25 all seats reserved

All ticket sales are final. No refunds or transfers to other contests.

SEATING CHART for Veteran's Memorial Auditorium

Schedule of Events

Date	Time	Event	Location
Friday, Dec 4th	6:30pm	Figure/Bikini athlete brief followed by check-ins	Radisson Westside (Event Hotel)
Saturday, Dec 5th	8:00 am	Bodybuilding athlete brief brief followed by weigh-ins/check-ins.	Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
Saturday, Dec 5th	10:00am	Prejudging	Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
Saturday, Dec 5th	6:30pm	Finals for all classes	Veteran's Memorial Auditorium