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The 2012 Emerald Cup takes place at the Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St., Bellevue, WA 98004. Bellevue, WA. Easiest parking is in the Meydenbauer Center Parking Garage. There are other spots around the center but we have found the garage to be the cheapest and most convenient at this time. Call 425-637-1020 for current parking garage pricing. The airport to fly in to is the SeaTac Airport. Upon entering the 2012 Emerald Cup you will receive a competitor confirmation via email and an envelope via postal mail that contains a green silicone accountability wristband that says 2012 NPC Emerald Cup Competitor on it. It is incentive to keep you on track for the show with your preparations. Every time you open the fridge to cheat or decide to skip a workout, you will see your wristband to remind you of your goal. It will also help you recognize other athletes getting ready for the Emerald Cup. Registered competitors also receive updates to the show via email periodically. The 2012 Emerald Cup Host Hotel is sold out! We have secured 2 more fantastic hotels for you. Each have their own appeal depending on what you are needing. The Red Lion is walking distance from the Meydenbauer. The Larkspur is not walking distance but it has kitchenettes and a free shuttle! Both are wonderful hotels and both have a special Emerald Cup pricing for you! Below is complete information for each hotel. We suggest you make your reservations as soon as possible because both hotels will probably sell out too! HOTELSThe 2012 Emerald Cup Host Hotel is sold out! We have secured 2 more fantastic hotels for you. Each have their own appeal depending on what you are needing. The Red Lion is walking distance from the Meydenbauer. The Larkspur is not walking distance but it has kitchenettes and a free shuttle! Both are wonderful hotels and both have a special Emerald Cup pricing for you! Below is complete information for each hotel. We suggest you make your reservations as soon as possible because both hotels will probably sell out too! The Bellevue Coast Hotel: is offering Emerald Cup attendees $89.00 per night if you mention the Emerald Cup. This is a great hotel that is directly across the freeway from the Meydenbauer (you can walk, but it’s a couple of blocks) and they offer free shuttle service to and from the venue – and around Bellevue! You can call them directly at the front desk (recommended) at 425-455-9444 or email reservation requests at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . or visit their site at www.coasthotels.com HOTEL FEATURES & AMENITIES
The Red Lion: 3 blocks south of the Convention Center. It is $99.00 with breakfast included if you mention the Emerald Cup. The hotel has 175 non-smoking guestrooms and 8 ADA approved accessible rooms. The hotel features the "Stay Comfortable" Pillow Top Bed, over stuffed pillows, comforters and maple furnishings in each of its guestrooms. On property we feature our restaurant "Jonah's" and a spacious outdoor pool. We also have an on-site fitness center available for our guests to enjoy with new equipment. Call 1-800-RED-LION or call them directly at 425-455-5240 to book the special and be sure to mention you are with the 2012 BSN Emerald Cup. You can book your hotel room online through the Red Lion website Red Lion Bellevue Select the hotel in Bellevue, Washington or you can click here Red Lion Hotel Bellevue. In the field below “group/convention code” (these boxes should appear on the right hand side of the screen) you would type EMER0418 to get the rate. The Larkspur Landing Bellevue: a 10 minute drive from the Meydenbauer Center with very easy access from the Emerald Cup event. The Larkspur Landing has two different rooms styles – the Studio Suite featuring Queen FeatherBorne bed, and the Executive King Suite featuring a King FeatherBorne bed and double sofa sleeper. In addition to an LCD TV, DVD player, and fully equipped kitchen in the room, guests also receive the following complimentary services and amenities:
Special Emerald Cup rates – You must mention that you are with the Emerald Cup - are: Studio Suite $94/night plus tax and Executive Suite $104/night plus tax The group block pricing is available from Wednesday, April 18th – Sunday, April 22nd. Call them directly at 425- 373-1212 and mention the Emerald Cup for the group rate. Larkspur Landing Bellevue/Renton, 15805 SE 37th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Hotel Line: (425) 373-1212
Qualifications: Entrants must be NPC registered athletes. Competitors may register with the NPC the day of the show. ($100.00) Masters Competitors must be at least 35, 40, 50, 60 or 70 years of age by the date of their competition to compete. Junior Men must be twenty years of age or younger on April 21, 2012. Proof of age (ie...Birth Certificate) must accompany all Masters Men, Masters Women and Junior Men entries. National Qualifier: The Emerald Cup is a National Qualifier. The top two men in each Open Bodybuilding class qualify and the top three in Figure, Bikini and Women’s & Men’s Physique for the NPC Nationals and USA Championships. The top five competitors in all categories qualify for Junior Nationals, Junior USA’s, Team Universe and North American Championships. All Masters competitors and Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Fitness competitors become eligible just by competing. Qualifications are only for the division entered. Eligibility is good for one year. Entry Fee: $75.00 for all divisions. Mixed Pairs are free if both parties are already entered into another division, if not $75.00. Competitors may only enter one division within the same sport. Competitors may enter more than one sport such as Fitness & Figure or Bodybuilding and Physique but may not enter sub-divisions of the same sport, such as open Bodybuilding and Masters Bodybuilding. At the Emerald Cup, we don’t allow crossovers. You must pick one class to enter…example: either Open OR Masters. If entering more than one division, separate entry fees apply. Cashier’s checks or money orders are preferred, made payable to Craig Productions LLC. Mail entries to: Craig Productions, PO Box 803, Kirkland, WA 98083-0803 or enter on-line at www.craigproductions.com Deadline: Saturday April 7, 2012. Late entries (after 04/07/12) are $125.00 – no exceptions. Awards: Niels Andersen Awards for the top five athletes in each class and also rhinestone Tiaras for Fitness, Figure & Bikini. Excalibur Swords for the Overall Men’s,Women’s and Master’s Bodybuilding Champions. The Overall Open winners of the Men’s Bodybuilding, Women’s Fitness & Women’s Figure Championships shall receive $500.00 toward travel expenses to a National Level competition (One year deadline) or $300.00 immediately, toward Emerald Cup expenses. (Open divisions only) There will be a best poser award for both Men & Women Bodybuilders and Women Physique athletes. Team Award: Team points are awarded as follows: 1st (5), 2nd (4), 3rd (3), 4th (2), 5th (1). Teams will also earn a half point for every team entry into the Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique Championships. There will be a $500.00 Team Award for the Overall Team Champions for the Fitness & Figure Championships on 04/20/12 and also for the Bodybuilding & Bikini Championships on Saturday 04/21/12. ($500.00 each night). Music: Quality CDs are required. CDs must be distortion free and blank, with the exception of the one piece of music being used. CDs must be marked with the competitor’s name and the competition entered. CDs must be recorded at the appropriate starting position and music should start at the beginning of the CD, with a maximum length of sixty seconds for all Bodybuilders and Women’s Physique competitors. Fitness competitors have a maximum time limit of two minutes and must provide a CD with their music on it, meeting the above specifications. Absolutely no profanity is allowed and competitors with profanity-laced music will be subject to disqualification. Craig Productions reserves the right to refuse music not meeting these standards. Figure, Bikini and Men’s Physique competitors will use house music. Bodybuilding, Women’s Physique and Fitness competitors may submit their music early on-line at music@craigproductions.com in either a .wav or.mp3/mp4 format. Please include your name and class entered. Music must be submitted online by 04/7/12. Competitor Check-in: All check-ins/weigh-ins/measuring will be held at the Meydenbauer Center. You will weigh in and measure in your competition suit. This is when suits will be checked to make sure they meet competition standards. Women will be checked by the women judges NOT by male judges. Friday April 20: Fitness and Figure competitors only 9:30 – 10:45AM. Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique Competitors: 4:00 – 5:30 PM Saturday, April 21st: Women’s Bikini and Men’s Physique Competitors: 8:00 – 9:00AM. Competitors will weigh in, be assigned numbers and check in their music (if not done in advance) at this time. You may only check in during your divisions scheduled time. All competitors in an age division will be asked to show proof of age at Check in if not postal or emailed up to one month in advance. Please bring your driver’s license or copy of birth certificate. NPC card: You can register for the NPC at check in. Cost for the 2012 year is $100.00 cash or check only. We cannot accept credit cards. Your check is to be made payable to the NPC. You can register for the NPC in advance at www.npcnewsonline.com Your card is valid for the 2012 calendar year only. Guidelines: All competitors will follow NPC rules, guideline and mandatory poses. For complete guidelines and rules, visit the official site of the NPC: www.npcnewsonline.com Exhibition of poor sportsmanship will be grounds for automatic disqualification. Previous Overall winners are eligible to compete if they need to re-qualify. No thongs are allowed in any division. If you think your suit is borderline, bring a 2nd suit. Fitness Competitors: Will have two rounds of judging, consisting of a Fitness Round (2/3), a Two-Piece Swimsuit Round (1/3). Judging and Finals are completed on Friday April 20, 2012. Judging 12:00 Noon with the Finals at 7:00 PM. Round 1 – Fitness Round (2/3 of score): Each athlete will perform a routine to music, with a maximum time limit of two minutes. Judges will be looking for style, personality, athletic ability, strength, flexibility and overall performance. Routines must include the following mandatory moves in no particular order: a push up of any kind, high kicks, a straddle hold and a side split. Props are permitted but anything that cannot be carried by the competitor on and off stage must be approved in advance. Round 2 – Two-Piece Swimsuit Round (1/3 score for Fitness) Figure & Fitness Women: Contestants will be brought out in one or more lines for quarter turns. The judges will be scoring symmetry, conditioning and overall appearance including complexion, poise and overall presentation. The judges will move competitor’s positions in the line-up to make comparisons and will repeat quarter turns. Figure Competitors: Will have one round of judging, consisting of model turns, quarter turns and comparisons in a two-piece swimsuit. Fitness and Figure competitors must wear high heels. Swimsuits must be in good taste and thongs and T-back suits are not allowed. Exhibition of poor sportsmanship will be grounds for automatic disqualification. Due to insurance requirements, safety concerns and space restrictions, only NPC registered athletes and members are permitted backstage. There will be experienced staff to help competitors. NPC Bikini, Bikini Masters Fit Body & Men’s Physique Divisions: Men’s Physique is a new division for men that is similar to a male model search division with the men wearing board shorts. 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. Contestants will be asked to walk in board shorts (no spandex and no logos are permitted on the board shorts however a manufacturer’s logo such as Nike symbol or Billabongs are acceptable.) Competitors will enter the stage without a shirt and barefoot. Judges are looking for the contestant with the best stage presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality to the audience. Competitors will walk to the center of the stage alone and perform quarter (1/4) turns with optional pose of hand on hip or hand in pocket, face the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage. Women’s Bikini: Suit bottoms must be in good taste. Bikini competitors should bring two suits if unsure about your suit because suits cut too low in the front or not providing enough coverage in the rear will be disqualified. In Washington State we don’t allow the Bikini “Motorcycle” pose. This is a pose that is done with your back facing the audience with legs straight in a straddle position and glutes sticking out to show the boot-tay and “hoo-ha” as if straddling a motorcycle. When facing the back and legs are in a straddle position weight must be on the right or left hip or you can have the legs crossed. Feel free to call or email us with your questions or concern about this. We will also go over this in the athletes meeting. Please keep in mind your parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters are in the audience! Women’s Physique: A new division that will be judged on symmetry, shape, proportion, muscle tone, poise, and beauty flow. The following words can be helpful to assess what should NOT be descriptive to Women’s Physique: ripped, shredded, peeled, striated, dry, diced, vascular, grainy, massive, thick. Excessive muscularity will be scored down accordingly. It is the standard between Women’s Figure and Women’s Bodybuilding. Posing consists of ¼ turns and mandatory poses: front double biceps (no flat footed full front pose – some sort of front twisting pose, side chest with arms extended, back double arm biceps, side triceps with leg extended and front ab/thigh – all poses must be executed with open hands *no fists (closed hands). Barefoot – no heels. Finals routines are 60 seconds in length performed in the evening. Costumes and Props are permitted as long as the props can be carried by the competitor on and off stage. If time dictates, only the top 5 will perform their routines but everyone will be introduced and hit a few poses. We are starting out with one class and will divide this division up into height classes depending on how many competitors and their heights. We want to make each class as even as possible. Men and Women Bodybuilders: ¼ turns, Mandatories: Front double biceps, front lat spread, side chest (your favorite side), rear double biceps, rear lat spread, side tricep and abdominal/thigh (hands behind your head with one leg extended forward). Free posing routines are 60 seconds in length. Costumes and Props are permitted as long as the props can be carried by the competitor on and off stage. Moon poses are not allowed. If time dictates, only the top five in each class will perform their routines at the finals but everyone will be introduced and hit a few poses. Women Bodybuilders have just one class at this time and will be divided up depending upon how many competitors entered and their weights. We want to make each class as even as possible. Tanning Services: NWCC are the official professional tanning artists that will be at the 2012 Emerald Cup and that we endorse. They have an expert staff to help you with all of your tanning needs. If you don't want to hassle with tanning yourself, let their professional tanning artists airbrush your tan for you. They use the tanning products that are specially formulated for the stage and our lighting. Here is what they say, "NWCC Tan has online reservations, pick the time that fits your schedule! Fees are $100.00 and payable at your session. Fees include touchup and glazing at both the prejudging and the night show. We use Jan Tana products exclusively and will apply as many coats as needed to get you stage ready for the same fee. Free skin prep package if reservation is made more than 12 days prior to event. Online: www.nwcctan.com, text or call 360-791-3558 with questions or concerns." We suggest you make your appointment as soon as possible to reserve the tanning time you would like. We at Craig Productions give them our highest tanning recommendation because of their expertise, privacy and discretion. www.nwcctan.com Famed Physique Photographer Mark Mason will be on hand videotaping the show and taking still shots of athletes. For detailed information, to schedule a shoot time, or to reserve a DVD of the show, contact him at 206-890-5970 or email him at markmason@mindspring.com Mark will also be at check in to meet you and to answer any questions you might have. 2012 Emerald Cup direct order form: http://www.markmasonmedia.com/htm/12_emerald_cup.htm For the Women: One of the many extras you will be treated to at a Craig Productions event is complimentary make-up artist/artists services. Our goal is for you to feel as though you have been treated like a queen and that you have the best competition experience possible. We are excited to have highly acclaimed make-up artist Marisa Carew and her team back for the 2012 Emerald Cup. Marisa is an expert in pageant & stage makeup and we are very fortunate to have her helping us. She is the one celebrities call when they want to look their best. Marisa and her team will be providing basic make up for all women competitors complimentary from Craig Productions. She will be available Friday for the Fitness/Figure prejudging and night show and Saturday Women's Bodybuilding & Physique prejudging and Women’s Bikini. In order to be able to service everyone, she asks that you have your foundation applied in advance. Mac Makeup Foundation NW 45 blends perfectly with the body spray tan color. She would prefer if you don’t add any color to your cheeks or eyelids, or add any shading, please leave that to her expertise. She can do your full face makeup or just your eyes or touch up what you have done. If you would like her to provide you with lashes and application it is $20.00. You do not need to schedule an appointment. She & her team will be able to get to everyone – she is that good! She has been with us at every show for the past 5 years. Her availability times are from 8:30am – 12:30pm Friday day, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Friday evening (for make-up touch ups), 9:00am - 12:00pm Saturday or to direct any questions to her, please email her at marisacarew@hotmail.com Friend her on Facebook. **It is nice if you will allow her to provide your lashes and application for the $20.00 fee so we can entice her to keep coming back to our shows! - this is only a suggestion and it is purely optional! Stage Presentation: Figure and Fitness Women: Friday the stage will be set with a 16’ catwalk/runway. The catwalk is only for the evening show. For the Prejudging, you will file out in your line-ups. The head judge will quarter turn you then call out comparisons. For the evening show, you will have the opportunity to walk the catwalk, so make sure to practice your walk!! You will hit a pose at the top of the catwalk, walk down the catwalk, hit a pose at the end, turn around, hit a pose midway back, then go into your lineup. The MC will then bring you forward in the line-up and quarter turn you. The Bikini Women & Physique Men will take the stage on Saturday at noon. A whole show is specifically built around your judging and finals/awards. Prejudging: Bikini: ½ turns and walk the stage towards the curtain and back then comparisons. Physique Men: ¼ turns in your line-ups and then comparisons. The finals will resemble a clothes hanger: You will come out individually and walk to the stage left X, then stage right to the X, then you will go into the lineup. This is done to present you at your best and the audience loves it. It is your time to hit your favorite poses that make you look your best. Once you are in the lineup the MC will bring you all forward and ¼ turn Physique Men or ½ turn Bikini women (bikini will walk towards the curtain and back) for the audience. The expeditors will go over this with you before you go on stage but we like to give you advance notice. All of this information will be gone over with you at check in and your competitor meeting. We reserve the right to change this at any time. Men’s & Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique will appear on stage at 2 different times on Saturday. Prejudging starts at 10:00am: In order: Master’s Men (Over 70, 60, 50, 40), Masters Women Over 50 & 35, Junior Men, New Women’s Physique, Mixed Pairs, Open Women (Bodybuilding), Open Men (Bantam, Light, Middle, Light-Heavy, Heavy and Super-Heavy). Trainers: There are NO TRAINERS ALLOWED BACKSTAGE. There will be experienced Craig Productions staff to help competitors backstage. Each of our staff has been with us for at least 10 years. They are there to help pump, primp and oil you up. Our goal is for each of you have the best competition experience possible. This is also a security and insurance issue. Trainers have to pay to gain access to the auditorium. There are no free trainer’s passes. Prejudging and Finals 2012 Emerald Cup tickets are available for purchase without a service charge through Craig Productions via phone or online. We have awesome seats available for any of you that have friends and family that want to come see you. It is recommended you get your tickets as early as possible before the show. Fitness/Figure Championships will take place Friday, April 20th. Prejudging starts at 12:00 noon, $20.00 General Admission. Evening Finals will begin at 7:00pm, $40, $35.00 & $30.00 reserved seating. Men’s & Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique Prejudging will take place Saturday, April 21st at 10:00am, $20.00 General Admission. Included in this $20.00 GA price is the Women’s Bikini and Men’s Physique Championships Judging and Finals which begin at 12:00noon. Men’s & Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique Finals will be Saturday Evening, April 21st at 7:00pm. Tickets are $40.00, $35.00 and $30.00 reserved seating. This show has sold out for the past 28 years in advance so we recommend tickets be purchased as soon as possible for these finals. Competitors wishing to gain access to any of the other shows that they are not competing in will receive a discounted admission fee of $10.00 for each show, general admission. PROFESSIONAL POWERLIFTING EVENTFriday April 20th 11:00am – 3:00pm and Saturday April 21st 10:00am – 3:00pm The best North American Professional Powerlifters competing for $12,000.00 in prize money. For complete information on entering visit: www.HardcorePowerlifting.com $20.00 general admission each day includes powerlifting, expo booths and physique judging. EXPO: The Emerald Cup will feature over 75 Expo Booths and is held in conjunction with each show and the Pro Powerlifting events. Everything – all shows and expo - is contained in the main convention hall at the Meydenbauer Center. Additional information: Within walking distance of the Meydenbauer Center: host hotel Downtown Bellevue Courtyard by Marriott, David Barton Gym, LA Fitness, Lincoln square www.lincoln-square.com includes 5 star shopping mall, restaurants, and cinemas. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email us. For up to the minute details, keep checking our blog The Promoters at www.craigproductions.com We want you to have the best experience possible as you prepare for your division until the time you reach your goal and step out on the 2012 Emerald Cup stage! Make sure to check out the different competitors also blogging on our site. They will help keep you inspired and motivated! We are looking forward to having you in the show and we thank you for your support of the 2012 Emerald Cup Bodybuilding, Physique, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships & Expo!!! |
