NPC COMPETITOR PACKAGE
2020 SOUTHWEST USA FITNESS EXPO
AUGUST 1, 2020
ARLINGTON, TX
NATIONAL QUALIFIER
PROMOTER: Ed & Betty Pariso
EMAIL: Betty@visionstarentertainment.com
FAX: (817) 498-3631
WEBSITE: TexasBodybuildingContests.com
NPC EVENT SCHEDULE:
Friday July 31, 2020
6pm-8pm NPC Competitor Check-in
Saturday August 1, 2020
9:00 am NPC Prejudging
6:00 pm NPC Finals
HOW TO ENTER CHECKLIST:
1. Fill out your Online ENTRY FORM. Click on the ‘NPC Entry Form’ tab right here on the show page.
2. Online Entry is $125 per division. Must pay by credit card. – ONLINE ENTRY DEADLINE is Tuesday July 28, 2020 at 5pm.
3. WE DO accept ENTRIES at the Competitor Meeting. It is a $50 LATE FEE. We accept cash or credit cards for entries at meeting.
4. Do you have your NPC Card? These may be purchased two ways:
– a. In advance. Go to the NPC website and register online- http://npcnewsonline.com/join-the-npc/
– b. At the Competitor Meeting for $125 CASH ONLY.
5. Do not wait on your NPC Card to send us your entry. If you have not received your card yet, always keep your NPC card ‘receipt of purchase’ handy and bring to the competitor meeting.
6. Purchase tickets in advance before they sell out. Friends and Family must pay for a ticket to the NPC show.
7. TICKET PURCHASE- Click on the ‘Ticket Purchase’ tab right here on the show page.
8. Book your Tanning – Makeup – Hair. Links for tanning & hair are listed below. ONLY our official tanners are allowed backstage.
9. Make sure to review NPC Rules & Regulations: http://npcnewsonline.com/rules/
10. PLEASE READ OVER ALL DETAILS BELOW. Contact Betty Pariso if you have any questions. Betty@VisionStarEntertainment.com
NPC COMPETITOR CHECK-IN
MANDATORY COMPETITOR CHECK-IN: Friday July 31, 2020 – 6:00pm
CHECK-IN LOCATION:
ARLINGTON CONVENTION CENTER
1200 BALLPARK WAY
ARLINGTON TX 76011
– Bodybuilders & Classic Physique must wear their posing trunk
– Women Competitors must wear their suit bottoms to check in. Wear them underneath your sweats or cover-up.
– Competitor posing suits must meet NPC requirements. View all division criteria here:
Bodybuilding Men’s Classic Physique Men’s Physique
Women’s Physique Bikini Fitness Figure Wellness
ONLINE ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday July 28, 2020 at 5:00pm (CST). You can still register at the competitor meeting.
LATE ENTRY FEE: If you register at the competitor meeting, it is still $125 per division, but a $50 late fee will be APPLIED to your entry form.
NPC CARD: Can be purchased at the competitor meeting. $125 (cash only)
CONTEST VENUE:
ARLINGTON CONVENTION CENTER
1200 BALLPARK WAY
ARLINGTON TX 76011
CONTEST HOTEL:
INFORMATION COMING SOON
AIRPORT:
DFW – (DFW)
DALLAS LOVE FIELD – (DAL)
TANNING
Official tanning companies listed below. You are not required to use this companies, however they are the only companies allowed backstage and on-site.
Liquid Sun Rayz– link coming soon
Protan– link coming soon
HAIR & MAKE-UP
Official tanning companies listed below. You are not required to use this companies, however they are the only companies allowed backstage.
Liquid Sun Rayz– link coming soon
Protan– Please contact Elysa directly to book your hair & makeup – ejw@protanusa.com
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER:
James Allen – www.JamesAllenPhoto.com
MUSIC:
BODYBUILDING – WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE – FITNESS – CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
Your music CD will be collected on Friday evening at the Competitor Check-in/Meeting.
Make sure your music is on a “clean” CD with no other music on this CD.
Please write your cell phone # on the CD so that we can quickly contact you if there is a problem with your music.
MUSIC TIME: NOVICE & OPEN BODYBUILDERS – WOMEN PHYSIQUE – CLASSIC PHYSIQUE – 60 SECONDS
MUSIC TIME: FITNESS – 2 MINUTES
*NO music required for: MEN’S PHYSIQUE – FIGURE – BIKINI
COMPETITOR BADGE:
You will receive a Competitor Badge at the Competitor Meeting that will allow you entrance to all the events
and will allow you to sit in the GENERAL SEATING area during the bodybuilding show. IMPORTANT: It is important that you do not lose or misplace your Competitor Badge. You must have it on when entering the convention center, or you will not be allowed access into the event.
TICKETS
Click on ‘Ticket Purchase’ tab below.
All Trainers, Friends and Family must purchase a Bodybuilding Seating Ticket.
VIP / RESERVED tickets can be purchased below or at the door.
GENERAL SEATING tickets sold at door only.
TICKET INCLUDES:
Admission in to the seating area for the NPC bodybuilding show & Vendor Area.
BACK STAGE PASS: $100
No Trainers, Friends or Family are allowed back stage, unless they purchase a backstage pass.
For liability purposes, they must also be a member of the NPC with an NPC card.
– NPC CARDS: Can be purchased only at the Competitor Meeting – $125 cash only
– BACKSTAGE PASS: $100 – Can be purchased at the competitor meeting or at the VIP / Reserved Ticketing area the day of the show (limited # available). Must show your NPC card to purchase. – Cash or credit card accepted.
NPC RULES & REGULATIONS – http://npcnewsonline.com/rules/
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VENDOR INFORMATION
NPC SW USA Championship
Arlington Convention Center
Saturday, August 1, 2020
TIMES:
8:30 am – Doors open up for the Prejudging show.
2:00 pm – Doors close around 2pm for an afternoon break. This time could change since there is live prejudging going on.
5:30 pm – Doors open back up for the Finals show.
WEBSITE:
Please visit our website for Times, Hotel & Other event Information.
https://www.texasbodybuildingcontests.com/events/npc-southwest-usa-fit-expo/
SHOW MANAGER:
Steve Straka
Show Manager
Vision Star Entertainment, Inc.
Email – Steve@VisionStarEntertainment.com
Steve Straka is our show manager for all Europa Games Expos & our Texas NPC Events we promote.
If you have any questions regarding onsite booth set-up or questions about sampling your product, please reach out to Steve for assistance.
HOTEL:
We do not have an official contest hotel for this event. However, there are plenty of hotels close to the convention center that will be convenient for your stay. Please view link below to choose the best hotel option for you.
NEARBY HOTELS
SET UP / MOVE OUT TIMES:
Arlington Convention Center
1200 Ballpark Way
Arlington, TX 76011
Set up time:
FRIDAY JULY 31
1:00PM – 6:00PM
Move out time:
SATURDAY AUGUST 1
(Immediately following the closing of the show)
Closing time cannot be determined since it is a LIVE sporting event.
EXHIBITOR KIT:
Click on link below to view and print your exhibitor kit.
Coming soon!
WIFI & ELECTRICITY:
All of our expos also offer Wi-Fi and electric, which can be purchased through the convention center on-site during set up. For more information on purchasing WiFi & electricity please visit the convention center’s website – http://www.arlington-tx.gov/conventioncenter/event-exhibitors/exhibitors-utilities/
VENDOR BADGES:
Your allotted amount of vendor badges will be available for pick up at the vendor check-in table during vendor set-up or the morning of the event. For questions regarding your vendor badges, please reach out to Steve Straka. Steve@VisionStarEntertainment.com
SAMPLING GUIDELINES:
If you plan on sampling a food or beverage related product at the Arlington Convention Center then please read the following email. If you do not plan on sampling then you can disregard this sampling information. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW AND RETURN IT TO THE EMAIL BELOW FOR APPROVAL.
Food and Beverage Request Form
Catering Contact:
Jason Parker
Phone: (817)459-5022
Email: Jasparker@levyrestaurants.com
- Food & Beverage – The CENTER has an exclusive provider for food and beverage services, including concessions, catering, and alcoholic beverage services. These services are operated and controlled by the CENTER and its official concessionaire.
- No food and beverage products, supplies or alcoholic beverages may be brought into or removed from the CENTER by the USER, their employees, contractors, or attendees.
- Exhibitor Products – Samples are permitted on the show floor only if the item is a sample product of the exhibitor. Written permission must be obtained 30 days prior to the event from the DIRECTOR for sampling and distribution to event attendees.
- Food and non-alcoholic beverage samples may be provided complimentary and must be limited to 1 ounce or less (bite size) of food and 4 ounces or less of non-alcoholic beverages. Service for alcoholic beverages must be arranged through the CENTER’S exclusive food & beverage provider.
- Temporary Food Establishment Permit – Exhibitors that are approved by the CENTER to distribute food or beverage samples must obtain a current, Temporary Food Establishment Permit from the City of Arlington Health Department and display in the booth during the entire event period. For information, or to apply, contact (817) 459- 6777or www.arlingtontx.gov/health.
Also you may try reaching out to the contact with the health department listed below.
Bill O’Toole
817.459.6693 | Fax 817.459.6669
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