2007 IronMass Physique Competition - Official Rules

**EME** · 03-20-2007, 02:42 AM

2007 IronMass Physique Competition

Competition Dates:

April 1st, 2007 - Nov. 10th, 2007

Competitors officially enter the competition by submitting their first set of pictures as described below.
No entries will be accepted before April 1st, 2007

Divisions:

Novice Men's Bodybuilding

Open to Male IronMass members who have not competed in a sanctioned Bodybuilding competition.

Competitors must make a pledge not to use any AAS, PH, GH, or other hormonal supplements ( legal or otherwise ) during the entire contest period.

Open Men's Bodybuilding

Open to Male IronMass members who have competed in a sanctioned Bodybuilding competition, or to those IronMass members who decide to skip the Novice class and begin competing in the Open Class.

Note, once a competitor competes in the Open Class, he can never again compete in the Novice class.

There are no restrictions on supplements or compounds used in Open Class competition.

Women’s Bodybuilding

Open to all Female IronMass members.

In the interest of fairness, all competitors in this division must make a pledge not to use any AAS, PH, GH, or other hormonal supplements ( legal or otherwise ) during the entire contest period.

Women’s Figure

Open to all Female IronMass members.

In the interest of fairness, all competitors in this division must make a pledge not to use any AAS, PH, GH, or other hormonal supplements ( legal or otherwise ) during the entire contest period.

Most Improved Physique

Open to all IronMass members.
There are no restrictions on supplements or compounds used.
This winner of this division will be the competitor who makes the most significant improvement to their overall physique during the contest period.
All factors such as fat loss, muscle gained, and improvement in overall appearance will be considered.

Rules and Procedures.

Competitors must submit pictures during each month of the competition.
All pictures must be submitted by the 10th of each month. No pictures will be accepted after the 10th.

A special date coded image will be posted by the first of each month in the IMPC Forum.
Competitors must include one photo in the front relaxed position, holding this downloaded image so that it is clearly visible. The photo with the downloaded image must be taken in the same setting and attire as the rest of the photos submitted for that month.

Bodybuilding competitors must submit pictures in each of the following mandatory poses:

Front Relaxed Pose
Left Quarter Turn, Relaxed Pose
Rear Facing Relaxed Pose
Right Quarter Turn Relaxed Pose
Front Double Bicep
Front Lat Spread
Best Side Chest
Best Side Tricep
Back Double Bicep
Back Lat Spread
Hands Overhead Abdominal and Thigh
Favorite Most Muscular
Front Relaxed Pose Holding Monthly Downloaded Image

Figure Competitors Must post the following mandatory poses each month:

Front Relaxed Pose
Front Facing Quarter Turn
Left Quarter Turn,
Rear Facing Quarter Turn
Right Quarter Turn

NOTE: the Front Relaxed Pose for Figure is NOT the same as the front relaxed pose for Bodybuilding or the MIP Divisions.

Instruction in the mandatory poses for Figure can be found here:
Fitness and Figure Posing Guide

It is the competitor's responsibility to learn the proper way to perform each pose.

In the months leading up to the competition, competitors may wear shorts for their progress pictures. However, Posing Trunks WILL BE REQUIRED to be worn in the final picture submissions for all Bodybuilding competitors. A Two Piece Figure competition suit must be worn in the Final submitted pictures for the Figure Division. This is an absolute requirement. Competitors in the Bodybuilding and Figure Divisions who do not submit final pics wearing regulation posing suits will be disqualified.

If a competitor is ONLY competing in the Most Improved Physique category, shorts may be worn for the final picture submission.

Full contest preparation is expected for all Bodybuilding competitors.
This includes:

Proper Posing Trunks
Removal of visible body hair
Proper contest color

Presentation will be judged in the 2007 IMPC Bodybuilding Competition.
Any competitors not properly preparing will be significantly penalized.

Competitors who are only competing in the Most Improved Physique division will be required to submit the following pictures each month:

Forward Facing Relaxed
Left Profile Relaxed
Right Profile Relaxed
Rear Facing Relaxed
Forward Facing Relaxed holding monthly downloaded image

Competitors in the Most Improved Physique division may also submit pictures in the mandatory bodybuilding poses if they feel it will help to show their improvement, however, these are not required.

Competitors who are only competing in the Most Improved Physique division will not be required to remove body hair, or apply contest color, however, overall presentation will still be judged.

Monthly submission of pictures is a VERY important part of this competition.
This competition is for active IronMass members. We do not want competitors entering who have not been involved throughout the entire contest period.

Missed picture submissions in the 2007 competition will severely impact your final score.

Any competitor who misses more than 3 picture submissions over the duration of the competition will be disqualified.

No new competition entries will be accepted after July 10th.

Any competitor entering the competition late, will be penalized for the prior months they missed and these will count toward the three total allowed missed submissions, regardless of whether or not they miss any submissions after entering.

Judging

All divisions of the competition will be judged fairly by a knowledgeable panel of IronMass member judges. All judging will be done independently based on a pre-determined list of criteria appropriate to the particular division being judged. All decisions of the judges are final.

Prizes

The Top 5 finishers in ALL Divisions will receive engraved, sculpted Bodybuilding Trophies courtesy of MichaelandKendra.com

Further supplement prizes may be awarded courtesy of our IronMass.com Sponsors.

Owners, Employees, Admins and Mods of IronMass.com are not eligible to compete in the IronMass Physique Competition.

Please let me know if you have any questions about the competition, and good luck to all competitors!

Below is an example of what the trophies will look like this year:

Note, this may not be the exact trophy awarded, but all trophies will be of similar style and quality.

Get your digital cameras ready and get your entries in!

The 2007 IMPC is On!

justtryn · 03-20-2007, 02:49 AM

I'm sure I already know the answer to this - but I need to ask anyway. I am on HRT (medically prescribed, over a year now) - Androgel. Does this throw me out of the novice division? FYI - before I went on the gel, I had the T levels of a normal 70 year old! My latest tests put me back in the "normal" range for someone my age (38). Anyway, I need to know in order to make a decision on where to enter... not sure I'm up to snuff for the "open" division.

Thanks,
Mark

Master Of Puppets · 03-20-2007, 03:02 AM

So uh... who's judging this thing? Like specifics lol.

MoP

**davtown** · 03-20-2007, 03:04 AM

Not much longer to go!

**romanaz** · 03-20-2007, 03:12 AM

sweet, MIP top 5 here I come!

**EME** · 03-20-2007, 03:13 AM

The judges will all be IronMass members who are also experienced with competitive bodybuilding. Judges will all tally their scores independently and submit them independantly. I will be administering the competition but will not be judging.

- Michael

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Of Puppets

So uh... who's judging this thing? Like specifics lol.

MoP

**EME** · 03-20-2007, 03:17 AM

Mark,

If you are using any type of HRT you will only be eligible for the Open Bodybuilding Division, and/or the Most Improved Physique Division.

In the interest of fairness to all competitors, the Novice Men's Bodybuilding Division, and the Women's Bodybuilding and Figure Divisions, will be strictly hormone free.

- Michael

Quote:

Originally Posted by justtryn

I'm sure I already know the answer to this - but I need to ask anyway. I am on HRT (medically prescribed, over a year now) - Androgel. Does this throw me out of the novice division? FYI - before I went on the gel, I had the T levels of a normal 70 year old! My latest tests put me back in the "normal" range for someone my age (38). Anyway, I need to know in order to make a decision on where to enter... not sure I'm up to snuff for the "open" division.

Thanks,
Mark

Psychoholic · 03-20-2007, 03:20 AM

For clarification sake, the pictures for novice bodybuilding are posted with all of those poses, correct?

**EME** · 03-20-2007, 03:27 AM

Yes, all bodybuilding Divisions will post the same mandatory poses each month.

Also for clarification, Figure competitors must post the 4 quarter turn positions, and the "Front Relaxed" pose each month.

NOTE: the Front Relaxed Pose for Figure is NOT the same as the front relaxed pose for Bodybuilding or the MIP Divisions.

Instruction in the mandatory poses for Figure can be found here:
Fitness and Figure Posing Guide

- Michael

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychoholic

For clarification sake, the pictures for novice bodybuilding are posted with all of those poses, correct?

justtryn · 03-20-2007, 03:31 AM

That's what I assumed, but I thought I'd ask anyway.

**DarkFalcon** · 03-20-2007, 05:02 AM

Awesome, can't wait to see who enters this year.

EliteBSU · 03-20-2007, 10:54 AM

where do you enter at?

spaceclown · 03-20-2007, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EliteBSU

where do you enter at?

Typically on the 1st of the month (or close to it) there will be an image located as a sticky in the 07 IMPC thread. You download that image and sign it and use it as one of your mandatory shots (all categories). Pictures can be taken the 1st - 10th. I strongly suggest taking them closer to the 1st if possible just in case stuff happens or you later notice you posed like a retard (I do).

Thanks Michael for the competition and the awesome trophies. Good luck all and let the teabagging begin!

Jordan×core · 03-20-2007, 01:45 PM

Woot can't wait

Eightpak · 03-20-2007, 03:33 PM

So for the open class competition, is the judging based only on the final pics in the final competition condition (Nov), or are the monthly progress reports taken into acount like in the "Most improved" competition?

03-20-2007, 02:42 AM	#1
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,651 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 55	2007 IronMass Physique Competition - Official Rules 2007 IronMass Physique Competition Competition Dates: April 1st, 2007 - Nov. 10th, 2007 Competitors officially enter the competition by submitting their first set of pictures as described below. No entries will be accepted before April 1st, 2007 Divisions: Novice Men's Bodybuilding Open to Male IronMass members who have not competed in a sanctioned Bodybuilding competition. Competitors must make a pledge not to use any AAS, PH, GH, or other hormonal supplements ( legal or otherwise ) during the entire contest period. Open Men's Bodybuilding Open to Male IronMass members who have competed in a sanctioned Bodybuilding competition, or to those IronMass members who decide to skip the Novice class and begin competing in the Open Class. Note, once a competitor competes in the Open Class, he can never again compete in the Novice class. There are no restrictions on supplements or compounds used in Open Class competition. Women’s Bodybuilding Open to all Female IronMass members. In the interest of fairness, all competitors in this division must make a pledge not to use any AAS, PH, GH, or other hormonal supplements ( legal or otherwise ) during the entire contest period. Women’s Figure Open to all Female IronMass members. In the interest of fairness, all competitors in this division must make a pledge not to use any AAS, PH, GH, or other hormonal supplements ( legal or otherwise ) during the entire contest period. Most Improved Physique Open to all IronMass members. There are no restrictions on supplements or compounds used. This winner of this division will be the competitor who makes the most significant improvement to their overall physique during the contest period. All factors such as fat loss, muscle gained, and improvement in overall appearance will be considered. Rules and Procedures. Competitors must submit pictures during each month of the competition. All pictures must be submitted by the 10th of each month. No pictures will be accepted after the 10th. A special date coded image will be posted by the first of each month in the IMPC Forum. Competitors must include one photo in the front relaxed position, holding this downloaded image so that it is clearly visible. The photo with the downloaded image must be taken in the same setting and attire as the rest of the photos submitted for that month. Bodybuilding competitors must submit pictures in each of the following mandatory poses: Front Relaxed Pose Left Quarter Turn, Relaxed Pose Rear Facing Relaxed Pose Right Quarter Turn Relaxed Pose Front Double Bicep Front Lat Spread Best Side Chest Best Side Tricep Back Double Bicep Back Lat Spread Hands Overhead Abdominal and Thigh Favorite Most Muscular Front Relaxed Pose Holding Monthly Downloaded Image Figure Competitors Must post the following mandatory poses each month: Front Relaxed Pose Front Facing Quarter Turn Left Quarter Turn, Rear Facing Quarter Turn Right Quarter Turn NOTE: the Front Relaxed Pose for Figure is NOT the same as the front relaxed pose for Bodybuilding or the MIP Divisions. Instruction in the mandatory poses for Figure can be found here: Fitness and Figure Posing Guide It is the competitor's responsibility to learn the proper way to perform each pose. In the months leading up to the competition, competitors may wear shorts for their progress pictures. However, Posing Trunks WILL BE REQUIRED to be worn in the final picture submissions for all Bodybuilding competitors. A Two Piece Figure competition suit must be worn in the Final submitted pictures for the Figure Division. This is an absolute requirement. Competitors in the Bodybuilding and Figure Divisions who do not submit final pics wearing regulation posing suits will be disqualified. If a competitor is ONLY competing in the Most Improved Physique category, shorts may be worn for the final picture submission. Full contest preparation is expected for all Bodybuilding competitors. This includes: Proper Posing Trunks Removal of visible body hair Proper contest color Presentation will be judged in the 2007 IMPC Bodybuilding Competition. Any competitors not properly preparing will be significantly penalized. Competitors who are only competing in the Most Improved Physique division will be required to submit the following pictures each month: Forward Facing Relaxed Left Profile Relaxed Right Profile Relaxed Rear Facing Relaxed Forward Facing Relaxed holding monthly downloaded image Competitors in the Most Improved Physique division may also submit pictures in the mandatory bodybuilding poses if they feel it will help to show their improvement, however, these are not required. Competitors who are only competing in the Most Improved Physique division will not be required to remove body hair, or apply contest color, however, overall presentation will still be judged. Monthly submission of pictures is a VERY important part of this competition. This competition is for active IronMass members. We do not want competitors entering who have not been involved throughout the entire contest period. Missed picture submissions in the 2007 competition will severely impact your final score. Any competitor who misses more than 3 picture submissions over the duration of the competition will be disqualified. No new competition entries will be accepted after July 10th. Any competitor entering the competition late, will be penalized for the prior months they missed and these will count toward the three total allowed missed submissions, regardless of whether or not they miss any submissions after entering. Judging All divisions of the competition will be judged fairly by a knowledgeable panel of IronMass member judges. All judging will be done independently based on a pre-determined list of criteria appropriate to the particular division being judged. All decisions of the judges are final. Prizes The Top 5 finishers in ALL Divisions will receive engraved, sculpted Bodybuilding Trophies courtesy of MichaelandKendra.com Further supplement prizes may be awarded courtesy of our IronMass.com Sponsors. Owners, Employees, Admins and Mods of IronMass.com are not eligible to compete in the IronMass Physique Competition. Please let me know if you have any questions about the competition, and good luck to all competitors! Below is an example of what the trophies will look like this year: Note, this may not be the exact trophy awarded, but all trophies will be of similar style and quality. Get your digital cameras ready and get your entries in! The 2007 IMPC is On! __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com Last edited by EME : 03-29-2007 at 01:45 PM.

03-20-2007, 03:02 AM	#3
Master Of Puppets Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,004 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 46	So uh... who's judging this thing? Like specifics lol. MoP __________________

03-20-2007, 03:04 AM	#4
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,347 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 128	Not much longer to go! __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

03-20-2007, 03:20 AM	#8
Psychoholic IronMass Donator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 560 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 20	For clarification sake, the pictures for novice bodybuilding are posted with all of those poses, correct? __________________ My IMPC Log: http://www.ironmass.com/f37/psychoho...log-13160.html

03-20-2007, 01:45 PM	#14
Jordan×core Pro Stature Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 851 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 31	Woot can't wait __________________ How did I fail women studies? I love bitches. If there is no enemy there is no fight...if there is no fight there is no victor...if there is no victor there is no crown.....now we have a enemy we have a fight and we will win the crown.

03-20-2007, 02:49 AM	#2
justtryn IMPC Contestant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 317 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 12	I'm sure I already know the answer to this - but I need to ask anyway. I am on HRT (medically prescribed, over a year now) - Androgel. Does this throw me out of the novice division? FYI - before I went on the gel, I had the T levels of a normal 70 year old! My latest tests put me back in the "normal" range for someone my age (38). Anyway, I need to know in order to make a decision on where to enter... not sure I'm up to snuff for the "open" division. Thanks, Mark

03-20-2007, 03:31 AM	#10
justtryn IMPC Contestant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 317 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 12	That's what I assumed, but I thought I'd ask anyway.

03-20-2007, 05:02 AM	#11
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 12,526 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 309	Awesome, can't wait to see who enters this year.

03-20-2007, 10:54 AM	#12
EliteBSU IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 454 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	where do you enter at?

03-20-2007, 03:33 PM	#15
Eightpak Amateur Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 94 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	So for the open class competition, is the judging based only on the final pics in the final competition condition (Nov), or are the monthly progress reports taken into acount like in the "Most improved" competition?

03-20-2007, 04:01 PM	#16
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,524 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60