Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in?

**davtown** · 05-27-2008, 04:21 AM

OK, I know there are a number of people, including myself, who are going to be upset if there is no IMPC this year. I'm not trying to necessarily be "in charge" - I just want to make sure this gets off the ground and we all have a good time doing it

I am obviously planning on being a contestant and not an "officiating figure"

With less than a week left till June 1st - the supposed start date of the official 2008 IMPC - and no word from EME (understandably a busy man, I'm not upset - but he has not logged on in almost 2 months), I've decided to take the helm and get this thing going. Should EME show up on June 1st and start the official '08 IMPC, that would be awesome, but I'm not going to get my hopes up. I'm on and around enough that I'll be reliable enough to keep this going (i.e. post up monthly picture downloads), until someone more official can take over (madman911 showed interest, but I haven't heard from him). If no one does though, I don't mind posting the monthly picture downloads. Maybe we'll just get other IronMass members who are not competing to be the judges.

I suppose the details of this thing will be hammered out as it goes along, such as who's going to judge it, but as long as we get it going, I'll be happy. I'm in this for the motivation and the community aspect - I'm not too concerned with getting a reward.

On June 1st, or perhaps the night of May 31st, I'll post up a picture download.

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.

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.

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If there aren't enough people interested in a novice division, I guess we'll just have one Men's Bodybuilding class (rules from Open class will apply).

I don't think there are any women other than Crader who post on this site right now, so I don't think having any type of women's division would be feasible. **if there are any women interested in participating in the bodybuilding classes, don't feel discouraged just because it says "mens", it just doesn't seem like there are any women here anymore**

RULES & PROCEDURES (taken and adjusted from official 2007 IMPC rules)

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

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. This is an absolute requirement. Competitors in the Bodybuilding 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 2008 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 2008 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 September 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.

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If anyone has any questions, concerns, or anything, post it up... this is a community effort - I just happen to be starting the thread

**davtown** · 05-27-2008, 04:27 AM

OK - so who's in this thing? Let's get an official list going for the unofficial 2008 IMPC

Novice Men's Bodybuilding

Open Men's Bodybuilding
davtown

Most Improved Physique
davtown

**Ikaika** · 05-27-2008, 06:14 AM

Davtown, thank you for stepping up to get the ball rolling. I hope that madman or EME will jump in and help run the contest, but if not it's good to know we'll still have the IMPC for the folks who are interested in competing!

EliteBSU · 05-27-2008, 06:57 AM

MIP - EliteBSU

WifeofPsychoholic · 05-27-2008, 03:40 PM

I haven't posted since the end of the last IMPC; am I still eligible to enter for this one? I would just be going for MIP.

Psychoholic · 05-27-2008, 03:45 PM

I'm in for MIP and Amateur Mens Bodybuilding.

**madman911** · 05-27-2008, 04:54 PM

Michael has not come through with the trophies he promised the contestants from last year, and this was his main reason for putting off the 2008 contest. Since he hasn't provided any update on the status of the trophies, or the start of the 2008 contest, I am ready to take over the reigns to officiate the contest. I appreciate, as we all do, what Michael has done in creating the IMPC, but it is obvious that he just doesn't have the time right now to dedicate to running the contest the way it should be run.

I will provide trophies for the top three finishers in each division, as well as a supplement prize (or hopefully prizes) for the first place finisher. Anyone who is in a position to donate some booty for the prize packages can shoot me a PM.

I will look over the rules and I think they'll pretty much remain as they have been, although I think it may be a good idea to make the bb'ing divisions co-ed again, and do away with the figure division, seeing as the fall-off from last year resulted in there being only two female bb'ers and one figure contestant.

And, I say we add a virtual powerlifting meet to the agenda as well, if there's enough interest. It's been brought up before, and I don't see a reason not to do it. I'll pick a date prior to the bodybuilding finals and have people post up vids for judging. I'll need someone a little better versed in the PL'ing world to set up the rules. We won't have enough contestants to actually set-up weight classes, so we'll have to use a relative strength formula to determine the rankings.

**Ikaika** · 05-27-2008, 07:21 PM

I agree that a powerlifting contest would be very cool; I'm sure DJS, rom, and others can chime in and help you create the rules.

Thanks for stepping in to take over the IMPC Madman; I think I speak for everyone when I say that we're grateful that you're willing to commit and give so much to the community.

**davtown** · 05-28-2008, 04:17 AM

good to see you post madman.... I didn't really want to have to post those monthly picture downloads

powerlifting would be cool if there was enough interest... I wouldn't be able to participate though as I have nowhere to take videos of me lifting.

BB2K · 06-03-2008, 02:05 AM

You guys know i am in and i will see if i can help with the supplement prizes. I will see if Egg Whites International, Scivation, Muscle Pharm and any others will chip in.

put me down for the Mens open and MIP

**Midnight_Lifter** · 06-03-2008, 08:47 PM

I'm in for the MIP. Lost two damn lbs already and didn't get pics yesterday...

Feels like I dropped another 1-2 today so I'd better get some pics going/log started...

Psychoholic · 06-03-2008, 09:18 PM

I was thinking the same thing - I should have taken pics when I was done framing a doorway this weekend when I looked all nasty and fat.

spaceclown · 06-03-2008, 11:14 PM

I have a bud from work and maybe his wife interested. My wife Clownjugs is looking for motivation so she may do it..... hell don't even count me out yet

Psychoholic · 06-03-2008, 11:17 PM

You can't hang with the mass I'm bringing this year Clown... Best just stay away... =)

BB2K · 06-03-2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spaceclown

I have a bud from work and maybe his wife interested. My wife Clownjugs is looking for motivation so she may do it..... hell don't even count me out yet

SC, bro you gotta do it man. Besides, who else is going to place 2nd behind me? :boink:

spaceclown · 06-04-2008, 12:03 AM

I have a doctors visit tomorrow and that may be the deciding factor. Stay tuned homo's

05-27-2008, 04:21 AM	#1
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,360 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 128	Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? OK, I know there are a number of people, including myself, who are going to be upset if there is no IMPC this year. I'm not trying to necessarily be "in charge" - I just want to make sure this gets off the ground and we all have a good time doing it I am obviously planning on being a contestant and not an "officiating figure" With less than a week left till June 1st - the supposed start date of the official 2008 IMPC - and no word from EME (understandably a busy man, I'm not upset - but he has not logged on in almost 2 months), I've decided to take the helm and get this thing going. Should EME show up on June 1st and start the official '08 IMPC, that would be awesome, but I'm not going to get my hopes up. I'm on and around enough that I'll be reliable enough to keep this going (i.e. post up monthly picture downloads), until someone more official can take over (madman911 showed interest, but I haven't heard from him). If no one does though, I don't mind posting the monthly picture downloads. Maybe we'll just get other IronMass members who are not competing to be the judges. I suppose the details of this thing will be hammered out as it goes along, such as who's going to judge it, but as long as we get it going, I'll be happy. I'm in this for the motivation and the community aspect - I'm not too concerned with getting a reward. On June 1st, or perhaps the night of May 31st, I'll post up a picture download. 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. 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. ------------ If there aren't enough people interested in a novice division, I guess we'll just have one Men's Bodybuilding class (rules from Open class will apply). I don't think there are any women other than Crader who post on this site right now, so I don't think having any type of women's division would be feasible. *if there are any women interested in participating in the bodybuilding classes, don't feel discouraged just because it says "mens", it just doesn't seem like there are any women here anymore* RULES & PROCEDURES (taken and adjusted from official 2007 IMPC rules) 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 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. This is an absolute requirement. Competitors in the Bodybuilding 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 2008 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 2008 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 September 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. ----------------------------------- If anyone has any questions, concerns, or anything, post it up... this is a community effort - I just happen to be starting the thread __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

05-27-2008, 04:27 AM	#2
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,360 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 128	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? OK - so who's in this thing? Let's get an official list going for the unofficial 2008 IMPC Novice Men's Bodybuilding Open Men's Bodybuilding davtown Most Improved Physique davtown __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

05-27-2008, 06:14 AM	#3
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,765 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 216	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? Davtown, thank you for stepping up to get the ball rolling. I hope that madman or EME will jump in and help run the contest, but if not it's good to know we'll still have the IMPC for the folks who are interested in competing! __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

05-27-2008, 06:57 AM	#4
EliteBSU IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 457 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 61	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? MIP - EliteBSU

05-27-2008, 03:40 PM	#5
WifeofPsychoholic IMPC Contestant Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 123 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? I haven't posted since the end of the last IMPC; am I still eligible to enter for this one? I would just be going for MIP.

05-27-2008, 03:45 PM	#6
Psychoholic IronMass Donator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 573 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 21	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? I'm in for MIP and Amateur Mens Bodybuilding. __________________ My IMPC Log: http://www.ironmass.com/f37/psychoho...log-13160.html

05-27-2008, 04:54 PM	#7
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,529 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? Michael has not come through with the trophies he promised the contestants from last year, and this was his main reason for putting off the 2008 contest. Since he hasn't provided any update on the status of the trophies, or the start of the 2008 contest, I am ready to take over the reigns to officiate the contest. I appreciate, as we all do, what Michael has done in creating the IMPC, but it is obvious that he just doesn't have the time right now to dedicate to running the contest the way it should be run. I will provide trophies for the top three finishers in each division, as well as a supplement prize (or hopefully prizes) for the first place finisher. Anyone who is in a position to donate some booty for the prize packages can shoot me a PM. I will look over the rules and I think they'll pretty much remain as they have been, although I think it may be a good idea to make the bb'ing divisions co-ed again, and do away with the figure division, seeing as the fall-off from last year resulted in there being only two female bb'ers and one figure contestant. And, I say we add a virtual powerlifting meet to the agenda as well, if there's enough interest. It's been brought up before, and I don't see a reason not to do it. I'll pick a date prior to the bodybuilding finals and have people post up vids for judging. I'll need someone a little better versed in the PL'ing world to set up the rules. We won't have enough contestants to actually set-up weight classes, so we'll have to use a relative strength formula to determine the rankings. __________________ Millennium Sport Technologies Sponsored Athlete http://www.millenniumsport.net IMPC 2006 Novice Division Champ IMPC 2007 Open Division Champ Never underestimate the power of the bandana.

05-27-2008, 07:21 PM	#8
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,765 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 216	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? I agree that a powerlifting contest would be very cool; I'm sure DJS, rom, and others can chime in and help you create the rules. Thanks for stepping in to take over the IMPC Madman; I think I speak for everyone when I say that we're grateful that you're willing to commit and give so much to the community. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

05-28-2008, 04:17 AM	#9
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,360 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 128	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? good to see you post madman.... I didn't really want to have to post those monthly picture downloads powerlifting would be cool if there was enough interest... I wouldn't be able to participate though as I have nowhere to take videos of me lifting. __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

06-03-2008, 02:05 AM	#10
BB2K IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 803 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 37	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? You guys know i am in and i will see if i can help with the supplement prizes. I will see if Egg Whites International, Scivation, Muscle Pharm and any others will chip in. put me down for the Mens open and MIP __________________ Future 2008 IMPC Mens Open Champion! 2007 IMPC Mens Open- 2nd Place MOD/REP @ IBE www.epistane.com " I am not going bald, I am just getting more head "

06-03-2008, 08:47 PM	#11
Midnight_Lifter IronMass Vip Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 419 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 35	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? I'm in for the MIP. Lost two damn lbs already and didn't get pics yesterday... Feels like I dropped another 1-2 today so I'd better get some pics going/log started... __________________ - Discipline means doing within, not doing without. "Nothin' to it but to do it!" *Currently rebuilding in phase one...

06-03-2008, 09:18 PM	#12
Psychoholic IronMass Donator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 573 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 21	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? I was thinking the same thing - I should have taken pics when I was done framing a doorway this weekend when I looked all nasty and fat. __________________ My IMPC Log: http://www.ironmass.com/f37/psychoho...log-13160.html

06-03-2008, 11:14 PM	#13
spaceclown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the gym Posts: 1,723 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 39	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? I have a bud from work and maybe his wife interested. My wife Clownjugs is looking for motivation so she may do it..... hell don't even count me out yet __________________ Spaceclown _________________________ Millennium Sport Technologies www.millenniumsport.net

06-03-2008, 11:17 PM	#14
Psychoholic IronMass Donator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 573 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 21	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? You can't hang with the mass I'm bringing this year Clown... Best just stay away... =) __________________ My IMPC Log: http://www.ironmass.com/f37/psychoho...log-13160.html

06-04-2008, 12:03 AM	#16
spaceclown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the gym Posts: 1,723 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 39	Re: Grassroots IMPC 2008 - who's in? I have a doctors visit tomorrow and that may be the deciding factor. Stay tuned homo's __________________ Spaceclown _________________________ Millennium Sport Technologies www.millenniumsport.net