IMPC 2008 Official Rules

**madman911** · 05-28-2008, 04:36 PM

IMPC 2008 Official Rules

Divisions:

Novice Bodybuilding

Open to male and female 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 Bodybuilding

Open to male and female 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 are fewer than three competitors in either bodybuilding class, the two classes will be merged into one open division class.

RULES & PROCEDURES

The IMPC officially begins on June 1st 2008. The entry period will run for the entire month of June. Contestants can still enter the contest up until September 10th, however, a penatly will be assessed for the three months of missed photo submissions.

The contest will end on November 22nd 2008.

Final pictures submissions must be made by midnight on November 22nd 2008. No submissions will be accepted after this time. All contestants that miss the final picture deadline will be disqualified.

Contestants enter the IMPC by making a June photo submission as described in the monthly picture submission protocol below.

Monthly picture submissions

A special date coded image will be posted by the first of each month in the IMPC Forum. Contestants must download, print out, sign, and date the image. 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.

Contestants must submit their photos by making a new thread each month in the 2008 IMPC Picture Updates, forum, using the following format for the thread title:

2008 IMPC pics for insert month - Username

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.

Competitors must submit pictures during each month of the competition.

With the exception of the June entry period, all pictures must be submitted by the 10th of each month. No pictures will be accepted after the 10th.

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.

DJohnson · 05-29-2008, 03:49 PM

Rock on. I'm in for Open again of course.

Think there's any chance we can get a "2008 IMPC Picture Updates" sub forum going?

**madman911** · 05-29-2008, 08:46 PM

Awesome DJohnson, the IMPC wouldn't be the same without ya'!!

If mods can start subforums, then we can just have our buddy Ikaika do it, but if you need to have admin rights, then I don't know who to ask.

BB2K · 06-03-2008, 02:00 AM

i am so in!

CJay · 06-04-2008, 11:33 AM

This looks pretty cool. I'd like to get in on this for the Novice.

**Ikaika** · 06-04-2008, 12:15 PM

Nice Cjay! I think you're going to have a lot of fun with this, it's a huge hit every year we've done it; with the awesome prizes Madman/BB2k/Spaceclown have pulled together I think it's going to be even better this year.

spaceclown · 06-04-2008, 12:30 PM

Any word on a powerlifting division?

**madman911** · 06-06-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spaceclown

Any word on a powerlifting division?

Honestly, I think I've got about as much as I can handle with just trying to get everything together for the normal IMPC right now. Trying to get a fledgling PL division off the ground would require more time than I can spare.

XiLe Ultra · 06-07-2008, 06:53 PM

I'm in for the most improved physique contest!

**madman911** · 06-07-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XiLe Ultra

I'm in for the most improved physique contest!

Awesome, XiLe!! You should consider doing the novice bb'ing as well. So far I know of only two other guys entering that division: Pyschoholic, and CJay.

XiLe Ultra · 06-07-2008, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madman911

Awesome, XiLe!! You should consider doing the novice bb'ing as well. So far I know of only two other guys entering that division: Pyschoholic, and CJay.

hehe, I just didn't want to have to get posing trunks and remove all the hair.

And what's the contest color?

Edit: It's ok if I black out my face?

BigWeighter · 06-07-2008, 08:03 PM

i am so in on this!!!!

**madman911** · 06-07-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigWeighter

i am so in on this!!!!

Awesome to see you joining in man. Are you going to do the open bb'ing?

**madman911** · 06-07-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XiLe Ultra

hehe, I just didn't want to have to get posing trunks and remove all the hair.

And what's the contest color?

Edit: It's ok if I black out my face?

Contest color is the application of a tanning product such as Dream Tan or Jana Tanner. The tanner helps to make all of the definition of the physique clearly visible.

Blacking out your face kinda makes it difficult to tell if it's really you from month to month. I have to think about it. Are you in the witness protection program?

**Ikaika** · 06-07-2008, 08:33 PM

Xile is brown anyway imo.

BB2K · 06-07-2008, 08:40 PM

Cant wait! i am so stoked!!!

05-28-2008, 04:36 PM	#1
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,529 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	IMPC 2008 Official Rules IMPC 2008 Official Rules Divisions: Novice Bodybuilding Open to male and female 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 Bodybuilding Open to male and female 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 are fewer than three competitors in either bodybuilding class, the two classes will be merged into one open division class. RULES & PROCEDURES The IMPC officially begins on June 1st 2008. The entry period will run for the entire month of June. Contestants can still enter the contest up until September 10th, however, a penatly will be assessed for the three months of missed photo submissions. The contest will end on November 22nd 2008. Final pictures submissions must be made by midnight on November 22nd 2008. No submissions will be accepted after this time. All contestants that miss the final picture deadline will be disqualified. Contestants enter the IMPC by making a June photo submission as described in the monthly picture submission protocol below. Monthly picture submissions A special date coded image will be posted by the first of each month in the IMPC Forum. Contestants must download, print out, sign, and date the image. 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. Contestants must submit their photos by making a new thread each month in the 2008 IMPC Picture Updates, forum, using the following format for the thread title: 2008 IMPC pics for insert month - Username 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. Competitors must submit pictures during each month of the competition. With the exception of the June entry period, all pictures must be submitted by the 10th of each month. No pictures will be accepted after the 10th. 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. __________________ 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.

05-29-2008, 03:49 PM	#2
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,013 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 45	Re: IMPC 2008 Official Rules Rock on. I'm in for Open again of course. Think there's any chance we can get a "2008 IMPC Picture Updates" sub forum going? __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

05-29-2008, 08:46 PM	#3
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,529 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	Re: IMPC 2008 Official Rules Awesome DJohnson, the IMPC wouldn't be the same without ya'!! If mods can start subforums, then we can just have our buddy Ikaika do it, but if you need to have admin rights, then I don't know who to ask. __________________ 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.

06-03-2008, 02:00 AM	#4
BB2K IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 802 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 37	Re: IMPC 2008 Official Rules i am so in! __________________ 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 "

06-04-2008, 11:33 AM	#5
CJay Amateur Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 45 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Re: IMPC 2008 Official Rules This looks pretty cool. I'd like to get in on this for the Novice. __________________ IMPC 2008 Novice Division Never fear opposition; adversity builds strength.

06-04-2008, 12:15 PM	#6
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,764 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 216	Re: IMPC 2008 Official Rules Nice Cjay! I think you're going to have a lot of fun with this, it's a huge hit every year we've done it; with the awesome prizes Madman/BB2k/Spaceclown have pulled together I think it's going to be even better this year. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

06-04-2008, 12:30 PM	#7
spaceclown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the gym Posts: 1,723 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 39	Re: IMPC 2008 Official Rules Any word on a powerlifting division? __________________ Spaceclown _________________________ Millennium Sport Technologies www.millenniumsport.net

06-07-2008, 06:53 PM	#9
XiLe Ultra Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,374 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 183	Re: IMPC 2008 Official Rules I'm in for the most improved physique contest! __________________ ISSA Certified Personal Trainer in IL Deadlift: 405 Bench: ?? Squat: ?? MP #17 (no G & N)

06-07-2008, 08:03 PM	#12
BigWeighter Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 353 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 58	Re: IMPC 2008 Official Rules i am so in on this!!!!

06-07-2008, 08:33 PM	#15
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,764 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 216	Re: IMPC 2008 Official Rules Xile is brown anyway imo. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

06-07-2008, 08:40 PM	#16
BB2K IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 802 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 37	Re: IMPC 2008 Official Rules Cant wait! i am so stoked!!! __________________ 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 " Last edited by BB2K : 06-07-2008 at 09:01 PM.