DATE: June 22nd, 2013

LOCATION: Arend Arts Center,
1901 SE J St. Bentonville, AR, 72712

SANCTIONING: The North American Natural Bodybuilding Federation (NANBF, www.nanbf.org)

PROMOTORS: Joe Wilson; 479-530-6268; bigjoewilson123@yahoo.com
Dustin Williams; 479-295-0529;        dustin_k_williams@yahoo.com

CONTEST TIMES: Prejudging 9:30 am,
Finals 5:00 pm

TICKET PRICES: Prejudging $15; Finals- General Admission $25.   For Advanced Ticket Purchase, contact promoter.   AWARDS: Sculptured one-of-a-kind awards will be given to the TOP 5 in all divisions, plus overalls and best poser. Various awards will be awarded to winners.
(Including a 12 & under division)

HEIGHT CLASSES:  Height will apply in novice and open categories. Promoter reserves the right to adjust classes.

HOTEL: Comfort Suites Bentonville
2011 Southeast Walton Blvd
Bentonville, AR 72712; (479) 254-9099                       $79 per night .  Please mention NWA Natural Championships before 6/8/2013 for discounted rate.

Spray Tanning will be available, please contact Alisa Duncan at 479-263-3890 for information on tanning services.

WEBSITES:
WWW.NWARKANSASNATURAL.COM
WWW.NWAFITNESSANDHEALTH.COM
WWW.NANBF.ORG

BODYBUILDERS/WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
POSING ATTIRE: Posing suits must be worn and be of solid color, opaque, devoid of embroidery, stripes or other embellishments. Accessories are not permitted including jewelry (excluding wedding bands). At finals, accessories & props attached to body may be used. Only women’s bodybuilding suits may have sequins or special designs – as in a women’s physique division.

MALE PHYSIQUE POSING ATTIRE: Physique competitors need to wear board shorts, (shorts
must be just above the knee in length and can be one inch below the belly button, no spandex and no logos are permitted on the board shorts
(however a manufacturer’s logo such as Nike
symbol or Billabongs are acceptable.)
No shirt, foot wear, or body accessories for pre-judging.  No Crossover to Bodybuilding.  At finals, accessories & props attached to body may be used.

FEMALE PHYSIQUE POSTING ATTIRE: Thong suits are not permitted.  Suits can include designs, patterns and/or adornments.  Jewelry is permitted.  Shoes are not worn. 60 sec music selections should not contain profane or offensive material.  Crossovers between Women's Physique and Women's Bodybuilding will be permitted.  Crossovers between Women's Physique and Figure or Bikini are not permitted.  Visit http://www.nanbf.org/content/new-nanbf for judging criteria, poses, and individual routine for the Women’s Physique division.

BIKINI POSING ATTIRE: Two piece swimsuits and heels are to be worn in both rounds.  No thongs may be worn in either round.  Suit must cover ½ of both cheeks.  Visit nanbf.org for acceptable suits. 

FIGURE POSING ATTIRE: Two piece figure suits and heels. No thongs may be worn in either round. Embroidery or embellishments are allowed on suits.

POSING MUSIC: Competitors will pose to music of their choice at final show. If you are entered in more than one class, you will pose only once. Music will be limited to 60 seconds. Bodybuilders will pose to routine at night only. Music must be cued to start and recording must be of good quality. CD’s only. Two copies must be provided.  Figure music will be provided.

ENTRY: The entry fee is $55 for the initial division of competition and $30 for each additional division. Entries must be received no later than June 8th, or a late entry penalty of $35 will be applied. Absolutely no entries accepted after June 15th, 2013. (You will receive additional information by mail after we receive your entry.) Please make money order or certified check payable to:
Joe Wilson Productions, PO Box 1331, Bentonville, AR, 72712

ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to all physique athletes who have not at any time during the 84 months prior to the day preceding this event, engaged in the personal use of anabolic steroids, other growth enhancing drugs, or Rx diuretics used to prepare for this competition or OTC diuretics used seven days prior to event. Refer to the banned substance list at NANBF.org or contact promoter for any questions.

TESTING & CHECK-IN: Every competitor is polygraphed set by appointment with promoter. First come, first serve. Fee to polygrapher is $40 CASH.  Good for NANBF shows within a 45 day period. Promoters have the right to test and retest prior to or after the show. NANBF membership required. BE PREPARED TO POLYGRAPH UP TO 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE CONTEST. NO EXCEPTIONS. All contestants must present NANBF card at check-in. NANBF Cards are $60 and can be purchased at the check-in. (Additional information about drug testing will be mailed to you after we receive your entry.)