CRAIG PRODUCTIONS LLC
You can register for the Ironman over the phone by credit card at 425-949-7320, online at www.craigproductons.com or by downloading a registration form then mailing it in with a check or money order to: Craig Productions LLC, PO Box 803, Kirkland, WA 98083-0803.
Directions to the Snoqualmie Casino: 37500 SE North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, WA 98065. From West: I-90 Eastbound to Exit 27, turn left under freeway to casino. From East: I-90 west to Exit 31, turn right on Bendigo Blvd. and left on North Bend Way to Casino.
Women’s Fitness: The Fitness Round shall count as two thirds of the score and the Two-piece Swimsuit Round shall count as one third. Music can be up to 90 seconds in the routine round. Complete rules & information are posted at www.npcnewsonline.com.
Women’s Figure Championships: Two-Piece Swimsuit only. Complete information is posted on www.npcnewsonline.com. There are four height classes with an Overall and a Masters Class.
Women’s Physique Division: All poses must be done with open hands. Complete information is posted on www.npcnewsonline.com Women’s Physique competitors CANNOT enter the Women’s Bodybuilding division. Music can be up to 60 seconds in the routine round to be performed at the evening finals.
Men & Women’s Bodybuilding: The mandatory poses for Men and Women Bodybuilders are: Front double biceps, front lat spread, side chest (your choice of side), rear double bicep, rear lat spread, side triceps (choice of side) and abdominal/thigh pose. A most muscular pose may be added for the men. Complete posing information is posted on www.npcnewsonline.com Music can be up to 60 seconds in the routine round to be performed at the evening finals. Women Bodybuilders CANNOT enter the Women’ Physique division.
Bikini & Physique Division: Two-piece Bikinis only. The Bikinis must be in good taste and appropriate for a family show. No thongs, T-backs or string are allowed. Men’s Physique competitors wear board shorts. The Bikini & Physique Judging and Finals will take place after the Bodybuilding and Figure Judging, at approximately noon. Competitors are done and do not have to return in the evening. Check in: 10/5/12, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn. Complete rules and information are posted on www.npcnewsonline.com
Drug Testing: The Ironman Naturally is a Drug-Tested National Qualifier, with a two year testing period from the date of the show. Testing is random through Polygraph, beginning on Friday evening October 5th, between 6:00 – 8:00 PM, during check in. Testing will be conducted for anabolic steroids, growth hormone, Clenbuterol and prescription diuretics. No testing will be done for pro-hormones or Ephedra. Polygraph results are final! Note: The testing will begin at the check-in at the Host Hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn.
Qualifications: All competitors must be current members of the NPC. Competitors may register with the NPC at check-in. ($100.) Novice Competitors must never have placed first in any open show. (Exception – Teens & Junior Divisions) All Masters/Junior Competitors must be the appropriate age by September 24th to be eligible to compete. Novice Women Bodybuilding is one open class. Women competitors must be genetically born female and men competitors must be genetically born male. Mixed Pairs consist of one man and one woman.
Entry Fee: $82.13 ($75.00 +WA State tax) per contest and late entries are $162.90. Contestants may only enter one contest, within each division (Bodybuilding, Fitness, Bikini & Figure) with the exception of Mixed Pairs. No crossovers are allowed at the Ironman. (Ex..You cannot enter both the open and the masters classes in a division but you can enter a bikini division and a figure division.) Women CANNOT enter both bodybuilding and physique divisions – they must make a choice because they are both similar. Each competitor shall receive a one year’s subscription to Ironman Magazine, a competitor bag and an official contest T-shirt for entering the Washington Ironman! Deadline: September 21st for the $82.13 entry fee. All entries after that are $162.90.
Competitor Wristbands: All competitors will receive a Washington Ironman Competitor silicone accountability wristband. It is incentive to keep you on track for the show with your preparations. Every time you open the fridge or decide to skip a workout, you will see your wristband to remind you of your goal. It will also help you recognize other athletes getting ready for the 2012 Washington Ironman. .
Awards: Niels Anderson Sculptures for the top five in each class, plus Overall Awards for the Novice Men, Open Bodybuilding and Figure Divisions. Excalibur Swords for the Overall Open Men, Master’s Men, Novice Men and Team Award. Beautiful Rhinestone Tiara’s will also be awarded for the top 5 in all Figure, Fitness and Bikini classes, in addition to their trophies.
Guidelines: All competitors will follow NPC rules, guidelines and mandatory poses. (No thong suits allowed!) The mandatory poses for Men and Women Bodybuilders are: Front double biceps, front lat spread, side chest (your choice of side), rear double bicep, rear lat spread, side triceps (choice of side) and abdominal/thigh pose. A most muscular pose may be added for the men.
Music: NO PROFANITY! (Disqualification) All bodybuilding competitors will perform their routines at the night show. Bodybuilders have 60 seconds for their free posing routine, Mixed Pairs and Fitness Women have 90 seconds. Bikini women, Figure women and Physique men will pose to house music.
Music can be submitted in advance for bodybuilders, mixed pairs and fitness women. All music must be in either a .WAV or MP3/.MP4 format. Advance music submission deadline is September 19th. Don’t worry about forgetting your music at home, we will already have it! http://craigproductions.com/ironman/submit-your-music. Email your music with your name and the class you are planning on competing in to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Team Universe/National Qualifier: The Ironman is a National Qualifier and also qualifies all competitors for the Team Universe Championships. The top three Fitness and Figure competitors in each class qualify for any National Level NPC show. The top two Bodybuilders in each open class qualify for all NPC National competitions. Complete qualification rules are posted at www.npcnewsonline.com
Trainers: Must purchase a ticket to gain admission. No trainers are allowed backstage!!! There are no trainer’s passes. Craig Productions has a professional team available to help with oil and pump-up. Please bring your own posing oil & bikini bite - they are happy to assist you.
Physique Photographer Mark Mason will be on hand videotaping the show and taking still shots (professional background) of athletes. For detailed information, to schedule a shoot time, or to reserve a DVD of the show, contact him at 206-890-5970 or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Mark will also be at check in to meet you and to answer any questions you might have. There is no other video taping allowed. For complete information on photo packages available visit: http://www.markmasonmedia.com/htm/12_ironman.htm
NWCC are the official tanning artists that we endorse for the Washington Ironman. They have a professional staff to help you with all of your tanning needs. If you don't want to hassle with tanning yourself, let their professional tanning artists airbrush your tan for you. They use the tanning products that are especially formulated for the stage. Here is what they say, "NWCC Tan has online reservations, pick the time that fits your schedule! Fees are $100.00 payable at your session. Fees include touchup and glazing at both the prejudging and the night show. We apply as many coats as needed to get you stage ready for the same fee. Free skin prep if reservation is made at least 12 days prior to event. Online: www.nwcctan.com or call or text 360-791-3558 with questions or concerns." At Craig Productions we suggest you make your appointment as soon as possible to reserve the tanning time you would like.
For ALL of the Ironman Women: We are excited to have highly acclaimed make-up artist Marisa Carew and her team back for the 2011 Ironman. Marisa is an expert in pageant & stage makeup and we are very fortunate to have her helping us. She is the one celebrities call when they want to look their best. Marisa and her team will be providing basic make up for all women competitors complimentary from Craig Productions. It is one of the perks you receive when competing in a Craig Productions event. In order to be able to service everyone, she asks that you have your foundation and applied in advance. Mac Makeup Foundation NW 45 is suggested to blend with the body spray tan color. She would prefer if you don’t add any color to your cheeks or eyelids, or add any shading, please leave that to her expertise. If you would like her to provide you with lashes and application it is $20.00. You do not need to schedule an appointment. She & her team will be able to get to everyone – she is that good! Her availability times are from 8:30am – 12:30pm Saturday. To direct any questions to her, please email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. **It is nice if you will allow her to provide your lashes and application for the $20.00 fee so we can entice her to keep coming back to our shows! - this is only a suggestion and it is purely optional!
Check-in/Weigh-in: Friday October 5th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, at the Host Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, located at 1800 NW Gilman Blvd., Issaquah, WA 98027. Competitors will weigh in, be assigned numbers and check in their music at this time. Drug testing will begin and competitors must be available to be tested Friday evening and Saturday morning. All competitors MUST check in at this time. There is no check in on Saturday morning.
Competitor Meeting – Saturday 9:00 AM, Snoqualmie Casino Events Center. Judging - 10:00 AM, in order: Fitness routines, Novice Men (Light, Middle, Heavy), Fitness Two-Piece, Masters Men (40, 50 & 60), Masters Womens Physique (Over 35), Masters Bodybuilding Women (Over 35) Junior Men, Figure Two-Piece (All Classes), Open Womens Physique ( Short, Medium, Tall), Mixed Pairs, Open Women Bodybuilding and Open Men (Bantam, Light, Middle, Light-Heavy & Heavy).
Saturday, 12 noon: Bikini & Men's Physique Judging (Masters Men's Physique, Open Men’s Physique, Bikini Masters, Bikini (A, B, C & D) Bikini & Physique Finals.
Finals/Evening Show: (6:00 PM) The same order as Judging, except Bikini and Men's Physique will not be on stage in the evening show. They are finished in the afternoon. Score sheets will be available for competitors after each class or online at htt:://craigproductions.com Monday October 8th.
Guest Posers/Celebrities: Kim “Kong” Farrison will be the Master of Ceremonies. Guest posers include “The Texas Shredder” Dave Goodin, www.davegoodin.com, IFBB Wheelchair Pro Nick Scott, www.nickfitness.com, IFBB Fitness Pro Tanji Johnson, www.tanjijohnson.com and IFBB Pro Eric "The House" Fankhouser.
Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn, 1800 NW Gilman Blvd., Issaquah, WA 98027. Ironman Group Rate of $105.00 per night, (Single/Double) The Hilton features a microwave and refrigerator in each room, fitness center, indoor pool and restaurant. The restaurant features a special bodybuilding menu. **We suggest all competitors bring a spare set of sheets to sleep in. You will be charged if you damage their sheets with your coloring/tanning. The group rate deadline is September 13, 2012 Call 1-425-837-3600 and mention the Washington Ironman Championships to receive the group rate or click on this link to go directly to the Washington Ironman reservations site: http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/S/SEAISGI-WAIR12-20121004/index.jhtml We encourage all competitors to book rooms as far in advance as possible because last year they were sold out prior to the deadline of 9/13/12.
Tickets: Prejudging Saturday, October 6th - 10:00am, $20.00 General Admission includes Bikini and Men’s Physique Championships starting at 12:00 noon. Finals Saturday, October 6th, 6:00pm Reserved Seating, $35.00 and $30.00. Tickets for the 2012 Ironman, are on sale now and GREAT seats are still available. Tickets can be purchased through all Ticketmaster outlets www.ticketmaster.com ~or~ directly through the Snoqualmie Casino box office 425-888-1234. On Saturday, October 6th, the day of the show, tickets will only be available at the casino box office.
Post Contest Food at the Snoqualmie Buffet. The Buffet features Prime Rib on Saturday nights and will be staying open late for competitors and attendees.
