the attending EMT and, if it is advised by the EMT, must go to the nearest hospital for evaluation. Competitors who refuse to be evaluated by the EMT or at the hospital will be suspended from competition for a period of one year from the date of the occurrence. Events Men's Bodybuilding Classic Physique Men's Physique Fitness Women's Bodybuilding Women's Physique Bikini Figure Wellness Classes Open – Competitors of any age or experience Novice – Athletes who have never placed first in any class/age group in an NPC contest True Novice – Athletes who have never competed in an NPC contest Teen – The athlete must be in the age range that the promoter decides. Can range from 13–19 Junior – The athlete must be under 23 years old or younger on the day of the event Master – The athlete needs to be the minimum age of the division the day of the event Posing Posing Suits (Dependent on event) All suit bottoms must be V-shaped, no thongs are permitted. Suits worn by male competitors at the prejudging and finals must be plain in color with no fringe, wording, sparkle or fluorescents. Suits worn by female competitors at the Prejudging must be two-piece and plain in color with no fringe, wording, sparkle or fluorescents. Suits worn by female competitors at the Finals must be two-piece but may include a printed design with fringes, lace, sparkle or fluorescents that are in good taste. All Prejudging suits will be checked at the morning check-in. Competitors are not permitted to alter the fit of the posing suit by hiking it up in the back or by pulling up the sides during Front and Rear Lat Spreads. Posing Music Posing music will be used at the Finals only with the exception of Mixed Pairs competitors who will use music at both the Prejudging and the Finals. Posing music must be on a cassette tape or CD and must be the only music on the tape or CD. Posing music must be on Side A and should be cued to the start of the music. Posing music must not contain vulgar lyrics. Competitors using music containing vulgar lyrics will be disqualified. During the Prejudging male and female competitors are not permitted to wear any jewelry onstage other than a wedding band. Decorative pieces in the hair are not permitted. During the Finals female competitors