WHO IS TIM GARDNER?

Tim Gardner of Tampa, Florida is a Mr. Olympia Judge, IFBB Professional League International Head Judge & Official, NPC Florida Chairman, NPC Puerto Rico Chairman, NPC National Judge, IFBB Professional League & NPC Contest Promoter, Fit Gems Promoter of the Year (2015-2019), Founder of Tim Gardner Productions, Dream Machine International, The BEV STORE and creator of TEAM BODY*TECH.

Gardner realized his dream by opening his first gym in 1997, BODY*TECH Fitness Emporium, Inc. In 1998, Tim retired from competitive bodybuilding and completely transitioned into judging as a NPC Florida State Judge. 2000, the Millennium year was quite busy for Gardner creating his first show, the NPC Hurricane Bay & Typhoon Bay Championships as well as starting a Beverly International Florida Distributorship awarded by owners Roger & Sandy Riedinger. 2002 took Tim into the NPC National Judges table where six years later, he would be promoted to the IFBB Professional League ranks. 2008 would also be the birth year for the IFBB Professional League Tampa Pro and the early beginnings of Tim Gardner Productions. The end of the 2014 season brought holiday gifts to Gardner with an assignment to become the very first NPC District Chairman of the U.S. Territory in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico. 2015 launched the IFBB Wings of Strength Rising Phoenix World Championships of Women Bodybuilding with Jake Wood and also a career milestone to be named to the Olympia Judging Panel. Gardner reached the pinnacle of his judging status in 2016 by being appointed IFBB Professional League Head Judge by President Jim Manion. In 2017 Tim added another feather to his cap by being appointed as an IFBB Professional League International Head Judge. In 2018, Jake Wood, Wings of Strength & Tim Gardner Productions was awarded an IFBB Professional League International sanction to promote the IFBB Professional League Wings of Strength Romania Muscle Fest Pro-Am. The 2020 IFBB Professional League, NPC & NPC Worldwide season has much in store for Tim, Eileen and his ELITE Team of Tim Gardner Productions with 8 IFBB Professional League Pro-Ams and 2 NPC events on their contest calendar. 

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IMPORTANT INFO FOR NPC ATHLETES

NOTE: A NPC athlete can compete in the NOVICE division just as long as they have never won an NPC Overall title.

NPC online athlete registration is non-refundable.

Dedicated posing music must be supplied on a USB Flash Drive. Athlete may only select one file per flash drive. No emails or CDs will be accepted.

Allotted time for posing routines:

NPC Men & Women Bodybuilding, Classic Physique & Women Physique will be 60 seconds choreographed routine to music at evening finals. NPC Fitness: 2 minutes.

Gymnastics moves are prohibited in all divisions except Women Fitness.

All competitors must have a current NPC card at the athlete check-in. NPC memberships run as the calendar year from January 1 – December 31.

Allotted posing time will be held at 60 seconds for individual choreographed routines to music at evening finals for NPC Men & Women Bodybuilding, Classic Physique & Women Physique. NPC Fitness routines will be held at 2 minutes.

Dedicated posing music must be supplied on a USB Flash Drive or dedicated CD. Athlete may only select one file per flash drive. No emails will be accepted.

Gymnastics moves/flips are prohibited in all categories except Women Fitness and will result in disqualification.

The NPC Fitness division will no longer have the two-piece swimsuit round. All NPC athletes will judged on their fitness routines including the following mandatory moves; push-up, high kick, straddle hold & side split.

A NPC athlete can compete in the Novice division if they have never placed first in a NPC show.

A NPC athlete can compete in the “First Time Ever” True Novice division if they have never entered a NPC contest.

Please see furnished revised 2018 NPC Classic Physique height & weight requirements.

Beginning in 2018, only the top two of each open class of every category will qualify for NPC National level status. Qualification is good through the ensuing year.

Please take note that due to liability concerns, weight equipment in the pump up area can no longer be provided. You are allowed to bring your own bands at your own risk.

Backstage passes can be purchased at the NPC athlete check-in only. This recipient must have a current NPC card membership with proper identification for liability purposes. Must show proof of purchase of prejudging & evening finals tickets prior to buying a backstage pass. You will not be able to pass security backstage without proper credentials. Backstage photography or videography is strictly prohibited.

NPC News Online is the official photographer/videographer at all Tim Gardner Productions events. Maximum Muscle Report & Muscle Papa will assist as indicated for each designated assignment. Individual photo-shoots can be reserved and scheduled at each event.

Hot Spot Tanning is the official tanning, hair & makeup company at all Tim Gardner Productions events. No other tanning companies are allowed to set up at the designated official host hotels.

NPC competitors can register online for each designated Tim Gardner Productions event @ www.timgardnerproductions.com. Each athlete can enter as many classes in various categories for multiple crossovers if eligible. Entry fees are non-refundable but can be applied as a credit for a future Tim Gardner Productions event.

ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS: Video and telephoto lens cameras are strictly prohibited at any Tim Gardner Productions IFBB Professional League Pro-Am event.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR IFBB PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE ATHLETES

Dedicated posing music must be supplied on a USB Flash Drive. Athlete may only select one file per flash drive. No emails or CDs will be accepted.

Allotted time for posing routines:

IFBB Professional League Men & Women Bodybuilding, Fitness, Classic Physique & Women Physique will be 2 minutes at evening finals.

Gymnastics moves are prohibited in all divisions except Women Fitness.

ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS: Video and telephoto lens cameras are strictly prohibited at any Tim Gardner Productions IFBB Professional League Pro-Am event.

ATTENTION IFBB PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE ATHLETES: All IFBB Professional League athletes must be in good standing and have a valid membership. IFBB Professional League contracts for each designated contest are obtained from the IFBB Professional League Office only. Please contact the Pittsburgh based office @ Info@ifbb-proleague.com .

Allotted posing time will be held at 2 minutes for individual choreographed routines to music at evening finals for IFBB Professional League Men & Women Bodybuilding, Fitness, Classic Physique & Women Physique Finalists.

Dedicated posing music must be supplied on a USB Flash Drive or dedicated CD. Athlete may only select one file per flash drive. No emails will be accepted.

Please see furnished revised 2018 IFBB Professional League Classic Physique height & weight requirements.

Please take note that due to liability concerns, weight equipment in the pump up area can no longer be provided. You are allowed to bring your own bands at your own risk.

Backstage passes can be purchased at the IFBB Professional League athlete check-in only. This recipient must have a current NPC card membership with proper identification for liability purposes. Must show proof of purchase of prejudging & evening finals tickets prior to buying a backstage pass. You will not be able to pass security backstage without proper credentials. Backstage photography or videography is strictly prohibited.

NPC News Online is the official photographer/videographer at all Tim Gardner Productions events. Maximum Muscle Report will assist as indicated for each designated assignment.

Hot Spot Tanning is the official tanning, hair & makeup company at all Tim Gardner Productions events. No other tanning companies are allowed to set up at the designated official host hotels.

All IFBB Professional League athletes will receive one prejudging and one evening finals general admission ticket for their day of competition only. Due to the increased numbers of IFBB Professional League athletes competing at a Tim Gardner Productions event, current and former IFBB Professional League athletes not competing at the designated show will no longer receive a complimentary ticket unless authorized by the IFBB Professional League Office. Athletes must have proper identification before receiving the complimentary set of tickets. Lost tickets WILL NOT be replaced. An upgrade to a VIP ticket set in lieu of the complimentary general admission pair will be offered at the IFBB Professional League athlete check-in for a nominal fee.

All IFBB Professional League prize money winners at each designated contest will be required to fill out a complete and legible W-9 form or W-8 if applicable prior to receiving earnings.

IFBB Pros not competing will no longer receive a complimentary ticket unless authorized by the IFBB Professional League office.

Please take note that due to liability concerns, weight equipment in the pump up area can no longer be provided. You are allowed to bring your own bands.