Contest Rules

“The Bakersfield Loser” Weight Loss Challenge Rules

January 23rd 2010

1) All participants must be at least 18 years old with proof of age if required.

2) The competition starts Saturday January 2nd and ends on Friday April 2nd or Saturday April 3rd. To be determined on availability of grand finale facilities.

3) Body Xchange in its sole and absolute discretion may ask ANY participant at ANY time during the competition to provide a verifiable medical release if we feel it is necessary for the safety of our participants.

4) First Official “Weigh-In” will be on Saturday January 2nd at the Body Xchange Sports Club on Rosedale & Calloway only – the address is: 2749 N. Calloway Dr. You will be given your weigh-in time when you register and pay your entry fees. Weigh-ins will start at 8am. If you are not at your designated weigh-in time, you will be eliminated from the competition and you WILL NOT receive a refund.

5) Every subsequent weigh-in will be every Saturday starting January 9th through March 27th. If you miss a weigh-in at your scheduled time you will be eliminated from the competition. You will be given your subsequent weigh-in time on January 2nd. If we have to change your weigh-in time you will be notified by either a personal phone call or by email.  We will skip January 16th, February 13th, and March 13th weigh-ins.

6) Every weigh-in is at the Northwest Body Xchange Sports Club on Calloway & Rosedale only.

7) All participants will be weighed by 2 staff members and your starting weight and all subsequent weigh-ins will be recorded on a participant weight chart card. You will be asked to initial each weigh-in. All participants must wear the following attire at ALL weigh-ins: Bakersfield Loser participant t-shirt (if available) or t-shirt, Cotton shorts, Flip flop style shoes. You may not wear any other type of shoes during ALL weigh-ins. You may not have on a belt or anything in your pockets. You will be asked to turn your front and back pockets inside out at each weigh-in.

8) We will have a team of 3 staff members monitor every weigh-in and make sure all participants’ weight is accurately recorded. That staff will then calculate the percentage loss of each participant and have an ongoing list of the participants that advance to the next weigh in. 2 staff members will verify weight and will document the weight on the participant weight chart card.

9)  Competition staff may request a medical test if they feel a participant has used unfair practices which would enhance their chances to lose weight and win the competition. Unfair practices may include but is not limited to the following: ANY surgical procedure, diuretics, or ANY form of illegal substances.

10) The Bakersfield Loser Competition will be determined by the percentage of weight you lose to your own body weight at each weigh in. To advance every week you must (i) be in the top 85% of all participants in the competition during the first 4 weigh-ins starting January 9th, (ii) be in the top 75% of all participants in the competition during the next 4 weigh-ins, and (iii) be in the top 19% on the 9th weigh-in to get to the final week of competition. For Example: We have 315 participants, eliminations will take place as follows: (i) eliminate 47 participants on January 9th, (ii) eliminate 40 participants on Jan 23rd, (iii) eliminate 34 participants on Jan 30th, (iv) eliminate 29 participants on Feb 6th, (v) eliminate 41 participants on Feb 20th, (vi) eliminate 31 participants on Feb 27th, (vii) eliminate 23 participants on Mar 6th, (viii) eliminate 17 participants on Mar 20th. At this stage we will have 53 eligible participants left in the competition. We will then eliminate 43 of those at the weigh-in on March 27th to bring the competition down to the final 10 participants who will be in the final week of competition and qualify for the prizes. The aforementioned elimination numbers will change if participants willingly drop out.

11) The final weigh-in will take place on April 2nd or 3rd. Time, date and location of final weigh-in is to be determined.

12) Participants who make it to the final weigh-in will be eligible to qualify for the $25,000 in cash or prizes. The overall winner will be the person who lost the greatest percentage of their bodyweight for the total 3 month contest.

13) We will also have prizes for the other top 4 participants (2nd - 5th places). The prizes are as follows: (i) 2nd Place- Functional Training Cable System provided by Atlantis Strength Equipment, (ii) 3rd Place- V Express Home Gym provided by Hoist Fitness Systems, (iii) 4th Place- His & Her Mountain Bikes provided by Action Sport, and (iv) 5th Place- Toshiba Flat Screen LCD TV provided by Tel Tec Security Systems Inc. Body Xchange and competition committee reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value.

14) If there are any ties (i.e. for 1st - 5th place), we will determine who lost the greatest percentage of body weight at each weigh-in, whoever wins the most amount of weigh-ins will be the winner. If there are any further ties for the overall winner, we will split the $15,000 overall cash prize evenly amongst the winners.  Any ties for 2nd thru 5th place will be determined the same as above.

15) We may or may not post who is eliminated or who is in the lead as our ultimate goal is to help every participant get healthier and lose weight for the whole 3 months. We know that if we help you during these 3 months with accountability, weigh-ins, group classes and personal training….the chances that you continue with exercise in your life are tremendously enhanced and that will ultimately make your life healthier and more enjoyable.

16) The finalists and winners will be determined solely by the highest percentage of weight lost to their own body weight from the initial weigh in on January 2nd 2010 except in the case of a tie between 2 or more participants for 1st through 5th places in which case the provisions of Paragraph 14 are applicable.

17) We will also have a winner for a prize each month to keep everyone pushing as hard as they can. Month 1 Winner will receive home workout equipment provided by Hampton Fitness Products. Month 2 Winner will receive 10 hours of limousine service provided by Ely’s Limos. Month 3 Winner will receive season tickets to the Bakersfield Condors. Body Xchange and competition committee reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value. 
18) The (3) monthly winners will be determined based upon the participant that has the highest percentage of weight loss when compared to that participants own body weight for that month. The dates that will be used for determining your weight percentage loss for the monthly competition (prizes) will be: January 30th for month 1, February 27th for month 2, and March 27th for month 3. Your starting weight for the month 1 competition will be what you weighed on January 2nd. Month 2 starting weight will be your weight recorded on January 30th. Month 3 starting weight will be your weight recorded on February 27th. Every month starts fresh for the 3 individual month competition and prizes.

19) If at any weigh-in you have a 3% weight increase you will not be able to win prizes during any month.

20) By participating in The Bakersfield Loser you agree to have your photo taken and used in any promotional item or advertisement that Body Xchange chooses. We will take “before & “after” photos

21) If you have any questions please email us at thebakersfieldloser@bxfitness.com or info@bxfitness.com

Thanks for participating in the Body Xchange 1st Annual “The Bakersfield Loser” Weight Loss Challenge and good luck to you.