EVENT TIMES:
10:00AM - SESSION 1: All Mens Divisions - Prejuding & Finals
2:00PM - SESSION 2: All Womens Divisions - Prejuding & Finals
SHOW VENUE:
Tower Theater for the Performing Arts
809 East Olive Ave. Fresno, CA 93728
LODGING:
Hotel info coming soon...
CHECK-INS & WEIGH-INS:
Friday April 22, 2022 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Check-In Location:
Tower Theater for the Performing Arts
809 East Olive Ave. Fresno, CA 93728
All competitors must report on Friday April 23. There will be no check-ins on Saturday.
TRAINERS/COACHES PASS:
For more information about getting a Trainers/Coach's pass, CLICK HERE NOW >
ELIGIBILITY:
This competition is open to all NPC registered athletes who meet the following requirements:
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Possess a current NPC card (unregistered athletes may purchase cards for $135.00, which is valid thru December 31, 2022. NPC cards are available at check-in.
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Men’s Masters, 40, 50, Physique Masters 35, 45, Master’s Figure 35 and 45 Masters Bikini, 35 and 45. Must show proof of age, i.e., driver’s license, birth certificate).
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Teenagers must be at least 18 yrs. old and not have reached their 20th birthday on the day of the show.
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All Figure, Bikini & Physique competitors must be 18 years of age or older on day of contest.
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Novice must not have previously won a Novice Competition or placed top 10 of a National level competition.
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True Novice – Must not have ever competed in an NPC event.
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Cross-overs are allowed.
NOTE: Each contestant may enter more than one division at a cost of $120 per division. Classes may be added at check-in.
CAMERAS &VIDEO:
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No video or photography allowed.
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No soliciting of photo or video services is allowed on the premises.
POSING LIMIT:
Bodybuilders/ Classic Physique/ Women’s Physique: Contestants are allowed to perform a 60 second posing routine.
MUSIC:
Must be provided with one song without profanity. Contestants are responsible for picking up their music following the event. Muscle Sport Productions will not accept liability for music left behind.
NOTE: GYMNASTIC POSING ROUTINES ARE PROHIBITED.
Figure/Bikini/Physique: Please go to the NPC website at www.npcnewsonline.com click on the Competition Guidelines for posing requirements.
POSING SUITS:
NEW RULE UPDATE!!! WOMEN'S POSING SUITS
"Micro Cut" suits are NOT allowed to be worn onstage at any NPC event. This rule applies to all suits for all divisions. All suits must be seen as "appropriate" for the stage and stage photos. If you have questions about your suit, email obriennpc@sbcglobal.net
Competitors can go to: www.npcnewsonline.com and click on Competition Guidelines for posing suit requirements.
ENTRY FEE:
$150.00 Entry Fee, Payable to MuscleSport Productions.
Late entries fee $200.00 after April 20, 2022. No Refunds.
NOTE: Each contestant may enter more than one division for a fee of $150 per division. Classes may be added at check-ins.
COMPETITION GROUPS:
BODYBUILDING:
Masters Men 50+
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One Class
Masters Men 40+
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One Class
Novice Men
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Lt. Wt. - up to 176 ¼
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Hvy. Wt. - over 176 ¼
Open Men
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Lt. Wt. - Up to 154 ¼
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Mid. Wt. - over 154 ¼ to 176 ¼
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Lt. Hvy. Wt. - over 176 ¼ to 198 ¼
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Hvy. Wt. - over 198 ¼
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE:
Masters Classic 40+
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One Class
Novice Classic
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One Class
Open Classic Physique
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Up to 5’7”
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Over 5’7 to 5’10”
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Over 5’10”
MENS PHYSIQUE:
Mens Physique Masters 45+
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One Class
Mens Physique Masters 35+
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Up to & including 5’8”
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Over 5’8”
Mens Teenage Physique
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One Class
True Novice Physique
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Up to 5’ 6”
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Over 5’ 6” to 5’ 8”
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Over 5’8” to 5’ 10”
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Over 5’ 10”
Mens Novice Physique
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Up to 5’ 6”
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Over 5’ 6” to 5’ 8”
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Over 5’8” to 5’ 10”
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Over 5’ 10”
Open Mens Physique
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Up to 5’ 7”
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Over 5’ 7” to 5’8”
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Over 5’ 8” to 5’ 9”
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Over 5’ 9” to 5’ 11”
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Over 5’ 11” to 6’
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Over 6’
WOMENS PHYSIQUE:
Masters Womens Physique 35+
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One Class
Open Womens Physique:
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Up to 5’ 4”
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Over 5’ 4”
WELLNESS:
Masters 35+
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One Class
Novice Wellness
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One Class
Open Wellness
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Up to 5’ 4”
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Over 5’ 4”
FIGURE:
Masters Figure 45+
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One Class
Masters Figure 35+
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Up to 5’ 4”
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Over 5’ 4”
Novice Figure
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Up to 5’ 4”
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Over 5’ 4”
Open Figure
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Up to 5’ 2”
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Over 5’ 2” to 5’ 4”
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Over 5’ 4” to 5’ 6”
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Over 5’ 6”
BIKINI:
Masters Bikini 45+
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Up to 5’ 4”
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Over 5’ 4”
Masters Bikini 35+
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Up to 5’ 4”
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Over 5’ 4” to 5’6”
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Over 5’6”
True Novice Bikini
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Up to 5’ 2”
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Over 5’ 2” to 5’ 4”
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Over 5’ 4” to 5’ 6”
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Over 5’ 6”
Novice Bikini
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Up to 5’ 2”
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Over 5’ 2” to 5’ 4”
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Over 5’ 4” to 5’ 6”
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Over 5’ 6”
Open Bikini
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Up to 5’ 1”
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Over 5’ 1” to 5’ 2 1/2”
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Over 5’ 2 1/2” to 5’ 4”
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Over 5’ 4” to 5’ 5 1/2”
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Over 5’ 5 1/2” to 5’ 7”
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Over 5’ 7”