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The National Physique Committee is the premier amateur physique organization in the world. Since 1982, the top athletes in bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini and physique have started their careers in the NPC. Many of those athletes graduated to successful careers in the IFBB Professional League, a list that includes 24 Olympia and 38 Arnold Classic winners.

 

NPC athletes are regularly featured in and on the covers of international publications such as FLEX, Muscular Development, Muscle & Fitness and Muscle & Fitness Hers, Fitness Rx for Women, Ironman and Musclemag International.

 

Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Phil Heath, Cory Everson, Lenda Murray, Adela Garcia, Nicole Wilkins, Sonia Gonzales, Nicole Nagrani and Erin Stern are just some of the stars in the health and fitness industry who got their start in the NPC and moved on to the IFBB Professional League.

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Register Online and Receive Your NPC Card Via Email, by clicking this link NPC LOGIN

 

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P.O. Box 13541
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15243

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Click one of the following for complete rules for your division:
NPC Bikini Division Rules
NPC Bodybuilding Division Rules
NPC Figure Division Rules
NPC Fitness Division Rules
NPC Men’s Physique Rules
NPC Women’s Physique Rules

NPC Wellness Rules

 

  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

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*Please note the following qualification change for both the NPC National Bodybuilding Championships and IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championships. No longer does placing First Overall in an area bodybuilding championship of the unrestricted classes qualify you for either competition.

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MEDIA INFO
NPC Media Policy
NPC Internet Event Press Policy
Press Credentials

 

OTHER RULES OF NOTE
– Eligibility is one year for National contests with the exception of the Nationals and USA Championships that have two (2) years of eligibility.

 

Eligibility for athletes that qualified in 2007 will be grandfathered under the previous eligibility.

 

NPC NATIONAL CONTEST IFBB PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE QUALIFYING INFORMATION

 

NPC WHEELCHAIR NATIONAL BODYBUIDLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
– Men’s & Women’s Overall Winners

 

NPC JUNIOR USA BODYBUILDING, FITNESS, FIGURE, BIKINI & PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
– Overall Fitness Winner (2 Height Classes)
– Top 3 Placers in the Overall Figure & Bikini Comparison (6 Height Classes)
– Both Class Winners in Men’s and Women’s Physique (2 Height Classes)

 

NPC JUNIOR NATIONAL BODYBUILDING, FITNESS, FIGURE, BIKINI & PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
– Class Winners in Fitness (3 Height Classes)
– Class Winners in Figure (6 Height Classes)
– Class Winners in Bikini (6 Height Classes)
– Class Winners in Men’s Physique (4 Height Classes)
– Class Winners in Women’s Physique (4 Height Classes)

 

NPC NATIONAL FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
– Top 2 In Each Class (3 Height Classes)

 

NPC TEAM UNIVERSE BODYBUILDING, FIGURE, BIKINI & PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
– Open Figure the Top 2 in each Height Class (6 Height Classes)
– Masters Over-35 Figure: Winner of Each Height Class*
– Masters Over-40 Figure: Winner of Each Height Class*
– Open Bikini: Top 2 in each Height Class (6 Height Classes)
– Masters Over-35 Bikini: Winner of Each Height Class*
– Masters Over-40 Bikini: Winner of Each Height Class*
– Women’s Physique: Top 2 in each Height Class (4 Height Classes)
– Masters Over-40 Women’s Physique: Winner of Each Height Class*
– Open Men’s Physique: Top 2 in each Height Class (6 Height Classes)
– Masters Over-35 Men’s Physique: Winner of Each Height Class*
– Masters Over-40 Men’s Physique: Winner of Each Height Class*
– Open Men’s Bodybuilding: Overall Winner**
– Masters Over-35 Men’s Bodybuilding: Overall Winner
– Masters Over-40 Men’s Bodybuilding: Overall Winner
– Masters Over-50 Men’s Bodybuilding: Overall Winner

 

*Number of classes will be determined according to number of competitors

 

**Men’s Open Bodybuilding is the only tested division in this contest – IFBB drug testing rules are in effect, as the Men’s Open Bodybuilding class winners will join the Team representing the USA at the IFBB
World Championships

 

NPC USA WHEELCHAIR BODYBUIDLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
– Men’s & Women’s Overall Winners

 

NPC MASTERS NATIONAL BODYBUILDING, FIGURE, BIKINI & PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
– Overall Winners of these divisions; Men’s Bodybuilding Over 50, Men’s Bodybuilding Over 60, Men’s Bodybuilding Over 70, Women’s Bodybuilding Over 35, Women’s Bodybuilding Over 45, Women’s Bodybuilding Over 55 and Figure Over 55
– Top 2 Placers in the Overall of these divisions; Men’s Bodybuilding Over 35 and Men’s Bodybuilding Over 40
– Top 3 Placers in the Overall of Figure Over 45 (6 Height Classes)
– Class Winners of the following Divisions;

 

Figure Over 35 (6 Height Classes)
Bikini Over 35 (4 Height Classes)
Men’s Physique Over 35 and Over 40 (3 Height Classes)
Women’s Physique Over 35 and Over 45 (3 Height Classes)

 

NPC USA BODYBUILDING, FIGURE, BIKINI & PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
– Men’s Bodybuilding All Class Winners (7 Weight Classes)
– Top 2 Placers in the Overall of Women’s Bodybuilding (4 Weight Classes)
– Open Figure the Top 2 in each Height Class (6 Height Classes)
– Open Bikini the Top 2 in each Height Class (6 Height Classes)
– Men’s Physique the Top 2 in each Height Class (6 Height Classes)
– Women’s Physique the Top 2 in each Height Class (4 Height Classes)

 

IFBB NORTH AMERICAN BODYBUILDING, FITNESS, FIGURE, BIKINI & PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
– Overall Winners of these divisions; Masters Men Bodybuilding Over 35, Over 40 and Over 50, Women’s Open Bodybuilding, Masters Women Bodybuilding Over 35 and Fitness
– Top 3 Placers in the Overall of Open Men’s Bodybuilding and Masters Figure Over 35
– Top 2 Placers in the Overall of Masters Bikini Over 35
– Class Winners of the following Divisions;

 

Figure Open (6 Height Classes)
Bikini Open (4 Height Classes)
Men’s Physique Open and Masters Over 35 (3 Height Classes)
Women’s Physique Open and Masters Over 35 (3 Height Classes)

 

NPC NATIONAL BODYBUILDING, FIGURE, BIKINI & PHYSIQUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
– Men’s Bodybuilding the Top 2 in each Weight Class (7 Weight Classes)
– Class Winners in Women’s Bodybuilding (4 Weight Classes)
– Open Figure the Top 2 in each Height Class (6 Height Classes)
– Open Bikini the Top 2 in each Height Class (6 Height Classes)
– Men’s Physique the Top 2 in each Height Class (6 Height Classes)
– Women’s Physique the Top 2 in each Height Class (4 Height Classes)

 

CROSSOVERS
Rule for events where one competitor could win two pro cards due to competing in multiple divisions. (NPC Masters Nationals and IFBB North American Championships)

 

When an event that is a pro qualifier, such as the NPC MASTERS NATIONALS and the IFBB NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS, has the possibility of the same competitor winning two Divisions, and also two pro cards, the pro card that is awarded last in the Schedule of Events will be awarded to the second-highest placing in the Overall judging of the last judged Division.

 

For example, at the NPC MASTERS NATIONALS, if a competitor wins the Overall of the Mens Over 50 Division he is awarded an IFBB pro card. If the same competitor wins the Overall of the Mens Over 40 Division, the pro card in the Mens Over 40 Division, which is judged after the Mens Over 50 Division, will go to the second highest placing competitor.

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