NPC EVENT DIVISIONS
Divisions vary within each event. Please consult the event website or page from this link for the list of divisions in that contest
Note: The new WELLNESS division will be offered in our events in 2020. Click here for info on this new NPC division.
True Novice Divisions
Competitors have NEVER competed in the NPC before.
Novice Divisions
Competitors have not won their class in an NPC competition.
First Responder Divisions
Competitors are Active or Retired with First Responder ID.
Armed Forces Divisions
Competitors are Active or Retired & Spouses with Armed Forces ID
Teen Division
Competitor must be at least 16 years old, and not over the age of 19 on the day of the competition.
Collegiate Division
Competitor must be taking college courses during that calendar year and must not be over 25 yrs of age.
Masters Divisions
Competitors must be over the age(s) shown on the day of the competition, such as “Over 35”.
Length of Routines
Bodybuilding/ Women Physique Routines (70 seconds) & Fitness Routines(2 Minutes)
Rounds
ROUNDS OF COMPETITION
FIGURE DIVISION
2 Rounds of competition. Wearing a 2-piece suit with heels.
Presentation Round
Each competitor performs a Front Stance and 3 model stances.
Comparison Round
Competitors will be directed to do quarter turns in a group.
BIKINI DIVISION
2 Rounds of competition
Wearing a 2-piece suit with heels.
Presentation Round
Each competitor has 10 seconds to present themselves in the stances of their choice.
Comparison Round
Competitors will be directed to do turns to the front and back.
MEN PHYSIQUE DIVISION
2 Rounds of competition
Wearing board shorts
Presentation Round
Each competitor has 10 seconds to present themselves in front and back stances.
Comparison Round
Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to do stances to the front and back.
WOMEN PHYSIQUE DIVISION
2 Rounds of competition
Relaxed Round
Competitors will be brought out in a group and directed to do 1/4 turns
Comparison Round
Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to 5 Mandatory Poses.
Front Double Bicep, Side Chest, Rear Double Bicep, Side Tricep, Abdominal and Thighs
Competitors will perform a 70-second posing routine to their own music at the Finals.
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE DIVISION
If you do not make weight in the Classic Physique division, you will have the option of competing in Bodybuilding or Men’s Physique. Proper attire is required. Posing Trunks for Bodybuilding, Board Shorts for Physique.
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2 Rounds of competition
Wearing spandex shorts
Relaxed Round
Competitors will be brought out in a group and directed to do 1/4 turns
Comparison Round
Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to 5 Mandatory Poses.
Front Double Bicep, Rear Double Bicep, Side Chest, Abdominal and Thighs, Favorite Classic Pose (No Most Muscular)
Competitors will perform a 70-second posing routine to their own music at the Finals.
FITNESS DIVISION
For FITNESS DIVISION rules, click here to review rules from the main NPC website
BODYBUILDING DIVISION
For BODYBUILDING DIVISION rules, click here to review rules from the main NPC website
WELLNESS DIVISION
New division for women. For WELLNESS DIVISION rules, click here to review rules from the main NPC website