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Choosing a Division

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

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