NPC Rules
2008 NPC Registration Card — Printable version in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Contest Eligibility
All contests except for the Texas State Championships are open to all NPC registered athletes who possess a current NPC card.
The Texas State Championships is limited to NPC athletes residing in Texas.
Competitors can now enter either open or novice divisions regardless of whether or not they have competed and/or won previously.
National Eligibilty For Figure:
The top five of each class in a national qualifier are eligible for the NPC Junior USA and Junior Nationals Figure Championships and the top three are eligible for the NPC National Figure Championships. Eligibility is good for 2 years.
2008 Changes to Fitness/Figure rules at the bottom of this page.
Men’s Bodybuilding Classes
| Men’s Open Weight Classes (National Qualifier only) | |
| Bantamweight Lightweight Middleweight Light Heavyweight Heavyweight Super Heavyweight |
< 143.25 143.25 to < 154.25 154.25 to < 176.25 176.25 to < 198.50 198.50 to < 225.25 > 225.25 |
| Men’s Open and Novice Weight Classes (Non-National Qualifier) | |
| Lightweight Middleweight Heavyweight |
< 165.25 165.25 – 187.25 > 187.25 |
| Masters Men Age Classes |
| 40-49 50-59 60+ |
Women’s Bodybuilding Classes
| Women’s Open Weight Classes (National Qualifier only) | ||
| Lightweight Middleweight Light Heavyweight Heavyweight |
<
115.25 115.25 to < 125.25 125.25 to < 140.25 > 140.25 |
|
| Women’s Open and Novice Weight Classes (Non-National Qualifier) | ||
| Lightweight Middleweight Heavyweight |
< 125.25 125.25 to < 140.25 > 140.25 |
|
| Masters Women Age Class – 35+ |
Women’s Fitness/Figure Classes
| Women’s Fitness/ Figure Height Classes (3 height classes – National Qualifier) | ||
| Short Medium Tall |
up to and including 5′3″ over 5′3″ and up to 5′5″ over 5′5″ |
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| Women’s Fitness/ Figure Height Classes (2 height classes) | ||
| Short Tall |
up to and including 5′ over 5′5;″ |
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| Masters Fitness/Figure Age Class – 35+ |
| Music:
Beginning in 2004, all
music must be on CD ONLY.
Each CD must be in a jewel
case with the competitors
name. Each competitor is
responsible for picking up
his/her music after the
night show. You will pose
only once if you are in
more than one class. No
vulgar lyrics. All
competitors will be
introduced at the night
show. If there are more
than 50 competitors, then
the top five in each
weight/height class will
perform their routine. |
| For bodybuilding, the time allowed for posing is 90 seconds for open competitors and 60 seconds for novice, teen, and masters. |
| For fitness – posing time is limited to two (2) minutes. |
| Posing Suits – Bodybuilding: Contest posing suits for am prejudging must be worn to weigh-in and must be approved by the Head Judge. |
| Posing Suits – Fitness/Figure: Contest posing suits (both one-piece and two-piece) for am prejudging must be brought to weigh-in and must be approved by the Head Judge. Thong suits are not allowed. Competitors must wear high heels in the swimwear rounds and athletic shoes in the fitness routine. Jewelry may be worn. |
Changes for NPC Fitness & Figure Beginning in 2008
NPC Junior USA Championships
NPC Junior USA Fitness Championships – Overall Winner Earns IFBB Pro card (3 Height Classes)
NPC Junior USA Figure Championships – Top 2 in the Overall Comparison Earn IFBB Pro cards (6 Height Classes)
NPC Junior National Championships
NPC Junior National Fitness Championships – Height Class Winners Earn IFBB Pro cards (3 Height Classes)
NPC Junior National Figure Championships – Top 4 in the Overall Comparison Earn IFBB Pro cards (6 Height Classes)
NPC Masters National Figure Championships
Overall Winner Earns IFBB Pro card
NPC USA Championships
NPC USA Figure Championships – Height Class Winners Earn IFBB Pro cards (6 Height Classes)
IFBB North American Championships
IFBB North American Open Figure Championships – Top 2 in the Overall Comparison Earn IFBB Pro cards (6 Height Classes)
IFBB North American Masters Figure Championships – Overall Winner Earns IFBB Pro card
NPC Team Universe Championships & National Fitness Championships:
NPC Team Universe Figure Championships – Top 2 in Each Height Class Earn IFBB Pro cards (6 Height Classes)
NPC National Fitness Championships – Top 2 in Each Height Class Earn IFBB Pro cards (3 Height Classes)
NPC National Championships
NPC National Figure Championships – Height Class Winners Earn IFBB Pro cards (6 Height Classes)
New Height Classes for Women’s Figure Nationals and Contests with Six Height Classes
Up to 5′1″
Over 5′1″ and up to and including 5′2-1/2″
Over 5′2-1/2″ and up to and including 5′4″
Over 5′4″ and up to and including 5′5-1/2″
Over 5′5-1/2″ and up to and including 5′7″
Over 5′7″
All other classes remain the same:
For all contests with two (2) classes:
Up to and including 5′4″
Over 5′4″
For all contests with three (3) classes:
Up to and including 5′4″
Over 5′4″ and up to and including 5′6″
Over 5′6″
For all contests with four (4) classes:
Up to and including 5′2″
Over 5′2″ and up to and including 5′4″
Over 5′4″ and up to and including 5′6″
Over 5′6″
For all national qualifying figure events – the top five (5) are eligible for the JUNIOR USA, TEEN COLLEGIATE MASTERS NATIONALS and TEAM UNIVERSE FIGURE CHAMPIKONSHIPS and the top three (3) are eligible for the JUNIOR NATIONAL, USA and NATIONAL FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Eligibility is good for two (2) years. Promoters can elect number of classes for their figure contests. ONLY THOSE FIGURE CONTESTS HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A NATIONAL QUALIFYING BODYBUILDING CONTEST WILL BE NATIONAL QUALIFIERS.
The Front Split will no longer be a mandatory move in the fitness routines.
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