AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
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EVENT INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS EVENT:
The NPC NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS are open to citizens of the US and residents of Canada or Mexico, as well as residents of the US who have a green card. Click the ELIGIBILITY tab to see RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS, GREEN CARD REQUIREMENTS, and any other eligibility rules
2022 NPC NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY
August 31-Sept 3, 2022
THE MOST COMFORTABLE CONTEST FORMAT IN THE WORLD!
Bodybuilding
Fitness
Figure
Bikini
Physique
Classic Physique
Wellness
DATES:
Wednesday, August 31
NPC Classic
NPC Men Physique
Thursday, September 1
NPC Men Bodybuilding
Friday, September 2
NPC Women Physique
NPC Figure
Fitness
Saturday, Sept 3
NPC Women BB
NPC Wellness
NPC Bikini
SHERATON STATION SQUARE
300 W Station Square Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412 – 261 – 2000
SPECIAL OFFER FROM TOXIC ANGELZ
TICKETS
TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR AND AT ATHLETE CHECK-IN.
THERE ARE NO ADVANCE TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT SO BUY AT THE DOOR or CHECK-in.
CASH ONLY.
PRICING AS FOLLOWS
$40 prejudging
$70 finals
Text Gary at 412-377-1438 with any questions.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE COMPETING IN THE EVENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET FOR YOURSELF! YOUR COMPETITOR NUMBER IS YOUR TICKET!
No Refunds for Entries or Ticket Purchases for Any Reason.
HOST HOTEL
IMPORTANT: The primary and secondary host hotels (Sheraton Station Square, the venue, and WYNDHAM Grand) are nearly sold out. They may have single room nights, you will need to call them to check.
If you can’t get a room at the Sheraton or Wyndham contact the Doubletree which is shown third in the list below
SHERATON STATION SQUARE
Event Venue and Primary Host Hotel
note: may be sold out, call to check. Use doubletree below if so.
300 W Station Square Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412 – 261 – 2000
MENTION NPC BODYBUILDING
Secondary Host Hotel
note: may be sold out, call to check. Use doubletree below if so.
Wyndham Grand Downtown
about 5 mins from venue
600 Commonwealth Pl,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone:(412) 391-4600
MENTION NPC BODYBUILDING IF YOU CALL
Additional Host Hotel
PLEASE USE THIS IF YOU CANNOT BOOK AT HOTELS ABOVE
DOUBLETREE HILTON, GREENTREE
500 Mansfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205 USA
About 10 minutes from event venue
CALL FOR BOOKING
Mention NPC Bodybuilding
412-922-8400
Click to book Doubletree
(Calling may show more rooms)
Terms and conditions may apply.
ATHLETE CHECK IN
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CHECK-IN ALLOWED ON Friday for this event!
CHECKIN DATES BELOW
Tuesday Aug 30
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MANDATORY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN FOR THESE DIVISIONS:
MEN CLASSIC
MEN PHYSIQUE
This is an OPTIONAL EARLY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN for these Divisions:
MEN BODYBUILDING
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
FIGURE
FITNESS
WOMEN BODYBUILDING
WELLNESS
BIKINI
Wednesday, August 31
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MANDATORY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN FOR THESE DIVISIONS:
MEN BODYBUILDING
This is also an OPTIONAL EARLY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN for these Divisions:
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
FIGURE
FITNESS
WOMEN BODYBUILDING
WELLNESS
BIKINI
Thursday, Sept 1
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MANDATORY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN FOR THESE DIVISIONS:
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
FIGURE
FITNESS
WOMEN BODYBUILDING
WELLNESS
BIKINI
NO WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN IS PERMITTED ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY
TANNING
The tanning professionals atOLYMPIA TAN will spray-tan you using state-of-the-art airbrush spray.
BEWARE:
There may other companies posing as tanning, hair and makeup providers for this event, but only OLYMPIA TAN is the official provider and the ONLY ONE permitted to do hair/makeup/tanning at the event venue, backstage, or host hotel. Beware of any other companies who claim to offer these same services!
Competitors have been mislead into thinking they are signing on with an official service provider when in fact it is a bogus second rate company.
Book only using the link below at OlympiaTan.com
They also provide expert services for your hair and make-up.
PROFESSIONAL SPRAY TANNING BY OLYMPIA SPRAY TAN
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HAIR AND MAKEUP
The hair and makeup stylists atOLYMPIA TANwill provide you the perfect look at your event!
BEWARE:
There may other companies posing as tanning, hair and makeup providers for this event, but only OLYMPIA TAN is the official provider and the ONLY ONE permitted to do hair/makeup/tanning at the event venue, backstage, or host hotel. Beware of any other companies who claim to offer these same services!
Competitors have been mislead into thinking they are signing on with an official service provider when in fact it is a bogus second rate company.
Book only using the link below at OlympiaTan.com
FOR PROFESSIONAL HAIR and MAKE UP:
Click Here for Hair / Makeup Scheduling
IFBB PRO® LEAGUE PRO QUALIFYING EVENT
This event is an IFBB PRO® LEAGUE PRO QUALIFIER
Top in each class at a national level event qualify for national level events thru the next calendar year.
The following placings will be awarded IFBB PRO® LEAGUE Pro Cards:
Figure Open,
Figure 35 and Over,
Figure 40 and Over,
Figure 45 and Over,
Figure 50 and Over,
Figure 55 and Over,
Figure 60 and Over
Class Winners
Fitness Open
Class winners
Wellness Open
Wellness 35 and Over,
Wellness 40 and Over,
Class winners
Bikini Open,
Bikini 35 and Over,
Bikini 40 and Over,
Bikini 45 and Over,
Bikini 50 and Over,
Bikini 55 and Over,
Bikini 60 and Over
Class winners
Men Physique Open
Men Physique 35 and Over
Men Physique 40 and Over,
Men Physique 45 and Over,
Men Physique 50 and Over,
Men Physique 55 and Over,
Men Physique 60 and Over
Class winners
Men Classic Open
Men Classic 35 and Over,
Men Classic 40 and Over,
Men Classic 45 and Over,
Men Classic 50 and Over,
Men Classic 55 and Over,
Men Classic 60 and Over
Class winners
Women Physique Open
Women Physique 35 and Over,
Women Physique 40 and Over,
Women Physique 45 and Over,
Women Physique 50 and Over,
Class Winners
Women BB Open,
Women BB 35 and Over,
Women BB 40 and Over
Women BB 50 and Over
Women BB 60 and Over
Women BB 70 and Over
Overall winners
Men BB Open
Top 4 placings in the overall
Men BB 35 and Over,
Men BB 40 and Over
Top 4 placings in the Overall
Men BB 50 and Over
Top 3 placings in the Overall
Men BB 60 and Over
Top placing in the Overall
Men BB 70 and Over
Class winner
QUALIFYING EVENT
This event is an NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIER for Bodybuilding, Figure, Fitness, Bikini, Men Physique, Women Physique, Men Classic Physique and Wellness.
Top in each class at a national level event qualify for national level events thru the next calendar year.
ROUNDS OF COMPETITION
Review info and links to official rules below. If you have questions, contact Gary Udit by text at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com
FIGURE DIVISION
For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website
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
For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website
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
For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website
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
For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website
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
For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website
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.
BODYBUILDING DIVISIONS
For official rules for this division, click here for NPC website
THE PREJUDGING POSING ROUNDS FOR MALE AND FEMALE COMPETITORS
Judges will score competitors according to the NPC “total package” which isa balance of size, symmetry and muscularity.
POSING ROUNDS:
Relaxed
Keep your feet flat
Keep your heels together
Hold your arms at your sides
No twisting
Your head must be facing the same direction as your feet.
Individual Posing Routine
Begin when ready – no signal is necessary from the Head Judge.
Maximum of 60 seconds with a warning when 10 seconds remain.
You are not obligated to use all 60 seconds.
Lying on the floor is not permitted.
Mandatory Poses
Front Double Bicep
Front Lat Spread
Side Chest
Side Tricep
Rear Double Bicep
Rear Lat Spread
Abdominals with one thigh
NO Gymnastic Moves Are Allowed
WOMEN WELLNESS DIVISION
For the most up to date rules and info on this division, visit the NPC website at this link
This division is for females with athletic physique’s that showcase more body mass in the hips, glutes and thigh areas. The upper body is developed but not to the same degree as the lower body. We are looking for conditioning almost on par with Bikini athletes, but the athletes will have slightly more muscle. We want to see a little body fat with slight separation but no striations.
Rules & Restrictions on suits?
Suits have the same rules that are currently in place for all of our other divisions. Suits can be customized with “bling”. Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. All swimsuits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are advised to bring two (2) suits to check in. Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standard. As with all other divisions, No thongs or No T-back suits allowed.
Rules & Restrictions on shoes and heels?
Shoes and heels same rules that are currently in place for the Bikini division.
Rules & Restrictions on jewelry?
Jewelry same rules that are currently in place for the Bikini and Figure divisions.
FRONT POSE:
Competitors will face front with one hand on hip, one arm straight down and one leg slightly extended. We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards.
Quarter turn Right:
Competitors will turn slightly facing the judges with right hand on hip and left arm straight down and right leg bent at knee. More like a twisting side pose that Bikini competitors perform. We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards.
Quarter turn Rear:
Competitors will face the rear with lower back arched with glutes pushed back. We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards.
Quarter turn Right:
Competitors will turn slightly facing the judges with the left hand on the hip, right arm relaxed and left leg bent at knee. We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards.
Model Walk:
As it is currently performed in the Bikini Division. Listen to instructions from the Head Judge.
*As with All Other Divisions, No Lewd Acts Are Permitted and will result in automatic disqualification*
* We do not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards *
COMPETITION DIVISIONS
MEN PHYSIQUE
MEN PHYSIQUE 60 & Over
2 height classes shown below
Class A Up to 5’8”
Class B Over 5’8”
MEN PHYSIQUE 55 & Over
2 height classes shown below
Class A Up to 5’8”
Class B Over 5’8”
MEN PHYSIQUE 50 & Over
4 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’6″
Class B: Up to 5’8″
Class C: Up to 5″10′
Class D: Over 5″10′
MEN PHYSIQUE 45 & Over
4 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’6″
Class B: Up to 5’8″
Class C: Up to 5″10′
Class D: Over 5″10′
MEN PHYSIQUE 40 and Over
6 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’7″
Class B: Up to 5’8″
Class C: Up to 5’9″
Class D: Up to 5’10
Class E: Up to 6’0″
Class F: Over 6’0″
MEN PHYSIQUE 35 and Over
6 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’7″
Class B: Up to 5’8″
Class C: Up to 5’9″
Class D: Up to 5’10
Class E: Up to 6’0″
Class F: Over 6’0″
MEN PHYSIQUE OPEN
8 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’6″
Class B: Up to 5’7 1/2″
Class C: Up to 5’8 1/2″
Class D: Up to 5’9 1/2″
Class E: Up to 5’10 1/2″
Class F: Up to 5’11 1/2″
Class G: Up to 6’1″
Class H: Over 6’1″
MEN BODYBUILDING
MEN BB 70 AND OVER
1 weight class
MEN BB 60 AND OVER
4 weight classes shown below
Lightweight: Up to 154-1/4 lbs
Middleweight: Up to 176-1/4 lbs
Light-Heavyweight: Up to 198-1/4 lbs
Heavyweight: Over 198-1/4 lbs
MEN BB 50 AND OVER
7 weight classes shown below
MEN BB 40 AND OVER
7 weight classes shown below
MEN BB 35 AND OVER
7 weight classes shown below
MEN BB OPEN
7 weight classes shown below
Bantamweight: Up to 143-1/4 lbs
Lightweight: Up to 154-1/4 lbs
Welterweight: Up to 165-1/4 lbs
Middleweight: Up to 176-1/4 lbs
Light-Heavyweight: Up to 198-1/4 lbs
Heavyweight: Up to 225 1/4
Super-Heavyweight: Over 225 1/4
WOMEN BODYBUILDING
WOMEN BB 70 AND OVER
1 weight class
WOMEN BB 60 AND OVER
1 weight class
WOMEN BB 50 AND OVER
1 weight class
WOMEN BB 40 AND OVER
2 weight classes shown below
WOMEN BB 35 AND OVER
2 weight classes shown below
Lightweight: Up to & including 125 lbs
Heavyweight: Over 125 lbs
WOMEN BB OPEN
4 weight classes shown below
Lightweight: Up to & including 115 lbs
Middleweight: Up to & including 125 lbs
Light-Heavyweight: Up to & including 140 lbs
Heavyweight: Over 140 lbs
FIGURE
FIGURE 60 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’4”
Class B: Over 5’4″
FIGURE 55 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’4”
Class B: Over 5’4″
FIGURE 50 AND OVER
4 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’2”
Class B: Up to 5’4”
Class C: Up to 5’6”
Class D: Over 5’6″
FIGURE 45 AND OVER
4 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’2”
Class B: Up to 5’4”
Class C: Up to 5’6”
Class D: Over 5’6″
FIGURE 40 AND OVER
6 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’1”
Class B: Up to 5’2 1/2”
Class C: Up to 5’4”
Class D: Up to5’5 1/2″
Class E: Up to 5’7”
Class F: Over 5’7”
FIGURE 35 AND OVER
6 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’1”
Class B: Up to 5’2 1/2”
Class C: Up to 5’4”
Class D: Up to5’5 1/2″
Class E: Up to 5’7”
Class F: Over 5’7”
FIGURE OPEN
8 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’1”
Class B: Up to 5’2”
Class C: Up to 5’3”
Class D: Up to5’4″
Class E: Up to 5’5”
Class F: Up to 5’6”
Class G: Up to 5’7”
Class H: Over 5’7″
BIKINI
BIKINI 60 AND OVER
1 class
BIKINI 55 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’4”
Class B: Over 5’4″
BIKINI 50 AND OVER
4height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’2”
Class B: Up to 5’4”
Class C: Up to 5’6”
Class D: Over 5’6”
BIKINI 45 AND OVER
4 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’2”
Class B: Up to 5’4”
Class C: Up to 5’6”
Class D: Over 5’6”
BIKINI 40 AND OVER
6 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’1”
Class B: Up to 5’2 1/2”
Class C: Up to 5’4”
Class D: Up to5’5 1/2″
Class E: Up to 5’7”
Class F: Over 5’7”
BIKINI 35 AND OVER
6 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’1”
Class B: Up to 5’2 1/2”
Class C: Up to 5’4”
Class D: Up to5’5 1/2″
Class E: Up to 5’7”
Class F: Over 5’7”
BIKINI OPEN
8height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’1”
Class B: Up to 5’2”
Class C: Up to 5’3”
Class D: Up to5’4″
Class E: Up to 5’5”
Class F: Up to 5’6”
Class G: Up to 5’7”
Class H: Over 5’7″
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
WOMEN PHYSIQUE 50 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’4”
Class B: Over 5’4″
WOMEN PHYSIQUE 45 AND OVER
4 height classes shown below
WOMEN PHYSIQUE 40 AND OVER
4 height classes shown below
WOMEN PHYSIQUE 35 AND OVER
4 height classes shown below
WOMEN PHYSIQUE OPEN
4 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’2”
Class B: Up to 5’4”
Class C: Up to 5’6”
Class D: Over 5’6″
WOMEN FITNESS
WOMEN FITNESS OPEN
2 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’4”
Class B: Over 5’4”
WOMEN WELLNESS
WOMEN WELLNESS 40 AND OVER
4 height classes shown below
WOMEN WELLNESS 35 AND OVER
4 height classes shown below
WOMEN WELLNESS OPEN
4 height classes shown below
Class A: Up to 5’2”
Class B: Up to 5’4”
Class C: Up to 5’6”
Class D: Over 5’6″
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
For Classic Physique, your competition bodyweight is regulated by your height. If you do not fall within BOTH the height and weight parameters shown below, you will have the option of competing in the BODYBUILDING or MEN’S PHYSIQUE divisions.
DIVISIONS in classic physique:
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE 60 AND OVER
1 height class
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE 55 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE 50 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE 45 AND OVER
4 height classes shown below
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE 40 AND OVER
4 height classes shown below
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE 35 AND OVER
4 height classes shown below
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE OPEN
4height classes shown below
FOR DIVISION WITH 2 HEIGHT CLASSES in CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
CLASS A up to and including 5’9″
Up to and including 5’ 4” Up to and Including 160 lbs
Over 5’ 4”, Up to and including 5’ 5” Up to and Including 165 lbs
Over 5’ 5”, Up to and including 5’ 6” Up to and Including 170 lbs
Over 5’ 6”, Up to and including 5’ 7” Up to and Including 175 lbs
Over 5’ 7”, Up to and including 5’ 8” Up to and Including 182 lbs
Over 5’ 8”, Up to and including 5’ 9” Up to and Including 190 lbs
CLASS B over 5’9″
Over 5’ 9”, Up to and including 5’ 10” Up to and Including 197 lbs
Over 5’ 10”, Up to and including 5” 11” Up to and Including 205 lbs
Over 5’ 11”, Up to and including 6’ 0” Up to and Including 212 lbs
Over 6’ 0”, Up to and including 6’ 1” Up to and Including 220 lbs
Over 6’ 1”, Up to and including 6’ 2” Up to and Including 230 lbs
Over 6’ 2”, Up to and including 6’ 3” Up to and Including 237 lbs
Over 6’3”, Up to and including 6’ 4” Up to and Including 245 lbs
Over 6’4”, Up to and including 6’5” Up to and including 252 lbs
Over 6’5”, Up to and including 6’6” Up to and including 260 lbs
Over 6’6”, Up to and including 6’7” Up to and including 267 lbs
Over 6’7” Up to and including 275 lbs
FOR DIVISIONS WITH 3 HEIGHT CLASSES in CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
CLASS A up to and including 5’7″
Up to and including 5’ 4” Up to and Including 160 lbs
Over 5’ 4”, Up to and including 5’ 5” Up to and Including 165 lbs
Over 5’ 5”, Up to and including 5’ 6” Up to and Including 170 lbs
Over 5’ 6”, Up to and including 5’ 7” Up to and Including 175 lbs
CLASS B over 5’7″ up to and including 5’10”
Over 5’ 7”, Up to and including 5’ 8” Up to and Including 182 lbs
Over 5’ 8”, Up to and including 5’ 9” Up to and Including 190 lbs
Over 5’ 9”, Up to and including 5’ 10” Up to and Including 197 lbs
CLASS C over 5’10”
Over 5’ 10”, Up to and including 5” 11” Up to and Including 205 lbs
Over 5’ 11”, Up to and including 6’ 0” Up to and Including 212 lbs
Over 6’ 0”, Up to and including 6’ 1” Up to and Including 220 lbs
Over 6’ 1”, Up to and including 6’ 2” Up to and Including 230 lbs
Over 6’ 2”, Up to and including 6’ 3” Up to and Including 237 lbs
Over 6’3”, Up to and including 6’ 4” Up to and Including 245 lbs
Over 6’4”, Up to and including 6’5” Up to and including 252 lbs
Over 6’5”, Up to and including 6’6” Up to and including 260 lbs
Over 6’6”, Up to and including 6’7” Up to and including 267 lbs
Over 6’7” Up to and including 275 lbs
FOR DIVISION WITH 4 HEIGHT CLASSES in CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
CLASS A up to and including 5’7″
Up to and including 5’ 4” Up to and including 160 lbs
Over 5’ 4”, Up to and including 5’ 5” Up to and including 165 lbs
Over 5’ 5”, Up to and including 5’ 6” Up to and including 170 lbs
Over 5’ 6”, Up to and including 5’ 7” Up to and including 175 lbs
CLASS B over 5’7″ up to and including 5’10”
Over 5’ 7”, Up to and including 5’ 8” Up to and including 182 lbs
Over 5’ 8”, Up to and including 5’ 9” Up to and including 190 lbs
Over 5’ 9”, Up to and including 5’ 10” Up to and including 197 lbs
CLASS C over 5’10” up to and including 6’0″
Over 5’ 10”, Up to and including 5” 11” Up to and including 205 lbs
Over 5’ 11”, Up to and including 6’ 0” Up to and including 212 lbs
CLASS D over 6’0″
Over 6’ 0”, Up to and including 6’ 1” Up to and including 220 lbs
Over 6’ 1”, Up to and including 6’ 2” Up to and including 230 lbs
Over 6’ 2”, Up to and including 6’ 3” Up to and including 237 lbs
Over 6’3”, Up to and including 6’ 4” Up to and including 245 lbs
Over 6’4”, Up to and including 6’5” Up to and including 252 lbs
Over 6’5”, Up to and including 6’6” Up to and including 260 lbs
Over 6’6”, Up to and including 6’7” Up to and including 267 lbs
Over 6’7” Up to and including 275 lbs
MANDATORY POSES IN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE:
The Judging is scored 100% and will consist of comparisons of the quarter turns and the following “5” mandatory poses:
Front Double Biceps
Side Chest
Back Double Biceps
Abdominaland Thighs
Favorite Classic Pose (Not Most Muscular)
JUDGING FINALS FOR CLASSIC PHYSIQUE:
The Finals will consist of:
Posing Routine(up to maximum of 70 seconds) (No Gymnastics Moves are Allowed)
Confirmation round(if necessary)
Posedown(overall title only)
COMPETITION WEAR FOR CLASSIC PHYSIQUE:
Competitors are required to wear posing shorts. You are “NOT” to wear board shorts or Bodybuilding posing trunks. We have provided an image of the NPC Competition Classic Physique shorts below. Competitors are required to wear the same type of cut and all shorts that are worn in competitionmust be black.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The Qualification Guidelines are as follows:
TO ENTER OPEN CLASSES:
You must have COMPETED IN AND PLACED TOP 5 in an NPC National Level / IFBB Professional League Qualifying Contest such as;
2020 or 2021 NPC Junior USA Championships
2021 NPC Junior National Championships
2020 or 2021 NPC Universe & NPC National Fitness Championships
2020 or 2021 NPC North American Championships
2020 or 2021 Arnold Amateur (USA only)
2020 or 2021 NPC USA Championships
2020 or 2021 NPC National Championships
2020 or 2021 Olympia Amateur (USA only)
OR
You placed TOP 2 in any 2021 NPC National Qualifying Contest Open Class.
You placed TOP 2 in any 2022 NPC National Qualifying Contest Open Class.
FOR OTHER CLASSES such as MASTERS, YOU MUST HAVE COMPETED AFTER JAN 1, 2021
QUALIFICATIONS For the 2022 NPC North American ChampionshipsforCanadian Physique AllianceandNPC WorldwideMexicocompetitors they are;
Requirements for CANADA competitors
This is anOPEN eventfor athletes from Canada.Must be a current member of the CPA, with an official letter of approval from the CPA,www.canadianphysiquealliance.comor contactronhache@unitz.cadirectly.
Requirements forMEXICOcompetitors
All NPC Worldwide Mexico competitors must have competed in a Regional Contest in 2021 or 2022.
NPC Competitors must be a USA Citizen or aGreen Cardholder andProof of USA citizenship must be one of the following:
A birth certificate
A voter’s registration card
Military discharge papers
Naturalization Papers – Form N560
Consular Service Form FS24 for those born outside of the United States to United States parents
A valid United States Green Card
RESIDENCY
Note: Residency is four (4) months prior to a contest or must be a full time student in the area.
QUESTIONS?
Contact gary@garyudit.com
MUSIC RULES
All Bodybuilding, Classic Physique and Women Physique contestants MUST supply their own music.
You may UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC and please also BRING YOUR MUSIC to checkin on CD or USB drive as a backup.
TO UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC
You may UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC using a link in the CONFIRMATION EMAIL you will receive after registering for the event. Check the email you received after you entered the contest and the music upload link will be in there. If you cannot find your confirmation of entry in your email box, check your spambox of your email. If you have questions, write webmaster@garyudit.com.
UPLOAD ONLY YOUR MUSIC SELECTION, NOT ENTIRE ALBUMS
ALSO, PLEASE BRING MUSIC TO EVENT ON CD OR DRIVE
Please also bring your music on a CD or thumb drive to checkin as a backup (your song only)…so we have it in case of any problem during the upload.
Vulgar music is NOT be permitted and will be grounds for disqualification.
Posing music must be the only music provided and MUST be no longer than 70 seconds