npc nationals 2022 schedule

ALL NPC National Level / IFBB Professional League Qualifying Contests are currently scheduled to take place on these respective dates, although changes may occur:

• NPC Junior USA Championships, May 13-14
• NPC Junior National Championships, June 18-19
• NPC Universe & NPC National Fitness Championships, June 30, July 1-2
• NPC Teenage, Collegiate & Masters National Championships, July 21-24
• NPC USA Championships, July 29-30
• NPC North American Championships, August 31, September 1-3
• NPC National Championships, December 2-3
• NPC Masters USA Championships, TBD

Full Answer

What are the dates of the 2022 national championships?

2022 NPC Teen Collegiate & Masters National… July 20, 2022 Around the NPC: 2022 NPC Teen-Collegiate-Masters Nationals… July 19, 2022 Stef’on Strothers Road To The 2022 NPC… July 19, 2022 2022 NPC Greater Tennessee Valley Championships Contest…

Where will the 2022 NPC Junior Nationals be held?

The Chattanooga Convention Center will play host to the 2022 NPC Junior Nationals. The Chattanooga Convention Center is located in downtown Chattanooga and is adjacent to our competitor hotels. We have several hotel choices in downtown Chattanooga, all are connected or adjacent to our venue, the Chattanooga Convention Center.

Will there be any new NPC contests in 2022?

We wish you an amazing 2022 NPC contest season! Check back often, have plans to add new NPC and NPC Worldwide events in 2022! You don’t have to take our word for it!

Are there any NPC contests on the IFBB website?

All of our shows are either NPC National Qualifiers, IFBB Pro Qualifiers, or Olympia Qualifiers. Throughout the website, you’ll find videos from our IFBB & NPC contests, information, shows, schedules, and event details. We wish you an amazing 2022 NPC contest season! Check back often, have plans to add new NPC and NPC Worldwide events in 2022!

Where are NPC Nationals?

The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando!

How do I compete in NPC Nationals?

National Physique Committee (NPC) To become a pro, an athlete will need to place in the top 2 in an open class at a National Qualifier. All Center Podium NPC shows are national qualifiers. Once nationally qualified, the athlete can compete for pro status at a National event such as NPC Nationals.

How do you get nationally qualified NPC?

QualificationsOpen to US Citizens and Green Card holders.Active members of the National Physique Committee (NPC).Must be in good standing with the NPC and not under suspension.You must have COMPETED IN AND PLACED TOP 5 in an NPC National Level / IFBB Professional League Qualifying Contest such as;

What are the weight classes for NPC bodybuilding?

Male Weight ClassesBantamweightup to and including 143 ¼ lbsLightweightover 143 ¼ lbs up to and including 154 ¼ lbsMiddleweightover 154 ¼ lbs up to and including 176 ¼ lbsLight-Heavyweightover 176 ¼ lbs up to and including 198 ¼ lbsHeavyweightover 198 ¼ lbs

Do NPC winners get paid?

Currently, there is no real cash-in hand prize money offered for NPC competitions.

Do IFBB pros get paid?

Professional bodybuilders earn money by placing in bodybuilding competitions. Hard work and dedication are essential to achieving professional status, but ultimately contestants are judged based on their overall muscle development, including mass, definition, proportion and symmetry.

What age is Masters for NPC?

35 years old or olderNovice – Competitors who have not won their class in novice, open, masters. Master's – Age classes excluding teens, typically 35 years old or older.

Is NPC Universe drug tested?

NPC UNIVERSE ONLY THE OPEN BODYBUILDING DIVISION WILL BE DRUG TESTED.

How do I convert NPC to IFBB?

Compete in a show that is considered "National Qualifiers". In order to move closer to the IFBB card, you must place in a national qualifier show. ... Next you must compete in a National show within a year of qualifying. ... Once you have earned your Pro card you can compete against the best in the world!

What height is Class A in NPC?

5' 9”Competition Breakdown For Two Classes:DIVISION “A” (UP TO AND INCLUDING 5' 9”)· 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 lbs23 more rows

Is NPC the same as IFBB?

The NPC is the only amateur organization recognized by the IFBB Professional League. The IFBB Pro League is the professional league for bodybuilding athletes and the sanctioning body for the world's largest professional contests such as the Mr. Olympia, Arnold Sports Festival, and Legion Sports Fest.

How do you get an NPC pro card?

HOW TO GET THE CARD: Send an email to IFBB Pro League Chairman, Jim Manion at the IFBB Pro League office at npcfirst@npcregistration.com with a request to purchase your IFBB Pro League Pro card. In the letter include the name of the contest where you earned your IFBB Pro League Pro card.

How do I enter a bodybuilding competition?

0:291:29How to Enter a Contest | Bodybuilding - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou can look on the internet or ask your friends at the gym when a bodybuilding contest in your areaMoreYou can look on the internet or ask your friends at the gym when a bodybuilding contest in your area is and start planning for it you want to be really structured as you prepare for your contest.

How old do you have to be to compete in NPC?

18NPC Teenage division male and female eligibility new rules are as follows; you MUST have reached your 18th birthday on or before the event you want to compete in while not reaching your 20th birthday to compete in any Teenage category/event. All teens under the age of 18 won't be allowed to compete in any NPC event.

How much does an NPC card cost?

Every competitor MUST be a current member of the The National Physique Committee (NPC). Membership cost is $125. You are required to show your NPC card during athlete check-ins. We recommend purchasing your membership online in advance.

How do you become an NPC judge?

To become a judge, a person must attend an NPC judging clinic. In the Northwest, these are held a couple times throughout the year and are free to anyone who is a current NPC member. This means that the information and criteria that judges use is available to all NPC members.

Chattanooga Convention Center

The Chattanooga Convention Center will play host to the 2022 NPC Junior Nationals. The Chattanooga Convention Center is located in downtown Chattanooga and is adjacent to our competitor hotels.

Hotels

We have several hotel choices in downtown Chattanooga, all are connected or adjacent to our venue, the Chattanooga Convention Center. Special competitor discount rates are available.