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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 the NPC competitions held?

We have NPC competitions scheduled in California, Nevada, New Mexico, Florida, Serbia, Kazakhstan, and Russia. All of our shows are either NPC National Qualifiers, IFBB Pro Qualifiers, or Olympia Qualifiers.

What is the NPC?

The National Physique Committee is the premier amateur physique organization in the world. Since 1982, the top athletes in bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini and physique have started their careers in the NPC.

What is the difference between NPC and 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.

Is the NPC drug tested?

– Competitors in the open men's bodybuilding will be subject to a urinalysis test for all prohibited substances as defined by the World Anti-Doping Agency. ONLY THE OPEN BODYBUILDING DIVISION WILL BE DRUG TESTED.

Where are NPC Nationals?

The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando!

How do you get an IFBB pro card?

In order to become an IFBB Pro, a bodybuilder must first earn their IFBB Pro Card. A bodybuilder looking to do this must first win a regional contest weight class. When a bodybuilder wins or places highly, they earn an invite to compete at their country's National Championships contest for that year.

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 much does it cost to compete in NPC?

Contest Entry Fees For each show you enter, you will be required to pay the entry fee and to have a current National Physique Committee (NPC). Entry fees are typically around $40-50 and annual membership in the NPC is currently $60.

How long does NPC National Qualification last?

Compete in an NPC National Qualifier. This qualifies the competitor for competition on the NPC national level for a period of one (1) full calendar year after the year that the qualification took place. Example: If a competitor enters an NPC contest in October 2021, they are qualified through December 31, 2022.

What age can you compete in bodybuilding?

There is no age limit to compete. We offer Masters divisions for those age 40 and older. Some competitions even have Grand Masters divisions for competitors over 60 years old! It's never too late to fall in love with bodybuilding.

What are the different NPC classes?

The different divisions are Bodybuilding, Men's Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Women's Physique, Figure, Fitness, Bikini and Wellness. Each requires a different level of muscularity and leanness.

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.

How much does an IFBB Pro card cost?

So, if you compete in December, you will have to get a new card for the following year, even if your next show is in January. The current cost in 2022 is $135.

Is it hard to be a IFBB Pro?

Getting to a professional level is tough—extremely tough. Out of many hopefuls who give it their all to fight the odds—as well as the competition—only a small handful reach the summit every year; it'll require perfection to get there.

What does novice mean in NPC?

Definition of Novice An NPC athlete that has never placed first in their class in a novice, masters or open contest. A True Novice is an NPC athlete that has never entered an NPC contest.

How much does a posing coach cost?

Trainers/CoachingIn Person Coach: $75 per session Online Coach: $25+ per week. (diet and exercise)Hotel and Travel Costs:varies*Posing SessionsPrivate: $60-$150 per hour Group: $25-$35 per hourCompetition heels$40-$50Competition Suit$200+18 more rows•Jan 28, 2015

What is true novice?

Definition of Novice & TRUE NOVICE: If an athlete has placed in the top ten (10) of any national event (including the IFBB North American Championships), the athlete is no longer considered a novice. A true novice is an athlete that has never entered an NPC event.

What are the weight classes for classic physique?

Pro Competition Rules for Classic PhysiqueHEIGHTWEIGHTOver 5' 4”, up to and including 5' 5” (165 cm)Up to and including 175 lbs (79 kg)Over 5' 5”, up to and including 5' 6” (168 cm)Up to and including 180 lbs (82 kg)Over 5' 6”, up to and including 5' 7” (170 cm)Up to and including 185 lbs (84 kg)14 more rows

What is center podium production?

Center Podium Productions will blow your mind with every IFBB Pro League and NPC bodybuilding contest we produce. We attend to every detail to assure that the process for the competitor is easy and well communicated so you have fun and feel comfortable from beginning to end. The Production is over the top. When people see your photos from our NPC Contests, they will ask, “What IFBB Pro show was that?” But most importantly, win or lose, everyone leaves feeling like a champion.

Where are NPC competitions held?

We have NPC competitions scheduled in California, Nevada, New Mexico, Florida, Serbia, Kazakhstan, and Russia. 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!