Official NPC Men’s Physique Division

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NPC MEMBERSHIP

Each competitor must be a member of the NPC.

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MEN’S PHYSIQUE

 

  1. CLASSES:

 

For contests with 2 classes:
Class AUp to & incl 5’ 8” (173 cm)
Class BOver 5’ 8” (173 cm)
  
For contests with 3 classes: 
Class AUp to & incl 5’ 7” (170 cm)
Class BUp to & incl 5’ 10” (178 cm)
Class COver 5’ 10” (178 cm)
  
For contests with 4 classes: 
Class AUp to & incl 5’ 6” (168 cm)
Class BUp to & incl 5” 8” (173 cm)
Class CUp to & incl 5’ 10” (178 cm)
Class DOver 5’ 10” (178 cm)
  
For contests with 6 classes: 
Class AUp to & incl 5’ 7” (170 cm)
Class BUp to & incl 5’ 8” (173 cm)
Class CUp to & incl 5’ 9” (175 cm)
Class DUp to & incl 5’11” (180 cm)
Class EUp to & incl 6’ 0” (183 cm)
Class FOver 6’ 0” (183 cm)
  
For contests with 8 classes: 
Class AUp to & incl 5’ 6” (168 cm)
Class BUp to & incl 5’ 7 ½” (171 cm)
Class CUp to & incl 5’ 8 ½” (174 cm)
Class DUp to & incl 5’ 9 ½” (177 cm)
Class EUp to & incl 5’ 10 ½” (179 cm)
Class FUp to & incl 5’ 11 ½” (182 cm)
Class GUp to & incl 6’ 1” (185 cm)
Class HOver 6’ 1” (185 cm)

 

  1. GENERAL RULES:

 

    1. For all rounds, competitors must wear board shorts with the following specifications:
      • They must be one inch below the navel.
      • They must extend to two inches above the kneecap and be tapered.
      • Spandex is prohibited.
      • Logos are prohibited except for a manufacturer’s logo.
    1. Competitors must compete shirtless and barefoot.
    2. No physical items, including, but not limited to, breast pasties, breast covers, nipple covers or otherwise, may cover any part of the chest or torso.
    1. The competitor’s number must be securely attached to either side of the board shorts at Judging and Finals.
    1. During the Judging, competitors cannot wear watches, bangles, pendants, chains, bracelets (wrist or ankle), ornamentation or artificial aids to the physique.
    1. The excessive application of oils, moisturizers, skin creams, tanning creams and like products is prohibited and may be used only in moderation. The application of tanning products must produce a natural tone so as to give the appearance of a natural tan. Products that produce an unnaturally colored tone, with an orange, yellow, red, green or gold hue, are prohibited. Bronzing agents that produce a metallic look are also prohibited.
    1. Competitors are prohibited from presenting themselves in any sort of a vulgar, obscene, profane, indecent, lewd, lascivious, repugnant, shocking, or offensive manner, as determined by the event promoter and/or one or more of the event judges in their sole and absolute discretion. Competitors unequivocally agree to accept the decisions of event promoters and/or event judges in this regard. If a competitor is not willing to unequivocally agree to accept the decisions of event promoters and/or event judges in this regard, the competitor should not register to compete in any events.
    1. If any of the above rules are not followed, the competitor will not be allowed to compete and no refunds will be issued.

 

  1. CONTEST FORMAT (JUDGING):

 

    1. Each competitor shall walk to center stage, individually and in numerical order, and shall automatically perform the front and back turns.
    1. Each competitor shall have a maximum of 30 seconds to complete the front and back turns.
    1. Depending on the number of competitors in a class, they may be directed to:
      • Exit the stage until the entire class has completed their front and back turns, wat which time the entire class shall be called back onstage; or
      • Line up along diagonal lines on the sides of the stage.
    1. The head judge shall call the competitors, in small groups and in numerical order, to center stage to perform the front and back turns.
    1. The head judge shall then call out specific competitors to perform the front and back turns. During the call-outs, judges shall have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other.
    1. Judges will be looking for fit competitors who display proper shape and symmetry combined with muscularity and overall condition. This is not a bodybuilding contest so extreme muscularity will be marked down.
    1. Judges will also be looking for the competitor with the best stage presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality to the audience.

 

  1. CONTEST FORMAT (FINALS):

 

    1. Each competitor shall be called onstage, individually and in numerical order, to perform the front and back turns.
    1. Each competitor shall have a maximum of 30 seconds to complete the front and back turns.
    1. Depending on the number of competitors, the head judge and promoter may decide that only the top finalists shall perform their front and back turns.
    1. If a confirmation round is required, the competitors shall be called onstage and, under the direction of the head judge, compared in groups while performing the front and back turns.
  2. SCORING:
    1. The Judging is scored 100%. The Finals are scored only if a judged confirmation round is required.
    1. Ties are broken using the Relative Placement method.

 

  1. ADDITIONAL RULES:
    1. The following is prohibited while onstage:
      • Chewing gum;
      • “Moon pose” (any competitor performing this pose will be disqualified);
      • Lying on the stage; and
      • Bumping and/or shoving (involved competitors will the disqualified).

 

NATIONAL LEVEL CONTESTS

NPC Junior USA Championships

NPC Junior National Championships

NPC Masters Nationals Championships

NPC USA Championships

NPC Universe Championships

NPC North American Championships

NPC National Championships

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ENTRY INFORMATION

The following must be provided with your entry:

  • NPC Men’s Physique contest you entered
  • Date of your contest
  • Contest promoter
  • Your height class and final placing

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NPC CONTEST SCHEDULE

The NPC has contests all over the United States. Take a look at the schedule below for an NPC contest in your area.