Official NPC Fitness Division Rules

NPC MEMBERSHIP

Each competitor must be a member of the NPC.

NPC FITNESS COMPETITOR RULES

  • NATIONAL LEVEL contests do not permit competitors to crossover into bodybuilding, figure or bikini in the same event. All other competitions are permitted to have crossovers at the discretion of the promoter with appropriate approval.

HEIGHT CLASSES

For national level contests that are professional qualifiers:

  • Up to and including 5’2”
  • Over 5’2” and up to and including 5’4-1/2”
  • Over 5’4-1/2”

A promoter can choose to have fewer height classes for non national level contests as follows:

  • 1 Class may be used at regional competitions

For all contests with two (2) classes:

  • Up to and including 5’3”
  • Over 5’3”

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CHECK-INS

Competitors will be checked in and measured.

NPC AND NPC WORLDWIDE FITNESS RULES – 2022 UPDATE

Beginning in 2022, for NPC and NPC Worldwide Fitness division, the Two-Piece Swimsuit Round will return just as it is in IFBB Professional League Fitness and will count for 1/3 of the score.

  • The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs are permitted. All swimsuits must be in good taste.
  • Competitors must wear high heels
  • Competitors may wear jewelry

The Fitness Routines must include the following mandatory moves and be a maximum of 2 minutes to music of the competitor’s choice:

  • Push Up (of any kind)
  • High Kick
  • Straddle Hold
  • Side Split

The Fitness Routine will count for 2/3 of the score.

NATIONAL LEVEL FITNESS CONTESTS

ENTRY INFORMATION

The following must be provided with your entry:

  • NPC fitness contest you entered
  • Date of your contest
  • Contest promoter
  • Your height class and final placing

WOMEN’S FITNESS

NPC AND NPC WORLDWIDE FITNESS RULES – 2022 UPDATE

Beginning in 2022, for NPC and NPC Worldwide Fitness division, the Two-Piece Swimsuit Round will return just as it is in IFBB Professional League Fitness and will count for 1/3 of the score.

  • The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs are permitted. All swimsuits must be in good taste.
  • Competitors must wear high heels
  • Competitors may wear jewelry

The Fitness Routines must include the following mandatory moves and be a maximum of 2 minutes to music of the competitor’s choice:

  • Push Up (of any kind)
  • High Kick
  • Straddle Hold
  • Side Split

The Fitness Routine will count for 2/3 of the score.

 

NPC CONTEST SCHEDULE

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

NATIONAL LEVEL CONTESTS

NPC Junior USA Championships

NPC Junior National Championships

NPC Universe Championships

NPC North American Championships