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Contest Eligibility: All contests are open to all NPC registered athletes who possess a current NPC card. Click here to apply for an NPC card.

Men’s Open Weight Classes
(National Qualifier only)
  Bantamweight < 143.25
  Lightweight 143.25 to < 154.25
  Middleweight 154.25 to < 176.25
  Light Heavyweight 176.25 to < 198.50
  Heavyweight 198.50 to < 225.25
  Super Heavyweight > 225.25
 
Men’s Open and Novice Weight Classes
(Non-National Qualifier)
  Lightweight
Middleweight
Heavyweight
< 165.25
165.25 – 187.25
> 187.25

Masters Men Age Classes
40-49
50-59
60+

Women’s Open Weight Classes
(National Qualifier only)
  Women’s Open and Novice Weight Classes
Lightweight <115.25   Lightweight <125.25
Middleweight 115.25 - 125.25   Middleweight 125.25 - 140.25
Light-Heavyweight 125.25 - 140.25   Heavyweight >140.25
Heavyweight >140.25      

Masters Women Age Classe - 35+

Women's Fitness/ Figure Height Classes

For all contests with two(2) height classes -
A - Up to and including 5'4"
B - Over 5'4"

For all contests with three(3) height classes -
A - Up to and including 5'4"
B - Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'6"
C - Over 5'6"

For all contests with four (4) height classes -
A - Up to and including 5'2"
B - Over 5'2" and up to and including 5'4"
C - Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'6"
D - Over 5'6"

For all contests with six (6) height classes -
A - Up to and including 5'2"
B - Over 5'2" and up to and including 5'3"
C - Over 5'3" and up to and including 5'4"
D - Over 5'4" and up to and including 5'5"
E - Over 5'5" and up to and including 5'6"
F - Over 5'6"

Masters Fitness/Figure Age Class - 35+

TEEN FITNESS DIVISION


10 - 12 years old
• NO Swimsuits
• Fitness Routine – competitors must use 2 of the 6 required moves in their routine. (Front Split, Side Split, High Kick, or one one-arm push up are all easy enough for any competitive cheerleader/gymnast out there right now)

13 - 16 years old
• NO Swimsuits
• Fitness Routine – competitors must have 3 of the 6 required moves in their routine.

17 - 19 years old
• 1-piece swimsuit in bare feet
• Fitness Routine – competitors must have 4 of the 6 required moves.


You can go here for photos of the required Moves. The national organization, and the Texas NPC encourage the promotion of this division.

Music: All music must be on CD ONLY. Each CD must be in a jewel case with the competitors name. Each competitor is responsible for picking up his/her music after the night show. You will pose only once if you are in more than one class. No vulgar lyrics. All competitors will be introduced at the night show. If there are more than 50 competitors, then the top five in each weight/height class will perform their routine

For bodybuilding -the time allowed for posing is 90 seconds for open competitors and 60 seconds for novice, teen, and masters.

For fitness - posing time is limited to two (2) minutes.

Posing Suits - Bodybuilding: Contest posing suits for am prejudging must be worn to weigh-in and must be approved by the Head Judge.

Posing Suits - Fitness/Figure: Contest posing suits (both one-piece and two-piece) for am prejudging must be brought to weigh-in and must be approved by the Head Judge. The one-piece must not have an abdominal opening. Thong suits are not allowed. Competitors must wear high heels in the swimwear rounds and athletic shoes in the fitness routine. Jewelry may be worn.

Poses - Bodybuilding: The following are the mandatory poses:
  • Front Double Bicep,
  • Front Lat Spread
  • Side Chest and Bicep (either side),
  • Side Tricep (either side),
  • Back Double Bicep,
  • Back Lat Spread,
  • Front Abs and Leg, Most Muscular (men), and
  • Favorite Pose (women).

Display of the “moon” hamstring pose at any time will result in disqualification.

Poses - Fitness/Figure: The swimsuit rounds will consist of quarter turns. For fitness routine only, there are six mandatory moves

  • one-arm push-up,
  • straddle hold,
  • leg extension hold,
  • full split front,
  • full split side, and
  • high kick.
Props are allowed, but must be approved in advance. Routine must be limited to two (2) minutes.

Scoring - Bodybuilding : Two-thirds (2/3) of the scoring will be done during prejudging in two rounds – symmetry and mandatory poses. If a weight class is large, call-outs will be used. One-third (1/3) of the scoring will be done during the evening mandatory and posing round.

Scoring - Fitness/Figure :Two-thirds (2/3) of the scoring for figure will be done during prejudging in two rounds – one-piece and two-piece. One-third (1/3) of the scoring is for the evening 2-piece round. The scoring for fitness will include three rounds – routine, one-piece and two-piece. If the class is large, then call-outs will be used.

Scoresheets : Competitors who wish to receive copies of their scores must provide a self-addressed envelope with their entry forms.

Other Rules:
  • No coaches, trainers, family, friends, etc. will be allowed backstage at any time during the contest.
  • When a competitor moves up to the next level of competition, he/she may never return to a lower level.
  • Anyone who makes a false statement on an entry form will be disqualified from competition for one year.
  • Displays of poor sportsmanship at any time during a contest will not be tolerated.
  • Dream Tan must not be used by any competitor
 
       

 

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