August 27 - August 30, 2025
Pittsburgh, PA
Sheraton Station Square
NPC PRO QUALIFIER
Bodybuilding, Classic, Physique, Figure, Wellness, Fitness and new Fit Model division
Wednesday, August 27
Classic, Men Physique
Thursday, August 28
Men BB
Friday, August 29
Women Bodybuilding, Women Physique, Fitness, Figure
Saturday, August 30
Fit Model, Bikini, Wellness
Event Info
PRO QUALIFIER
OPEN TO ATHLETES FROM US, CANADA AND MEXICO.
YOU MUST PRE QUALIFY IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY!! SEE ELIGIBILITY TAB
Promoted by Gary Udit
Text 412-377-1438 or info@garyudit.com
Event Info Below.
For Questions, Click Here
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
Classic Physique
Men’s Physique
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
Men’s Bodybuilding
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
Women Bodybuilding
Women Physique
Fitness
Figure
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
Fit Model
Bikini
Wellness
Hotel / Venue
THE HOST HOTEL and VENUE
Sheraton Station Square
300 W. Station Square Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412 – 261 – 2000
This is location for tanning and check-in, as well.
CHECK IN TIMES
ATHLETE CHECK IN
SHERATON STATION SQUARE
300 W Station Square Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CHECK-IN ALLOWED ON Friday or Saturday for this event!
DATES BELOW
Tuesday, August 26 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MANDATORY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN FOR THESE DIVISIONS:
NPC MEN CLASSIC
NPC MEN PHYSIQUE
This is also an OPTIONAL EARLY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN for these Divisions:
MEN’S BB
WOMEN BB
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
FIGURE
FITNESS
FIT MODEL
BIKINI
WOMEN WELLNESS
Wednesday, August 27 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MANDATORY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN FOR THESE DIVISIONS:
MEN’S BB
This is also an OPTIONAL EARLY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN for these Divisions:
WOMEN BB
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
FIGURE
FITNESS
FIT MODEL
BIKINI
WOMEN WELLNESS
Thursday, August 28 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MANDATORY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN FOR THESE DIVISIONS:
WOMEN BB
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
FIGURE
FITNESS
FIT MODEL
BIKINI
WOMEN WELLNESS
NO WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN IS PERMITTED ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY!
ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Competitors MUST pre-qualify for this event, meaning this cannot be your first event and you must meet the NPC guidelines for competing or placing in prior events.
This event is open to athletes from the USA, Mexico and Canada
To qualify to compete in an IFBB Pro Qualifying Contest, Fit Model Division competitors must compete in One (1) NPC contest prior to the IFBB Pro Qualifying Contest they plan to enter.
(If you competed in an NPC contest in 2024, that can serve as your qualification to compete in the Fit Model Division Only at an IFBB Pro Qualifying Contest in 2025.)
FOR ATHLETES FROM MEXICO
You must pre-qualify under the rules of your home country and NPC WORLDWIDE. You cannot pre-qualify in another country, you must prequalify in Mexico
For rules for Mexico click here and read the rules
FOR ATHLETES FROM CANADA
CANADIAN ATHLETES, SEE THIS LINK BELOW
click here
contact Ron Hache of the CPA at this email
ronhache@unitz.ca
FOR ATHLETES FROM THE UNITED STATES
(US CITIZENS OR RESIDENTS/GREEN CARD HOLDERS)
You must have competed in an NPC National Qualifier since January 2024 and placed TOP TWO in an OPEN CLASS (not other classes such as novice, masters etc)…
OR
Have PLACED IN THE TOP 5in an OPEN class at one of the following NPC or NPC Worldwide (USA) Pro Qualifier contests:
NPC NATIONALS
2024 or 2025 NPC Junior USA Championships
2024 or 2025 NPC Wheelchair Nationals
2024 or 2025 NPC Junior National Championships
2024 or 2025 NPC Universe & National Fitness Championships
2024 or 2025 NPC USA Championships
2024 or 2025 NPC National Championships
NPC WORLDWIDE (USA):
2024 or 2025 Arnold Amateur (USA)
TO VIEW THE QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS, CLICK HERE
PROOF OF AGE AND CITIZENSHIP
Any competitor who is competing in this event must submit proof of age AND U.S. citizenship with entry or at check-in. This is best accomplished by showing a birth certificate, passport or military discharge at check-in.
NPC MEMBERSHIP
All contestants must be a member of the NPC National Physique Committee. To register for your NPC card, view the “NPC Card” tab on this page.
NPC CARDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE CONTEST AND MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. PLEASE VIEW THE NPC CARD TAB ON THIS PAGE FOR MORE INFO
ENTER EVENT
ENTRY FORM
You may enter the event online, and receive instant confirmation of your entry. To enter, click the button below.
Online Entry is INSTANT and SECURE.
Registration Fees, Deadlines and Info
Entry fees are $300 per class, plus applicable service fees. You may crossover and do multiple classes if you wish. NOTE: There is No Crossover for Fit Model. To view available classes, go to the entry tab and view the entry form.
NOTE: There is No Crossover for Fit Model.
DEADLINES
ONLINE registration closes Sunday, August 24 at 6pm Eastern Time. After online registration closes, you MAY enter or add classes at athlete check-in! See the check-in tab for check-in times.
LATE FEE
A late fee of $300 will be added if you register AFTER August 6, 2025.
MUSIC
If your class uses posing music, view the music tab on this page for info on uploading music. The deadline for uploading music is 5 days before the event.
NPC CARD
You must have an NPC card before the event. You may purchase one at npcregistration.com
There are NO REFUNDS for Entries Purchased for Any Reason.
Contest Questions:
Text Gary Udit at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com
Other Event , Payment or Technical Questions:
info@garyudit.com
TICKETS
TICKETS
TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR and at Athlete Check-in. Cash only.
THERE ARE NO ADVANCED TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT
TICKET PRICES AND EVENT TIMES
Event is held at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel in Pittsburgh.
Prejudging – $50 per day 8am August 27-30
Finals – $70 per day 6pm August 27-30
See the SCHEDULE TAB on this page for the order in which the athlete classes will appear. If you have questions, text Gary Udit at 412-377-1438
NOTE: IF YOU ARE COMPETING IN THE EVENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET FOR YOURSELF! YOUR COMPETITOR NUMBER IS YOUR TICKET!
NEW ‘FIT MODEL’ DIVISION
The FIT MODEL division is part of our NPC events.
In 2025 ONLY, competitors may pre-qualify for FIT MODEL by appearing in ANOTHER division since January 2024 in their home country. For instance, athletes could have been in BIKINI in 2024 and then do FIT MODEL at this event. This applies to 2025 only — future years will require pre-qualifying in FIT MODEL at a regional event to qualifying for FIT MODEL in a national pro qualifier. You must qualify in your home country (see ELIGIBILITY TAB for more info). Questions? info@garyudit.com
For more rules on this division, click here
for info on this division, view this video from NPC
see the fit model classes on the entry form
ALERTS
ALERTS
We will be providing CONTEST ALERTS during the event, so competitors can be alerted when their class is coming up. This will save you time waiting around.
To Sign Up for these alerts, get the free MUSCLEWARE APP. This event will appear in that app about TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE EVENT DATE
CHECK-IN AND SCHEDULE
ATHLETE CHECK IN
SHERATON STATION SQUARE
300 W Station Square Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CHECK-IN ALLOWED ON Friday or Saturday for this event!
DATES BELOW
Tuesday, August 26 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MANDATORY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN FOR THESE DIVISIONS:
NPC MEN CLASSIC
NPC MEN PHYSIQUE
This is also an OPTIONAL EARLY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN for these Divisions:
MEN BB
WOMEN BB
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
FIGURE
FITNESS
FIT MODEL
BIKINI
WOMEN WELLNESS
Wednesday, August 27 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MANDATORY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN FOR THESE DIVISIONS:
MEN’S BB
This is also an OPTIONAL EARLY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN for these Divisions:
WOMEN BB
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
FIGURE
FITNESS
FIT MODEL
BIKINI
WOMEN WELLNESS
Thursday, August 28 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
MANDATORY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN FOR THESE DIVISIONS:
WOMEN BB
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
FIGURE
FITNESS
FIT MODEL
BIKINI
WOMEN WELLNESS
NO WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN IS PERMITTED ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY!
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
2025 NPC North American Championships
SEE THE ORDER IN WHICH CLASSES WILL APPEAR FURTHER DOWN THE PAGE
If you want to receive an alert on your phone when a class is coming up (close to appearing on stage), go to garyudit.com/alerts and get the MUSCLEWARE ALERTS APP
TIMES EACH DAY
PREJUDGING 8:00 am
FINALS 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
Classic Physique
Men’s Physique
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
Men’s Bodybuilding
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
Women Bodybuilding
Women Physique
Fitness
Figure
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
Fit Model
Bikini
Wellness
ORDER OF CLASSES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
Classic Physique
Masters 60+
Masters 55+ A
Masters 55+ B
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 45+ A
Masters 45+ B
Masters 45+ C
Masters 45+ D
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 40+ C
Masters 40+ D
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Masters 35+ C
Masters 35+ D
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
Men’s Physique
Masters 60+ A
Masters 60+ B
Masters 55+ A
Masters 55+ B
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 50+ C
Masters 50+ D
Masters 45+ A
Masters 45+ B
Masters 45+ C
Masters 45+ D
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 40+ C
Masters 40+ D
Masters 40+ E
Masters 40+ F
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Masters 35+ C
Masters 35+ D
Masters 35+ E
Masters 35+ F
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
Open Class E
Open Class F
Open Class G
Open Class H
THURSDAY AUGUST 28
Men’s Bodybuilding
Masters 70+
Masters 60+ Bantamweight
Masters 60+ Lightweight
Masters 60+ Light Heavyweight
Masters 60+ Heavyweight
Masters 50+ Bantamweight
Masters 50+ Lightweight
Masters 50+ Welterweight
Masters 50+ Middleweight
Masters 50+ Light Heavyweight
Masters 50+ Heavyweight
Masters 50+ Super Heavyweight
Masters 40+ Bantamweight
Masters 40+ Lightweight
Masters 40+ Welterweight
Masters 40+ Middleweight
Masters 40+ Light Heavyweight
Masters 40+ Heavyweight
Masters 40+ Super Heavyweight
Masters 35+ Bantamweight
Masters 35+ Lightweight
Masters 35+ Welterweight
Masters 35+ Middleweight
Masters 35+ Light Heavyweight
Masters 35+ Heavyweight
Masters 35+ Super Heavyweight
Open Bantamweight
Open Lightweight
Open Welterweight
Open Middleweight
Open Light Heavyweight
Open Heavyweight
Open Super Heavyweight
FRIDAY AUGUST 29
Women’s Bodybuilding
Masters 70+
Masters 60+
Masters 50+
Masters 40+ Lightweight
Masters 40+ Heavyweight
Masters 35+ Lightweight
Masters 35+ Heavyweight
Open Lightweight
Open Middleweight
Open Light Heavyweight
Open Heavyweight
Masters 35+ Heavyweight
Women’s Physique
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 45+ A
Masters 45+ B
Masters 45+ C
Masters 45+ D
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 40+ C
Masters 40+ D
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Masters 35+ C
Masters 35+ D
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
Masters 35+ B
Masters 35+ C
Masters 35+ D
Fitness
Open Class A
Open Class B
Figure
Masters 60+ A
Masters 60+ B
Masters 55+ A
Masters 55+ B
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 50+ C
Masters 50+ D
Masters 45+ A
Masters 45+ B
Masters 45+ C
Masters 45+ D
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 40+ C
Masters 40+ D
Masters 40+ E
Masters 40+ F
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Masters 35+ C
Masters 35+ D
Masters 35+ E
Masters 35+ F
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
Open Class E
Open Class F
Open Class G
Open Class H
SATURDAY AUGUST 30
Fit Model
Masters 45+ A
Masters 45+ B
Masters 45+ C
Masters 45+ D
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 40+ C
Masters 40+ D
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Masters 35+ C
Masters 35+ D
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
Bikini
Masters 60+
Masters 55+ A
Masters 55+ B
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 50+ C
Masters 50+ D
Masters 45+ A
Masters 45+ B
Masters 45+ C
Masters 45+ D
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 40+ C
Masters 40+ D
Masters 40+ E
Masters 40+ F
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Masters 35+ C
Masters 35+ D
Masters 35+ E
Masters 35+ F
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
Open Class E
Open Class F
Open Class G
Open Class H
Wellness
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 40+ C
Masters 40+ D
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Masters 35+ C
Masters 35+ D
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
STAGE VIDEOS
OFFICIAL PHOTOS
TANNING
TANNING
The tanning professionals at OLYMPIA TAN will spray-tan you using state-of-the-art airbrush spray.
go to olympiatan.com and select the event to see available times
HAIR and MAKEUP
HAIR AND MAKEUP
The hair and makeup stylists at OLYMPIA TAN will provide you the perfect look at your event!
BEWARE:
There may other companies posing as tanning, hair and makeup providers for this event, but only OLYMPIA TAN is the official provider and the ONLY ONE permitted to do hair/makeup/tanning at the event venue, backstage, or host hotel. Beware of any other companies who claim to offer these same services!
Competitors have been mislead into thinking they are signing on with an official service provider when in fact it is a bogus second rate company.
Book only using the link below at OlympiaTan.com
FOR PROFESSIONAL HAIR and MAKE UP:
Click Here for Hair / Makeup Scheduling for Hair / Makeup Scheduling
PRO CARDS
IFBB PRO LEAGUE PRO QUALIFYING EVENT
PRO CARDS
Following are pro cards scheduled to be awarded in this event.
Please note, these are subject to the NPC and IFBB Pro League Pro Card rules, including the number of competitors in a division. Please click this link below to review those master rules, especially TABLE #1 on the linked RULES PAGE. CLICK HERE
Fit Model
Open Division
Class winners
35 and over
40 and over
Top 2 placings in the overall
45 and over
Overall winner
Figure
35 and Over, 40 and Over, 45 and Over, 50 and Over, 55 and Over, 60 and Over, Open
Class winners
Bikini
35 and Over, 40 and Over, 45 and Over, 50 and Over, 55 and Over, 60 and Over, Open
Class winners
Wellness
35 and Over, 40 and Over, 45 and Over, Open
Class Winners
Fitness
Class Winners
Men Physique
35 and Over, 40 and Over, 45 and Over, 50 and Over, 55 and Over, 60 and Over, Open
Class Winners
Men Classic Physique
35 and Over, 40 and Over, 45 and Over, 50 and Over, 55 and Over, 60 and Over, Open
Class Winners
Women Physique
35 and Over 40 and Over 45 and Over, 50 and Over, 55 and Over, Open
Class winners
Women BB
35 and Over 40 and, 50 and Over, 60 and Over, 70 and Over, Open
Overall winners
Men BB
35 and Over
Top 4 placings in the overall
40 and Over
Top 4 placings in the overall
50 and Over
Top 3 placings in the overall
60 and Over
Top 2 placings in the overall
70 and Over
Class winners 1st place winners in their class
Open
Top 4 placings in the overall
NPC CARD REQUIRED
ALL COMPETITORS MUST HAVE AN NPC CARD BEFORE REGISTERING!
NPC registration is available online at the NPC website using the button below.
NPC Cards ARE NOT AVAILABLE at the contest! You must have your NPC card in advance of the event and you may purchase from the entry form or at npcregistration.com
CLICK HERE to REGISTER for your NPC CARD ONLINE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT NPC CARDS, CONTACT 412-276-5027 or email npcfirst@npcregistration.com
QUALIFYING EVENT
QUALIFYING EVENT
This event is an IFBB PRO LEAGUE QUALIFIER. See pro cards tab for info
ROUNDS AND RULES
ROUNDS OF COMPETITION
For official rules, review the links below, from the main NPC website at npcnewsonline.com.
Please note, Women’s Bodybuilding is not included in NATURAL events, per updated NPC rules. It IS included in non-tested events.
If you have questions, contact Gary Udit by text at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com
FIGURE
BIKINI
FIT MODEL
for info on this division, view this video from NPC
for rules, go to NPCnewsonline.com and click RULES on the main menu
MEN PHYSIQUE
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
BODYBUILDING
WELLNESS
DIVISIONS
DIVISION INFORMATION
Please review this information on descriptions of the various divisions then see the SCHEDULE Tab to see the classes for this event. Click the ENTRY FORM tab on top of this page for entry information. If you have questions, contact the promoter shown on the QUESTIONS tab.
Open Divisions
An NPC athlete of any age or experience level may compete in the open class
Sometimes, athletes will choose to compete in an age-related class against others around their age, but also compete in Open against a range of competitors.
Masters Divisions
Competitors must be over the age(s) shown on the day of the competition, such as “Over 35” or “Over 40”. See available masters classes for this event in the SCHEDULE tab.
PROOF OF AGE
PROOF OF AGE and CITIZENSHIP
Age requirements for certain divisions are shown below. Any competitor who is competing in this event must submit proof of age AND U.S. citizenship with entry or at check-in. Proof of age is best accomplished by showing a birth certificate, passport or military discharge.
Open Divisions
An NPC athlete of any age or experience level may compete in the open class
Masters Division
Competitors must be over the age(s) shown for their class on the day of the competition. See available classes for this event on the SCHEDULE tab.
POSING
POSING
All Bodybuilding, Women Physique and Men Classic Physique competitors will perform their routines at the Finals, limited to 60 seconds.
30-second routines may or may not be required at prejudging. This will be determined by the judges at the event based on the number of competitors. You may inquire when you check in.
Competitor posing music for finals must be the ONLY music provided (not entire songs) and can only be a maximum of 60 seconds.
FOR MORE INFO ON HOW TO PROVIDE YOUR POSING MUSIC, SEE THE MUSIC TAB ON THIS PAGE
AWARDS
AWARDS
The top five competitors in each weight / height class or age group will be awarded trophies plus an overall award where there are multiple classes.
For a list of PRO CARDS to be given at the event, click the PRO CARDS tab elsewhere on this page.
POSING MUSIC
MUSIC RULES
All Bodybuilding, Classic Physique and Women Physique contestants MUST supply their own music.
You may UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC and please also BRING YOUR MUSIC to checkin as a backup (USB or thumb drive preferred).
Deadline: You must upload your music at least 5 days before the event. Online upload will close when online entries close. If you miss that deadline, just bring music to check-in. We cannot accept music sent by email
TO UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC
There will be a link for uploading your music in the email you receive from “muscleware” after you complete the entry form. If you cannot find your confirmation of entry in your email box, check your spambox of your email.
UPLOAD ONLY YOUR MUSIC SELECTION, NOT ENTIRE ALBUMS or SONGS. No longer than 60 seconds.
Vulgar music is NOT be permitted and will be grounds for disqualification.
For questions on music, see the QUESTIONS/CONTACT tab on this page
TRAINERS PASSES
TRAINER PASSES
TRAINER PASS – $200 cash good for all four days
Trainer MUST have:
A ticket to the event.
Valid NPC Card (For NPC North American) or
Valid IFBB Pro@ Card (For Pro Masters World on Sunday)
Trainers Pass may be purchased at the Check-in/Weigh-in or at the door.
QUESTIONS
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
CONTEST PROMOTER
Please direct any questions to:
Gary Udit 412-377-1438
