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THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED FOR 2020
EVENT INFORMATION BELOW
2020 NPC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini, Physique, Classic Physique, Wellness
November 20-21, 2020
VIDEO STREAMING OF EVENT
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Event Venue:
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER
Orlando FL
9800 International Dr,
Orlando, FL
adjacent to host hotel
Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
407 – 345 – 4400
SEE HOTEL TAB FOR BOOKING INFO
The contest is now under the promotion and direction of the NPC National Office.
Event Director: Gary Udit
Entry and Ticket Charges will appear as GMU PRODUCTIONS (Gary Udit) on your card.
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STREAMING
VIDEO STREAMING OF EVENT
WATCH A REPLAY OF ALL ROUNDS OF PREJUDGING AND FINALS, streaming from November 28 through January 30!
Just $29.95 for an all access pass!
COVID RULES
COVID PROTOCOLS
Our staff will be following all CDC guidelines as well as all state of Florida protocols in the Host Hotel and the Contest Venue.
MASKS:
Masks will be mandatory for fans.
Masks will be mandatory for competitors at Check-ins.
Masks will be mandatory for competitors in the Pump Up and Backstage Area.
Masks will not be mandatory for competitors onstage.
TEMPERATURE:
We will be taking the temperature of everyone as enter the Check-ins and the Contest Venue.
ATTENDEES: NO EXCEPTIONS ON MASKS NO REFUNDS:
If an attendee refuses to wear a mask they will be turned away at the door.
If someone refuses to wear a mask in the audience, they will be quietly asked to wear their mask. If they do not comply they will be asked to leave.
COMPETITORS: NO EXCEPTIONS ON MASKS in FOLLOWING AREAS!
NO REFUNDS:
A competitor MUST wear a mask or they will be turned away at the door.
A competitor MUST wear a mask to the Check-ins.
A competitor MUST wear a mask in the Pump Up or Backstage Area. If they refuse they will be asked by the Expediter to wear their mask at the risk of disqualification.
If the competitor does not comply they will be asked by an NPC Official to wear their mask at the risk of disqualification.
If the competitor still refuses to comply they will be disqualified from the event.
The judges will be notified that they are no longer in the competition.
SOCIAL DISTANCING:
Social distancing will be in practice throughout the event at Check-ins, while Tanning and at the competition.
TEXT ALERTS
SIGN UP FOR FREE CONTEST TEXT and TWITTER ALERTS TO KNOW WHEN YOUR CLASS IS COMING UP at 2020 NPC NATIONALS
this is for competitors in 2020 NPC nationals only
We will be notifying competitors at the event via Text Alerts and Twitter so they know when their class is due.
HOW TO GET TWITTER ALERTS
to get alerts from us on twitter during the event, follow this twitter feed @geteventalerts
HOW TO GET TEXT ALERTS:
NOTE: text alerts work on most US phones, but DO NOT WORK on phones from outside the US or some US carriers or plans like Sprint. If you don’t get our texts, see info above to follow the twitter alerts or get both for a backup!
US CELL PHONES ONLY!
THESE ALERTS WORK ON U.S. CELL PHONES ONLY (and often NOT on SPRINT). We do not MAKE THOSE RULES…the cell phone companies do. IF YOU HAVE A CELL PHONE CARRIER OUTSIDE THE US, THESE alerts WILL NOT WORK FOR YOU, SO BUDDY UP WITH ANOTHER COMPETITOR TO FOLLOW THEIR ALERTS
AS A BACKUP — IN CASE ALERTS DONT WORK FOR YOU — FOLLOW OUR TWITTER FEED FOR ALERTS at this link and be sure to turn on TWITTER NOTIFICATIONS
HERE ARE THE RULES
You are responsible for being on time and aware of the schedule for your class! Don’t rely solely on alerts. The schedule is posted under the SCHEDULE TAB at this page
QUESTIONS:
phone 800-929-3539
text 415-374-4593
email webmaster@garyudit.com
Subscription is free, but standard data rates may apply depending on your cell phone plan. The alerts work with most major cell phone providers from the U.S (BUT USUALLY WILL NOT WORK ON SPRINT). They only work on US phones. If you do not receive them, contact your cell phone provider and ask them if they support “broadcast sms/texting”. We are not responsible for missed text messages and CANNOT MAKE THEM WORK ON YOUR PHONE (that’s up to your cell phone company).
Phone numbers are never sold or shared. By signing up, you agree to receive periodic text alerts from Gary Udit regarding NPC events. If you want to be removed from ALL FUTURE NPC UPDATES FROM GARY, reply STOP and you will get no other texts unless you re-subscribe. If you want occasional updates from Gary, no action is required.
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ENTRY
ENTRY INFORMATION
ONLINE ENTRY IS CLOSED
YOU MAY ENTER AT ATHLETE CHECKIN on Thursday Nov 19, 10am to 8pm at the Orange County Convention Center. $350 per class, cash
See CHECKIN times for info (see checkin TAB on this page)
Questions: contact gary@garyudit.com or text gary at 412-377-1438
You may enter, ADD extra classes, or purchase NPC Card at ATHLETE CHECK IN for all events. However, there is NO registration on the DAY YOU COMPETE!
There are NO REFUNDS for Entries or Ticket Purchases for Any Reason.
Technical Questions:
Contact 800-929-3539 or webmaster@garyudit.com
Contest Questions:
Text Gary at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com
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TIX
TICKETS
TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR AND AT ATHLETE CHECK-IN ON THURSDAY, NOV. 19. Price are below.
NO MORE ONLINE TICKETS, BUT TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR AND CHECKIN
VIDEO STREAMING OF EVENT
WATCH A REPLAY OF ALL ROUNDS OF PREJUDGING AND FINALS, streaming from November 28 through January 30!
Just $29.95 for an all access pass!
TICKET PRICING for IN-PERSON VIEWING:
ALL Tickets are General Admission Seating
Friday PREJUDGING – $50.00
Saturday PREJUDGING – $50.00
Saturday FINALS – $80.00
NOTE: IF YOU ARE COMPETING IN THE EVENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET FOR YOURSELF! YOUR COMPETITOR NUMBER IS YOUR TICKET!
No Refunds for Entries or Ticket Purchases for Any Reason.
Technical Questions:
Contact 800-929-3539 or webmaster@garyudit.com
Contest Questions:
Text Gary at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com
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CHECKIN
ATHLETE CHECK IN
Thursday, November 19
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
MANDATORY WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN FOR ALL DIVISIONS:
CHECK IN LOCATION
Orange County Convention Center
Valencia Ballroom
9800 International Dr,
Orlando, FL
NO WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN IS PERMITTED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20!
Competitors MUST wear their competition suit bottoms in the following Divisions:
Bodybuilding,Bikini,
Classic
Wellness
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SOCIAL
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
FRIDAY Nov 20
Prejudging
10:00 am
Women Bodybuilding
Women Physique
Figure
Wellness
Bikini
SATURDAY Nov 21
Prejudging
9:00 am
Men Bodybuilding
Classic
Men Physique
SATURDAY Nov 21
FINALS
6:oopm
FINALS AT 6pm!
NEW TIME
Women Bodybuilding
Women Physique
Classic
Figure
Wellness
Men Physique
Bikini
Men Bodybuilding
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HOTEL
HOST HOTEL
Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
407 – 345 – 4400
USE THE LINK BELOW TO BOOK ROOM
Room Rate is valid until rooms are sold out and is subject to change
MAP TO HYATT REGENCY ORLANDO
HOTEL QUESTIONS? Text or email Gary at 412-377-1438 or gary@garyudit.com
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TAN
TANNING
The tanning professionals at PRO TAN will spray-tan you using state-of-the-art airbrush spray.
PROFESSIONAL SPRAY TANNING BY PRO TAN
Click Here to Schedule Your Tan
Pro Tan® online registration will remain open until 72 hours prior to the contest. It is recommended to purchase your tanning package in advance to receive specific appointment times. After selecting your tanning package, be sure to complete the questionnaire at checkout listing your time preference for your first application. Tanning appointments will be emailed to you 1 week prior to the contest. Walk-up appointments will be welcomed at the tanning area located at the Hyatt Regency.
For any questions pertaining to tanning, please email ejw@protanusa.com.
HAIR/MAKEUP
HAIR AND MAKEUP
MUSIC
MUSIC
USB THUMB DRIVES NOW ACCEPTED FOR MUSIC, or CD’S.
IF YOUR CLASS REQUIRES MUSIC (see below), YOU MUST BRING IT TO CHECKIN ON A USB THUMB DRIVE OR CD (your song selection only!)
All Bodybuilding, Classic Physique and Women Physique contestants MUST supply their own music. ALL music will be collected as the competitors Weigh-In.
THERE IS NO MUSIC UPLOAD AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT. BRING YOUR MUSIC ON A USB THUMB DRIVE or CD!
Vulgar music is NOT be permitted and will be grounds for disqualification.
Posing music must be the only music on a CD and MUST be no longer than 70 seconds
PRO CARDS
IFBB PRO LEAGUE PRO QUALIFYING EVENT
This event is an IFBB PRO LEAGUE PRO QUALIFIER
The following placings will be awarded IFBB PRO LEAGUE Pro Cards:
Figure Open
Top 2 in each Height Class
Wellness Open
Top 2 in each Height Class
Bikini Open
Top 2 in each Height Class
Men Physique Open
Top 2 in each Height Class
Men Classic Physique Open
Top 2 in each Height Class
Women Physique Open
Top 2 in each Height Class
Women BB Open
Winner if each Weight Class
Men BB Open
Top 2 in each Weight Class
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ROUNDS
ROUNDS OF COMPETITION
Review info and links to official rules below. If you have questions, contact Gary Udit by text at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com
FIGURE DIVISION
For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website
3 Rounds of competition. Wearing a 2-piece suit with heels.
Group Round
Competitors will be brought out in groups of 6 – 8 competitors and directed to do quarter turns as a group.
Presentation Round
Each competitor has 20 seconds to do a presentation.
Each competitor performs a Front Stance and can also do 3 model stances.
Comparison Round
Competitors will be directed to do quarter turns in a group.
BIKINI DIVISION
For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website
3 Rounds of competition. Wearing a 2-piece suit with heels.
Group Round
Competitors will be brought out in groups of 6 – 8 competitors and directed to do quarter turns as a group.
Presentation Round
Each competitor has 20 seconds to do a presentation.
Comparison Round
Competitors will be directed to do Front and Rear stances as a group.
MEN PHYSIQUE DIVISION
For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website
3 Rounds of competition. Wearing board shorts.
Group Round
Competitors will be brought out in groups of 6 – 8 competitors and directed to do front and back stances as a group.
Presentation Round
Each competitor has 20 seconds to do a presentation. Each competitor performs a Front Stance, Rear Stance and Front Stance
Comparison Round
Competitors will be directed to do Front and Rear stances as a group.
WOMEN PHYSIQUE DIVISION
For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website
3 Rounds of competition
Group Round
Competitors will be brought out in a group directed to do quarter turns and mandatory poses.
Presentation Round
Each Competitor performs a 30 – 45 second presentation
Comparison Round
Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to 5 Mandatory Poses.
Mandatory Poses
Front Double Bicep, Side Chest, Rear Double Bicep, Side Tricep, Abdominal and Thighs
Finals
Top 5 competitors will perform a 70-second posing routine to their own music at the Finals.
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE DIVISION
For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website
3 Rounds of competition. Wearing spandex shorts.
Group Round
Competitors will be brought out in a group directed to do quarter turns and mandatory poses.
Presentation Round
Each Competitor performs a 30 – 45 second presentation
Comparison Round
Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to 5 Mandatory Poses.
Mandatory Poses
Front Double Bicep, Rear Double Bicep, Side Chest, Abdominal and Thighs, Favorite Classic Pose (No Most Muscular)
Finals
Top 5 competitors will perform a 70-second posing routine to their own music at the Finals.
BODYBUILDING DIVISIONS
For official rules for this division, click here for NPC website
3 Rounds of competition.
Group Round
Competitors will be brought out in a group directed to do quarter turns and mandatory poses.
Presentation Round
Each Competitor performs a 30 – 45 second presentation.
Comparison Round
Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to Mandatory Poses.
MEN Mandatory Poses
Front Double Bicep, Front Lat Spread, Side Chest, Rear Double Bicep, Rear Lat Spread, Side Triceps, Abdominals / Thighs, Favorite Most Muscular.
WOMEN Mandatory Poses
Front Double Bicep, Front Lat Spread, Side Chest, Rear Double Bicep, Rear Lat Spread, Side Triceps, Abdominals / Thighs.
Finals
Top 5 competitors will perform a 70-second posing routine to their own music at the Finals. NO Gymnastic Moves Are Permitted.
WOMEN WELLNESS DIVISION
For the most up to date rules and info on this division, visit the NPC website at this link
3 Rounds of competition. Wearing 2 piece suit with heels.
Group Round
Competitors will be brought out in groups of 6 – 8 competitors and directed to do quarter turns as a group.
Presentation Round
Each Competitor has 20 seconds to do a presentation.
Comparison Round
Competitors will be directed to do Front and Rear stances as a group.
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DIVISIONS
COMPETITION DIVISIONS
NOTE:
Masters Divisions: Competitors must be the correct age or older for their class on the day of the competition.
MEN PHYSIQUE
MEN PHYSIQUE OPEN
8 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’6″
Class B:
Up to 5’7″ 1/2″
Class C:
Up to 5’8 1/2″
Class D:
Up to 5’9 1/2″
Class E:
Up to 5’10 1/2″
Class F:
Up to 5’11 1/2″
Class G:
Up to 6’1″
Class H:
Over 6’1″
MEN BODYBUILDING
MEN BB OPEN
7 weight classes shown below
Bantamweight:
Up to 143-1/4 lbs
Lightweight:
Up to 154-1/4 lbs
Welterweight:
Up to 165-1/4 lbs
Middleweight:
Up to 176-1/4 lbs
Light-Heavyweight:
Up to 198-1/4 lbs
Heavyweight:
Up to 225 1/4
Super-Heavyweight:
Over 225 1/4
WOMEN BODYBUILDING
WOMEN BB OPEN
4 weight classes shown below
Lightweight:
Up to & including 115 lbs
Middleweight:
Up to & including 125 lbs
Light-Heavyweight:
Up to & including 140 lbs
Heavyweight:
Over 140 lbs
FIGURE
FIGURE OPEN
8 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’1”
Class B:
Up to 5’2”
Class C:
Up to 5’3”
Class D:
Up to 5’4″
Class E:
Up to 5’5”
Class F:
Up to 5’6”
Class G:
Up to 5’7”
Class H:
Over 5’7″
BIKINI
BIKINI OPEN
8 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’1”
Class B:
Up to 5’2”
Class C:
Up to 5’3”
Class D:
Up to 5’4″
Class E:
Up to 5’5”
Class F:
Up to 5’6”
Class G:
Up to 5’7”
Class H:
Over 5’7″
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
WOMEN PHYSIQUE OPEN
4 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’2”
Class B:
Up to 5’4”
Class C:
Up to 5’6”
Class D:
Over 5’6″
WOMEN WELLNESS
WOMEN WELLNESS OPEN
4 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’2”
Class B:
Up to 5’4”
Class C:
Up to 5’6”
Class D:
Over 5’6″
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
NOTE: For Classic Physique, your competition bodyweight is regulated by your height. If you do not fall within BOTH the height and weight parameters shown below, you will have the option of competing in the BODYBUILDING or MEN’S PHYSIQUE divisions.
YOU MAY COMPETE IN:
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE OPEN
4 height classes shown below
CLASS A up to and including 5’7″
Up to and including 5’ 4” Up to and including 160 lbs
Over 5’ 4”, Up to and including 5’ 5” Up to and including 165 lbs
Over 5’ 5”, Up to and including 5’ 6” Up to and including 170 lbs
Over 5’ 6”, Up to and including 5’ 7” Up to and including 175 lbs
CLASS B over 5’7″ up to and including 5’10”
Over 5’ 7”, Up to and including 5’ 8” Up to and including 182 lbs
Over 5’ 8”, Up to and including 5’ 9” Up to and including 190 lbs
Over 5’ 9”, Up to and including 5’ 10” Up to and including 197 lbs
CLASS C over 5’10” up to and including 6’0″
Over 5’ 10”, Up to and including 5” 11” Up to and including 205 lbs
Over 5’ 11”, Up to and including 6’ 0” Up to and including 212 lbs
CLASS D over 6’0″
Over 6’ 0”, Up to and including 6’ 1” Up to and including 220 lbs
Over 6’ 1”, Up to and including 6’ 2” Up to and including 230 lbs
Over 6’ 2”, Up to and including 6’ 3” Up to and including 237 lbs
Over 6’3”, Up to and including 6’ 4” Up to and including 245 lbs
Over 6’4”, Up to and including 6’5” Up to and including 252 lbs
Over 6’5”, Up to and including 6’6” Up to and including 260 lbs
Over 6’6”, Up to and including 6’7” Up to and including 267 lbs
Over 6’7” Up to and including 275 lbs
MANDATORY POSES IN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE:
The Judging is scored 100% and will consist of comparisons of the quarter turns and the following “5” mandatory poses:
Front Double Biceps
Side Chest
Back Double Biceps
Abdominal and Thighs
Favorite Classic Pose (Not Most Muscular)
JUDGING FINALS FOR CLASSIC PHYSIQUE:
The Finals will consist of:
Posing Routine (up to maximum of 70 seconds) (No Gymnastics Moves are Allowed)
Confirmation round (if necessary)
Posedown (overall title only)
COMPETITION WEAR FOR CLASSIC PHYSIQUE:
Competitors are required to wear posing shorts. You are “NOT” to wear board shorts or Bodybuilding posing trunks. We have provided an image of the NPC Competition Classic Physique shorts below. Competitors are required to wear the same type of cut and all shorts that are worn in competition must be black.
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ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Review all qualification requirements below.
The NPC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS are open to citizens of the US, as well as residents of the US and those who have a green card. If you have questions, contact gary@garyudit.com or text 412-377-1438
Info for U.S. competitors
All contestants who are U.S. Citizens must show proof of United States citizenship, such as a birth certificate, U.S. military discharge, or passport. You may bring this to athlete check-in. Residents of the US who have a green card are also eligible.
QUESTIONS CONTACT GARY UDIT at gary@garyudit.com
QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS
If you have questions, text or phone 412-377-1438 or write gary@garyudit.com
All Open Divisions
U.S. Competitors in any OPEN division need to have qualified after January 1, 2019, plus meet the ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS BELOW.
For Open Men BB, Open Men Physique, Open Men Classic, Open Women Physique, Open Figure and Open Bikini:
Competitors in the divisions listed ABOVE must place in the top 5 in their Open class after January, 1, 2019.
For Open Women Bodybuilders:
Competitors in Open Women’s BB must have competed in ANY NPC event after January 1, 2019. No placing is required.
NPC MEMBERSHIP
All U.S. contestants must be a member of the NPC National Physique Committee and bring their NPC card to check in or purchase one there.
To register for your NPC card, NPC Card Tab elsewhere on this page, or contact the NPC at address below. Preferably buy your card online using link below!
NPC PO Box 3711 Pittsburgh, PA 15230
412-276-5027
or TO JOIN THE NPC ONLINE, go to www.npcnewsonline.com
Competitors may also register for an NPC card at the Check-In/Weigh-In – $125.
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NPC CARD
NPC CARD
ALL COMPETITORS MUST HAVE AN NPC CARD AT ATHLETE CHECKIN
NPC registration is now available online at the NPC website, or you may get an NPC card at the event. Get it ahead of time if possible!!
Get info about NPC REGISTRATION at this link.
CLICK HERE to register for your NPC CARD now.
The online NPC printable green membership card is distinctively different to denote online registration from the mail in version that remains available. Athletes can present the new printable online membership card at the contest check in or on any portable device such as an iPhone or tablet.
If you wish to order by mail-in, call the NPC national office at 412-276-5027. You may also purchase NPC cards at athlete check-in at most events (check the event info page for details).
POSING
POSING
The Top 5 competitors in each Class of Bodybuilding, Women Physique and Men Classic Physique will perform their routines at the Finals.
FINALS routines will be limited to 70 seconds. Competitor posing music must be the only music on a CD and can only be a maximum of 70 seconds. ALL posing music will begin when the competitor’s name is announced.
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.
Top 2 in each class at a national level event qualify for national level events thru the entire next calendar year.
For a list of PRO CARDS to be given at the event, click the PRO CARDS tab elsewhere on this page.
TRAINERS
TRAINER PASSES
THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS APPLY:
Trainer Passes can be purchased at the Thursday Check-ins and at the door of the Competition
Trainer Pass Fee: $200 CASH ONLY
The Trainer Pass good for both days of the Competition.
Trainer MUST have a ticket to the event.
The Trainer MUST have valid NPC card with proper ID for Insurance Purposes.
NPC card is $135
The Trainer pass provides access to the pump Up area ONLY – Not the Backstage Area.
Violators of this and their competitor will be disqualified from the event.
PHOTOS
Purchase photos from the event
Our official photographer is
Jeff Binns
Reach him at
Also, after the event is over, competitors can order photos at elitestagephotography.com
QUESTIONS
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Please direct any questions to:
Event Director
Gary Udit
gary@garyudit.com
text 412-377-1438
