Now Open For Registration! Please Review Pre-Qualifying Rules At This Link
Open to NPC Worldwide Athletes, CPA Athletes and IFBB Pro League Competitors Who Meet the Eligibility Rules
THREE DAYS
Friday Nov 13
NPC/CPA Women (except Fit Model)
Saturday Nov 14
NPC/CPA Men
Sunday Nov 15
All IFBB Pro® Athletes
& NPC Fit Model
Alexandria, VA
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
PRO/AM EVENT
Includes NPC/CPA Amateur Event (Pro Qualifier) and IFBB PRO® Contest! ALL ATHLETES MUST PRE-QUALIFY. SEE RULES AT THIS LINK
Winners in the PRO open divisions (except Men’s and Women’s Bodybuilding) will AUTOMATICALLY qualify for the 2027 OLYMPIA.
AMATEUR DIVISIONS
MEN BODYBUILDING, FITNESS, FIGURE, BIKINI, MEN AND WOMEN PHYSIQUE, CLASSIC, WELLNESS, FIT MODEL
PRO DIVISIONS
(Masters 40+ and Open, One Class)
MEN BODYBUILDING, CLASSIC, MEN PHYSIQUE,
WOMEN PHYSIQUE, FITNESS, FIGURE, WELLNESS, BIKINI, FIT MODEL
CONTEST PROMOTERS
Ron Hache
ronhache@unitz.ca
705 – 561 – 0775
Gary Udit
gudit@comcast.net
412-377-1438
Hotel / Venue
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 845 – 1010
This is location for tanning and check-in, as well.
THIS CANNOT BE YOUR FIRST EVENT.
NPC ATHLETES MUST PRE-QUALIFY ACCORDING TO THE RULES OF YOUR HOME COUNTRY! PROS MUST PRE-QUALIFY for OPEN DIVISIONS. SEE ELIGIBILITY TAB BELOW
REVIEW ALL EVENT INFORMATION BELOW
CLICK ARROWS BELOW TO OPEN EACH SECTION
ELIGIBILITY RULES – Click Here
You must pre-qualify for these events.
IFBB PRO
ATHLETES
RULES TO COMPETE IN IFBB PRO LEAGUE
Ben Weider Pro Naturals
CLICK HERE FOR 2026 PRO QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS
NPC (AMATEUR) ATHLETES
From the USA
Rules for NPC Competitors from US (Citizens, Green Card Holders, US residents)
USA Athletes must have competed in an NPC Natural Event in the US in 2025 or 2026. No placing is required
Non-natural events or contests before 2025 do NOT pre-qualify you for Ben Weider Naturals!
You must be an active member of NPC with valid NPC card before arriving at check-in.
For NPC Natural events in 2026, click here
FOR DRUG TESTING RULES OF USA
CLICK HERE
CPA CANADIAN
AMATEUR ATHLETES
Rules for CPA Competitors from Canada
Canadian amateur athletes must follow the rules of the CPA.
Click here to review those rules and see the section on NATURAL PRO QUALIFIERS
FOR DRUG TESTING RULES OF CPA,
VIEW THIS LINK
NPC WORLDWIDE
AMATEUR ATHLETES
from somewhere other than US and Canada
Rules for NPC WORLDWIDE competitors
Many countries REQUIRE THAT athletes PRE QUALIFY in a natural event in your HOME COUNTRY (country of citizenship or residency).
Please see the list of countries which require this at this link
If you are from a country OTHER than USA or Canada, you must follow the rules at that link
Pre qualifying in a NON NATURAL event will NOT make you eligible for BEN WEIDER NATURALS if you are from a country with a regional requirement. See the link above.
You must have a valid NPC WORLDWIDE Card before arriving at check in.
ENTER EVENT
ENTRY FORM FOR
NPC WORLDWIDE and CPA amateur athletes
Entry fee for NPC/CPA event is $300 per class, plus $75 drug testing fee per athlete (not per class) and applicable service charges. This cannot be your first show, you must pre-qualify! See eligibility rules on this page.
Online entry for NPC AND CPA ATHLETES closes Tuesday November 10 at 5pm eastern. After that, NPC athletes may register or change classes at check-in. TO VIEW AVAILABLE CLASSES, CLICK ON THE ENTRY FORM BUTTON ABOVE. There is NO registration on the day you compete. There is NO crossover allowed for FIT MODEL
ENTRY INFO FOR
IFBB PRO® athletes
Pros must prequalify in another natural event. See pro rules at this link.
Entry for PROS will close on Sunday November 8. PROS must register online by that deadline at the IFBB MEMBERSHIP site where Pros get their IFBB cards. Pros may NOT enter at check-in! There is no entry fee for pros but there is a $100 per athlete drug testing fee (not per class).
PRO CLASSES IN THIS EVENT
PRO OPEN AND 40+ CLASSES
IN
MEN’S BODYBUILDING
CLASSIC
MEN’S PHYSIQUE
FITNESS
FIGURE
BIKINI
PHYSIQUE
WELLNESS
FIT MODEL
Other Information
There are NO REFUNDS for Entries for Any Reason.
Contest Questions:
Please direct any questions to:
Ron Hache
705 – 561 – 0775
ronhache@unitz.ca
Gary Udit
gudit@comcast.net
412 – 377 – 1438
Technical Questions:
webmaster@garyudit.com
DRUG TESTING
Polygraph screening is required to ensure athlete’s compliance with the IFBB Pro®/NPC Naturals Banned Substance List.
IMPORTANT
READ THIS INFO:
ATHLETES WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL AROUND NOVEMBER 1ST WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE A DRUG TESTING APPOINTMENT.
PLEASE ADD “news@garyudit.com” and “npcdrugtest@gmail.com” to your email contacts to help to receive that email from us. Also, please follow @garyudit on Instagram as we will post notices when drug testing appointments are available.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON TESTING,
contact NPCdrugtest@gmail.com
REVIEW THESE DRUG TESTING RULES
NPC USA COMPETITORS
FOR DRUG TESTING RULES OF USA
VIEW THIS LINK
CANADA CPA COMPETITORS
FOR DRUG TESTING RULES OF CPA,
VIEW THIS LINK
NPC WORLDWIDE AMATEUR COMPETITORS
CONSULT THE RULES FOR NATURAL EVENTS BELOW,
VIEW THIS LINK
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
FRIDAY
NPC Women (except Fit Model) Prejudging $70
NPC Women (except Fit Model) Finals $70
NPC Women (except Fit Model) Prejudging and Finals $120
SATURDAY
NPC Men Prejudging $70
NPC Men Finals $70
NPC Men Prejudging and Finals $120
SUNDAY
ALL IFBB Pro® / NPC Fit Model Prejudging $70
ALL IFBB Pro® / NPC Fit Model Finals $70
ALL IFBB Pro® / NPC Fit Model Prejudging and Finals $120
NOTE: IF YOU ARE COMPETING IN THE EVENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET FOR YOURSELF! YOUR COMPETITOR NUMBER IS YOUR TICKET!
OFFICIAL PHOTOS
STREAMING VIDEO
LIVE STREAMS of this event will be available and info will post here in early November
contact info@garyudit.com with questions
STAGE VIDEOS
Battle Up Media
Get professional HD Stage Videos of your performance at this event! Save the memories.
CLICK HERE for Info
CHECK IN TIMES
ATHLETE CHECK IN
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CHECK-IN ALLOWED ON Friday for this event!
MANDATORY CHECKIN
FOR ALL NPC / CPA ATHLETES
EXCEPT FIT MODEL
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12
4pm to 8pm at host hotel
_______
MANDATORY CHECKIN
FOR ALL IFBB Pro® athletes
and NPC Fit model
SATURDAY November 14
4pm to 8pm at host hotel.
IFBB Pro athletes and NPC Fit model may check in early on Thursday Nov 12 , 4pm-8pm if they wish.
HOST HOTEL
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22311
Phone: (703) 845-1010
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ORDER OF CLASSES
times and order subject to change. check when you are at checkin
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
NPC/CPA WOMEN
Except FIT MODEL
which competes Sunday
Amateur (Pro Qualifier) Event
8am
NPC WOMENS PREJUDGING
FITNESS OPEN
2-PC ROUND
Open Class A
Open Class B
WOMENS PHYSIQUE
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Novice A
Novice B
Open Class A
Open Class B
FIGURE
Junior A
Junior B
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Novice A
Novice B
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
BIKINI
Junior A
Junior B
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Novice A
Novice B
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
Open Class E
Open Class F
WELLNESS
Junior A
Junior B
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Novice A
Novice B
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
4pm
NPC WOMEN FINALS
FITNESS OPEN ROUTINES
Open Class A
Open Class B
WOMENS PHYSIQUE
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Novice A
Novice B
Open Class A
Open Class B
FIGURE
Junior A
Junior B
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Novice A
Novice B
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
FITNESS OPEN – AWARDS
BIKINI
Junior A
Junior B
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Novice A
Novice B
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
Open Class E
Open Class F
WELLNESS
Junior A
Junior B
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Novice A
Novice B
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
SATURDAY, NOV 14
NPC/CPA MEN
8am
PREJUDGING
NPC MEN DIVISIONS
MENS BODYBUILDING
Junior Lightweight
Junior Heavyweight
Masters 60+
Masters 50+ Lightweight
Masters 50+ Heavyweight
Masters 40+ Lightweight
Masters 40+ Heavyweight
Masters 35+ Lightweight
Masters 35+ Heavyweight
Novice Lightweight
Novice Heavyweight
Open Bantamweight
Open Lightweight
Open Welterweight
Open Middleweight
Open Light Heavyweight
Open Heavyweight
Open Super Heavyweight
CLASSIC
Junior A
Junior B
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Novice A
Novice B
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
MENS PHYSIQUE
Junior A
Junior B
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Novice A
Novice B
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
MEN’S FINALS 4 pm
Same Order as PreJudge
(time subject to change based on number of Competitors)
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15
IFBB Pro® Athletes
and
NPC FIT MODEL
8am
IFBB PRO LEAGUE
WOMENS PREJUDGING
FITNESS 2-PC ROUND
WOMENS PHYSIQUE
Masters 40+
Open
FIGURE
Masters 40+
Open
WELLNESS
Masters 40+
Open
BIKINI
Masters 40+
Open
After the Women’s PRO Prejudging
IFBB PRO LEAGUE
MEN’S PREJUDGING
IFBB PRO®
MEN’S PRO DIVISIONS
MENS BODYBUILDING
Masters 40+
Open
CLASSIC
Masters 40+
Open
MENS PHYSIQUE
Masters 40+
Open
________
After all the PRO Prejudging
NPC/CPA
FIT MODEL
PREJUDGING
NPC FIT MODEL
Junior A
Junior B
Masters 50+ A
Masters 50+ B
Masters 40+ A
Masters 40+ B
Masters 35+ A
Masters 35+ B
Novice A
Novice B
Open Class A
Open Class B
Open Class C
Open Class D
4pm
FINALS
IFBB Pros®
and
NPC Fit Model
in this order
see above for classes
IFBB PRO® women
IFBB PRO® men
then
NPC FIT MODEL
GO TO OLYMPIA
IFBB Pro League® Competitors:
Winners in the pro OPEN divisions at the Ben Weider Naturals Pro (except Men’s and Women’s Bodybuilding) will AUTOMATICALLY qualify for the 2027 OLYMPIA.
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:
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 for Rules Page
For eligibility requirements, please view the ELIGIBILITY TAB on this page
PRO CARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO
Top 2 in each Open Division Overall In These Divisions
MEN’S BODYBUILDING
FIGURE
BIKINI
FIT MODEL
MEN AND WOMEN PHYSIQUE
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
WELLNESS
Overall Winner in This Division
FITNESS
Overall Winner in each 35 and over division
Overall Winner in each 40 and over division
Overall Winner in each 50 and over division
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
PRO PRIZE MONEY
Prize Money Awarded
There are 3 winners per Pro Division in the IFBB Pro League Ben Weider Naturals
OPEN DIVISIONS
1st Place – $1,500
2nd Place – $1,000
3rd Place – $500
OVER 40 DIVISIONS
There is one over 40 class in each division.
Each first place winner will receive $500
questions contact gary@garyudit.com
QUALIFIER
QUALIFYING EVENT
The NPC Worldwide amateur event is an NPC WORLDWIDE PRO QUALIFIER for Men Bodybuilding, Figure, Fitness, Bikini, Men Physique, Women Physique, Men Classic Physique and Wellness and Fit Model.
Top 2 in each Open class qualify for national level events thru 2027.
NPC / CPA OR IFBB PRO® CARD REQUIRED
PRO COMPETITORS
PRO athletes MUST HAVE their valid IFBB Pro® card. Info at ifbbpromembership.com
NPC COMPETITORS FROM UNITED STATES
All Athletes need an NPC USA membership card. You MUST purchase one in advance before you enter the competition. Go to NPCregistration.com
COMPETITORS FROM CANADA
All athletes from Canada need a Canadian Physique Alliance membership card ie 2023 CPA membership card.
NPC WORLDWIDE
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS WHO ARE NOT FROM THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA
All amateur athletes FROM OTHER COUNTRIES BESIDES THE US AND CANADA must have an NPC WORLDWIDE CARD.
CLICK HERE FOR NPC WORLDWIDE CARD
Please direct any questions to:
Ron Hache
ronhache@unitz.ca
705 – 561 – 0775
Gary Udit
gudit@comcast.net
1-412-377-1438
ROUNDS AND RULES
NOTE: Crossovers are NOT permitted with FIT MODEL competitors
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.
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 and PROOF OF AGE
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.
Junior Division
Competitor must not be over the age of 23 on the day of the competition.
Novice Divisions
For NOVICE:
A competitor must not have placed Top 10 at a National Show.
A competitor must not have won an Overall (this includes Novice, Masters, or Open Overalls)
A competitor must not have won an Open Class with 3 or more competitors in the class.
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
FOR THE NPC/CPA PRO QUALIFIER EVENT
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 IFBB PRO® event
The top three 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
Trainer MUST have:
A ticket to the event.
Valid NPC / CPA OR IFBB PRO LEAGUE Card.
Trainers Pass may be purchased at the Check-in/Weigh-in or at the door.
ABOUT THIS EVENT
About Ben Weider Naturals
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Ben Weider Pro/Am Naturals is in honor of Ben Weider who along with his brother Joe Weider founded the IFBB®.
Ben Weider was born and raised in Montreal Quebec, Canada. He spent his life in Quebec and was our ambassador traveling around the world building the IFBB and promoting our sport. His brother, Joe moved to the US and built the sport in that country.
Joe Weider’s legacy continues with the most prestigious IFBB Professional League contest in the world known as “Joe Weider’s Olympia”.
Ben Weider also has his legacy within the IFBB Pro League™ with the NPC worldwide Ben Weider Pro/Am Naturals. This is the contest every natural athlete around the world does not want to miss.
Being part of this historic moment will be an unforgettable experience for every natural competitor around the world.
QUESTIONS
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
CONTEST PROMOTERS
Please direct any questions to:
Ron Hache
705 – 561 – 0775
or email
or
Gary Udit
412-377-1438
