September 30, 2022
EVENT INFORMATION
2022 IFBB Pro League NPC Worldwide Ben Weider Naturals PRO / AM
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Winners in the pro open divisions at the Ben Weider Naturals Pro (except Men’s and Women’s Bodybuilding) will AUTOMATICALLY qualify for the 2022 OLYMPIA! And all competitors who place will score points in the Olympia Points System.
Bodybuilding
Fitness
Figure
Bikini
Physique
Classic Physique
Wellness
BOTH ON SEPT 30
PRO SHOW
2022 IFBB PRO LEAGUE™
BEN WEIDER NATURALS
PRO SHOW
AMATEUR SHOW
NPC WORLDWIDE
BEN WEIDER NATURALS
PRO QUALIFIER
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 845-1010
WATCH VIDEO STREAMS OF THESE BEN WEIDER EVENTS LIVE ON SEPT 30, 2022 OR WATCH RECORDED VERSIONS AFTER THE EVENT THROUGH JANUARY 2023
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 will now also have 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.
The added credibility to this event which is open worldwide is winners will qualify to the 2022 Olympia, the most prestigious event in the world (except Mens and Womens BB). The 212 and open bodybuilders at this event will receive points for the 2022 Olympia.
All NPC Natural Amateurs and qualified CPA natural members will have a chance to either earn there IFBB Pro League® cards and compete as an IFBB Pro the very same day!
All IFBB Pro League® Professionals could win their way to the 2022 Olympia!
ONLINE ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED
NPC ATHLETES MAY ENTER AT CHECKIN. SEE CHECKIN TAB FOR TIMES.
PRO ATHLETES MUST HAVE THEIR IFBB CONTRACT FOR THIS EVENT AND PAY THE $100 fee TO COVER DRUG TESTING AND ALL FEES. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY PAID THIS, YOU MAY PAY AT CHECKIN (pros).
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Entry fees for NPC AMATEUR event are $250 per class, plus a $50 drug testing fee applies per athlete. For the PRO event, click below to view entry form for classes and fees.
Open to NPC / CPA and NPC Worldwide
IFBB PRO™ EVENT
PROS MUST GET AN IFBB PRO LEAGUE CONTRACT BEFORE ENTERING and MUST REGISTER AND PAY BELOW. TO GET CONTRACT WRITE Info@IFBB-ProLeague.com. NO CROSSOVERS FOR PROS, ONE CLASS PER PRO ATHLETE
IFBB® Pro League
PRO Event
AMATEUR EVENT
NPC ATHLETES MAY CROSS OVER BETWEEN CLASSES
NPC Worldwide
AMATEUR
Event
ENTRY DEADLINES:
YOU MAY ENTER ONLINE UNTIL WEDNESDAY SEPT 28 at 8pm EASTERN. AFTER THAT, YOU MAY ENTER AT ATHLETE CHECK-IN on THURSDAY. See check-in tab for check-in times.
You may enter, ADD extra classes, or purchase NPC or NPC Worldwide Cards at ATHLETE CHECK IN for all events. However, there is NO registration on the DAY YOU COMPETE!
There are NO REFUNDS for Entries for Any Reason.
Please direct any questions to:
Ron Hache
705 – 561 – 0775
Gary Udit
gudit@comcast.net
1 – 412 – 377 – 1438
Technical Questions:
Contact 800-929-3539 or webmaster@garyudit.com
Contest Questions:
Text Gary at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com
TICKETS
All Tickets sold at the Door or at check in. Cash only.
THERE ARE NO ADVANCED TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT.
PRICING AS FOLLOWS
NPC WORLDWIDE (morning)
prejudging & finals
$60
IFBB Pro League™ (afternoon)
prejudging & finals
$60
Please direct any questions to:
Ron Hache
ronhache@unitz.ca
705 – 561 – 0775
NOTE: IF YOU ARE COMPETING IN THE EVENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET FOR YOURSELF! YOUR COMPETITOR NUMBER IS YOUR TICKET!
Jeff Binns of ELITE STAGE PHOTOGRAPHY is the Official Photographer of the Event!
Official Photo Packages include all individual, comparison and award photos in HI-Res.
FOR MORE INFO GO TO
EliteStagePhotography.com
ATHLETE CHECK IN
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CHECK-IN ALLOWED ON Friday for this event!
Check in for all Athletes at the Host Hotel
HOST HOTEL
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22311
Phone: (703) 845-1010
PLEASE NOTE CHECK-IN TIMES BELOW.
ALL ATHLETES (PRO AND AMATEUR)
MEN and WOMEN
CHECK IN TIME
Thursday, September 29
4:00 pm – 8:00pm
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 845-1010
HOST HOTEL
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 Seminary Rd,
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 845-1010
Mention “NPC BODYBUILDING” for Special Contest Rate
GO PRO or GO TO THE 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 2022 OLYMPIA! And all competitors who place will score points in the Olympia Points System.
NPC amateur competitors:
Overall Winners in Each OPEN AND MASTERS Division of the Ben Weider NPC Natural Pro Qualifier will Turn Pro except Women BB.
SCHEDULE
Friday, September 30
Optional Competitor Meeting – 7:00 am
8:00 am
Prejudging / Finals
ALL AMATEUR ATHLETES
3:00 pm
Pro Prejudging / Finals
ALL PRO ATHLETES
ORDER OF DIVISIONS
8:00 am
Ben Weider Naturals Pro Qualifier
Prejudging / Finals
AMATEUR ATHLETES
NPC WORLDWIDE
in this order:
MEN BB
Junior
Over / 50 / 40 / 35
Novice
Open
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
Junior
Over 50 / 40 / 35
Novice
Open
MEN PHYSIQUE
Junior
Over 50 / 40 / 35
Novice
Open
MEN’S FINALS
will start Immediately following MEN PREJUDGING.
NPC WORLDWIDE WOMEN
wll follow MEN’s FINALS
in this order:
FITNESS
Open
WOMENS BB
Over 50 / 40 / 45
Open
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
Over 50 / 40 / 35
Novice
Open
FIGURE
Junior
Over 50 / 40 / 35
Novice
Open
WELLNESS
Junior
Over 50 / 40 / 35
Novice
Open
BIKINI
Junior
Over 50 / 40 / 35
Novice
Open
WOMEN’S FINALS
will start Immediately following WOMEN PREJUDGING.
3pm
PRO EVENT SCHEDULED TO BEGIN
IFBB PRO® ATHLETES
MEN’S CLASSES
in this order
BODYBUILDING
BODYBUILDING 212 CLASS
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
MEN PHYSIQUE
MEN’S FINALS
will start Immediately following MEN PREJUDGING
WOMEN’S CLASSES BEGIN
AFTER MEN’S FINALS
in this order:
IFBB PRO™ ATHLETES
WOMEN’S CLASSES
in this order
FITNESS
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
FIGURE
WELLNESS
BIKINI
WOMEN’S FINALS
will start Immediately following WOMEN PREJUDGING.
TANNING
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HAIR AND MAKEUP
The hair and makeup stylists at OLYMPIA TAN will provide you the perfect look at your event!
FOR PROFESSIONAL HAIR and MAKE UP:
Click Here for Hair / Makeup Scheduling
IFBB PRO LEAGUE™ PRO QUALIFYING EVENT
OVERALL WINNERS IN EACH OPEN DIVISION and MASTERS DIVISION WIN THEIR PRO CARD except women BB
QUALIFYING EVENT
The NPC amateur event is an NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIER for Bodybuilding, Figure, Fitness, Bikini, Men Physique, Women Physique, Men Classic Physique and Wellness.
Top 2 in each Open class qualify for national level events thru 2023.
NPC CARDS or CPA CARDS
COMPETITORS FROM UNITED STATES
All athletes from the USA need an NPC USA membership card. You may purchase one at check-in or purchase one in advance at NPCregistration.com
COMPETITORS FROM CANADA
All athletes from Canada need a Canadian Physique Alliance membership card ie 2021 CPA membership card.
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
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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
2 Rounds of competition. Wearing a 2-piece suit with heels.
Presentation Round
Each competitor performs a Front Stance and 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
2 Rounds of competition
Wearing a 2-piece suit with heels.
Presentation Round Each competitor has 10 seconds to present themselves in the stances of their choice.
Comparison Round Competitors will be directed to do turns to the front and back.
MEN PHYSIQUE DIVISION
For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website
2 Rounds of competition
Wearing board shorts
Presentation Round Each competitor has 10 seconds to present themselves in front and back stances.
Comparison Round
Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to do stances to the front and back.
WOMEN PHYSIQUE DIVISION
For official rules and sample photos for this division, click here for NPC website
2 Rounds of competition
Relaxed Round
Competitors will be brought out in a group and directed to do 1/4 turns
Comparison Round
Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to 5 Mandatory Poses.
Front Double Bicep, Side Chest, Rear Double Bicep, Side Tricep, Abdominal and Thighs
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
2 Rounds of competition
Wearing spandex shorts
Relaxed Round Competitors will be brought out in a group and directed to do 1/4 turns
Comparison Round
Contestants will be brought out in a group and directed to 5 Mandatory Poses.
Front Double Bicep, Rear Double Bicep, Side Chest, Abdominal and Thighs, Favorite Classic Pose (No Most Muscular)
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
THE PREJUDGING POSING ROUNDS FOR MALE AND FEMALE COMPETITORS
Judges will score competitors according to the NPC “total package” which is a balance of size, symmetry and muscularity.
POSING ROUNDS:
Relaxed
Keep your feet flat
Keep your heels together
Hold your arms at your sides
No twisting
Your head must be facing the same direction as your feet.
Individual Posing Routine
Begin when ready – no signal is necessary from the Head Judge.
Maximum of 60 seconds with a warning when 10 seconds remain.
You are not obligated to use all 60 seconds.
Lying on the floor is not permitted.
Mandatory Poses
Front Double Bicep
Front Lat Spread
Side Chest
Side Tricep
Rear Double Bicep
Rear Lat Spread
Abdominals with one thigh
NO Gymnastic Moves Are Allowed
WOMEN WELLNESS DIVISION
For the most up to date rules and info on this division, visit the NPC website at this link
This division is for females with athletic physique’s that showcase more body mass in the hips, glutes and thigh areas. The upper body is developed but not to the same degree as the lower body. We are looking for conditioning almost on par with Bikini athletes, but the athletes will have slightly more muscle. We want to see a little body fat with slight separation but no striations.
DIVISION INFORMATION
Please review this information on descriptions of the various divisions then scroll down 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.
Novice Divisions
Competitors have not won their class in an NPC competition.
Junior Division
Competitor must not be over the age of 23 on the day of the competition.
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 below.
COMPETITION DIVISIONS
MEN PHYSIQUE
MEN PHYSIQUE JUNIOR
2 height classes shown below
Class A
Up to 5’8”
Class B
Over 5’8”
MEN PHYSIQUE 50 & Over
2 height classes shown below
Class A
Up to 5’8”
Class B
Over 5’8”
MEN PHYSIQUE 40 and Over
2 height classes shown below
Class A
Up to 5’8”
Class B
Over 5’8”
MEN PHYSIQUE 35 and Over
2 height classes shown below
Class A
Up to 5’8”
Class B
Over 5’8”
MEN PHYSIQUE NOVICE
2 height classes shown below
Class A
Up to 5’8”
Class B
Over 5’8”
MEN PHYSIQUE OPEN
4 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’6″
Class B:
Up to 5’8″
Class C:
Up to 5″10′
Class D:
Over 5″10′
MEN BODYBUILDING
MEN BB JUNIOR
2 weight classes
Class A:
Up to and including 176 1/4
Class B:
Over 176 1/4
MEN BB 50 AND OVER
2 weight classes
Class A:
Up to and including 176 1/4
Class B:
Over 176 1/4
MEN BB 40 AND OVER
2 weight classes
Class A:
Up to and including 176 1/4
Class B:
Over 176 1/4
MEN BB 35 AND OVER
2 weight classes
Class A:
Up to and including 176 1/4
Class B:
Over 176 1/4
MEN BB NOVICE
2 weight classes
Class A:
Up to and including 176 1/4
Class B:
Over 176 1/4
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 50 AND OVER
1 class
WOMEN BB 40 AND OVER
1 Class
WOMEN BB 35 AND OVER
1 Class
WOMEN BB OPEN
1 Class
FIGURE
FIGURE JUNIOR
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’4”
Class B:
Over 5’4″
FIGURE 50 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’4”
Class B:
Over 5’4″
FIGURE 40 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’4”
Class B:
Over 5’4″
FIGURE 35 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’4”
Class B:
Over 5’4″
FIGURE NOVICE
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’4”
Class B:
Over 5’4″
FIGURE 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″
BIKINI
BIKINI JUNIOR
age 23 and under
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’4”
Class B:
Over 5’4″
BIKINI 50 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’4”
Class B:
Over 5’4″
BIKINI 40 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’4”
Class B:
Over 5’4″
BIKINI 35 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’4”
Class B:
Over 5’4″
BIKINI NOVICE
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’4”
Class B:
Over 5’4″
BIKINI OPEN
6 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’1”
Class B:
Up to 5’2 1/2”
Class C:
Up to 5’4”
Class D:
Up to 5’5 1/2″
Class E:
Up to 5’7”
Class F:
Over 5’7”
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
WOMEN PHYSIQUE 50 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’6”
Class B:
Over 5’6″
WOMEN PHYSIQUE 40 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’6”
Class B:
Over 5’6″
WOMEN PHYSIQUE 35 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’6”
Class B:
Over 5’6″
WOMEN PHYSIQUE NOVICE
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’6”
Class B:
Over 5’6″
WOMEN PHYSIQUE OPEN
2 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to 5’6”
Class B:
Over 5’6″
FITNESS
WOMEN FITNESS OPEN
2 height classes
Class A:
Up to and including 5’4″
Class B:
Over 5’4″
WELLNESS
WOMEN WELLNESS JUNIOR
2 height classes
Class A:
Up to and including 5’4″
Class B:
Over 5’4″
WOMEN WELLNESS 50 AND OVER
2 height classes
Class A:
Up to and including 5’4″
Class B:
Over 5’4″
WOMEN WELLNESS 40 AND OVER
2 height classes
Class A:
Up to and including 5’4″
Class B:
Over 5’4″
WOMEN WELLNESS 35 AND OVER
2 height classes
Class A:
Up to and including 5’4″
Class B:
Over 5’4″
WOMEN WELLNESS NOVICE
2 height classes
Class A:
Up to and including 5’4″
Class B:
Over 5’4″
WOMEN WELLNESS OPEN
4 height classes shown below
Class A:
Up to and including 5’2”
Class B:
Over 5’2” up to including 5’4”
Class C:
Over 5’4” up to including 5’6”
Class D:
Over 5’6”
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
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.
DIVISIONS in classic physique:
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE JUNIOR
2 height classes shown below
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE 50 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE 40 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE 35 AND OVER
2 height classes shown below
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE NOVICE
2 height classes shown below
MEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE OPEN
4 height classes shown below
CLASSES in classic physique:
FOR DIVISIONS WITH 2 HEIGHT CLASSES in CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
CLASS A up to and including 5’9″
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
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
CLASS B over 5’9″
Over 5’ 9”, Up to and including 5’ 10” Up to and Including 197 lbs
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
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
FOR DIVISIONS WITH 4 HEIGHT CLASSES in CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
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)
Pose down (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.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Review all qualification requirements below.
Please direct any questions to:
Ron Hache
ronhache@unitz.ca
705 – 561 – 0775
Gary Udit
gudit@comcast.net
1-412-377-1438
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Please choose below based on your country of residency (US, Canada or other country):
COMPETITORS FROM UNITED STATES
Open to any current NPC member that lives in the USA that competed in any 2020 or 2021 NPC event.
No qualification required for any current NPC member living in a USA state that did not offer a natural event in 2020 or 2021.
All athletes from the USA need an NPC USA membership card. You may purchase one at check-in or purchase one in advance at NPCregistration.com
COMPETITORS FROM CANADA
NEW RULES MAKE IT EASIER FOR CANADIAN COMPETITORS TO QUALIFY FOR THE NPC AMATEUR EVENT (Pro Qualifier).
Top 5 from the 2021 Ben Weider Natural, top 15 from the 2021 Natural Canada and top 15 from the 2022 August 6th Natural Canada qualify to the 2022 Natural Ben Weider Naturals.
All athletes from Canada need a Canadian Physique Alliance membership card ie 2022 CPA membership card.
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS WHO ARE NOT FROM THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA
Must purchase a 2022 NPC Worldwide membership to qualify,
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.
Junior Division
Competitor must be taking college courses during that calendar year and must not be over 23 yrs of age.
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 DIVISIONS tab.
DRUG TESTING
These are natural events.
All athletes will be required to sign a drug testing waiver at the on-site registration. Athletes are advised that the use of any performance enhancing substances is prohibited.
There is a $50.00 (U.S. DOLLARS) drug test fee per athlete.
The following are some of the banned substances that we will be testing for by urine analyses. Please review banned substances at www.globaldro.com
Urine Steroid Panel
Bolasterone
Boldenone
Clostebol (4-chlorotestosterone)
Epitesosterone
Fluoxymesterone
Furazabol
Mesterolone
Methandienone
Methandriol
Methenolone
Methyltestosterone
Nandrolone (19-nortestosterone)
Norethandrolone
Norethindrone
Oxandrolone
Oxymesterone
Oxymetholone
Stanozolol
Testosterone
Probenecid
Clenbuterol
Sarms
Urine Diuretic Testing:
Urine Diuretic Panel
Benzthiazide
Bumetanide
Chlorothiazide
Chlorthalidone
Furosemide
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydroflumethiazide
Metolazone
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
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.
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 on CD or USB drive as a backup.
TO UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC
You may UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC using a link in the CONFIRMATION EMAIL you will receive after registering for the event. Check the email you received after you entered the contest and the music upload link will be in there. If you cannot find your confirmation of entry in your email box, check your spambox of your email. If you have questions, write webmaster@garyudit.com.
UPLOAD ONLY YOUR MUSIC SELECTION, NOT ENTIRE ALBUMS
ALSO, PLEASE BRING MUSIC TO EVENT ON CD OR DRIVE
Please also bring your music on a CD or thumb drive to checkin as a backup (your song only)…so we have it in case of any problem during the upload.
Vulgar music is NOT be permitted and will be grounds for disqualification.
Posing music must be the only music provided and MUST be no longer than 70 seconds
TRAINER PASSES
TRAINER PASS – $100 cash
Trainer MUST have:
A ticket to the event.
Valid NPC OR IFBB PRO LEAGUE™ Card.
Trainers Pass may be purchased at the Check-in/Weigh-in or at the door.
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Contact Contest Promoters
CONTEST PROMOTERS
Ron Hache
ronhache@unitz.ca
705 – 561 – 0775
Gary Udit
gudit@comcast.net
1-412-377-1438
