September 14, 2024
The NPC Armed Forces Nationals Has a New Name. The NPC AMERICAN HEROES CHAMPIONSHIPS! More info below
EVENT INFORMATION
September 14, 2024
NPC AMERICAN HEROES
CHAMPIONSHIPS
(formerly the NPC Armed Forces Nationals, see eligibility info below)
and the
NPC BATTLE ROYALE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
(open to all NPC members)
SCHEDULE CHANGES:
CHECKIN is FRIDAY 6pm to 8pm, see CHECKIN TAB
PREJUDGING WILL BEGIN 10am SATURDAY. See SCHEDULE TAB
NPC AMERICAN HEROES CHAMPIONSHIPS is open to All Active Duty, Retired Military including National Guard and Reservist, plus Firefighters, Law Enforcement, EMTs, Emergency Room Doctors and Nurses, as well as their spouses and immediate dependents. No pre-qualification necessary. All athletes must have VALID NPC card before check-in. View the entry / registration tab for info.
Bodybuilding
Fitness
Figure
Bikini
Physique
Classic Physique
Wellness
NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIER
scroll down for event info tabs
ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS
Competitors are not required to pre-qualify for this NPC event. You do not need to have competed in prior events to compete in this one.
ELIGIBILITY FOR NPC BATTLE ROYALE CHAMPIONSHIPS
NPC BATTLE ROYALE is open to all NPC competitors.
ELIGIBILITY FOR NPC AMERICAN HEROES CHAMPIONSHIPS
NPC AMERICAN HEROES CHAMPIONSHIPS is open to All Active Duty, Retired Military including National Guard and Reservist, plus Firefighters, Law Enforcement, EMTs, Emergency Room Doctors and Nurses, as well as their spouses and immediate dependents. No pre-qualification necessary. All athletes must have VALID NPC card before check-in. View the entry / registration tab for info.
Proof of service includes:
FOR MILITARY MEMBERS
Military ID card
DD214
VA card (Veterans Administration)
FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
ID Card with Full Name, and Job Title with Eligible position
Union cards (Firefighters)
Eligibility will be extended to active and retired First Responders proof is required.
DEPENDENTS are eligible, as explained below:
Dependents means spouses of competitors with active or retired ID Cards, or children if they remain a dependent until the age of 21 or when they graduate from college.
NPC MEMBERSHIP
All contestants must be a member of the NPC National Physique Committee.
YOU MUST PURCHASE AN NPC CARD BEFORE YOU ENTER THE EVENT.
To register for your NPC card, click the “NPC Card” Tab elsewhere on this page.
or TO JOIN THE NPC ONLINE, CLICK HERE
ENTRY FORM
Enter online thru Wed September 11 at 6pm Eastern or enter at check-in!
You may enter either or both events online, and receive instant confirmation of your entry. To enter, click the button below.
If you’re entering both events, you must fill out BOTH entry forms
ELIGIBILITY:
NPC BATTLE ROYALE is open to all NPC competitors.
NPC AMERICAN HEROES CHAMPIONSHIPS is open to All Active Duty, Retired Military including National Guard and Reservist, plus Firefighters, Law Enforcement, EMTs, Emergency Room Doctors and Nurses, as well as their spouses and immediate dependents. No pre-qualification necessary. All athletes must have VALID NPC card before check-in. View the entry / registration tab for info.
TO ENTER NPC AMERICAN HEROES CHAMPIONSHIPS
CLICK BUTTON BELOW
(see eligibility tab for info on who may enter this event)
TO ENTER NPC BATTLE ROYALE
CLICK BUTTON BELOW
(open to all NPC competitors)
BATTLE ROYALE
Registration Fees, Deadlines and Info
Click entry form link to view all classes and costs. You may crossover and do multiple classes if you wish. To view available classes, go to the entry tab and view the entry form.
DEADLINES
ONLINE registration closes 3 days before the event. For example, if an event is on Saturday, online entry would close Wednesday afternoon. After online registration closes, you MAY enter or add classes at athlete check-in! See the check-in tab for check-in times. There is no late fee for entering at check-in.
If your class uses posing music, view the music tab on this page for info on uploading music. The deadline for uploading music is 4 days before the event.
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:
Contact 412-218-2755 or webmaster@garyudit.com
TICKETS
All Tickets sold at the Door or at check in. Cash only.
THERE ARE NO ADVANCED TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT.
For event schedule, see the SCHEDULE TAB on this page.
NPC BATTLE ROYALE / NPC AMERICAN HEROES CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Prejudging $50.
Finals $50.
Laurel High School
8000 Cherry Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
HOST HOTEL
ATHLETE CHECK IN
NOTE THE NEW TIMES FOR CHECKIN!
6pm to 8pm
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13
LOCATION FOR CHECK IN
Laurel High School
8000 Cherry Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
NO WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN ON MORNING of the event!
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
CHECKIN IS FRIDAY, 6pm to 8pm
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Laurel High School
8000 Cherry Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
NPC BATTLE ROYALE and NPC AMERICAN HEROES CHAMPIONSHIPS
SATURDAY
PREJUDGING
NEW TIME FOR PREJUDGING
10:00 am
FITNESS 2-PC ROUND
BATTLE ROYALE
AMERICAN HEROES
MEN BODYBUILDING
BATTLE ROYALE
Teen
True Novice
Collegiate
Junior
Over 60
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 60
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
BIKINI
BATTLE ROYALE
Teen
True Novice
Collegiate
Junior
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
BATTLE ROYALE
Teen
True Novice
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
WELLNESS
BATTLE ROYALE
True Novice
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
MEN PHYSIQUE
BATTLE ROYALE
Teen
True Novice
Collegiate
Junior
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
BATTLE ROYALE
True Novice
Over 35
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
FIGURE
BATTLE ROYALE
True Novice
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
WOMEN BODYBUILDING
BATTLE ROYALE
First Responder
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Novice
Open
SATURDAY – FINALS
3:00 pm
FITNESS OPEN – ROUTINE ROUND
BATTLE ROYALE
AMERICAN HEROES
MEN BODYBUILDING
BATTLE ROYALE
Teen
True Novice
Collegiate
Junior
Over 60
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 60
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
BIKINI
BATTLE ROYALE
Teen
True Novice
Collegiate
Junior
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
FITNESS – AWARDS
BATTLE ROYALE
AMERICAN HEROES
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
BATTLE ROYALE
Teen
True Novice
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
WELLNESS
BATTLE ROYALE
True Novice
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
MEN PHYSIQUE
BATTLE ROYALE
Teen
True Novice
Collegiate
Junior
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
BATTLE ROYALE
True Novice
Over 35
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
FIGURE
BATTLE ROYALE
True Novice
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Over 50
Over 40
Over 35
Novice
Open
WOMEN BODYBUILDING
BATTLE ROYALE
First Responder
Open
AMERICAN HEROES
Novice
Open
TANNING
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They also provide expert services for your hair and make-up.
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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
QUALIFYING EVENT
This 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 2025.
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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
The NPC printable green membership card is distinctively different to denote online registration from the mail-in version that remains available. Athletes can present the 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.
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ROUNDS OF COMPETITION
For official rules, review the links below, from the main NPC website.
If you have questions, contact Gary Udit by text at 412-377-1438 or email gary@garyudit.com
FIGURE
BIKINI
MEN PHYSIQUE
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
BODYBUILDING
WELLNESS
DIVISION INFORMATION
FOR A FULL BREAKDOWN OF ALL CLASSES WITHIN EACH DIVISION, PLEASE VIEW THE ENTRY FORM WHERE ALL CLASSES ARE SHOWN. YOU CAN ACCESS THAT ON THE ENTRY TAB OF THIS PAGE.
Following are descriptions of the various competitor divisions. The available divisions and classes (such as height, weight or age ranges) will vary in different events. If you have questions, contact the promoter shown on the QUESTIONS tab.
True Novice Divisions
Competitors have NEVER competed in the NPC before.
Novice Divisions
Competitors have not won their class in an NPC competition.
First Responder Divisions
Competitors are Active or Retired with First Responder ID.
Armed Forces Divisions
Competitors are Active or Retired with Armed Forces ID.
Teen Division
Competitor must be at least 18 years old, and not over the age of 19 on the day of the competition.
Junior Division
Competitor must not be over the age of 23 on the day of the competition.
Collegiate Division
Competitor must be taking college courses during that calendar year and must not be over 25 years of age
Masters Divisions
Competitors must be the age shown or above, on the day of the competition. For instance, classes called “35+” or “Over 35” both include competitors who are 35 years of age or older. Masters competitors may compete in multiple classes; for instance, someone 47 years old could compete in over 35 and over 45.
Athletes may also crossover to other classes such as Novice or True Novice or Open, if they meet those eligibility requirements noted above.
VIEW THE ENTRY FORM TO SEE ALL AVAILABLE CLASSES FOR THIS EVENT
PROOF OF AGE
Age requirements for certain divisions are shown below. Any competitor who is competing in this event must submit proof of age with entry or at check-in. Proof of age is best accomplished by showing a government issued ID (such as a driver’s license or state issued ID card). If you do not have a driver’s license, you may provide a birth certificate, passport or military discharge.
Teen Division
Competitor must be at least 18 years old, and not over the age of 19 on the day of the competition.
Junior Division
Competitor must not be over the age of 23 on the day of the competition.
Collegiate Division
Competitor must be taking college courses during that calendar year and must not be over 25 yrs of age.
Masters Division
Competitors must be 35, 40, 50 or 60 years of age or older on the day of the competition.
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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
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.
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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
TRAINER PASSES
TRAINER PASS – $200 cash
Trainer MUST have a ticket to the event.
Trainers Pass may be purchased at the Check-in / Weigh-in or at the door.
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
CONTEST PROMOTERS
Tony Roberts
Rick Bayardi
Gary Udit
Please direct any questions to:
Tony Roberts
703-615-1166
anthony.roberts189@gmail.com
Rick Bayardi
304-280-2722
rickbayardi@comcast.net
