August 23, 2025
Towson, MD
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIER
NPC Bodybuilding, Classic, Physique,
Figure, Bikini, Fitness, Wellness,
and new Fit Model division
Top 2 in each NPC Open class qualify for national level events thru the FOLLOWING calendar year.
Also
IFBB PRO® Masters 40+ in
Bikini, Figure, Classic and Men’s Physique
Event Info Below.
For Questions, Click Here
Event Info
Promoted by Nikki Politi and Gary Udit
For questions, contact:
Nikki Politi
nikkipoliti8@gmail.com
732 – 618 – 0349
NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
These events can qualify you to compete in a national contest.
All open overall winners win one free class entry into the NPC North Nmerican! See details below!
If you win open overall in this event, you will get reimbursed for registration fee for one class of the NPC North American! To redeem this offer, you must win open overall in this event, then you will register and pay for your NPC NORTH AMERICAN entry at garyudit.com. After the NORTH AMERICAN is over, you may write gary@garyudit.com to receive reimbursement of one class fee.
Venue and Hotel
SHERATON BALTIMORE NORTH HOTEL
903 Dulaney Valley Rd,
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 321-7400
REGISTRATION
ENTRY FORM
You may enter the events online, and receive instant confirmation of your entry. To enter, click the button below.
Online Entry is INSTANT and SECURE.
NPC AMATEUR REGISTRATION
NPC athletes may crossover between divisions (such as both Classic and Men’s Physique), EXCEPT for Fit Model division which does not permit crossing over to others. If you do FIT MODEL, that is the only division you may enter.
NPC online registration closes the Wednesday before the event. You must have an active NPC card, they are not sold at the event check-in. Questions? See the questions tab at bottom of this page.
PRO ATHLETES, SCROLL DOWN.
NPC ATHLETES, CHOOSE BELOW TO REGISTER TO COMPETE
IFBB PRO® REGISTRATION
IFBB PRO® COMPETITORS
IFBB Pro League® Masters 40+ Divisions In This Event Include:
Bikini, Figure, Classic, Men’s Physique
Bikini
THERE IS NO REGISTRATION FEE FOR PROS.
IFBB PRO LEAGUE COMPETITORS – DO NOT USE THE ONLINE ENTRY FORM! You must register at ifbbpromembership.com (same site where you got pro card). Registration for pros closes the Monday before the event online.
If you have any questions, email webmaster@garyudit.com or info@ifbb-proleague.com
ELIGIBILITY
PRO COMPETITORS MUST HAVE VALID ACTIVE IFBB PRO LEAGUE CARD and MUST REGISTER VIA IFBBPROMEMBERSHIP.com.
Information Below Applies to NPC Competitors
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.
NPC MEMBERSHIP
All contestants must be a member of the NPC National Physique Committee. You must have your card before checkin. You may register for NPC card from the entry form or at npcregistration.com. Cards are not available for purchase at the event!
PRO PRIZE MONEY
Prize Money in the IFBB PRO open classes will be
Top 5 Get Awarded
$500 for First Place
NEW ‘FIT MODEL’ DIVISION
The FIT MODEL division is part of our NPC events.
For 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
TICKETS
TICKETS
YOU MAY PURCHASE TICKETS AT ATHLETE CHECK-IN or at the door.
There is NO advance sale of tickets.
Saturday, August 23
9 am
MEN’S DIVISIONS
IFBB® PRO
CLASSIC
MEN’S PHYSIQUE
&
NPC MEN
Prejudging and Finals
FINALS FOLLOW 30 MINS AFTER PREJUDGING
$50.00
4 pm
WOMEN’S DIVISIONS
IFBB PRO®
FIGURE
BIKINI
&
NPC WOMEN
Prejudging and Finals
FINALS FOLLOW 30 MINS AFTER PREJUDGING
$50.00
ENTIRE DAY
Men’s & Women’s Divisions
Prejudging and Finals
$90.00
BACKSTAGE
$100
CHECK-IN AND SCHEDULE
ATHLETE CHECK IN
PLEASE NOTE:
ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN on FRIDAY AUGUST 22 BETWEEN 6PM AND 8PM
THERE IS NO CHECK-IN ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY!
check-in location:
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
Fitzgerald Foyer (in front of Ballroom)
903 Dulaney Valley Rd,
Towson, MD 21204
Check with info@garyudit.com” to inquire
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
903 Dulaney Valley Rd,
Towson, MD 21204
SATURDAY August 23
NPC AND IFBB DIVISIONS
9am
MEN’S DIVISIONS
IFBB Pro®
Followed by
NPC Championships
Prejudging Men Followed by Men’s Finals 30 Minutes after Prejudge Ends
IFBB PRO® MEN CLASSIC
IFBB PRO® MEN PHYSIQUE
followed by
NPC MEN BB
Teen
True Novice
Collegiate
Junior
First Responder
Armed Forces
Over 70/60/50/40/35
Novice
Open
CLASSIC
Teen
True Novice
First Responder
Armed Forces
Over 50/40/35
Novice
Open
MEN PHYSIQUE
Teen
True Novice
Collegiate
Junior
First Responder
Armed Forces
Over 50/40/35
Novice
Open
MEN FINALS begins 30 minutes after the end of PREJUDGING
IFBB PRO® MEN CLASSIC
IFBB PRO® MEN PHYSIQUE
followed by
NPC MEN BB
Teen
True Novice
Collegiate
Junior
First Responder
Armed Forces
Over 70/60/50/40/35
Novice
Open
CLASSIC
Teen
True Novice
First Responder
Armed Forces
Over 50/40/35
Novice
Open
MEN PHYSIQUE
Teen
True Novice
Collegiate
Junior
First Responder
Armed Forces
Over 50/40/35
Novice
Open
4 pm
WOMEN’S DIVISIONS
IFBB Pro®
Followed by
NPC Championships
Prejudging Women Followed by Women’s Finals 30 minutes after the end of Prejudging
PREJUDGING
IFBB Pro®
IFBB Pro® Figure
IFBB Pro® Bikini
followed by
NPC
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
True Novice
First Responder
Armed Forces
Over 35
Open
WOMEN BB
First Responder
Armed Forces
Masters 35+
Open
FIT MODEL
True Novice
Junior
Over 50/40/35
Open
BIKINI
Teen
True Novice
Collegiate
First Responder
Armed Force
Over 50/40/35
Novice
Open
FITNESS 2-PIECE ROUND
FIGURE
True Novice
First Responder
Armed Forces
Over 50/40/35
Novice
Open
WELLNESS
True Novice
First Responder
Armed Forces
Over 40/35
Novice
Open
WOMEN FINALS begins 30 minutes after the end of PREJUDGING
IFBB Pro®
IFBB Pro® Figure
IFBB Pro® Bikini
Followed by
NPC
FITNESS ROUTINES
WOMEN PHYSIQUE
True Novice
First Responder
Armed Forces
Over 35
Open
WOMEN BB
First Responder
Armed Forces
Masters 35+
Open
FITNESS AWARDS
FIT MODEL
True Novice
Junior
Over 50/40/35
Open
BIKINI
Teen
True Novice
Collegiate
First Responder
Armed Force
Over 50/40/35
Novice
Open
FIGURE
True Novice
First Responder
Armed Forces
Over 50/40/35
Novice
Open
WELLNESS
True Novice
First Responder
Armed Forces
Over 40/35
Novice
Open
TANNING, HAIR and MAKEUP
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
The hair and makeup stylists at OLYMPIA TAN will provide you the perfect look at your event!
FOR PROFESSIONAL HAIR and MAKE UP:
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
OFFICIAL PHOTOS
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.
CLICK HERE for more 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
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.
Athletes may compete in multiple divisions in the same event (crossovers between divisions, such as being in both Classic Physique and Men’s Physique in the same event). This is not true with FIT MODEL division, which does not permit crossovers to others like Bikini.
An NPC athlete of any age or experience may compete in the open class. The OPEN is the only class that qualfies you for OPEN NATIONAL CONTESTS which often award pro cards. See each event’s website page for more info.
If you want to compete in a class by age (for example, Teen, Juniors, or Masters), you must be the lowest age of the division (for example, 35 and over) on the contest day, or under the maximum age (such as 23 and under) on the contest day.
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.
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.
VIEW THE ENTRY FORM TO SEE ALL AVAILABLE CLASSES FOR THIS EVENT
PROOF OF AGE
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.
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.
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 – $100 cash
Trainer MUST have a ticket to the event and a valid NPC card.
Trainers Pass may be purchased at the Check-in / Weigh-in or at the door.
QUESTIONS
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
CONTEST PROMOTERS
Nikki Politi
Gary Udit
Please direct any questions to:
Nikki Politi
nikkipoliti8@gmail.com
732 – 618 – 0349
or
Gary Udit
412-377-1438
gudit@comcast.net
www.garyudit.com
