November 1, 2025
Covington, KY
NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
Two events in one day!
NPC Natural Kentucky open to all NPC athletes.
NPC Natural Cincinnati Championships open to Cincinnati residents only (certain Zip Codes only. See Entry form for info.)
PLUS IFBB Pro® Natural Bikini.
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 online the Monday before the event.
Event Info
Promoted by Gary Udit, Schuerman Fitness and Rick Bayardi.
Text 412-377-1438 or info@garyudit.com
NPC NATURAL NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
Top 2 in each Open class qualify for natural national level events thru the FOLLOWING calendar year.
This Natural event can pre-qualify for national NATURAL events like Ben Weider Naturals.
Event Info Below.
For Questions, Click Here
Hotel
EMBASSY SUITES CINCINNATI RIVERCENTER
10 East Rivercenter Drive
Covington, KY 41011
859-261-8400
Venue
NORTHERN KENTUCKY CONVENTION CENTER
1 East Rivercenter Drive
Covington, KY 41011
859-261-8400
REGISTRATION
ENTRY FORM
You may enter the event online, and receive instant confirmation of your entry. To enter, click the button below.
Online Entry is INSTANT and SECURE.
If you plan to enter BOTH events, you must fill out each entry form
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
NOTE TO COMPETITORS ENTERING THE NPC NATURAL CINCINNATI CHAMPIONSHIPS
Proof of residency is required. You must live within the following Zip Codes beginning in 410, 450, 451, 452, 470. You must present a driver’s license to prove you live within the permitted Zip Codes.
IFBB PRO® REGISTRATION
IFBB PRO® COMPETITORS
IFBB Pro League® Classes In These Events Include:
Bikini (Open)
THERE IS NO REGISTRATION FEE OR DRUG TESTING FEE FOR PROS. ALL DRUG TESTING FOR THIS EVENT IS URINALYSIS ONLY. SEE LINK BELOW FOR NPC/IFBB PRO® NATURAL RULES AND PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES
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
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!
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 for either FINALS OR PREJUDGING AT ATHLETE CHECK-IN or at the door.
There is NO advance sale of tickets.
Prejudging tickets $40
Finals tickets $40
All Day, Prejudging & Finals tickets $70
CHECK-IN AND SCHEDULE
ATHLETE CHECK IN
PLEASE NOTE:
ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN ON
FRIDAY 6:00 – 8:00 pm for this SATURDAY EVENT.
EMBASSY SUITES CINCINNATI RIVERCENTER
10 E Rivercenter Blvd.
Covington, KY 41011
859 – 261 – 8400
NO WEIGH-IN / CHECK-IN ON MORNING of the event
SCHEDULE of EVENTS
Saturday, November 1, 2025
NORTHERN KENTUCKY CONVENTION CENTER
One West Rivercenter Boulevard
Covington, KY 41011
Optional Competitor Meeting
10am
IFBB Pro Bikini starts out the women’s divisions first, followed by NPC Natural Cincinnati Championships competitors in each division, followed by NPC Natural Kentucky Championships competitors
Prejudging Begins
11am
IFBB Pro® Bikini
Natural Cincinnati Championships
Men Bodybuilding
Natural Kentucky Championships
Men Bodybuilding
Natural Cincinnati Championships
Men Classic
Natural Kentucky Championships
Men Classic
Natural Cincinnati Championships
Men Physique
Natural Kentucky Championships
Men Physique
Natural Cincinnati Championships
Women Physique
Northern Kentucky Grand Prix
Women Physique
Natural Cincinnati Championships
Women Bodybuilding
Northern Kentucky Grand Prix
Women Bodybuilding
Natural Cincinnati Championships
Fit Model
Northern Kentucky Grand Prix
Fit Model
Natural Cincinnati Championships
Bikini
Northern Kentucky Grand Prix
Bikini
Natural Cincinnati Championships
Fitness 2 piece
Northern Kentucky Grand Prix
Fitness 2 piece
Natural Cincinnati Championships
Figure
Northern Kentucky Grand Prix
Figure
Natural Cincinnati Championships
Wellness
Northern Kentucky Grand Prix
Wellness
Finals Begin
5pm
IFBB Pro Bikini starts out, then NPC Natural Cincinnati Championships competitors in each division will go first, followed by NPC Natural Kentucky competitors
ORDER OF EVENTS
IFBB Pro® Bikini
Fitness Routines
Men BB
Classic
Men Physique
Women’s Physique
Women BB
Fit Model
Bikini
Fitness awards
Figure
Wellness
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
DRUG TESTING
For all drug tests, testing rules, (NPC and IFBB Pro®)
OFFICIAL PHOTOS
Tyler Breedwell
Official Photographer for NPC Northern Kentucky Grand Prix
For Information and pricing:
Call (513) 335-7967
CLICK HERE for more.
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
Jeff and Angi Schuerman
Rick Bayardi
Gary Udit
Jeff Schuerman
859-250-7575
jeff@schuermanfitness.com
Angi Schuerman
859-250-7575
angi@schuermanfitness.com
Gary Udit
garyudit.com
