{"id":19983,"date":"2022-01-20T15:52:46","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T20:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garyudit.com\/new\/contest\/template-regional-non-natural-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T10:58:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T14:58:40","slug":"npc-premier-muscle-championships-and-npc-indiana-championships","status":"publish","type":"contest","link":"https:\/\/garyudit.com\/new\/contest\/npc-premier-muscle-championships-and-npc-indiana-championships\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NPC Premier Muscle and NPC Indiana State Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

August 1, 2026
NOW OPEN FOR ENTRY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

TWO EVENTS ON ONE DAY!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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BOOK YOUR HOTEL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

RESERVE YOUR ROOM BEFORE THEY BOOK UP!
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Courtyard By Marriott
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601 South High Street,
Muncie, Indiana, USA, 47305
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ENTER EVENT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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NPC Bodybuilding, Classic, Physique, Figure, Fitness, Wellness,<\/strong> Bikini and Fit Model. <\/strong><\/mark><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

The NPC Premier Muscle<\/strong> is open to all NPC athletes and is an NPC National Qualifier.<\/strong> This can qualify you for national events such as NPC Teen Collegiate Masters Nationals, NPC North American and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NPC Indiana State<\/strong> is for State CHAMPIONSHIP and is not a national qualifier<\/strong> as the classes are for state of Indiana residents only. If you are an Indiana resident, you may be in one or both events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have questions, contact Jamie Sterling at Sterling Promotions<\/strong>

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EVENT INFO
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Horizon Convention Center
Muncie, Indiana

CHECK IN JULY 31<\/strong>

NPC: 6-8pm
Meeting at 5:30pm

EVENT ON AUGUST 1<\/strong>

Prejudging 10am
Finals 4pm

Note: Within each division, NPC Indiana State classes will go first , followed by NPC Premier classes.


YOU MAY COMPETE IN ONE OR BOTH EVENTS! NPC INDIANA REQUIRES INDIANA RESIDENCY.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NPC PREMIER MUSCLE<\/strong>

National Qualifier with All NPC Divisions

NPC INDIANA STATE<\/strong>
OPEN TO INDIANA RESIDENTS ONLY.

Open Classes
and Masters

PLEASE CLICK BUTTONS ABOVE TO REVIEW ENTRY FORMS ABOVE TO SEE ALL CLASSES<\/mark><\/strong>

PROMOTED BY<\/span><\/strong>:

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NPC AWARDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FOR NPC AMATEUR ATHLETES<\/strong>:<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n



This is a Qualifier for NPC National Events Where You Can Compete For Your Pro Card

In Addition:<\/span><\/strong>

Open Overall Winners in NPC PREMIER MUSCLE GET A SPECIAL BONUS:

FREE PAID ENTRY to
2026 NPC NORTH AMERICAN<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus
Special Custom Trophies For<\/span><\/strong>

PRO MOST MUSCULAR
and PRO BEST POSER!

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HOTEL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

BOOK YOUR HOTEL
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Courtyard By Marriott
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601 South High Street,
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ENTRY FEES AND FORM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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NPC ENTRY FEES<\/span><\/strong>

$130 FIRST CLASS, $120 EACH ADDITIONAL AND LATE FEE AFTER JULY 27 of $20 per class
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Tanning, Hair and Makeup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

BOOK TANNING<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOOK HAIR OR MAKEUP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Tickets and Coaches Passes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TICKETS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TICKETS will be sold at the door on the day of the event and at check in. Tickets are not sold in advance. Cash or credit accepted on site. Coaches passes are cash only (see info at bottom of this section)<\/em><\/strong><\/em>

For inquiries, contact Jamie Sterling

sterlingsfit@gmail.com<\/a> or
text 925-525-2418<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TICKET PRICES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Judging<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cash: $40<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: $45<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cash: $60<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: $65<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cash: $80<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: $90<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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VIP Pass (All Day)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cash: $120<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: $125<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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COACHES PASSES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

coaches passes available at the door or checkin. must have valid npc card or IFBB Pro\u00ae card and buy a ticket, too<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coaches passes $120 cash only<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coaches must also purchase a ticket to the event<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIVISIONS & RULES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DIVISION INFORMATION<\/span><\/h3>\n

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.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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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.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0If you have questions, contact the promoter shown on the QUESTIONS tab.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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True Novice Divisions<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Competitors have NEVER competed in the NPC before.<\/span><\/p>\n

Novice Divisions<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For NOVICE:<\/p>\n

A competitor must not have placed Top 10 at a National Show.<\/p>\n

A competitor must not have won an Overall (this includes Novice, Masters, or Open Overalls)<\/p>\n

A competitor must not have won an Open Class with 3 or more competitors in the class.<\/p>\n

First Responder\u00a0Divisions<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Competitors are Active or Retired with First Responder ID.<\/p>\n

Armed Forces Divisions<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Competitors are Active or Retired with Armed Forces ID.<\/p>\n

Teen Division<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Competitor must be at least 18 years old, and not over the age of 19 on the day of the competition.<\/p>\n

Junior Division <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Competitor must not be over the age of 23 on the day of the competition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Collegiate Division<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Competitor must be taking college courses during that calendar year and must not be over 25 years of age<\/span><\/p>\n

Masters Divisions <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Athletes may also crossover to other classes such as Novice or True Novice or Open, if they meet those eligibility requirements noted above.<\/p>\n

Open Divisions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

An NPC athlete of any age or experience level may compete in the open class<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

VIEW THE ENTRY FORM TO SEE ALL AVAILABLE CLASSES FOR THIS EVENT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ROUNDS OF COMPETITION<\/span><\/h4>\n

For official rules, review the links below, from the main NPC website at npcnewsonline.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please note, Women’s Bodybuilding is not included in NATURAL events, per updated NPC rules.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you have questions, contact Gary Udit by text at 412-218-2755 or email support@garyudit.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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FIGURE<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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BIKINI<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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click for rules<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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FIT MODEL<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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for info on this division, view this video from NPC<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

for rules, go to NPCnewsonline.com and click RULES on the main menu<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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MEN PHYSIQUE<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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WOMEN PHYSIQUE<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

click for rules<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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CLASSIC PHYSIQUE<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

click for rules<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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BODYBUILDING<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

click for rules<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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WELLNESS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Official Photos
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LIVE STREAMING plus REELS AND STAGE PHOTOS<\/span><\/strong>

PRO LIVE MEDIA

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Pro Live Media will be offering dynamic stage reels, professional stage photography, and exclusive backstage coverage capturing the full scope of the athlete experience. In addition, Pro Live Media will provide the official live stream for the event\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More details and booking information coming soon.<\/p>\n\n\n

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STAGE CREATIVES<\/span><\/strong>

WILL WITTMAN

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website at<\/strong>
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Your moment deserves to be captured at the highest level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRenowned photographer Will Wittman will be on site, capturing your best moments under the lights with elite stage imagery. He will be joined by promoter and media photographer Lucky 13, documenting candid, behind-the-scenes moments\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capture your moment.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Extra Stage Creative Media and Backstage<\/span><\/strong>

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