All contestants must be registered as athletes with the computer service of the National Physique Committee as of November 11, 2019 (Online Entry Deadline). For an application, contact the NPC at P.O. Box 799, Carnegie, PA 15106, 412-274-5027. NOTE: You may not register for an NPC card on the day of the contest.  NPC cards are available online at NPCNewsonline.com.

1. You MUST be a U.S. Citizen to enter this event and proof MUST be sent with entry (copy of birth certificate, Naturalization certificate, or passport. NOTE: Driver’s license, Voter Registration or Social security cards are not acceptable proof of citizenship.
2. You MUST NOT currently be suspended by the NPC.
3. For a U.S. bodybuilding athlete to be eligible for the 2019 NPC National Bodybuilding Championships, the athlete must have competed since January 1, 2018, and obtained one of the following placements in an NPC-sanctioned event: NOTE: Except for Masters Nationals qualified competitors, there are NO masters classes at the Nationals – Open Only.
   • Beginning January 1, 2019 athletes must place top 2 in an open class at a national qualifier to be qualified for any national show. All athletes that qualified in 2018 for a National contest are eligible to compete in a national contest in 2019. Also, athletes that place in 3rd, 4th or 5th place at the USA or Nationals are also qualified for one year.
   • Among the first 5 in his/her weight group in the NPC Nationals, NPC USA, Team Universe or IFBB North American Championships
   • Among the first 5 in his/her weight group in the Jr. National or Jr. USA Bodybuilding Championships
   • Among the top 5 in his/her weight class in the Teenage, Collegiate or Masters Nationals Bodybuilding Championships
   • Among the first 2 in his/her weight class in an area level bodybuilding Championship designated as a National Qualifier
   • As the Overall open class winner in an Area or District level bodybuilding Championship designated as a National qualifying contest
   • Class winners at the USA and Nationals will be given 5 years of eligibility
   • Figure competitors must have placed in the top 2 in their respective height class in an OPEN NPC-sanctioned figure event designated as a national qualifying contest since January 1, 2018, and must be eligible under Items 1, 2, and 3
   • Bikini competitors must have placed in the top 2 in their respective OPEN class in a contest designated as a national qualifier since January 1, 2018 and must be eligible under Items 1, 2, and 3.
   • Men’s and Women’s Physique competitors must have placed in the top 2 in their respective height class in an OPEN NPC Men’s or Women’s Physique contest since January 1, 2018 and must be eligible under Items 1, 2, and 3.
   • Men’s Classic Physique competitors must have competed in an OPEN NPC Men’s Classic Physique contest since January 1, 2018 and must be eligible under Items 1, 2, and 3.
   • All athletes are subject to random drug testing.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY AND ACCEPTANCE FOR ALL ATHLETES, PLEASE CONTACT:

• WOMEN: Sandy Williamson
  • Phone: (818) 400-1060
  • e-mail: [email protected]
• MEN: Peter W. Potter
  • Phone: (954) 763-2718
  • e-mail: [email protected]

There are two options for competition entry and fee payments: Online Entry and Mail-in Entry.

• Online Entry: Along with completed entry form, payment in the amount of $350 (by 11/1/2019) or $500 (by 11/11/2019), plus applicable fees.  Click here to Enter Online!
  • Deadline for Online Entry is November 11, 2019.
  • Online Entry will close at the end of the day November 11, 2019.
  • Payable by credit card or debit card.
• Mail-In Entry: Along with your completed entry form, include a Money Order made payable to “Stonecutter Event Promotions” in the amount of $350.00 (postmarked by 11/1/2019) or $500.00 (postmarked by 11/8/2019) for each athlete (Men & Women).
  • Return Entry Form by Priority Mail, UPS Next Day or Federal Express (waive signature) to:
    • Betz/Larsen Event Management Inc.
      Attn: Pamela Betz
      104 Eleventh Ave
      Windermere, FL 34786
  • Deadline for Mail-In Entry is Friday, November 1, 2019.
  • Entries postmarked after November 1, 2019 will be accepted if
    • Postmarked on or before November 8, 2019, and with
    • $500.00 entry fee
  • Absolutely no entries will be accepted by mail if postmarked after 11/8/2019.

All competitors will be introduced on stage at the finals.

The top five competitors in each bodybuilding class and women’s & classic physique class will perform their entire routine.

The top five athletes in each bodybuilding class, the top five figure, bikini, men’s, women’s & classic physique finalists in each class, and the overall winners will be awarded trophies.

Top 2 Place Class Winners in Men’s Bodybuilding will be eligible for IFBB Pro status. The 1st Place Class Winners in Women’s Bodybuilding will be eligible for IFBB Pro status. The first 2 winners in the each of the 6 height classes in the Women’s Figure and 8 classes in the Bikini divisions will be eligible for IFBB Pro status. The first 2 in each Height class in both Men’s, Women’s & Classic Physique divisions will be eligible for IFBB professional status.

Rules: The 2019 NPC National Championships will be governed by rules set forth by the National Physique Committee.

Music: All contestants MUST supply their own music.

• Bodybuilders’ and Women’s & Classic Physique music MUST be no longer than 60 seconds.
• NO PROFANITY IN MUSIC WILL BE PERMITTED OR ALLOWED OR THE COMPETITOR WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISQUALIFIED!
• Posing music MUST be on a CD and MUST be cued to your music.
• Posing music MUST be the only music on the CD.
• CD’s will be collected at the mandatory athletes’ meetings prior to prejudging.
• Men’s and Women’s bodybuilding and Women’s and Classic Physique contestants will not use music at the prejudging. There will be 45 seconds of posing in prejudging.

Suits: No “T” back suits will be allowed. However, female bodybuilding competitors are allowed to wear multicolored posing suits and jewelry. at the evening show. Emphasis is on “good taste”!

Additional regulations pertaining to figure, bikini and men’s & women’s physique competitors are set forth on NPCNewsOnline.com.

Weigh-ins and Check-ins for ALL athletes will take place on Thursday 11/21/2019 on a “ROLLING” basis from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. ONLY.
NOTE TO ALL ATHLETES: There are no weigh-ins or check-ins on Friday 11/22/2019.  All athletes must weigh/check-in on Thursday 11/21/2019 or they will not be allowed to compete on stage!

SPECIAL NOTE TO BODYBUILDERS & BIKINI ATHLETES: Competition suits must be worn and/or brought for inspection to weigh-in/check-in.  If you have any doubt about the suit style, bring a second suit!

Class Winners will receive up to $150 toward travel expenses. Overall Winners will receive up to $300 toward travel expenses.
(All reimbursements will be made only with proof of travel expenses.)

THE FOLLOWING IS AN NPC NATIONAL REGISTRATION DIRECTIVE:
By entering this competition, you are agreeing to pay for any damage to the hotel room in which you are staying that occurs as a result of any body color, oils, spray tan or any other damage you may cause to hotel bedding, towels, carpeting, drapery, walls, doors or any other hotel furnishings you may come in contact with. Charges will be automatically added to your posted credit card at the hotel.

Additionally, NO COOKING DEVICES of any kind will be allowed in hotel rooms. The hotel will provide a room with a microwave for heating food, as well as a special competitor menu tailored to the needs of the athletes. You also agree to abide by the Hyatt’s required room rates, procedures, and occupancy regulations.