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OFFICIAL NPC DIVISION RULES

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NPC AND IFBB PRO LEAGUE CRITERIA FOR JUDGING WOMEN’S BIKINI COMPETITORS

  1. Criteria for Judging Female Physiques:
    1. Muscularity – the amount of muscle will vary between the divisions
    2. Condition- will vary depending on the division
    3. Symmetry and Balance
    4. Presentation (Posing)
  2. Bikini
    1. Bikini athletes should display-
  1. A foundation of muscle which gives shape to the female body
  2. Full round glutes with a slight separation between the hamstring and glute area
  • Small amount of roundness in the delts
  1. Conditioned Core
  2. Overall look- hair, makeup, suit, and tan
    1. Bikini athletes should NOT display –
  1. Muscular density seen in a figure physique
  2. Squared glutes
  • Muscle separation seen in figure competitors
  1. Graininess
  2. Striations anywhere

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BIKINI

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NPC MEMBERSHIP

Each competitor must be a member of the NPC.

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BIKINI COMPETITOR RULES

  • Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs are permitted. Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are advised to bring two (2) suits to check in. The fronts of the suits are too low and must be constructed higher. Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standard
  • Competitors must wear high heels.
  • Competitors may wear jewelry.
  • National level contests do not permit competitors to crossover into Bodybuilding, Fitness or Figure at the same event. All other competitions are permitted to have crossovers at the discretion of the promoter with appropriate approval.

Take a look at our recent NPC contest galleries for examples of approved swimsuits and styles.

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BIKINI HEIGHT CLASSES

NEW BIKINI HEIGHT CLASSES FOR 2017

Beginning in 2017, select NPC national level and non-national level contests will now have the option of offering up to eight (8) Height Classes. The promoters of these contests will indicate the amount of Height Classes available on their entries.

The breakdown is as follows:

Class A Up to and including 5’1”
Class B Over 5’1” and up to and including 5’2”
Class C Over 5’2” and up to and including 5’3”
Class D  Over 5’3” and up to and including 5’4”
Class E  Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’5”
Class F  Over 5’5” and up to and including 5’6”
Class G  Over 5’6” and up to and including 5’7”
Class H  Over 5’7”

A promoter can choose to have fewer height classes as follows:

For all contests with six (6) classes:

Class A Up to and including 5’1”
Class B Over 5’1” and up to and including 5’2-1/2”
Class C Over 5’2-1/2” and up to and including 5’4”
Class D Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’5-1/2”
Class E Over 5’5-1/2” and up to and including 5’7”
Class F Over 5’7”

For all contests with four (4) classes:

Class A Up to and including 5’2”
Class B Over 5’2” and up to and including 5’4”
Class C Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’6”
Class D Over 5’6”

For all contests with three (3) classes:

Class A Up to and including 5’4”
Class B Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’6”
Class C Over 5’6”

For all contests with two (2) classes:

Class A Up to and including 5’4”
Class B Over 5’4”

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BIKINI CHECK-INS

Bikini Division competitors will be checked in and measured the same as Fitness and Figure competitors.

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BIKINI COMPETITION JUDGING

1. PRESENTATION

  • Competitors will walk onstage alone and perform their Model Walk (personal preference)
  • The Model Walk consists of the following:

Walk to the center of the stage , stop and do a front stance, then a full turn and do a back stance, then turn to the front again and face the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage.  No lewd acts are permitted. Length of time allowed is 10 seconds.

2. COMPARISON ROUND, TWO-PIECE SWIMSUIT

  • Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and heels.
  • The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do a full front and back stance.
  • Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in half turns. (No side judging permitted, front and back only.)

3. SCORING

Judges will be scoring competitors using the following criteria:

  • Balance and Shape
  • Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and overall presentation.

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NATIONAL LEVEL CONTESTS

NPC Junior USA Championships

NPC Junior National Championships

NPC Masters Nationals Championships

NPC USA Championships

NPC Universe Championships

NPC North American Championships

NPC National Championships

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QUALIFICATIONS

Who Qualifies for Bikini National Level Competitions?

Beginning January 1, 2018 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 2017 for a National contest are eligible to compete in in a National Contest in 2018. Also, athletes that place 3rd, 4th or 5th place at the USA or Nationals are also qualified for one year.

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ENTRY INFORMATION

The following must be provided with your entry:

  1. NPC Bikini Contest You Entered
  2. Date Of Contest
  3. Contest Promoter
  4. Your Height Class & Final Placing

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NPC CONTEST SCHEDULE

The NPC has bikini contests all over the United States. Take a look at the schedule below for a NPC contest in your area.

ELIGIBILITY FOR IFBB PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE

NATIONAL PHYSIQUE COMMITTEE OF THE USA, INC.
POST OFFICE BOX 799
CARNEGIE PA 15106
(412) 276-5027 FAX: 412-281-0470 Email: npcfirst@npcregistration.com

January 10, 2019

I am very happy to announce that the 2019 NPC Contest Season will be the biggest and best ever. If you are a United States Citizen you have the ability to qualify to compete for IFBB Professional League status in the following (10) events.

  • 2019 NPC Arnold Amateur (Columbus, Ohio)
  • 2019 NPC Junior USA Championships (Charleston, South Carolina)
  • 2019 NPC Junior National Championships (Chicago, Illinois)
  • 2019 NPC Universe Championships & NPC National Fitness Championships (Teaneck, New Jersey)
  • 2019 NPC Masters National Championships (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
  • 2019 NPC USA Championships (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • 2019 NPC North American Championships (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
  • 2019 NPC Olympia Amateur (Las Vegas, Nevada)
  • 2019 NPC National Championships (Miami, Florida)
  • 2019 NPC Masters USA Championships (Los Angeles, California)

 

(If you achieve a Pro Card at one of these events then you are eligible to compete under the rules and regulations of the IFBB Professional League.)

The 2019 IFBB Professional League has worked diligently to increase the number of contests and prize money.
This year the prize money, including the Mr. Olympia, will be a record $4 million dollars plus!  IFBB Professional League Contest Schedule.

International competitors and those that possess a Green Card, but not United States Citizenship, who would like to qualify for the IFBB Professional can compete in the following (3) NPC sanctioned events.

  1. 2019 NPC Arnold Amateur (Columbus, Ohio)
  2. 2019 NPC North American Championships (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
  3. 2019 NPC Olympia Amateur (Las Vegas, Nevada)

 

International competitors also have the opportunity to compete and earn a pro card currently in over 60 IFBB Professional League Qualifier Events around the world.
IFBB Professional League Qualifier Contest Schedule  

I look forward to seeing you all compete this year and Good Luck in achieving your IFBB Professional League Status.