NPC UNIVERSE
JULY 1-3, 2021 • CHARLESTON, SC
IFBB PRO QUALIFIER
ELIGIBILITY:This contest is an IFBB Professional League Qualifying event with specific eligibility requirements. The following criteria must be met by every competitor prior to the entry deadline:
1. NPC MEMBERSHIP: You are required to have a 2021 National Physique Committee membership and be registered at the time of submitting your entry. You may join the NPC online at www.npcregistration.com or in person at an NPC contest. You may not register for NPC membership at the athlete check-in for this contest.
2. CITIZENSHIP: This contest is open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with a Green Card. One of the following documents must be sent with your entry form as proof of citizenship: Valid copy of Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate, Passport, DD214 or military discharge, or Green Card. NOT ACCEPTED: Drivers License, Voter’s Registration, or Social Security Card are NOT acceptable.
3. QUALIFYING CONTEST: Please see below for the qualification requirement:
· TO ENTER OPEN CLASSES: You must place in the TOP 5 in the open class of an NPC sanctioned National Qualifying contest since January 1, 2020
OR
You must have COMPETED IN AND PLACED TOP 5 in an NPC National Level / IFBB Professional League Qualifying Contest such as:
2020 or 2021 NPC Junior USA Championships
2021 NPC Junior National Championships
2020 or 2021 NPC Universe & NPC National Fitness Championships
2020 or 2021 NPC North American Championships
2020 or 2021 Arnold Amateur (USA only)
2020 or 2021 NPC USA Championships
2020 or 2021 NPC National Championships
2020 or 2021 Olympia Amateur (USA only)
· TO ENTER MASTERS CLASSES: You must compete in any masters level class (any age group) in an NPC sanctioned National Qualifying contest, NPC Universe, NPC Masters Nationals, or North American Championships contest since January 1, 2020. If you last competed prior to 2020, you must re-qualify.
· MASTERS COMPETITORS: You must be of eligible age for your division on the day of the event. Proof of age must be presented at the athlete check-in (driver’s license, passport, birth certificate).
ONLINE ENTRY:
- Online entry is available here: ENTER ONLINE
- Follow the instructions to provide all required personal information and select your classes
- Payment of entry fee must be made by credit or debit card.
SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- After entering above, you must submit the required documents here: CLICK TO SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residence is required. One of the following documents must be sent with your entry form as proof of citizenship: Valid copy of Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate, Passport, DD214 or military discharge, or Green Card. NOT ACCEPTED: Drivers License, Voter’s Registration, or Social Security Card are NOT acceptable.
- Proof of 2021 NPC Membership is required. Please upload a copy of your membership card.
- Qualifying contest: Enter all requested details pertaining to your qualifying contest.
130+ competitors will qualify for IFBB Professional League status at the 2020 NPC Universe & National Fitness Championships.
WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
- WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE: Top 2 in each Height Class (4 Height Classes)
- MASTERS 35 & OVER WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE: Winner of Each Height Class
- MASTERS 40 & OVER WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE: Winner of Each Height Class
- MASTERS 50 & OVER WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE: Winner of Each Height Class
FITNESS
- OPEN FITNESS: Top 2 in each Height Class (Height Classes TBD)
FIGURE
- OPEN FIGURE: Top 2 in each Height Class (8 Height Classes)
- MASTERS 35 & OVER FIGURE: Winner of Each Height Class
- MASTERS 40 & OVER FIGURE: Winner of Each Height Class
- MASTERS 50 & OVER FIGURE: Winner of Each Height Class
- MASTERS 60 & OVER FIGURE: Overall Winner
BIKINI
- OPEN BIKINI: Top 2 in each Height Class (8 Height Classes)
- MASTERS 35 & OVER BIKINI: Winner of Each Height Class
- MASTERS 40 & OVER BIKINI: Winner of Each Height Class
- MASTERS 50 & OVER BIKINI: Winner of Each Height Class
- MASTERS 60 & OVER BIKINI: Overall Winner
WELLNESS
- OPEN WELLNESS: Top 2 in each Height Class (4 Height Classes)
- MASTERS 35 & OVER WELLNESS: Winner of Each Height Class
- MASTERS 40 & OVER WELLNESS: Winner of Each Height Class
MEN’S PHYSIQUE
- OPEN MEN’S PHYSIQUE: Top 2 in each Height Class (8 Height Classes)
- MASTERS 35 & OVER MEN’S PHYSIQUE: Winner of Each Height Class
- MASTERS 40 & OVER MEN’S PHYSIQUE: Winner of Each Height Class
- MASTERS 50 & OVER MEN’S PHYSIQUE: Overall Winner
- MASTERS 60 & OVER MEN’S PHYSIQUE: Overall Winner
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
- OPEN CLASSIC PHYSIQUE: Top 2 in each Height Class (4 Height Classes)
- MASTERS 35 & OVER CLASSIC PHYSIQUE: Winner of Each Height Class
- MASTERS 40 & OVER CLASSIC PHYSIQUE: Winner of Each Height Class
- MASTERS 50 & OVER CLASSIC PHYSIQUE: Overall Winner
- MASTERS 60 & OVER CLASSIC PHYSIQUE: Overall Winner
MEN’S BODYBUILDING
- OPEN MEN’S BODYBUILDING: Overall Winner
– Only open bodybuilders in this division are subject to random drug testing - MASTERS 35 & OVER MEN’S BODYBUILDING: Winner of Each Weight Class*
- MASTERS 40 & OVER MEN’S BODYBUILDING: Winner of Each Weight Class*
- MASTERS 50 & OVER MEN’S BODYBUILDING: Winner of Each Weight Class*
- MASTERS 60 & OVER MEN’S BODYBUILDING: Overall Winner
- MASTERS 70 & OVER MEN’S BODYBUILDING: Overall Winner
The contest (pre-judging & finals), check-in, and all meetings are held at:
Charleston Marriott
170 Lockwood Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29403
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» CLICK HERE FOR RESERVATIONS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30:
FIGURE, FITNESS & WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE» CHECK-IN: 2:00pm-6:00pm
THURSDAY, JULY 1:
BIKINI & WELLNESS» CHECK-IN: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
*Male competitors are also welcome to check-in at this time if preferred
FRIDAY, JULY 2:
BODYBUILDING, CLASSIC PHYSIQUE, MEN’S PHYSIQUE» CHECK-IN: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
- Bodybuilding and Classic Physique: Competition suits are required to weigh-in.
- MASTERS competitors must show proof of age at check-in (driver’s license, state-issued ID, passport, or birth certificate)
- All competitors will be weighed or measured (height cards are not accepted).
- Posing music for Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Women’s Physique, and Fitness can be uploaded below or you may bring it to the athlete check-in.
ICE is the official spray tan provider for this contest. They will be providing spray tans at the host hotel and touch-ups & oil before you go on stage. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT!
ICE is also the official hair & make-up artist for the NPC Universe. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT!
We are privileged to have J.M. Manion as the official contest photographer of the 2021 NPC Universe. J.M. is the most published photographer in the fitness industry and no one is better at capturing your moment on stage. He will provide information about ordering photos at the competitor’s meetings.
Every competitor will be introduced on stage at the finals. The top five competitors in each bodybuilding and women’s physique class will perform a 60 second posing routine. The top 5 fitness competitors in each class will perform a 120 second routine at finals.
The top five athletes in each class from all divisions will be awarded trophies. Overall awards will be judged at finals for the open division of bodybuilding, figure, bikini, women’s physique, classic physique, and men’s physique.
Backstage passes go on sale the day of the contest and the fee is $120 per day.
- Backstage passes are sold separately for each day (Thursday, Friday and Saturday).
- The backstage pass does not replace a ticket and does not permit entry to the grand ballroom.
