GENERAL INFORMATION

This contest is a NPC National Qualifier and is open nationwide to all current NPC Amateur Athletes. To become a part of the NPC and compete, purchase a NPC Card. Then you can register for the show!

Show Date:  July 11, 2026

VENUE

Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University  |  3601 N Military Trl, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Parking:  Free Parking. Athletes should park behind the theater.

CHECK INS & LATE REGISTRATION

Mandatory athlete check-ins for height and/or weight verification. Is the last chance to register for the competition and add/change classes. Suit checks will also take place if necessary for your division.

Check In Date:  Friday, July 10th, 2026

Time:  5:00 – 7:00 PM

Location:  Host Hotel – Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel  |  2000 NW 19th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33431

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Deadlines:  Online registration is open until Thursday July 9th, 11:01 PM. Late Registration will take place in person on Friday during Athlete Check-In (see below).

Cost:  Online entry is $110 for each class plus a processing fee.

Late Fee:  Additional $50 fee to register in person on Friday

HOST HOTEL

Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel  |  2000 NW 19th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33431

The hotel is 1.8 miles from the venue and is a 5 minute commute.

We have a discounted room offer for competitors, sponsors and spectators. Please use the link above.

Parking:  Free Self Parking

AWARDS & GIFTS

Gifts:  All competitors will receive a custom number button, custom show badge, & contest goody bag containing a show shirt and sample/gifts from our sponsors.

National Qualification:  1st & 2nd place in Open Classes in all Divisions.

Awards

Open Overalls:  $300 Entry reimbursement & a Pro Tan Tanning Package to a 2026 NPC National show, Oversized Statue Trophy by Niels Anderson, Champion Edition WOLFpak Backpack, Custom 24″ Surfboard Award and more gifts from our sponsors.

Top 3 in Open: Receive Sculpture Trophies by Niels Anderson

Top 5 in All Classes: Will receive Custom Show Medal

Speciality Awards:  Gene Massey Award, David Bailey – Top Teen, Best Poser, Spirit of Fitness, & Top Team Awards

ATHLETE’S SCHEDULE

Friday, July 10, 2026

5:00 – 7:00 PM  |  Mandatory Check In |  @ Host Hotel

 

Saturday, July 11, 2026

8:00 AM  |  Athlete Meeting  |  @ Venue

9:00 AM  |  Prejudging Show  |  @ Venue

5:00 PM  |  Finals Show  |  @ Venue

DIVISIONS & CLASSES

  • True Novice
  • Novice
  • Masters 70 +
  • Masters 60 +
  • Masters 50 +
  • Masters 40 +
  • Masters 35 +
  • Junior (Ages 18-23)
  • Teen (Ages 18-19)
  • Open Bantamweight (Up to & including 143 1/4 lbs)
  • Open Lightweight (Over 143 1/4  to 154 1/4 lbs)
  • Open Welterweight (Over 154 1/4 to 165 1/4 lbs)
  • Open Middleweight (Over 165 1/4 to 176 1/4 lbs)
  • Open Light Heavyweight (Over 176 1/4 to 198 1/4 lbs)
  • Open Heavyweight (Over 198 1/4 to 225 1/4 lbs)
  • Open Super Heavyweight (Over 225 1/4 lbs)
  • Open
  • Open Lightweight (Up to and including 125 lbs)
  • Open Heavyweight (Over 125 lbs)
  • True Novice
  • Novice
  • Masters 60 +
  • Masters 50 +
  • Masters 40 +
  • Masters 35 +
  • Junior (Ages 18-23)
  • Open A (Up to and including 5′ 2″)
  • Open B (Over 5′ 2″ to 5′ 4″)
  • Open C (Over 5′ 4″ to 5′ 6″)
  • Open D (Over 5′ 6″)
  • True Novice
  • Novice
  • Masters 35 +
  • Open A (Up to and including 5′ 6″)
  • Open B (Over 5′ 6″)
  • True Novice
  • Novice
  • Masters 60 +
  • Masters 50 +
  • Masters 40 +
  • Masters 35 +
  • Junior (Ages 18-23)
  • Teen (Ages 18-19)
  • Open A (Up to and including 5’7″)
    • Up to and including 5′ 4″  |  Up to and including 167
    • Over 5′ 4″, up to and including 5′ 5″  |  Up to and including 172
    • Over 5′ 5″, up to and including 5′ 6″  |  Up to and including 177
    • Over 5′ 6″, up to and including 5′ 7″  |  Up to and including 182
  • Open B (Over 5′ 7″, up to and including 5′ 10″)
    • Over 5′ 7″, up to and including 5′ 8″  |  Up to and including 187
    • Over 5′ 8″, up to and including 5′ 9″  |  Up to and including 194
    • Over 5′ 9″, up to and including 5′ 10″  |  Up to and including 202
  • Open C (Over 5′ 10″, up to and including 6’0″)
    • Over 5′ 10″, up to and including 5′ 11″  |  Up to and including 209
    • Over 5′ 11″, up to and including 6′ 0″  |  Up to and including 217
  • Open D (Over 6’0″)
    • Over 6′ 0″, up to and including 6′ 1″  |  Up to and including 224
    • Over 6′ 1″, up to and including 6′ 2″  |  Up to and including 232
    • Over 6′ 2″, up to and including 6′ 3″  |  Up to and including 239
    • Over 6′ 3″, up to and including 6′ 4″  |  Up to and including 246
    • Over 6′ 4″, up to and including 6′ 5″  |  Up to and including 253
    • Over 6′ 5″, up to and including 6′ 6″  |  Up to and including 260
    • Over 6′ 6″, up to and including 6′ 7″  |  Up to and including 267
    • Over 6′ 7″  |  Up to and including 274

*Updated July 2026

  • True Novice
  • Novice
  • Masters 35 +
  • Junior (Ages 18-23)
  • Open A (Up to and including 5′ 4″)
  • Open B (Over 5′ 4″ to 5′ 6″)
  • Open C (Over 5′ 6″)
  • True Novice
  • Novice
  • Masters 60 +
  • Masters 50 +
  • Masters 40 +
  • Masters 35 +
  • Junior (Ages 18-23)
  • Open A (Up to and including 5′ 2″)
  • Open B (Over 5′ 2″ to 5′ 4″)
  • Open C (Over 5′ 4″ to 5′ 6″)
  • Open D (Over 5′ 6″)
  • True Novice
  • Novice
  • Masters 60 +
  • Masters 55 +
  • Masters 50 +
  • Masters 40 +
  • Masters 35 +
  • Junior (Ages 18-23)
  • Teen (Ages 18-19)
  • Open A (Up to and including 5′ 6″)
  • Open B (Over 5′ 6″ to 5′ 8″)
  • Open C (Over 5′ 8″ to 5′ 10″)
  • Open D (Over 5′ 10″)
  • True Novice
  • Novice A (Up to and including 5′ 4″)
  • Novice B (Over 5′ 4″)
  • Masters 65 +
  • Masters 60 +
  • Masters 55 +
  • Masters 50 +
  • Masters 45 +
  • Masters 40 +
  • Masters 35 +
  • Junior (Ages 18-23)
  • Teen (Ages 18-19)
  • Open A (Up to and including 5′ 2″)
  • Open B (Over 5′ 2″ to 5′ 4″)
  • Open C (Over 5′ 4″ to 5′ 6″)
  • Open D (Over 5′ 6″)

TANNING, HAIR & MAKE- UP

PRO TAN USA is the official tanning service for this event. On-site & backstage tanning will be available both Friday and Saturday through Pro Tan USA.

To book your tanning please click the link below:

>> BOOK YOUR TANNING WITH PRO TAN!

 

MAKE UP BY JOIE is the official Hair/Make up service for this event. On-Site & backstage hair and make-up will be available on both Friday and Saturday.

To book your hair/make-up or both please click the link below:

>> BOOK YOUR HAIR/MAKE-UP

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

All Competitors will receive Free web quality photos on our Results page on NPC News Online.

PURCHASE YOUR 2026 PHOTOS/VIDEO HERE

High Resolution Digital Photos will be taken by our Official Photographer, Mike Sansevero of North American Bodies. He has been taking Photos at our show for years and he is responsible for some of the best photos in the industry. mike@northamericanbodies.com 

High Resolution 4K Vertical Video will be taken by Bell&O Media.

Creative Photos and Edits will be made by J. Owens Photography.

PAST PHOTO LIBRARIES:

2025  |  Prejudging  |  Finals

2024  |  Prejudging  |  Finals

2023  |  Prejudging  |  Finals

2022  |  Prejudging  |  Finals

2019  |  Prejudging  |  Finals

2018  |  Prejudging  |  Finals

2017  |  Friday Prejudging  |  Friday Finals

2017  |  Saturday Prejudging  |  Saturday Finals

MUSIC

If you have a posing routine, you MUST UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC BEFORE THE EVENT. Once you register, you will receive a show confirmation email wihch will contain a MUSIC UPLOAD LINK. *Check your spam/junk folder if you have not received it.

If you are having issues uploading your music please contact us at npcsouthernstates@gmail.com

Music Time Limits:

Men & Women’s Bodybuilding  |  60 Seconds

Classic  |  60 Seconds

Women’s Physique  |  60 Seconds

Fitness  |  2 Minutes

Men’s Physique, Figure, Bikini, Wellness  |  No Music

NPC MEMBERSHIP

All competitors must be an active member of the NPC in order to compete in the show. Click the link below to renew/purchase your membership. Print out your NPC Number and bring it to the show if you don’t receive the card through the mail in time for Check-Ins.

NPC RULES

Please check the rules pertaining to your division.

Bodybuilding  |  Bikini  |  Classic  |  Fit Model  |  Fitness  |  Figure  |  Men’s Physique  |  Women’s Physique  |  Wellness

TICKETS

Purchase tickets for your friends and family here.

BACKSTAGE PASSES

$180 which includes one Prejudging show ticket & one Reserved Ticket for Finals. As per NPC Policy you must be a current member of NPC & show your NPC card. Will be available the day of show at Box Office. Upgrade to a VIP seat is available on day of show.

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