Competitor Registration
Entry Fee: $140 Initial entry
Crossover Fee: $100 per additional class, no limits
ONLINE deadline closes 8/7 after that date you can only register in person at check ins Fri. 8/9.
*Additional NPC fees apply
ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
We have made a commitment to provide you with a top notch, professional NPC event. By submitting your entry, you are committing to be part of it as well.
Please do not ask for a refund of entry fees.
Natural Athlete Eligibility & Banned Substances
If an athlete has a medical reason for using a banned substance, you may complete a Therapeutic Use Exemption Form and submit it for review and consideration.
Send completed forms to Kieran Foley at [email protected].
- Athletes will be informed within 2 weeks if their application is accepted or not
- Athletes need to submit in advance of competition to ensure they are eligible
- Important to note that Testosterone Replacement Therapy , TUE request will not be accepted in 2024
Questions about banned supplements or medications/substances should be directed to Kieran Foley at [email protected].
All open class winners will be urinalysis tested backstage by a qualified nurse/doctor and all samples will be send out for testing immediately following awards. Athletes who fail the urinalysis test will be stripped from their placing & National Qualification for 3 years with the NPC.
ATHLETES PLEASE NOTE*- a random urinalysis test can be ordered by the HEAD judge if he/she feels one is needed on ANY competitor throughout the entire event (prejudge or finals) of the NPC WJ Natural Classic.
Tickets
Prejudging General Admission: $55
Finals General Admission: $55
VIP (All Day Access, Preferred Seating: $160
General Admission + Backstage: $250
VIP Admission + Backstage: $300
Cash, Zelle, or Venmo at the door.
Venue
Rawhide Event Center
5700 W North Loop Rd
Chandler, AZ 85226
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ELIGIBILITY
Entrants must be NPC registered athletes and there are no residency restrictions. NPC cards run January 1st- December 31st so cards purchased in 2023 will not be valid for 2024 events.
Competitors may register with the NPC online at npcregistration.com which will allow you to print your card instantly ($150.00). We recommend that you save an image of your card as a back up.
All masters competitors must show proof of age at Check-In (i.e. Birth Certificate copy) All teen competitors must be at least 18 years of age.
Competitors may enter more than one division. For more information on rules and regulations, please visit the official NPC website at npcnewsonline.com
NOVICE ELIGIBILITY
You are not required to compete in a novice class even if eligible and may choose instead to enter Open/Masters or may enter both. Novice classes are only open to those who qualify by these terms:
True Novice Classes – This class is for first time competitors only. If you have ever competed in an NPC competition previously (regardless of division), you are not eligible for True Novice.
Novice Classes – Competitors must not have placed 1st within the division at any NPC contest in a novice, masters or open class previously, in order to qualify as a Novice athlete
NPC MEMBERSHIP
All competitors must be current members of the NPC in good standing. Membership runs from January 1st through December 31st in each calendar year. Competitors should register with the NPC on-line at npcregistration.com to get their membership immediately. Copy your membership card on your phone and you can also print a copy of your membership card to bring with you to check-in.