NPC Illinois State Championships (Prejudging)
Doors Open: 9:00 AM
The NPC Illinois State Bodybuilding Championship will be held on Saturday, May 14th at the Copernicus Center in Chicago. Become nationally qualified to compete for an IFBB Pro card within the following categories: bodybuilding, figure, bikini, physique, classic physique and wellness. The NPC Illinois State Bodybuilding Championship is hosted by renown IFBB Pro Chuck Sanow, who also serves as Chairman of the NPC Illinois and NPC Wisconsin.
Prejudging begins at 10 a.m. and the Night Show at 4 p.m. CST.
Register to compete in the NPC Illinois State Championship by visiting the NPC Illinois website.
https://www.npcillinoisbodybuilding.com/illinois-state-championships
Eligibility:
Each competitor must be registered with the NPC and must present a current NPC membership card, current NPC membership payment receipt or purchase an NPC card at this competition.
Competitor's must have reached their 35th/40th/50th/60th or 70th birthday by date of show and must provide proof of age with a birth certificate, driver’s license or state ID. Those competing in the Teen Men category must have reached their 13th birthday, but not their 20th birthday by date of show. To compete in the Novice Men & Women categories, athletes cannot have won their class at a previous NPC contest. NPC athletes competing the Men’s Classic Physique category must meet the NPC specific height and weight requirements. Visit the NPC National site, for Official NPC Division rules. http://npcnewsonline.com/classic-physique/
Please note that if you do not make weight for this class, then you will either be placed into physique or bodybuilding. No refunds will be given.
Entry Fees:
Register online at https://www.npcillinoisbodybuilding.com/illinois-state-championships . Each entry is $110.00. Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. All entries must be submitted online by Wednesday, May 11, 9 PM CST, or a late fee of $75.00 will be charged when registering at check-in.
Rules and Regulations:
Athletes who compete in pre-judging must participate in evening show. Solid color posing suits only. No T-back suits permitted. No jewelry is permitted (except wedding rings). Athletes must always exhibit good sportsmanship. Only competitors and officials are allowed backstage or in the pump-up room. Current NPC rules apply. No Hot Stuff or Analgesic sprays are allowed (no exceptions). No bottled tanning lotion allowed in building. Please have your tanning preparation done before you arrive. You will be disqualified for putting tanning color on in the building.
No entries are allowed or accepted the day of the show. Last chance to register is the day before the show and in person at USA Gym, 7620 West 100th Place, Bridgeview, Illinois, 60455. Registration on Friday, May 13, 2022, begins at 11 AM and ends at 5 PM CST.
This is the place in the Midwest for aspiring athletes to compete and turn pro!