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The NPC is an Amateur Competitor's Organization.

In an effort to eliminate confusion among NPC figure competitors concerning their amateur status, the NPC Fitness Division will follow the bodybuilding division rules for status as an amateur;

A.) Once a figure athlete competes in an NPC sanctioned contest, you have declared yourself an amateur. If you then go and compete in another contest for cash or cash prizes (i.e. car, vacations trips, etc.) you are no longer considered an amateur by the NPC. But that does not make you a professional in the IFBB, either. This must be done by qualifying through our NPC sanctioned fitness contests.

Suits

For regulation swimsuits, thong (aka t-back) swimsuits cannot be worn.

The judging criteria for NPC fitness contests is based on 2 Physique/Swimsuit rounds and 1 Routine Round. Instead of the judges handing in one total score, each round will be judged separately, with the judges handing in a score for each round. Special emphasis is placed on the routine and so it is scored twice. That does not mean that each competitor must performed a routine that is judged twice, the judges simply count the score twice. That means there will be a total of four scores handed in per judge for each competitor.

The Three Rounds in NPC Fitness;

ROUND 1 - TWO PIECE SWIMSUIT- 25% of SCORE

ROUND 2 - ONE PIECE SWIMSUIT- 25% of SCORE
In both rounds, contestants will be brought out in a line up in their 2 piece swimsuits with heels. Quarter turns will be directed by the head judge. At this time, judges are assessing the overall physique for degree of athleticism, proportion and skin tone. The judges will be scoring the degree of athleticism by assessing the degree of firmness, symmetry, proportion and the overall physical appearance including complexion, poise and overall presentation. In the 1-piece round, the swimsuit will have a solid front and will not be allowed to have the abdominal area cut out or showing. No "V-Shaped" swimsuits will be eligible either.

Standard "Format" for Each Swimsuit Round

In both rounds, competitors will first come out as a group for one round of Quarter Turns. They shall then file off the stage and one by one, individually perform quarter turns. When each competitor has performed her turns, she shall move to the diaganol line on the side of the stage and get into her "model pose", ie. body turned in slightly to the side to face the judges, knee closest to the judges bent slightly. When all competitors have performed the quarter turns, the head judge shall call groups of competitors to the center of the stage for comparisons. When the judges are satisfied, they shall allow either individual competitors, a certain group, or the entire class to leave the stage.

FINAL SCORING
During both rounds the judges will place each athlete from first through fifteenth place in each round depending on the number of athletes competing. After each round, the judges will turn in their scores for that particular round. Once the rounds are completed, the scores will then be added together and averaged as one for each competitor's final score. The judges will be scoring the overall physique during the entire pre-judging. It is important to do your best during the pre-judging because all the scoring is tallied afterwards. The only judging of the evening performance is of the height class winners for the overall award.

ROUND 3 - ROUTINE- 50% of SCORE
Each competitor will perform a routine during the pre-judging with a maximum time limit of 2 minutes. Judges will be looking for style, personality, athletic coordination, strength moves, endurance and overall performance. Routines may include aerobics, dance, gymnastics or other demonstrations of athletic talent, but there are no required movements.

PROPS
Props are allowed. They are not necessary and often hinder a performance. They must be approved by the promoter and/or head judge in advance.

Whatever you do in the fitness round is your choice. Contrary to popular opinion, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A GYMNAST to do well in this round. Perform your best dance or aerobics routine. It may include gymnastics if you choose. More important is the inclusion of strength and flexibility movements. This round is similar to the bodybuilder's posing routine in that it is your time to to shine and show the judges your best routine.

There are six mandatory fitness moves, (3 Strength & 3 Flexibility), that are used in the IFBB Professional Fitness Division that will now be mandatory for all NPC national fitness contests including the NPC Junior USA Fitness Championship, NPC Junior National Fitness Championship, NPC Team Universe Fitness Championship, and NPC National Fitness Championship. Fitness competitors in these contests must incorporate the following six moves into their 2 minute fitness routines. They include;