Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about competing at the Lee Labrada Classic.
You can purchase an NPC card at any NPC sanctioned show on the Friday night before the competition. The NPC card is $160 (cash only).
You can also purchase online on the official NPC website. Purchase NPC Card Here.
The NPC is private organization that requires it’s members to register for both insurance and to insure that people who are participating are in good standing with the NPC.
For the men we offer Bodybuilding, Men's Classic Physique & Men's Physique.
For the women we offer Bodybuilding, Women’s Physique, Figure, Fitness, Wellness, Fit Model and Bikini.
For official rules and criteria for each division, please visit NPC News Online.
Bodybuilding, Men’s Classic Physique and Women’s Physique competitors are required to upload music to Muscleware.
True novice is for competitors who have never competed before, and it is their first show.
Novice is open to any competitor that has not previously placed first in a novice class.
Novice class does not qualify for a national show.
Open is just as the name implies it is open to any competitor regardless of age, first show or hundredth. If you place in first or second in a open class that qualifies you to go compete at any national level show.
A National Qualifier show is NPC certified where upon you take first or second place in an open class, you are eligible to compete in a National level show.
Competitors and guests are welcome to take professional photos in the lobby areas of the venue. However, professional photography equipment and photo shoots are not permitted inside the Expo Hall. The National Physique Committee (NPC) and Labrada Nutrition maintain the exclusive photography and media rights within the Expo Hall and competition areas.