The 2026 NPC Big Cat Classic
Bodybuilding - Figure - Bikini - Physique
Classic Physique - Wellness
Date:
Saturday October 3rd, 2026
LOCATION:
Dieruff High School
815 N. Irving Street
Allentown PA 18109
Times:
Doors for the public open at 8:00 am.
Men's Prejudging starts at 9:00am followed by the Finals.
Doors for the public open at 3:30 pm.
Women's Prejudging starts at 4:00pm followed by the Finals.
Ticket Pricing:
Men's Prejudging & Finals $40
Women's Prejudging & Finals $40
Combo Ticket $70
*All Entry Fees are Non-Refundable*
On-line Registrations are live!
Event Information
Entry Fee $125, Crossover Fee $125 each additional class ALL Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
The 2025 NPC Big Cat Championships are open to all competitors.
All competitors must have a current NPC card. Cost is $160.00 go to www.NPCnewsOnline.com
DIVISION REQUIRMENTS:
*Juniors, Teenage, & Master's must show proof of age. (driver's license or birth certificate).
*Open: Eligible for all competitors of any age or experience.
*Novice: If an athlete has never placed first in any class or age group in any NPC sanctioned contest then he/she is eligible to compete as a “Novice”
*True Novice: First time competitor in any NPC Sanction contest.
*Junior: The competitor must be age 23 or under on the day of the contest.
*Masters: The competitor must be at least the minimum age of the division on the day of the contest.
*Crossovers: You may compete in multiple classes (if eligible). This can be any combination of open, novice, masters, true novice. Don’t miss this opportunity for a real stage-experience!
LOCATION & SCHEDULE:
*Contest Venue: Dieruff High School, 815 N. Irving Street., Allentown, PA 18109
*Host Hotel: Ramada Inn 1500 MacArthur Road, PA 18052 (610) 439-1037 $139per night. (Use Group Rate Code CGNPC3)
*Athlete Schedule: Friday only check-ins & Weigh ins, October 2nd, 2026, 5-8 pm at the Ramada Inn.
*All Bodybuilders must be in competition suits to weigh in.
Posing & Awards:
Bodybuilders, Women’s Physique and Men’s Classic Physique: 70 Second Routine (No Music for Prejudging; Music for Finals only)
*(Pre-judging based on Mandatory Poses and Quarter Turns) Men’s Classic Physique: Solid Compression Shorts, Judging on Muscular Size, Symmetry, Balance, & Proportion with an emphasis on Definition & Condition. Men's Physique: Board Shorts, Judging on Physical Shape & Overall Presentation. Figure: 2 Piece only (Judging Muscle Tone, Definition, Symmetry, Overall Presentation). Bikini: 2 Piece (Physical Shape & Overall Presentation).
*POSING MUSIC:
NO EXPLICIT OR PROFANE LYRICS! Please download your music on the MUSCLEWARE App, you can also bring it on a CD or USB drive with you to the Friday Check-ins. However, it is preferred you download it to the app. (Music will start when your name is announced.) Figure, Bikini, Woman’s Wellness & Men’s Physique Contestants DO NOT Need to Bring Music.
*AWARDS:
Top 5 in each class (Medals) and Best of Show Title Belts (1 male, 1 female winner)
TICKETS:
* Men's Prejudging & Finals $40.
* Women's Prejudging & Finals $40
* Combo ticket $70
Tickets will be available at the door and will be CASH ONLY.
BACKSTAGE, TRAINERS PASSESS & TANNING:
As per NPC rules, everyone that purchases a backstage/trainer's pass must be a current NPC member. No exceptions allowed. You can become a member by registering online at www.npcnewsonline.com.
* Resistance bands
*Water and Gatorade will be backstage during pump up.
*Trainers Passes are available on sale Friday night at check-ins/weigh-ins. The fee is $120.
*Tanning/Hair/Makeup: Olympia Tan, Contact www.olympiatan.com
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