Special Announcement!
In honor of our Nations 250th Anniversary and the 76th Anniversary of the Lehigh Valley Championships, the first 76 male and female competitors to sign up for the 2026 NPC ABFITT 76th Jack Sassaman Lehigh Valley Championships will be automatically entered into a drawing to win these Optimal Nutrition Tactical Bags!
Then on show day, you’ll take your prize and go on a $250 shopping spree at all of our show vendors. The one male and one female winners will be announced at the Friday Evening Check-ins. But remember you must be one of the first 76 registered competitors to be eligible to win.
Here at Iron Sharpens Iron Productions we are very thankful to the anonymous sponsor that is donating these $250 shopping spree!
If you plan on competing at this event don’t delay and get signed up now so you don’t miss out!
The 2026 ABFITT NPC Jack Sassaman 76th Lehigh Valley Championships
Bodybuilding - Figure - Bikini - Physique
Classic Physique - Wellness - Fit Model
Date:
Saturday May 23rd, 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 $50
Women's Prejudging & Finals $50
Combo Ticket $75
*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. As always no late fees will be added after the on-line registration closes.
The ABFITT NPC 76th Jack Sassaman Lehigh Valley 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 Whitehall PA (610) 439-1037, $139 per night. (Use Group Rate Code CGNPC1)
*Athlete Schedule: Friday only check-ins & Weigh ins, May 22nd, 2026, 5-8 pm at the Ramada Inn.
*All Bodybuilders & Classic Physique Competitors 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:
Posing music should be download when you registered. NO EXPLICIT OR PROFANE LYRICS! Figure, Bikini, Wellness, Fit Model & Men’s Physique Contestants DO NOT NEED Music.
*AWARDS:
Top 5 in each class (Cup Trophies) and Best of Show Title Belts (1 male, 1 female winner)
TICKETS:
* Men's Prejudging & Finals $50.
* Women's Prejudging & Finals $50
* Combo ticket $75
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/trainers pass must be a current NPC member. No exceptions allowed. You can become a member by registering online at www.npcnewsonline.com. Trainers Passes are available on sale Friday night at check-ins/weigh-ins or at the door on show day. The fee is $140. No other tickets needed.
*Resistance bands.
*Water and Gatorade will be backstage during pump up.
*Tanning/Hair/Makeup: Olympia Tan, Contact www.olympiatan.com
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