2026 NPC "MUTANT"
NATURAL NORTHERN USA
CHAMPIONSHIPS & EXPO
October 3rd, 2026 **NEW DATE!**
NPC NATURAL NATIONAL QUALIFIER
AVON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
(Located at Avon High School)
37545 DETROIT AVE.
AVON, OH. 44011
IMPORTANT NPC DRUG TESTING RULES/REGULATIONS/BANNED SUBSTANCE LIST-please read both of these links.
https://npcnewsonline.com/npc-ifbb-pro-natural-contest-rules/
https://npcnewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Final-NPC-Prohibited-Substances-List.pdf
HOW TO ENTER
You do not need a Paypal account to pay for this event. You can sign in as a guest and use your debit/credit card with Paypal. You must have a 2026 NPC Membership to register for the event. Get your NPC card here http://www.npcregistration.com/login.
Online registration thru September 30th, 2026 then entries accepted at checkins (cash only).
**You MUST download the entry form and read before registering so you know all details**
ENTER HERE www.muscleware.com/contests/2026-NTNRTH-USA/register
Download Entry Download Poster
PLEASE NOTE: you will receive an email from Muscleware confirming your entry (check your spam folders too please). This will allow you to track your entry and download music if you are in a class that requires it. You must provide a valid email and phone number on entry form as this info will be used to sign you up and receive an email confirmation.
TICKETS (there is a 3.5% + .49 processing charge per ticket online)
9AM Prejudging (8:15am doors open) $30 General Admission
5PM Finals (4:15pm doors open) $35 General Admission
LIVE STREAM $29.95 for both prejudging and finals
Purchase Link: coming soon
Trainer's Pass- $165 (there is a 3.5% + .49 processing charge per pass online) gets a Prejudging & Finals ticket as well as ability to be backstage in Pump up room only. This pass will not be mailed, it will be held at the box office to pick up. Trainer using this pass must show a 2026 NPC membership card to recieve. No refunds. This pass comes with both Prejudging and Finals tickets as well as access to the pump up room. New NPC rule: IFBB Pro Cards are not accepted.
MANDATORY CHECK- INS
All Competitors must check in on Friday, October 2nd at the Courtyard Marriott Elyria 1755 Travelers Lane Elyria, Ohio 44035 between 6-9pm. Competitors will be given their contest registration form (which you can add any supplements taken), a competitor folder (which has order of events, photography order form and live stream info, directions and info about Avon Performing Arts Center and Muscleware app instructions for push notifications when to be backstage). We will check for 2026 NPC Membership cards/Driver License/College ID (if applicable) and allow you to add crossover classes (cash only, $130 per class). Also, you can enter the contest at check-ins, late fees apply. You will be given a competitor gym bag with sponsor promo items along with an Official Contest T-shirt. You will then go into the NPC room where you will be given a competitor number, height/weight checked and double check the classes you are entered in. At that time you will check your music (if applicable).
HOST HOTELS
COURTYARD MARRIOTT (Site of the mandatory all athlete checkins on October 2, 2026 between 6-9pm)
1755 Travelers Lane
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 284-3000
Last Day to Book : day, September 12, 2026
Book your group rate for NPC Naturals - October 2026
Hampton Inn Elyria (right next door to the Courtyard Marriott)
1795 Lorain Blvd.
Elyria, OH 44036
Phone: (440) 324-7755
Last day to book: 9/19/2026
Book your special NPC group rate https://group.hamptoninn.com/r7tsc6
Gilco Productions-Creative photo and video packages-Gilco will be our official contest NPC Photographer
All Packages are pre sale only. We do not shoot the entire show only those who purchased in advance. **All packages are subject to availability per show. Not every package is offered at every show so please check Gilco's website to confirm availability. **
STANDARD STAGE PHOTO- High res stage photos, these photos will have our final touch. We sharpen and balance the images. Includes individual presentation, comparisons, call outs & awards.
CREATIVE STAGE PHOTO - We cover your time on stage in a creative way, these photos will have our final touch and are edited. The goal here is to capture your time on stage in an artistic way. Includes individual presentation & awards. To see examples Click HERE *subject to avaialabilty-see Gilco web site+
Stage Video PKG1 - Stage video of you from a static angle of your routine. This package you pay for the morning routine/free pose but any time you are posing by yourself and complete a full set of posing we will send you a separate video. For most shows, this is both prejudging and finals. NOTE: AT NATIONAL LEVEL SHOWS ONLY TOP PLACING ATHLETES POSE AT FINALS IF YOU DONT PLACE AT TOP YOU WILL ONLY RECEIVE YOUR MORNING POSING VIDEO. This does not include footage of Comparisons or Awards. To see examples Click HERE *subject to avaialabilty-see Gilco web site+
Stage Video PKG2 - This package includes everything from Video PKG1 but we also include a badass moving slow-motion cinematic shot. These clips were super popular on our page and we wanted to give you the opportunity to have them on yours! To see examples Click HERE *subject to avaialabilty-see Gilco web site+
Go to www.gilcoproductions.com/ to book. You will also be able to purchase packages at check-ins. You will not be able to purchase packages day of show.
SPRAY TANNING
Olympia Tan is exclusive to the NPC Natural Northern USA. No other spray tanning, make-up or hair service is permitted at Host Hotel or contest venue.
Click here to book:
olympiatan.com/tanning-appointments-npc-natural-northern-usa-championships/
MAKEUP & HAIR SERVICE
THE ESCAPE SALON AND STUDIO ON-SITE GLAM TEAM • 440-552-3716 • [email protected]
Will be doing hair/makeup at Courtyard by Marriott Elyria, OH on 10/03/26
SUITS, SHOES & ACCESSORIES:We have a suit sponsor who provide exceptional quality suits:
(MEN & WOMEN...and the NEW FIT MODEL division!!)
Swole Suits @swole_suits or call 419-544-3216
Mention "NPC Natural Northern USA or Dave Liberman" for discount!
NPC
NPC rules/classes/information/guidelines go to http://npcnewsonline.com/
NPC Memberships go to http://www.npcregistration.com/
**You will need a NPC card for 2026**
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE/ORDER OF EVENTS-SUBJECT TO CHANGE
7:45am Mandatory all competitors meeting
8:15am Doors open for Prejudging
9am-Prejudging
4:00pm Mandatory all competitors meeting
4:15pm Doors open to public
5pm Finals
Men
Teen Men Bodybuilding (18-19 YRS OLD NEW AGE REQUIREMENT) 1 class
True Novice Bodybuilding 1 class
Master’s Men Bodybuilding 3 classes 60 yrs +, 50 yrs +, 40 yrs +
Novice Bodybuilding 2 classes under 176 1/4 lbs, over 176 1/4 lbs
Men’s Bodybuilding 6 classes Bantam, Lightweight, Welterweight,
Middle, Light-Heavy, Heavyweight
Teen Men Physique (18-19 YRS OLD NEW AGE REQUIREMENT) 1 class
True Novice Men Physique 1 class
Master’s Men Physique 35+, 45+ 2 classes (NEW)
Novice Men’s Physique 2 classes Class A, B
Men’s Physique 4 classes Class A,B,C,D
Teen Classic Physique (18-19 YRS OLD NEW AGE REQUIREMENT) 1 class
True Novice Classic Physique 1 class
Master's Classic Men's Physique (35 yrs & over)
Novice Classic Physique 1 class
Classic Men’s Physique 3 classes Class A,B,C
Women
**NEW**NPC Fit Model-per NPC rules you cannot cross over into another division if doing this class (example: Fit Model and Bikini). You can crossover within division (example Novice Fit Model and Master's)
True Novice Fit Model 1 Class
Master's Fit Model 1 Class 35yrs +
Novice Fit Model 1 Class
Fit Model 2 Classes Class A,B
Teenage Bikini (18-19 YRS OLD NEW AGE REQUIREMENT)1 class
True Novice Bikini 3 classes Class A, B,C
Collegiate Bikini 1 class
Masters Bikini 3 classes 50 yrs +, 40 yrs +, 35 yrs +
Novice Bikini 6 classes Class A,B,C,D,E,F
Bikini 8 classes Class A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H
True Novice Wellness 1 class
Master's Wellness (35 yrs old & over) 1 class
Novice Wellness 1 class
Wellness (3 classes) Class A,B,C
Master's Women's Physique (35 yrs old & over) 1 class
Novice Women's Physique 1 Class
Women’s Physique 1 class
True Novice Figure 1 class
Master’s Figure 3 classes 50 yrs +, 40 yrs +, 35 yrs +
Novice Figure 2 classes Class A, B
Figure 4 classes Class A,B,C,D
**True Novice and Novice classes height/weight are subject to change if competitor numbers increase. In order to add classes and provide every opportunity possible for competitors.
**Anyone securing a NEW sponsor/vendor will be compensated accordingly!**
Classes maybe added as competitor numbers increase. Please check Dave Liberman social media (Facebook & Instagram) and website for updates.
CONTEST PROMOTERS
Dave Liberman, e-mail: [email protected] 440-942-5634
Todd Pember, e-mail: [email protected]
NATURAL NORTHERN USA
CHAMPIONSHIPS & EXPO
October 3rd, 2026 **NEW DATE!**
NPC NATURAL NATIONAL QUALIFIER
AVON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
(Located at Avon High School)
37545 DETROIT AVE.
AVON, OH. 44011
IMPORTANT NPC DRUG TESTING RULES/REGULATIONS/BANNED SUBSTANCE LIST-please read both of these links.
https://npcnewsonline.com/npc-ifbb-pro-natural-contest-rules/
https://npcnewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Final-NPC-Prohibited-Substances-List.pdf
HOW TO ENTER
You do not need a Paypal account to pay for this event. You can sign in as a guest and use your debit/credit card with Paypal. You must have a 2026 NPC Membership to register for the event. Get your NPC card here http://www.npcregistration.com/login.
Online registration thru September 30th, 2026 then entries accepted at checkins (cash only).
**You MUST download the entry form and read before registering so you know all details**
ENTER HERE www.muscleware.com/contests/2026-NTNRTH-USA/register
Download Entry Download Poster
PLEASE NOTE: you will receive an email from Muscleware confirming your entry (check your spam folders too please). This will allow you to track your entry and download music if you are in a class that requires it. You must provide a valid email and phone number on entry form as this info will be used to sign you up and receive an email confirmation.
TICKETS (there is a 3.5% + .49 processing charge per ticket online)
9AM Prejudging (8:15am doors open) $30 General Admission
5PM Finals (4:15pm doors open) $35 General Admission
LIVE STREAM $29.95 for both prejudging and finals
Purchase Link: coming soon
Trainer's Pass- $165 (there is a 3.5% + .49 processing charge per pass online) gets a Prejudging & Finals ticket as well as ability to be backstage in Pump up room only. This pass will not be mailed, it will be held at the box office to pick up. Trainer using this pass must show a 2026 NPC membership card to recieve. No refunds. This pass comes with both Prejudging and Finals tickets as well as access to the pump up room. New NPC rule: IFBB Pro Cards are not accepted.
MANDATORY CHECK- INS
All Competitors must check in on Friday, October 2nd at the Courtyard Marriott Elyria 1755 Travelers Lane Elyria, Ohio 44035 between 6-9pm. Competitors will be given their contest registration form (which you can add any supplements taken), a competitor folder (which has order of events, photography order form and live stream info, directions and info about Avon Performing Arts Center and Muscleware app instructions for push notifications when to be backstage). We will check for 2026 NPC Membership cards/Driver License/College ID (if applicable) and allow you to add crossover classes (cash only, $130 per class). Also, you can enter the contest at check-ins, late fees apply. You will be given a competitor gym bag with sponsor promo items along with an Official Contest T-shirt. You will then go into the NPC room where you will be given a competitor number, height/weight checked and double check the classes you are entered in. At that time you will check your music (if applicable).
HOST HOTELS
COURTYARD MARRIOTT (Site of the mandatory all athlete checkins on October 2, 2026 between 6-9pm)
1755 Travelers Lane
Elyria, Ohio 44035
(440) 284-3000
Last Day to Book : day, September 12, 2026
Book your group rate for NPC Naturals - October 2026
Hampton Inn Elyria (right next door to the Courtyard Marriott)
1795 Lorain Blvd.
Elyria, OH 44036
Phone: (440) 324-7755
Last day to book: 9/19/2026
Book your special NPC group rate https://group.hamptoninn.com/r7tsc6
Gilco Productions-Creative photo and video packages-Gilco will be our official contest NPC Photographer
All Packages are pre sale only. We do not shoot the entire show only those who purchased in advance. **All packages are subject to availability per show. Not every package is offered at every show so please check Gilco's website to confirm availability. **
STANDARD STAGE PHOTO- High res stage photos, these photos will have our final touch. We sharpen and balance the images. Includes individual presentation, comparisons, call outs & awards.
CREATIVE STAGE PHOTO - We cover your time on stage in a creative way, these photos will have our final touch and are edited. The goal here is to capture your time on stage in an artistic way. Includes individual presentation & awards. To see examples Click HERE *subject to avaialabilty-see Gilco web site+
Stage Video PKG1 - Stage video of you from a static angle of your routine. This package you pay for the morning routine/free pose but any time you are posing by yourself and complete a full set of posing we will send you a separate video. For most shows, this is both prejudging and finals. NOTE: AT NATIONAL LEVEL SHOWS ONLY TOP PLACING ATHLETES POSE AT FINALS IF YOU DONT PLACE AT TOP YOU WILL ONLY RECEIVE YOUR MORNING POSING VIDEO. This does not include footage of Comparisons or Awards. To see examples Click HERE *subject to avaialabilty-see Gilco web site+
Stage Video PKG2 - This package includes everything from Video PKG1 but we also include a badass moving slow-motion cinematic shot. These clips were super popular on our page and we wanted to give you the opportunity to have them on yours! To see examples Click HERE *subject to avaialabilty-see Gilco web site+
Go to www.gilcoproductions.com/ to book. You will also be able to purchase packages at check-ins. You will not be able to purchase packages day of show.
SPRAY TANNING
Olympia Tan is exclusive to the NPC Natural Northern USA. No other spray tanning, make-up or hair service is permitted at Host Hotel or contest venue.
Click here to book:
olympiatan.com/tanning-appointments-npc-natural-northern-usa-championships/
MAKEUP & HAIR SERVICE
THE ESCAPE SALON AND STUDIO ON-SITE GLAM TEAM • 440-552-3716 • [email protected]
Will be doing hair/makeup at Courtyard by Marriott Elyria, OH on 10/03/26
SUITS, SHOES & ACCESSORIES:We have a suit sponsor who provide exceptional quality suits:
(MEN & WOMEN...and the NEW FIT MODEL division!!)
Swole Suits @swole_suits or call 419-544-3216
Mention "NPC Natural Northern USA or Dave Liberman" for discount!
NPC
NPC rules/classes/information/guidelines go to http://npcnewsonline.com/
NPC Memberships go to http://www.npcregistration.com/
**You will need a NPC card for 2026**
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE/ORDER OF EVENTS-SUBJECT TO CHANGE
7:45am Mandatory all competitors meeting
8:15am Doors open for Prejudging
9am-Prejudging
4:00pm Mandatory all competitors meeting
4:15pm Doors open to public
5pm Finals
Men
Teen Men Bodybuilding (18-19 YRS OLD NEW AGE REQUIREMENT) 1 class
True Novice Bodybuilding 1 class
Master’s Men Bodybuilding 3 classes 60 yrs +, 50 yrs +, 40 yrs +
Novice Bodybuilding 2 classes under 176 1/4 lbs, over 176 1/4 lbs
Men’s Bodybuilding 6 classes Bantam, Lightweight, Welterweight,
Middle, Light-Heavy, Heavyweight
Teen Men Physique (18-19 YRS OLD NEW AGE REQUIREMENT) 1 class
True Novice Men Physique 1 class
Master’s Men Physique 35+, 45+ 2 classes (NEW)
Novice Men’s Physique 2 classes Class A, B
Men’s Physique 4 classes Class A,B,C,D
Teen Classic Physique (18-19 YRS OLD NEW AGE REQUIREMENT) 1 class
True Novice Classic Physique 1 class
Master's Classic Men's Physique (35 yrs & over)
Novice Classic Physique 1 class
Classic Men’s Physique 3 classes Class A,B,C
Women
**NEW**NPC Fit Model-per NPC rules you cannot cross over into another division if doing this class (example: Fit Model and Bikini). You can crossover within division (example Novice Fit Model and Master's)
True Novice Fit Model 1 Class
Master's Fit Model 1 Class 35yrs +
Novice Fit Model 1 Class
Fit Model 2 Classes Class A,B
Teenage Bikini (18-19 YRS OLD NEW AGE REQUIREMENT)1 class
True Novice Bikini 3 classes Class A, B,C
Collegiate Bikini 1 class
Masters Bikini 3 classes 50 yrs +, 40 yrs +, 35 yrs +
Novice Bikini 6 classes Class A,B,C,D,E,F
Bikini 8 classes Class A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H
True Novice Wellness 1 class
Master's Wellness (35 yrs old & over) 1 class
Novice Wellness 1 class
Wellness (3 classes) Class A,B,C
Master's Women's Physique (35 yrs old & over) 1 class
Novice Women's Physique 1 Class
Women’s Physique 1 class
True Novice Figure 1 class
Master’s Figure 3 classes 50 yrs +, 40 yrs +, 35 yrs +
Novice Figure 2 classes Class A, B
Figure 4 classes Class A,B,C,D
**True Novice and Novice classes height/weight are subject to change if competitor numbers increase. In order to add classes and provide every opportunity possible for competitors.
**Anyone securing a NEW sponsor/vendor will be compensated accordingly!**
Classes maybe added as competitor numbers increase. Please check Dave Liberman social media (Facebook & Instagram) and website for updates.
CONTEST PROMOTERS
Dave Liberman, e-mail: [email protected] 440-942-5634
Todd Pember, e-mail: [email protected]