Many people have asked what procedures and contests you need to qualify to be in the IFBB This is the reply of Jim Manion, President of NPC (National Physique Committee).
United States citizens must compete in an NPC sanctioned contest to become an IFBB professional because the NPC is the national affiliate to the IFBB in the United States.
The NPC Men's National Championships has six weight classes: bantamweight, lightweight, middleweight, light-heavyweight, heavyweight and super-heavyweight. All six class winners in the men's contest are eligible to request professional status.
The NPC Women's National Fitness Championships has three height classes: 5' 2" and under; Over 5' 2" and up to and including 5' 4 «", and over 5' 4 «". The top two winners in each height class are eligible to request professional status.
The NPC Women's National Bodybuilding Championships has three weight classes: lightweight, middleweight, and heavyweight. The three weight class winners are eligible for the pros.
The NPC USA Men's Championships The Overall winners & the runner up in the overall posedown are eligible for professional status.
The NPC USA Women's Bodybuilding Championships The Overall winner is eligible for professional status.
The NPC Women's USA Fitness Championships has three height classes: 5' 2" and under; Over 5' 2" and up to and including 5' 4 «", and over 5' 4 «". The top two winners in each height class are eligible to request professional status.
The NPC Women's Team Universe Fitness Championships has three height classes: 5' 2" and under; Over 5' 2" and up to and including 5' 4 «", and over 5' 4 «". The class winners in each height class are eligible to request professional status.
The IFBB World Championships weight class winners (men's and women's & women's fitness) are eligible for pro status.
The IFBB North American Championships Overall winners (men's and women's bodybuilding & women's fitness) are eligible for professional status.
