SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2026 NPC/IFBB TRI-CITY CLASSIC PRO-AM and FITNESS EXPO

COLUMBUS CONVENTION AND TRADE CENTER

801 Front Ave

Columbus, GA 31901

Friday 10 April

9am-3pm Vendors set up Expo (South Hall Convention and Trade Center)

3:30pm-4:30pm IFBB PRO Check-in/Weigh-in & Pre-Event Meeting (Columbus Marriott)

4:30-6:30 NPC Check-in/Weigh-in

6:30 NPC Pre-Event Meeting

Saturday 11 April

Fitness Expo

9am open (Convention and Trade Center, South Hall)

Prejudging

9am IFBB PRO (Convention and Trade Center, Ball Room)

NPC prejudging will start immediately following IFBB PRO prejudging

ALL ATHLETES NEED TO BE PRESENT, prejudging will start on time

Finals

4pm IFBB PRO (Convention and Trade Center, Ball Room)

NPC finals immediately following the IFBB PRO finals

• All entries must be postmarked or digitally submitted by midnight April 8, 2026 to avoid late fee of $100

• A copy of driver's license is required if entering Teenage or All Masters/Military or Service ID for Uniform Divisions

• ELIGIBILITY: All competitors must be a current member of the NPC

• NPC cards available at Weigh-In for $150. Check or Money Order only.

• ENTRY FEES: $145 For each class; $120 for each add on class. Make checks payable to TriCity Classic

• NO REFUNDS. CASH ONLY FOR FRIDAY NIGHT ENTRIES.

• Columbus Marriott - 800 Front Ave, Columbus, GA 31901

• All athletes must check-in and weigh-in on Friday, April 10, 2026 between the hours of 4:30-6:30 pm

• NPC cards will be sold at check-in but NO CASH will be accepted!! CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY, made payable to the NATIONAL PHYSIQUE COMMITTEE. Cards are also available at any time at www.npcnewsonline.com

• ONLY ATHLETES WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE ROOM DURING WEIGH-IN. NO SATURDAY MORNING WEIGH-IN.

• COMPETITION BAG & T-SHIRT WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST 75 PRE-ENTERED ATHLETES. SEND YOUR ENTRY IN EARLY!!

• All competitors are required to bring bands for pump-up. No weights will be allowed in pump-up room.

• Bodybuilding, bikini & classic physique competition suits must be worn to weigh-in for approval.

• No “T” or thong suits will be allowed. Emphasis is on “good taste”!

• Athletes may crossover to any division.

• No refunds!

• Due to venue rules, all athletes wearing tanning products must wear long sleeve shirts and long pants to sit in auditorium seating. No exceptions!

• The NPC reserves the right to determine the number of competitors that will pose at the night show.

• No detachable lense cameras, no video equipment, no soliciting of photo or video services allowed in the auditorium. No live video streaming without signed consent from the National Physique Committee home office.

• ALL BODYBUILDING, WOMEN PHYSIQUE & MEN’S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE ATHLETES MUST SUPPLY THEIR OWN MUSIC. MUSIC CAN BE NO LONGER THAN 45 SECONDS. FITNESS NO LONGER THAN 2 MINUTES.

• POSING MUSIC SHOULD BE DOWNLOADED ON TO MUSCLEWARE. OR CAN BE COLLECTED AT CHECK-IN ON FRIDAY NIGHT ON THUMBDRIVE ONLY.

• COMPETITORS WILL NOT USE MUSIC AT PREJUDGING.

See Event Schedule

Event Summary:

NPC Tri City Classic Body Building Competition 2026 Start Date: Thursday, April 09, 2026 End Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

• Columbus Marriott for $174.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Monday, March 09, 2026

• The cancellation deadline is 24 hours prior to the reserved arrival date.

• Onsite parking is $15 per vehicle per night.

• DISCLAIMER: The group’s concierge rooms do not include MClub access. MClub access is reserved for Marriott Bonvoy members ranked Platinum or above or to purchasing guests. Guests may add MClub access for $50.00 per night if desired.

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