NPC ILLINOIS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
NATIONAL QUALIFIER
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Promoters: Chuck Sanow and Michelle Bain (Bainiac Productions)
Contact: 708-705-2476
GENERAL INFORMATION
Every athlete must be an active member of the NPC prior to competing. Purchase an NPC Membership online.
Registration is $135 per class entry.
Registration CLOSES Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 9 PM CST.
An additional $75 will be charged for late entries at
Check-in. CASH ONLY!
Coach Passes can be purchased for $175 at Check-in or $200 Show Day with a valid NPC Card. CASH ONLY!
Coach Pass includes both Prejudge and Finals/Night Show Ticket price.
NO CAMERAS OR VIDEO EQUIPMENT WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE VENUE — CELLPHONES ONLY.
JOIN THE NPC
Get your NPC Membership Card!
Every athlete must be a member of the NPC in order to compete!
NPC memberships are valid for one calendar year, regardless of the date they are purchased within that year, so sign up early and get the most of your membership today. To learn more or to apply for a membership, visit the NPC National site now.
If you purchase your card online you will NOT receive a hard copy in the mail or an email copy. If you did not print out your card at the time of your transaction, go back into the NPC Registration site using your email address and password, click on log in, click on membership card and print out your card.
*Coaches purchasing a Coach Pass for the show will need to have a NPC Membership Card!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 | 9 PM CST
Online Registration CLOSES
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026 | 11 AM - 5 PM CST
Mandatory Athlete Check-in at USA Gym
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 | 8:30 AM CST
Mandatory Competitors Meeting at The Gateway Theater at the Copernicus Center
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 | 10 AM CST
Prejudging at The Gateway Theater at the Copernicus Center
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026 | 4 PM CST
Night Show/Finals at The Gateway Theater at the Copernicus Center
LOCATION
Copernicus Center
5216 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
EVENT TICKETS
The Gateway Theater at the Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
PREJUDGE: $35
FINALS/NIGHT SHOW: $50
SEATING FOR BOTH THE PREJUDGE AND FINALS/NIGHT SHOW ARE GENERAL ADMISSION!
Tickets can be purchased at USA GYM at Check-In or at the Copernicus Center the day of the event.
DIVISIONS & CLASSES
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TEEN, JUNIOR, MASTERS, NOVICE, OPEN
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TEEN, JUNIOR, MASTERS, NOVICE, OPEN
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TEEN, JUNIOR, MASTERS, NOVICE, OPEN
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MASTERS, NOVICE, OPEN
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MASTERS, NOVICE, OPEN
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MASTERS, NOVICE, OPEN
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MASTERS, NOVICE, OPEN
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OPEN
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TRUE NOVICE, MASTERS, NOVICE, OPEN
NPC RULES AND REGULATIONS
OFFICIAL COMPETITION SPRAY TAN
The official competition spray tan is provided by USA Competition Spray Tan.
Instagram: @usaspraytan
Email: usaspraytan@gmail.com
OFFICIAL COMPETITION HAIR AND MAKEUP
Official Hair and Makeup is provided by Megan Melone.
Instagram: @meganmeloneofficial
Email: megan@meganmelone.com
Website: meganmelonebeauty.com
OFFICIAL COMPETITION PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
The official competition photography and video is provided by D-Ray Photography.
Instagram: @d_ray_photography
Email: justdoitdray@gmail.com
Website: d-rayphotography.com
HOST HOTEL
Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore Skokie
5300 W. Touhy, Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 1-888-465-4329
Group Code: NPI
*LAST DAY TO BOOK A ROOM IS APRIL 8, 2026!