NPC BIKINI COMPETITOR RULES
SOURCE: NPC NEWS ONLINE (http://npcnewsonline.com/bikini-rules/)
Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs are permitted. Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are advised to bring two (2) suits to check in. The fronts of the suits are too low and must be constructed higher. Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standard
Competitors must wear high heels.
Competitors may wear jewelry.
National level contests do not permit competitors to crossover into Bodybuilding, Fitness or Figure at the same event. All other competitions are permitted to have crossovers at the discretion of the promoter with appropriate approval.
Take a look at our recent NPC contest galleries for examples of approved swimsuits and styles.
BIKINI HEIGHT CLASSES
For national level contests that are professional qualifiers:
Up to and including 5’1”
Over 5’1” and up to and
including 5’2-1/2”
Over 5’2-1/2” and up to
and including 5’4”
Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’5-1/2
Over 5’5-1/2” and up to
and including 5’7”
Over 5’7”
A promoter can choose to have fewer height classes for non national level contests as follows:
For all contests with two (2) classes:
Up to and including 5’4”
Over 5’4”
For all contests with three (3) classes:
Up to and including 5’4”
Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’6”
Over 5’6”
For all contests with four (4) classes:
Up to and including 5’2”
Over 5’2” and up to and including 5’4”
Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’6”
Over 5’6”
