Competitors must be 18 and over to compete in NPC Teenage Divisions.
The NPC has changed the minimum age to be eligible to compete in the Teenage Division in all divisions.
In previous years, the NPC Teenage Division had athletes under the age of 18, but for the 2022 season, this has come to an end.
The new rule started to make its rounds on social media by numerous NPC show promoters, but not everybody agreed.
A number of prominent figures in the sport were not happy with decision, believing that the NPC literally ended teenage bodybuilding.
Official Press Release
NPC Teenage Division (Male & Female) Eligibility – You must have reached your 18th birthday on or before the date of the event and have not reached your 20th birthday to compete in ANY NPC teenage category/event.
All Teens UINDER the age of 18, are not allowed to compete in ANY NPC event.
