2023 NPC Sun City Showdown – National Qualifier!
Wings of Strength presents the inaugural NPC Sun City Showdown!
An NPC National Qualifier! One week before NPC Jr Nationals — an IFBB PRO QUALIFIER!
SHOW TICKETS
FREE LIVESTREAM
NPC ATHLETE REGISTRATION
An $80 late fee incurs on May 27 for the first class. Any crossover is only $105 for each additional class.
MANDATORY NPC CARD
(must have NPC card to compete)
OFFICIAL TANNING: PRO TAN
OFFICIAL HAIR AND MAKEUP: LE BOU BEAUTY
EXHIBITOR & SPONSOR INFO
HOST HOTEL
DON’T MISS THE FREE POSING SEMINAR WITH HEAD JUDGE!
FRIDAY JUNE 9TH | 1:00 PM @ DESERT DIAMOND ARENA
NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIER DIVISIONS:
This show is a National Qualifier!
– Men: Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Physique
– Women: Bodybuilding, Physique, Figure, Fitness, Wellness, Bikini
– True Novice, Novice, Masters, Heroes, Open
ALL NPC OVERALL WINNERS will receive FREE REGISTRATION to the following PRO QUALIFIER SHOWS:
– NPC Jr. Nationals (Pro Qualifier) | June 16-17
– NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships (Pro Qualifier) | July 28-29, 2023
– Olympia Amateur Eastern Europe (Pro Qualifier) | August 26-27
– Olympia Amateur in Orlando (Pro Qualifier) | Oct 31-Nov 1
– Romania Muscle Fest (Pro Qualifier) | November 11-12
HOST HOTEL: HOLIDAY INN GLENDALE
6151 N 99th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85305 (click for map) — 1 mile away from Show Venue!
Only a 3-minute drive away from the show venue, this hotel features:
-Convenient Keurig coffee maker, mini refrigerator, and microwave
-Complimentary Wi-Fi, Parking, Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool and Spa
-Room Service available through the on-site full bar & restaurant
You can reserve your room online here, or by calling 602-603-5800. Please mention “Wings of Strength” or Group Code: WOS when calling to receive your discounted room rate!
Room rate expires on Friday May 26th.
VENUE: DESERT DIAMOND ARENA
9400 W Maryland Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305 (click for Map)
Desert Diamond Arena is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility located at Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue. The arena anchors the 223-acre, $1 billion development Westgate Entertainment District, the “crown jewel” of sports and entertainment complexes.
ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY
Please click the link here to register for an NPC membership. Every athlete must be a current member of the NPC to compete on stage. If you registered online and did not receive your email confirmation, please visit www.npcregistration.com, sign-in with your user account and click the print box. This will allow you to print out a copy of your registration and/or save a screenshot and download your registration number.
After you’ve registered for your NPC Card, then you can register to compete at the NPC Sun City Showdown here: Athlete Registration
Fees:
– Registration (first entry): $140
– Crossovers: $105
An $80 late fee incurs on May 27 for the first class. Any crossover is only $105 for each additional class.
SPECIAL AWARDS
ALL NPC OPEN OVERALL WINNERS will receive FREE REGISTRATION to the the following IFBB PRO QUALIFIER SHOWS:
– NPC Jr. Nationals (Pro Qualifier) | June 16-17
– NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships (Pro Qualifier) | July 28-29, 2023
– Olympia Amateur Eastern Europe (Pro Qualifier) | August 26-27
– Olympia Amateur in Orlando (Pro Qualifier) | Oct 31-Nov 1
– Romania Muscle Fest (Pro Qualifier) | November 11-12
BACKSTAGE PASSES
– In order to obtain a backstage pass, you must purchase both prejudging and evening finals tickets…AND you must have a current NPC card & identification.
– These can be purchased at the NPC Check-In on Friday June 9th, or at the ticketing table during the event.
MUSIC FOR COMPETITORS
PROMOTER CONTACT INFO
Promoted by Wings of Strength, LLC.
Contact Alex Sacasa (VP of U.S. Operations) for any questions:
Call or Text: (480) 747-7401
TANNING
Pro Tan® is proud to be the Official and Exclusive Competition Tanning Provider of the NPC Sun City Showdown. Pro Tan® is the only tanning company permitted on site or at the host hotel. Tanning will be conveniently located at Bell Bank Park. Be sure to register for your tanning package in advance to avoid on-site walk-up fees.
Appointments will be e-mailed to competitors 1 week prior to the contest. Tanning packages include spray tanning services and backstage color touch-ups, oil, and Bikini Bite®. Athletes who do not tan with Pro Tan® and would like backstage services are subject to a backstage service fee. For any questions, please e-mail Elysa Weissbaum at ejw@protanusa.com. Go with the Pros!
HAIR & MAKEUP
Le’Bou Beauty is the official hair and makeup sponsor for Wings of Strength USA! With over 17 years of experience, this glam squad has your every need and desire taken care of! “Our Mission Is To Take Beauty And Redefine It. Sharing Our Faith Through Beauty + Cosmetics While Empowering You To Be, YOU.”
SHOW SCHEDULE
Friday June 9th, 2023: ATHLETE CHECK-INS
MANDATORY NPC Athlete Check-ins for meeting, athlete goody bag & height and/or weight verification.
VENUE: DESERT DIAMOND ARENA | 9400 W Maryland Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305 (click for Map)
TIMES:
1:00pm – FREE Athlete Posing Seminar, led by Head Judge Terrick El Guindy. Free to attend!
2:00pm: Women’s Check-ins
4:00pm: Men’s Check-ins
– Receive all show info
– Register & weigh-in for the competition
– Pick-up badge + competitor number
– Purchase NPC Card
– Purchase Backstage Passes
– Pick-up free goody bag and t-shirt
Saturday June 10th, 2023: SHOW DAY
8:00am: DOORS OPEN TO ATHLETES
9:00am: DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC
10:00am: PRELIMINARIES
ORDER OF SHOW
– WOMEN’S FITNESS
– MEN’S BODYBUILDING
– WOMEN’S BODYBUILDING
– WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
– MEN’S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
– WOMEN’S FIGURE
– WOMEN’S WELLNESS
– MEN’S PHYSIQUE
– WOMEN’S BIKINI
3:00pm: DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC
4:00pm: FINALS
