Competitor Information
DATE: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Mandatory Competitors Meeting 8:30am!!
Prejudging: 10:00am (Central time)
Evening Finals: (one hour after Pre-Judging Ends) EST: 1:30pm
LOCATION: Old National Events Plaza, in Downtown Evansville
HOST/HOTEL:
DoubleTree by Hilton
601 Walnut St, Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 423-5002
Room rate: Currently Being negotiated
All rooms are furnished with refrigerator.
Check -in 3:00 pm CST, Check- out is 12:00 pm (noon) CST
Cut off date for room discount: TBD
Parking: Parking is complimentary for all overnight guests.
Cancellations: Reservation Cancellations must be done by 3:00 pm CST
24 hours prior to arrival date
Group name: Indiana Muscle
INDIANA MUSCLE 2025 CHARGE WILL BE ASSESSED FOR ALL TOWELS RUINED FROM TANNING PRODUCTS. CHARGES FOR RUINED SHEETS WILL BE ASSESSED AS WELL.
MANDATORY COMPETITORS MEETING! 8:30am Sat. May 16, 2026 @ Old National Events Plaza
CHECK-IN/WEIGH-IN /HEIGHT CHECK: FRIDAY CHECKINS ONLY! May 15, 2026 @ 6pm - 8pm at Old National Events Plaza
NO CHECK-INS SATURDAY May 16, 2026
ELIGIBILITY: This contest is open to all NPC registered athletes who meet the following requirements:
1. Possess a current 2026 NPC card (unregistered athletes may purchase cards for $135 cash or check at check-in)
2. Novice contestants for the 2026 Indiana Muscle may have never won an overall in any prior contests.
3. PURE novice contestants - those who have never competed in the NPC before.
4. Masters contestants - those who have reached at least 35, 40 or 50 years of age the day of the show.
5. All open classes are NPC national qualifying events for 1st and 2nd place.
POSING LIMIT: Bodybuilding, men’s classic physique & women’s physique competitors evening posing routines are limited to 60 seconds (Music must be submitted via MuscleWare ONLY, USB will not be taken at checkin)
LATE FEE: All entries must be received on or after May 10th, 2026 will be subject to a $50 Late Fee.
DEADLINE: All entries must be received on or before May 12th , 2026 @ 7pm (CST). No entries accepted after this date & time online, Registrations will be accepted at Check-ins Friday, May 16th from 6-8pm.
Stage Hair and Makeup:
Competition Spray Tanning available Friday & Saturday:
LSR Competition Spray Tanning www.liquidsunrayz.com
Active Nutrition and Supplements LLC -or- BH Event Management LLC -or- Nitro Fitness, Eric or Crista Schmidt, or Trevor Baker or any member of the Planning Committee may not be held liable for any risk or injury related to the NPC Indiana Muscle, Please see entry form for full details and waiver.