All contestants must be registered as athletes with the computer service of the International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB).
In order for a U.S. athlete to be eligible for IFBB Professional Status, the athlete must have obtained one of the following placements in an NPC or amateur IFBB event:
Bodybuilding
As the Overall winner at Team Universe.
As the Overall winner (open and masters) IFBB North American.
As the Overall 35+(women), 40+(men), 50+(men), 60+(men) winner in Masters National Championship.
As the Overall winner(men/women), and 2nd place overall(men) at the USA Championship.
Weight class winner at the National Championship
Weight class winner at the IFBB Amateur World Championship.
Fitness
Among the first 2 in her height class in the National or Team Universe Championships.
Height class winner at the IFBB Amateur World Championship.
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Overall winner at the Jr. USA Championship.
Class winners at the Jr. National Championship, USA Championship.
Class winners at the USA Championship.
Overall winner and 2nd place overall at IFBB North American Championship.
Overall winner of the 35+ at Masters National Championship.
Overall winner of the 35+ at IFBB North American Championship.
Top two in each class at the National Figure Championship.
Height class winner at the IFBB Amateur World Championship.
