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Whether this is your first national show or fifth, here are my top tips to hit the national stage.  After competing for years, these are the things I see most often being forgotten or some competitor throwing a fit over. photo BY JM Manion for NPC News Online Budget Competing is not cheap.  Let me say that again- COMPETING IS NOT CHEAP!  Entry fees, hotel, flight, spray tan, suit, make-up, food, supplements . . . the list goes on. By the time you get your 15 seconds of glory, you will have likely spent thousands to get there.  I would not suggest cutting corners in this sport, but here are some tips to help save some money. ·         Stay at the host hotel: When a promoter releases the host hotel, they usually have a competitor rate.  Saving on average $30 per night.  Most of these rooms have a 24-hour before arrival cancellation policy and a credit card will hold the room (but not be charged until your arrival...

Whether you have been chomping at the competition barbell or patiently waiting, NPC just released next year's Nationals competition dates .  It does not too much of a shock as many are within the same time frame as 2016. One thing to note is the order for Master's Nationals has dramatically changed.  You can find the new line up HERE .  This may also happen to North Americans as well; but that is speculation at this point. Junior USAs May 19, 2017 – May 20, 2017 Junior Nationals June 16, 2017 – June 17, 2017 Universe Championships June 30, 2017 – July 1, 2017 Teen Collegiate & Masters National Championships July 19, 2017 – July 22, 2017 USA Championships July 28, 2017 – July 29, 2017 North American Championships August 30, 2017 – September 2, 2017 National Championships November 17, 2017 – November 18, 2017 While dates are in place, many of the promoters will not roll out more information or update websi...