This event is a National Qualifier. The top 2 placings in each Open Class qualify for nationals. Masters athletes qualify for Masters Nationals regardless of placing.
REGISTRATION
Entry Fee is $135 per class
Entry Deadline: June 5 at 6:00pm PST
Late Entry Fee (after 6/6-6/12) is $200 for the first class, $300 for walk up registrations
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
HERO DIVISION
The TJC is also known for highlighting our service men and women with the HERO division which features athletes who are former or current police, military, fire and frontline doctors and nurses.
ELIGIBILITY
- Athletes must be at least 18 years of age by the day of show
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Competitors ages 18 and 19 entered in any division must show proof of age
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All masters competitors must show proof of age at Check-In (i.e. Drivers License or Birth Certificate)
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Must have current year NPC membership ($160) by day of athlete check-in to compete – www.npcusamembership.com
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Entrants must be NPC registered athletes and there are no residency restrictions. NPC cards run January 1st- December 31st so cards purchased in 2025 will not be valid for 2026 events.
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Competitors (with the exception of Fit Model) may compete in as many divisions as they would like and are eligible for (i.e. Open & Novice, Physique & Bodybuilding, etc)
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For more information on rules and regulations, please visit the official NPC website at www.npcnewsonline.com
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Those who are designated a “Pro” competitor in any federation are not eligible unless they have successfully petitioned the NPC to regain their amateur status.
NOVICE ELIGIBILITY
- True Novice Classes – This class is for first time competitors only. If you have ever competed in an NPC competition previously (regardless of division), you are not eligible for True Novice.
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Novice Classes – Competitors must not have placed 1st within the division at any NPC contest in a novice, masters or open class previously, in order to qualify as a Novice athlete
Classes Offered At The 2026 Tanji Johnson Classic
MEN
NPC Bodybuilding – Wheelchair, Masters (60, 50 & 40), Junior, Hero, Open
NPC Classic Physique –True Novice, Novice, Over 60, 50, 45, 35, Jr, Hero, Open
NPC Men’s Physique – True Novice, Novice, Over 60,50,40,35, Jr, Hero, Open
WOMEN
IFBB Pro Wellness – Masters (Over 40), Open Wellness
NPC Women’s Physique – Masters (Over 45, 35), Hero, Open
NPC Wellness –True Novice, Novice, Masters 40, 35, Hero, Open
NPC Figure –True Novice, Novice, Masters (60, 55, 50, 45 & 35), Hero, Open
NPC Fit Model* –True Novice, Novice, Masters (45 & 35) Open
NPC Bikini –True Novice, Novice, Masters (60, 55, 50, 40 & 35), Hero, Open
*Fit Model athletes may not crossover into other divisions