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A look back at some athletes who have graced
the NPC MID-AMERICAN WINTER CLASSIC stage!

Who’s ready to make some NEW memories this December? 👀❄️🎅🏼

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CUSTOM SHAKER CUPS ARE BACK!

EVERY ATHLETE competing at the 2026 NPC MID-AMERICAN WINTER CLASSIC will receive a custom SHAKER CUP in their Athlete Swag Bag! 🎁💪

3 GREAT COLORS THIS YEAR:
⚫️ BLACK
⚪️ WHITE
🔴 RED

SEE EVERYONE SOON! 💪🎅🏼❄️

📝 REGISTER TODAY!

DON’T MISS THE MIDWEST’S END-OF-YEAR BODYBUILDING EVENT! 🔥❄️
OPEN TO ALL NPC ATHLETES

🔺 Register NOW for the 2026 NPC MID-AMERICAN WINTER CLASSIC
🔺 Registration: Npcmidamericanwinterclassic.com
🔺 Tan:
🔺 Hair & Make-Up:
🔺 Professional Photos:
🔺 Video:

🗓️ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
Mandatory Athlete Check-In | 4–7 PM

🗓️ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
Athlete Meeting | 8 AM
Prejudging | 9 AM
Finals | 4 PM

📍 Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
🏆 DECEMBER 5, 2026 | NATIONAL QUALIFIER

🟨 2026 NPC MEMBERSHIP 👉GET REGISTERED!

Planning to compete in an NPC event in 2026?

Before you can register for an NPC contest, make sure you have your 2026 NPC Membership Card.

✅ Purchase your 2026 NPC Membership
✅ Receive your NPC member number
✅ Use your membership information when registering for any NPC event

Don’t wait until the last minute
get your NPC membership taken care of now and be ready for show day!

🏆 2026 NPC MID-AMERICAN WINTER CLASSIC
📅 December 5, 2026
📍 Bloomington-Normal, Illinois

GET YOUR NPC CARD ➡️ NPCUSAMEMBERSHIP.COM

❄️ 14 WEEKS OUT! ❄️

The countdown continues… 14 weeks from today, the NPC Mid-American Winter Classic returns for our 5TH ANNIVERSARY! 🎅🏼💪🏼❄️

This year, we’re bringing it all back
bigger production, holiday atmosphere, a packed vendor experience, and a stage built for the athletes who have worked all year for this moment. 🎄✨

Whether you’re chasing that National Qualification, stepping on stage for the first time, or finishing your 2026 season strong… December is waiting. ❄️

🎅🏼 NPC MID-AMERICAN WINTER CLASSIC
📅 DECEMBER 5, 2026
🏆 NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIER
📍 Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Normal, IL 61617

Registration is OPEN 📝
Athletes… 14 weeks. Make them count.

A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER. ❄️🎄

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⭐️ EXECUTIVE SPONSOR ⭐️

We’re excited to welcome HVYWGHT Chocolate Bars as an EXECUTIVE SPONSOR of the 2026 NPC MID-AMERICAN WINTER CLASSIC! 🍫💪 Don’t miss this opportunity, come by their booth and see what they have in store for this year’s

🏆 ALL OVERALL WINNERS are in for something special!

👀 STAY TUNED.
We have some BIG NEWS coming involving a special HVYWGHT × NPC MID-AMERICAN WINTER CLASSIC collaboration. 🍫❄️

OUR CHOCOLATE
I wanted something that combined my love for sweets and my dedication to fitness that went beyond the typical cookie or brownie. So, I set out to create a chocolate experience unlike any other with delicious, indulgent flavors that will satisfy the heaviest sweet tooth.I believe in enjoying life’s sweeter moments without ever settling for ordinary. You don’t have to be a bodybuilder to enjoy a good treat— whether you’re a foodie, or just celebrating a job well done, HVYWGHT chocolate bars are designed to fuel your cravings and reward your hard work. 

IG: HVYWGHT Chocolate Bars
WEBSITE: HVYWGHTCHOCOLATE.COM

💥 SUPPORTING SPONSOR 💥

We’re excited to welcome back Nuts 'N More® l The Original High Protein Nut Butters 🥜to the 2026 NPC Mid-American Winter Classic! 🏆❄️

From Shark Tank to becoming one of the most recognized names in high-protein peanut butter, Nuts ’N More has built its reputation on combining serious nutrition with incredible flavor.

Backed by Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec,
Nuts ’N More continues to create indulgent, high-protein spreads made for fitness lovers, food lovers, and anyone who refuses to sacrifice taste while chasing their goals. 🔥

ALL WINTER CLASSIC ATHLETES will get to experience Nuts ’N More inside their official Winter Classic athlete swag bags! 🎁💪

📅 December 5th 2026
📲 IG: Nuts 'N More® l The Original High Protein Nut Butters
🌐 Nuts-N-More.com

A huge THANK YOU to Nuts ’N More for once again supporting the NPC Mid-American Winter Classic and our athletes! 🙏

Throwing it back to some of our bringing the 🔥 backstage at the NPC MID-AMERICAN WINTER CLASSIC! ❄️💪

A new group of athletes will make their own memories this December…

WHO’S READY FOR 2026?

📅 DECEMBER 4–5, 2026
📍 Normal, IL
🌐 npcmidamericanwinterclassic.com

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⭐️GOLD SPONSOR ⭐️

We’re proud to welcome back Intrinsic Massage Therapy as a GOLD Sponsor of the 2026 NPC MID-AMERICAN WINTER CLASSIC! 💪❄️

🏆 ALL OVERALL WINNERS ARE IN FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL!

Every Overall Champion will receive a GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR A FREE MASSAGE from Intrinsic Massage Therapy! 💆🏻‍♂️

MEET CHRIS CRISMAN

Chris is a Nationally Certified Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT, NCBTMB, GTS) who has specialized in Sports Massage Therapy and the Graston Technique® for over a decade.

From elite bodybuilders and competitive athletes to anyone looking to improve recovery and mobility, Chris understands the demands that hard training puts on the body.

💪 Improve mobility & flexibility
🔥 Enhance recovery
🏋️ Support athletic performance
⚡ Help keep your body performing at its best

When you train hard, recovery matters.

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