NPC Mother Lode
NPC Mother Lode
NPC National Qualifier | May 2023
Judges’ Feedback
Please email the following to the judges for feedback:
- Name
- Competitor Number
- Division(s)
- Class(es)
- Official Stage Photos (this will arrive in your email in 1-2 weeks after the show)
Steve DeVore: stephendevore@gmail.com
Al Smith: al94486@yahoo.com
Tammy Lopes: tamara@american-iron.com
Lorne Talley: letalley@asu.edu
Camile Periat: cperiat@gmail.com
Purchase your Stage Photos or Video Package here:
The NPC Mother Lode is a visual extravaganza! The show hearkens back to before the Golden Days of bodybuilding to a time when muscles could be found only at freak shows and on the inside of dirty red and white striped tents.
This show will inspire and ENTERTAIN like no other! Our competitors will star in our opening act with costumes, music, celebrity guests, and acrobatic exhibitions!
Our audience will want to jump from their seats with inspiration as they watch their favorite athletes battle for the coveted Mother Lode trophy and free entry and lodging at our NPC Worldwide Invictus Pro Qualifier. Plus the very best of the overall winners will receive a flight to our Pro Qualifier! All will take place on a stage whose visuals are second only to the stunning athletes who will grace our stage. What’s more, is a carnival of fitness vendors at our venue’s doorstep, bringing you steals on the most interesting fitness-enhancing products and wares.
The whole event, everything; check-ins, tanning, make-up, and the show take place under one roof. We give you generous competitor bags loaded with the goods from our sponsors.

Show Hosts: Eric the Trainer & Zach Sudfeld!
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NPC Schedule
Friday, May 2023
1:00 PM | Tanning begins |
4:00 PM | Check-ins for Men’s Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Women’s Physique, and Fitness |
5:00 PM | Check-ins for Men’s Physique |
5:45 PM | Check-ins for Figure & Wellness |
6:30 PM | Check-ins for Bikini |
7:00 PM | Check-ins Close |

One Overall winner will receive a paid flight to turn pro in Kazakhstan!
Go Pro in Kazakhstan
All NPC Mother Lode Overall Winners will receive a free hotel and registration to the NPC Worldwide Invictus Pro Qualifier where 9 IFBB Pro Cards will be rewarded!
Saturday, May 2023
10:00 AM | Pre-Judging |
6:00 PM | Finals |
Note: There is not an in-person competitor meeting. A detailed competitor experience video will be emailed to you the week of the show.
Order of Classes
Same for Pre-Judging & Finals
Fitness (Physique PJ, Routines Finals)
Figure True Novice
Figure Masters 45+
Figure Masters 35+
Figure Hero
Figure Novice
Figure Open A
Figure Open B
Figure Open C
Figure Overall
Fitness Awards (Finals Only)
Classic Physique True Novice
Classic Physique Master’s 45+
Classic Physique Master’s 35+
Classic Physique Teen
Classic Physique Hero
Classic Physique Novice
Classic Physique A
Classic Physique B
Classic Physique C
Classic Physique D
Classic Physique Overall
Women’s Physique (One Class)
Women’s Physique Overall
Bodybuilding Master’s Men’s 60+
Bodybuilding Master’s Men’s 50+
Bodybuilding Master’s Men’s 40+
Bodybuilding Hero
Novice Men’s Bodybuilding Light
Novice Men’s Bodybuilding Heavy
Novice Men’s Bodybuilding Overall
Men’s bodybuilding Open Bantam
Men’s Bodybuilding Open Light
Men’s Bodybuilding Open Middle
Men’s Bodybuilding Open Light-Heavy
Men’s Bodybuilding Open Heavy
Men’s Bodybuilding Open Overall
Bikini True Novice A
Bikini True Novice B
Bikini True Novice C
Bikini True Novice D
Bikini Masters 45+
Bikini Masters 35+ A
Bikini Masters 35+ B
Bikini Masters 35+ C
Bikini Masters 35+ Overall
Bikini Teen
Bikini Hero
Bikini Novice Class A
Bikini Novice Class B
Bikini Novice Class C
Bikini Novice Class D
Bikini Novice Class E
Bikini Novice Class F
Bikini Novice Overall
Bikini Open Class A
Bikini Open Class B
Bikini Open Class C
Bikini Open Class D
Bikini Open Class E
Bikini Open Class F
Bikini Open Class G
Bikini Open Class H
Bikini Open Overall
Men’s Physique True Novice A
Men’s Physique True Novice B
Men’s Physique Master’s 50+
Men’s Physique Master’s 45+
Men’s Physique Master’s 35+
Men’s Physique Teen
Men’s Physique Hero
Men’s Physique Novice Class A
Men’s Physique Novice Class B
Men’s Physique Novice Overall
Men’s Physique Open Class A
Men’s Physique Open Class B
Men’s Physique Open Class C
Men’s Physique Open Class D
Men’s Physique Open Class E
Men’s Physique Open Class F
Men’s Physique Overall
Wellness Masters 35+ A
Wellness Masters 35+ B
Wellness Masters 35+ Overall
Wellness Novice A
Wellness Novice B
Wellness Novice C
Wellness Novice Overall
Wellness Hero
Wellness A
Wellness B
Wellness C
Wellness D
Wellness Overall

Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Everything you need in one convenient location! The Reno-Sparks Convention Center is just south of Downtown Reno and Midtown with hip bars and new restaurants perfect for your post-show treat! The Reno-Sparks Convention Center is also home to the Legion Sports Fest! No need to drive around town; Our host hotel is connected with a skybridge making your trip easy and stress-free!
Host Hotel
Peppermill Resort
Resort amenities include a posh 9,900-square-foot fitness center; two beautiful pools and three outdoor jetted spas, heated with on-site geothermal energy; designer boutique shopping, free WiFi Internet access for all guests; An exciting assortment of bars and lounges, including the iconic Fireside Lounge; and 9 award-winning restaurants offering authentic Chinese, inspired Italian, steaks and chops, seafood, deli, and café dining.
The Peppermill is .9 miles from the NPC Mother Lode Venue.
- Full Service Spa
- 24 hour Fitness Center
- Restaurants
- Full Service Bar
- Plenty of Food & Donuts nearby
Rates
Starting at:
- Midweek: $80
- Weekend: $140
Plus Resort Fee and Tax
BOOKING DEADLINE: Thursday, April 14 at 5:00 PM
Call reservations at 800-282-2444 and reference the group code LNPCML2. Or book online.

Directions To the Venue
4590 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502
Airport Information
Closest Major Airport: Reno/Tahoe International (RNO). Click here to book flights to Reno.
Services
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Competition Tanning$115.00 – $170.00
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Make-Up & Hair$20.00 – $250.00
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Stage Photography$99.00 – $245.00
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Backstage Coaches Pass$135.00 – $999.00