How to register for NPC shows?

Hi! Sorry if this is a repetitive question, I have been searching for this on the forums and through google for almost a week and I am so confused.

I have the shows (bikini) I want to do picked out, but I can't figure out how to sign up for them. Also, I saw that for NPC Jr Nationals you can register and if you don't qualify, they will return everything to you. It says I need my NPC card-- so do I just send in my stuff now and note that I registered for the card and simply haven't received it yet, or do I need to actually obtain the card before signing up? I'm really excited to compete, but I am extremely confused at the moment.

Any help is greatly appreciated

Each show usually has it's own website..and you'll be able to find the entry forms there. They may or may not also have the NPC card form...if they do then you're set and can get it off there but if not you can find it on npcnewsonline.com/join-the-npc

When is the show you planned on doing? It only takes a couple weeks (tops) to get your NPC card in the mail once you send out for it..so hopefully that's plenty of time. It's a lot easier to have the card on you when you check in at the show, and saves a lot of time as well.

[QUOTE=WoopItsKevin;1016287323]Each show usually has it's own website..and you'll be able to find the entry forms there. They may or may not also have the NPC card form...if they do then you're set and can get it off there but if not you can find it on npcnewsonline.com/join-the-npc

When is the show you planned on doing? It only takes a couple weeks (tops) to get your NPC card in the mail once you send out for it..so hopefully that's plenty of time. It's a lot easier to have the card on you when you check in at the show, and saves a lot of time as well.[/QUOTE]

I have one show in 12 weeks and another in 18. I think I will register for the npc card tomorrow, I didn't really understand how that worked. Thanks for the help!

Why would enter a national event if you are not nationally qualified yet? Wait and see where you stand....as being "nationally qualified" does not necessarily mean you are ready to compete at that level yet.....

[QUOTE=simpleguy4;1016691903]Why would enter a national event if you are not nationally qualified yet? Wait and see where you stand....as being "nationally qualified" does not necessarily mean you are ready to compete at that level yet.....[/QUOTE]

Agreed. I qualified nationally for figure last year but knew I wasn't ready so I worked hella hard to get ready for it this year.

Get your feet wet first and see of you even like it. National level will be much more intimidating especially if you know your physique is lacking.

[QUOTE=simpleguy4;1016691903]Why would enter a national event if you are not nationally qualified yet? Wait and see where you stand....as being "nationally qualified" does not necessarily mean you are ready to compete at that level yet.....[/QUOTE]

I know I'm likely not ready. I just wanted to compete in as many shows as possible for the experience this season lol, it has nothing to do with winning