http://npcnewsonline.com/2013-npc-junior-usa-championships-preview/61630/The first NPC National-level event of the year is here with this weekend’s NPC Junior USA Championships in Charleston, South Carolina. Roughly 460 competitors are scheduled to take the stage as of today, with more expected as the weekend gets closer. Eleven of those competitors will earn the right to call themselves IFBB Professionals after the weekend. 
Here’s the breakdown of IFBB Pro cards: 
- Overall Fitness Winner (2 Height Classes)
 - Top 3 Placers in the Overall Figure & Bikini Comparison (6 Height Classes)
 - Both Class Winners in Men’s and Women’s Physique (2 Height Classes) 
(Related: 2012 NPC Junior USA Galleries & Results) 
Below is the schedule of events for the weekend:   
FRIDAY MAY 17
 NPC OFFICE
 When 9 am to 7 pm
 Where Convention Center, Meeting Room 4 
ATHLETE CHECK IN/WEIGH IN
 When 9-11 am or 5-7 pm
 Where Convention Center, Meeting Room 6 and 7
 *Note: Athletes are only required to check in once, either at the morning session or the evening session. ATHLETES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CHECK IN AT BOTH.   
SATURDAY MAY 18
 ATHLETE MEETING TIMES
 Fitness/Women’s Bodybuilding/Men’s Bodybuilding/Men’s Physique – 7:30 am
 Women’s Physique – 9 am
 Figure – 9:30 am
 Bikini – 10:00 am 
PREJUDGING
 When 8:30 am (Doors open to public at 8 am)
 Where Performing Arts Center 
PREJUDGING ORDER 
Fitness Routines
 Women’s Bodybuilding
 Men’s Bodybuilding
 Men’s Physique
 Women’s Physique
 Fitness Two-Piece
 Figure
 Bikini 
*Note: Times are subject to change. Final times will be posted in the Hyatt lobby on Friday night. 
FINALS
 TOP 15 MANDATORY MEETING 
When 5pm
 Where Performing Arts Center 
Finals begin at 6 pm. Doors open to the public at 5:30 pm.
Check-In