Athlete Checklist

Once you have registered, what comes next? There are so many factors that go into competing. You're busy with prep and feeling hungry and forgetful. Here is everything in one place to keep you on track until you hit the stage! Here's your to do list, in no particular order:

To Do

1. Buy NANBF Membership

2. Practice Mandatory Posing

Head over to NANBF.net to purchase your membership. Memberships are $100 and are active from the date of purchase for one year.

Familiarize yourself with the mandatory poses required for the categories you will be competing in. Practice your posing regularly and attend our free posing seminars if possible. Need a posing coach? We recommend Trinity Lahti with Stage.Elegance.Posing (IG) for bikini and TJ West for physique, classic, or bodybuilding. Both offer in person and virtual posing coaching.

3. Develop your Individual Routine

Bikini and Physique athletes need to practice a "L walk" or "T walk" for their individual routines. These routines will be done to house music.

Classic and Bodybuilder athletes will prepare a 60 second choreographed individual routine to a song of their choice. (Please choose a family friendly song.)

4. Send us a 60 sec mp3

Classic and Bodybuilder athletes only. Once you have decided your song selection for the individual routine, email a 60 sec mp3 file to razorwirefitness@gmail.com. The easiest way to do make a 60 sec mp3 file is to buy the mp3 on Amazon music. Download it and then use an audio trimming software like Audacity (free) or this website: https://audiotrimmer.com/. Audio submissions must be received by July 11, 2026.

5. Purchase your tanning package

Our official show tanner is Airbronze Sunless. Buy your tanning package at their website as soon as possible to avoid late fees. A team member will reach out to schedule you for your tan. Your first coat will take place at their studio, which is located at 6105 Father Tribou St Ste 7, Little Rock, AR 72205. The second coat will take place at the competition venue the morning of the show. A schedule will be emailed to you the week of the show to let you know when to arrive for your second coat. All tanning packages also include color touch ups, oil and suit glue.

6. Purchase your stage photography & video

KD Photography is our official stage photographer. We are still finalizing the details on the photo and video packages that will be offered, so check back for updates.

7. Buy your coach a ticket

All your coach needs is a general admission ticket. One support person or coach will be allowed backstage access.

8. Reserve your hotel room

Our official host hotel is Residence Inn by Marriott Little Rock Downtown. The hotel is steps away from the Ron Robinson Theatre. We have a special group rate available now until June 26.

9. Invite your friends and family

Tickets are $35 online or $40 at the door. Cash or card will be accepted at the door. Kids under 12 are free. Parking for the venue is available at 333 President Clinton Ave for $2 an hour. Doors open at 9:15am and the show starts at 10am.

10. Buy your suit

Review the suit requirements at NANBF.net for your division. Here are some recommended retailers:

Bikini:

Figure:

Physique:

Classic:

Bodybuilding:

11. Buy & Schedule Polygraph

Polygraph testing is a part of our drug free standard. Every athlete must participate in polygraph testing. If you have polygraph test results from another NANBF or WNBF show less then 45 days old, we will accept it. Please email us about this exception at razorwirefitness@gmail.com. Polygraph results from OCB, NNF and INBA/PNBA will not be accepted.

Schedule and purchase your polygraph here. Testing will take place at our host hotel the day before the show. If you live locally, please choose a morning time if possible to reserve evening slots for athletes traveling in from out of town.

While cannabis/marijuana is not on our banned substance list, you are not allowed to consume it before your polygraph test. Please make sure you are sober and free of any substance that might alter your state of mind when taking your polygraph test.

12. Tag us on social media

Tag us on social media throughout your prep! We can't wait to see your journey to the stage.

13. Purchase loose fitting clothes & spare sheets

You will need dark, loose fitting clothes and slides to wear after your tan. You will also need to bring your own set of dark colored or thrifted sheets to the hotel so you don't get charged for ruining the sheets with your spray tan.