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Arnold Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships
2009 Arnold Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness, and Figure Championships
Location
CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO USA
Columbus is America’s 21stCentury city recognized as the best place to live, work, and raise a family in the United States.
As the capital of Ohio and the 15th largest city in the United States, Columbus boasts a population of 1.6 million and is a leading sport fan community.
Columbus offers top flight hotel and dining accommodations, as well as professional dance, opera, theater, symphonic, and a wide range of sports entertainment.
Columbus is renowned as a city of sport fans who enjoy major league sport teams, elite collegiate sport teams, and significant sport tournaments including NCAA events, USA Volleyball sanctioned competitions, and World Cup Hockey Training Camp’s.
Columbus, Ohio has earned the title of a “Major Sports Destination” by hosting the annual Arnold Sports Festival, presenting more than 17,000 athletes competing in 37 sports and events. The three day event welcomes 165,000 visitors and creates an estimated $41 million each year. In 2009, the Arnold Sports Festival will be presented in four of Columbus’s premiere venues including the Franklin County Veterans Memorial, The Greater Columbus Convention Center, Nationwide Arena, and The Ohio Expo Center.
Venue Sites
The 2009 Arnold Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness, and Figure Championships will be held at two venues.
Prejudging for the Arnold Amateur Women’s Fitness and Figure will be held on the historic stage of the Franklin County Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 300 West Broad Street, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009. A general admission ticket may be purchased for $25 in advance at ticketmaster.com/Arnold or at the venue site on Thursday, March 5, 2009.
Prejudging for the Arnold Amateur Men’s and Women’s Bodybuilding will also be held on the stage of the Franklin County Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 300 West Broad Street, at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009. A general admission ticket may be purchased for $25 in advance at ticketmaster.com/Arnold or at the venue site on Thursday, March 5, 2009.
Finals for the 2009 Arnold Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness, and Figure Championships will be held on the Arnold Fitness EXPO stage at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 200 North High Street, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009. A $10 Arnold Fitness EXPO ticket is required and may be purchased in advance at ticketmaster.com/Arnold or via telephone at 614-431-3600. Tickets may be purchased the morning of the event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Categories
The categories accepted for the above mentioned championship are:
Male Bodybuilding: Bantamweight (<65kg), Lightweight (<70kg), Welterweight (<75kg), Middleweight (<85kg), Light-Heavyweight Men (<90kg), Heavyweight Men (<100kg), and Super-Heavyweight (>100kg).
Women’s Bodybuilding Classes:
____ Lightweight: Up to and including 125 lbs. (up to 56,7Kg)
____ Middleweight: 126 – 140 lbs. 56,7 Kg – 63,5Kg)
____ Heavyweight: 141 lbs. and over (63,6Kg and over)
Women’s Fitness Classes:
____ Short: Up to and including 5’-4” (up to 165cm)
____ Medium: Over 5’-4” and up to and including 5’-6” (up to and including 171cm)
____ Tall: Over 5’-6” (over 171cm)
Women’s Figure Classes (Bodyfitness):
____ A: Up to and including 5’1” (up to and including 155cm)
____ B: Over 5’1” Up to and including 5’2-1/2” (over 155cm up to and including 160cm)
____ C: Over 5’2-1/2” Up to and including 5’4” (over 160cm up to and including 165cm)
____ D: Over 5’4” Up to and including 5’5-1/2” (over 165cm up to and including 170cm)
____ E: Over 5’5-1/2” Up to and including 5’7” (over 170cm up to and including 174cm)
____ F: Over 5’7” (over 174cm)
Important Notice
The Organizer of the event in USA will not accept any direct registration except ones from Canada (through Canadian Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation) and United States of America (through NPC).
Entry Forms from athletes will only be considered if they are sent by the National Federation of the athlete and directly to IFBB Headquarters in Madrid.
The final decision to allow an athlete to compete in this event rests with the IFBB.
The Entry Form must be submitted to IFBB Head Office in Madrid with a brief resume of each athlete registered on the form.
ALL THE COSTS FOR TRAVAELING, HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS AND MEALS (AND TRANSPORT FROM AND TO THE AIRPORT) MUST BE COVERED BY THE NATIONAL FEDERATIONS. HOTEL RESERVATION MUST BE DONE BY DIRECT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE NATIONAL FEDERATION AND THE HOTELS (List of recommended hotels and contacts are provided on the Inspection Report). THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OR IFBB WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RESERVATION OR PAYMENT OF HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS, TRAVELING ARRANGEMENTS AND MEALS.
IFBB Registration Fee
Each Official Participant (Athlete and Delegates), must pay the IFBB Registration Fee of US$200. This Registration Fee is completely separate from the hotel security deposit.
Posing Music
All posing music must be on an audio CD only. The posing music must also be at the start of the CD. Each competitor must affix his name on the CD for easy identification.
Important Notice
The use of profane, vulgar and/or offensive language is strictly prohibited in the posing music.
Visa
Please consult the USA Embassy in your country to determine if you need a visa. An official Letter from the Organizer will be made available if required.
Hotel Recomendations
**Athlete airport shuttle service to downtown hotels ONLY –
must pre-arrange by emailing lorenz@arnoldexpo.com--no later than Monday, February 16th, 2009.
**Additional Hotel, Airport, Taxi, and Restaurant information is available at www.ArnoldSportsFestival.com
1. Courtyard by Marriott/Downtown Columbus
35 West Spring Street (corner of Spring & Front Streets)
Columbus, OH 43215
Reservations by Phone: 614-228-3200 or toll free 1-800-321-2211
Reservation Links:
Rooms w/ king bed
Link here
Rooms w/ double beds
Link here
IMPORTANT: Mention the 2009 Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding event when making reservation.
See website for detailed hotel information www.courtyardcolumbusdowntown.com
AAA rated.
DIRECTIONS TO Marriott / Downtown Columbus Hotel:
35 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215, Phone: 614/228-3200
From Airport: Take I-670 west to 3rd Street exit to Spring Street. Turn right onto Spring Street (one-way). After crossing High Street the hotel will be on the left at the end of the block (corner of Front and Spring Streets).
South to Columbus: Take I-71 south to the Broad Street exit and turn right. After crossing High Street the next street is Front (one-way). Turn right onto Front Street. Hotel is on the right hand side (corner of Front and Spring Streets).
North to Columbus: Take I-71 north to the Broad Street exit and turn left. After crossing High Street the next street is Front (one-way). Turn right onto Front Street. Hotel is on the right hand side (corner of Front and Spring Streets).
West to Columbus: Take I-70 west to I-71 north. Take the Broad Street exit and turn left. After crossing High Street the next street is Front (one-way). Turn right onto Front Street. Hotel is on the right hand side (corner of Front and Spring Streets).
East to Columbus: Take I-70 east to the Broad Street exit and turn left. After passing Veterans Memorial (approximately 2 miles) on left hand side, you will cross bridge. Turn left onto Front Street (one-way). Hotel is on the right hand side (corner of Front and Spring Streets).
2. Residence Inn Downtown Columbus
36 E Gay St
Columbus, OH 43215
Reservations By Phone: 614-222-2610
IMPORTANT: Mention the 2009 Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding event when making reservation.
See website for detailed hotel information www.residenceinncolumbusdowntown.com
AAA rated. Valet parking only.
From Airport:
Head west on Sawyer Road toward International Gateway
Turn right at International Gateway
Take the I-670/ US-62 West ramp to Columbus
Merge onto I-670 West/ US-62 South
Continue to follow I-670 West
Take exit 4B on the left for US-23 South/ Third Street
Merge onto North 3rd Street/ US-23
Turn Left at Gay Street
Hotel located on Right
3. The Courtyard by Marriott/Columbus Airport
2901 Airport Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43219
Reservations By Phone: 614-475-8530 or Toll Free 1-800-321-2211
IMPORTANT: Mention the 2009 Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding event when making reservation.
See website for detailed hotel information www.courtyardcolumbusairport.com
AAA rated.
Hotel located near Port Columbus International Airport. Just minutes from downtown venues directly off of
I-670.
Important Notice
Mandatory athlete Check-in.
Fitness and Figure athletes should arrive in Columbus, Ohio by Thursday, March 5, 2009. Mandatory athlete check-in is from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Franklin County Veterans Memorial, 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. The mandatory athlete check-in will be held in the Wayne Brehm Room.
Free Arnold Expo Public Shuttle
Regularly scheduled Arnold Sports Festival free shuttle bus transportation will be available beginning Friday, March 6, 2009 at 7:00am. The free shuttle buses will marked as the Arnold EXPO Public Shuttle and will make frequent stops at all downtown hotels, Franklin County Veterans Memorial, The Greater Columbus Convention Center, Nationwide Arena, and on Friday, March 7 only, the Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building.
The Arnold EXPO Public Shuttle route will be Double Tree Hotel to Franklin County Veterans Memorial to Courtyard by Marriott Downtown to Nationwide Arena to The Greater Columbus Convention Center to the Columbus Renaissance Hotel to the Hyatt on Capitol Square to the Holiday Inn Columbus Downtown to the City Center Parking Garage (South Entrance) to the Westin Hotel to the Double Tree Hotel.
The Arnold EXPO Public Shuttle Hours:
Friday, March 6, 2009: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 7, 2009: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sunday, March 8, 2009: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The daily schedule for the 2009 Arnold Sports Festival may be found at www.ArnoldSportsFestival.com
Airport locations
Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
4600 International Gateway
Columbus, Ohio 43219
Rickenbacker International Airport
Passenger Charter Terminal
2241 John Circle Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43217
Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the main gateway to Columbus metropolitan area and offers superb access to Downtown Columbus, only 5 miles to the west.
This ideal location makes the hotels near Columbus Airport suitable not only for travelers seeking easy access to the airport but also for those who come to visit Columbus itself.
Located near the airport is the Easton Town Center, which offers a combination of indoor and outdoor entertainment, some of Columbus' best restaurants, boutiques, specialty shops, arcades, retailers and a cinema complete with 30 theaters.
For flight schedules: www.FlyColumbus.com
The Arnold Sports Festival has teamed up with American Airlines; offering you and your company a 5% discount on airline travel booked through American Airlines at www.aa.com (Separate ticketing charges & baggage fees able and are subject to change per American Airlines terms and agreements)
Book online or by calling the Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada.
Promotion Code: A8739AJ / Promotion Code must be used at time of booking in order to receive discount. (10 or more passengers flying together please contact Group & Meeting Travel at 800-221-2255 for assistance and remember to present the promotional code.)
For International originating guests, please call your local reservations number and refer to Promotion Code (STARfile A8739AJ) for discounted flight.
The 3rd Annual Arnold Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness, and Figure Championships entry information is available at www.arnoldamateur.com/entry.html or you can download it here.
Important notice to competitors
Each competitor will be provided with an athlete competitor wrist band at the Mandatory Competitor Check-In. This wrist band allows daily admission to the Arnold Fitness EXPO Friday, March 6, 2009 through Sunday, March 8, 2009. For a complete schedule of Arnold Sports Festival events visit www.ArnoldSportsFestival.com
Any competitor in the Saturday, March 7, 2009 FINALS must wear this wrist band for admission into the competition hall at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Important notice to trainers
No trainers will be permitted in the back stage area. Noncompliance with this rule will result in disqualification and possible suspension.
Correspondence/Contact Information
Please send all correspondences to:
International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness
Dr. Rafael Santonja
IFBB President
*Phone: +34 91 535 2819
*Fax: +34 91 535 0320
*E-mail: internacional@santonja.com
Entry Form
The deadline date for the Entry Form (available in the Appendix) is January 31st, 2009. National Federations must submit the names of all Official Participants (Athletes by weight category and Delegates). You must also include flight arrival and departure information
(Note: The transport from and to the airport to the hotel and to the venue site must be arranged and covered by each National Federation. The Organizing Committee and IFBB will not be responsible for Hotel Accommodation, Transports and meals for the athletes and delegates).
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