Official Hotel

Hotel Columbus ****

Passeig Marítim, 100
17250 - Platja d'Aro, GIRONA
Spain

Accomodations

The Organizing Committee will provide free-of-charge accommodations and three meals per day for all Official Participants* (Athletes and Delegates) pursuant to the following IFBB rules:

Three (3) or more competitors = two (2) delegates

Two (2) competitor or less = one (1) delegate

*The term "Official Participant" means 1) an Athlete who is duly authorized by his or her National Federation and who is registered by the IFBB to compete in the Championships., and 2) a Delegate who is duly authorized by his or her National Federation and who is registered by the IFBB to participate in the Championships pursuant to IFBB rules (see above).

National Federations with no athlete(s) may send one (1) official delegate; however, this delegate will be responsible for all of his or her own expenses.

All Athletes and Delegates will be accommodated in double rooms (two persons per room).

The Official Arrival Date is Friday, May 16, 2008.

The Official Departure Date is Monday, May 19, 2008.

Any judge, coach, or trainer who is not an Official Participant will be responsible for all of his or her own expenses. If your National Federation wishes to bring a judge, coach, or trainer, it is recommended that your Federation select this individual to be an Official Participant (e.g. delegate) for your Federation; otherwise, these individuals will be responsible for all of their own expenses. The same rule applies to all family members.

Special packages

Special package rates for extra delegates, supporters, media and others:

SPECIAL PACKAGE RATES FOR EXTRA DELEGATES, SUPPORTERS, MEDIA AND OTHERS:
The Organizing Committee has established a Full Special Package Rate, which includes three (3) nights accommodations with three (3) meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), tickets to the Prejudging and Finals, tickets to the Farewell Banquet, and onsite transportation* at a cost of EURO 475€ per person in a double-bedded room or EURO 580€ for a single-bedded standard room.

The Organizer has also established a Partial Special Package Rate, which includes tickets to the Prejudging and Finals, tickets to the Farewell Banquet, and onsite transportation* at a cost of EURO 250€.

*limited to transportation between the official airport and official hotel upon arrival and departure; between the competition venue site and official hotel for the Prejudging and Finals.

Venue Site

Palacio de Deportes y Congresos

Located in the heart of Platja d'Aro, just a few meters from all necessary tourist services, and surrounded by a large parking area, the pavilion offers multiples possibilities for organizing congresses, conventions, conferences, and technical meetings; as well as other events. The structure of the building is divided into two levels with different meeting rooms and offices, as well as different movable separations to enable various simultaneous and alternative uses.

There is an also easy vehicle access and side entrance to simplify the assembly and dismantling of technical equipment. It also has access for people with reduced mobility, as well as fixed and mobile seating areas. The different spaces enable organizing all the services required for events: Registration, Poster Exhibition, Coffee Breaks, Catering, Transfers, Hostesses, Guides, Interpreters, Audiovisual Services, Simultaneous Translation, Technical Secretary and Press.

Airport

GIRONA COSTA BRAVA AIRPORT (30 km from Platja d ŽAro, T +34 972 186 600)


Please be advised that the OFFICIAL AIRPORT of the European Bodybuilding & Classic Bodybuilding Championships in Platja d´Aro (Spain) will be the GIRONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - GRO.
The organizer will arrange for those National Delegations arriving to the Barcelona El Prat International Airport – BCN a special Shuttle Bus with following conditions.

1. The collecting point will be at the A terminal at – to be advised.
2. The prize per person and way will be 20€
3. The dead line of booking will be 10 days prior the championships.
4. Without the confirmation of the organizer no person or official participant will be able to use this shuttle. Please make sure that you have received the booking confirmation.

Please notify the Organizing Committee of the details of your arrival time by May 01, 2008 so that suitable transportation can be arranged for your National Team members.

IF YOU DO NOT COOPERATE BY PROVIDING THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE WITH THE DETAILS OF YOUR ARRIVAL, YOU MAY NOT BE TRANSPORTED IN A TIMELY MANNER FROM THE EL PRAT AIRPORT TO PLATJA D'ARO.

Early arrivals / Last departures

The Official Arrival Date is Friday, May 16, 2008.

The Official Departure Date is Monday, May 19, 2008.

Any National Federation, including any of its individual team members, arriving before the Official Arrival Date of May 16, 2008 and/or staying on after the Official Departure Date of May 19, 2008 will be responsible for all of their own expenses, including arranging their own transportation between the airport and the hotel.

Visas

A valid passport is required to enter the territory of the European Union. EU-country citizens do not need a visa (only an Identity Card). All other countries should consult the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in their country to determine if they need a visa. An Official Letter of Invitation will be made available if required.

Weight/Height Categories

The categories that are open for competition at these Championships are :



The rules regarding A and B teams for this event are as follows:

THE "A" TEAM

1. Each National Federation may enter an "A" team. The maximum allowable number of competitors in the "A" team shall be equal to the total number of categories open for competition at the Championships.
2. The maximum allowable number of "A" team competitors per National Federation in any one category shall not exceed two (2).
3. Pursuant to applicable IFBB rules, the Organizer shall provide free-of-charge accommodations, meals, onsite transportation, and access to the Prejudging, Finals and Farewell Banquet to all "A" team competitors.
4. Each National Federation shall pay a Registration Fee for each "A" team competitor.
5. The "A" team competitors shall compete for placings and awards, including the Best National Team award.
6. A National Federation must fully declare its ?A?-team competitors on the Final Entry Form and must register the ?A?-team competitors upon check-in at the official hotel, failing which any undeclared competitor shall be responsible for all of his or her expenses.

THE "B" TEAM

1. Each National Federation may enter a "B" team according to the rules specified below. Unless otherwise noted, the maximum allowable number of competitors in the ?B? team shall not exceed those in the "A" team.
2. Unless otherwise noted, the maximum allowable number of "B" team competitors per National Federation in any one category shall not exceed two (2).
3. The National Federation shall be obliged to pay the Full Package Rate for each "B" team competitor. This package shall comprise the competitor accommodations, meals, onsite transportation, and access to the Prejudging, Finals and Farewell Banquet.
4. There shall be no requirement for "B" team competitors to pay the Registration Fee.
5. The "B" team competitors shall compete for placings and awards, excluding the Best National Team award.
6. A National Federation must fully declare its "B"-team competitors on the Final Entry Form and must register the ?B?-team competitors upon check-in at the official hotel, failing which any undeclared competitor shall be disqualified.

Secretariat

During the official dates of the Championships, the Organizer will maintain a Secretariat In the Lobby of the Official Hotel.

Hotel Security Deposit

An initial deposit of 100.00 Euro per person is required upon check-in for incidental and personal expenses which may arise (telephone, room service, mini bar, etc). The unused portion of this deposit will be returned upon check-out. In order to facilitate matters, the chief delegate or team leader will be asked to provide a credit card or cash to cover the deposit for the entire team. This individual will be fully responsible for all expenses incurred by any members of his team. Please inform the members of your team before departure not to create additional expenses.

IFBB registration fee

All Official Participants (Athlete and Delegates, including delegates without athletes) will be required to pay a 150.00 Euro - IFBB Registration Fee upon check-in. The Chief Delegate shall be responsible for submitting full payment for the entire team during registration at the Secretariat.

Doping Controls

Doping controls will be conducted by the IFBB Medical Commission pursuant to the IFBB Anti-Doping Rules, using the WADA accredited laboratory in Barcelona.
In order to compete in the Championships, all competitors at the Weigh-in and Registration will be required to sign a Doping Control Consent & Waiver of Liability Form.

The IFBB is a Signatory to the WADA Code. Participating National Federations have a duty and an obligation to ensure that their National Team athletes are competing drug-free at IFBB international competitions.

DOPING CONTROL PROCEDURES: THE ATHLETE'S GUIDE
DRUG TESTING CONSENT & WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM

Passport / Music

All competitors must provide their PASSPORT and MUSIC at weigh-in/height measurement, failing which the competitor will not be registered. The music must be on CD, at the start of the CD. The athlete's name must be affixed on the CD for identification purposes.

National Anthem

All participating National Federations must bring with them a CD of their national anthem. The national anthem must be the only music on the CD.
PLEASE BRING ONLY THE SHORT VERSION ... LESS THAN 60 SECONDS

Parade of Nations

All delegates are reminded that the dress code for the Parade of Nations is the official IFBB uniform. The dress code for all athletes taking part in the Parade of Nations is posing attire. One (1) delegate and one (1) competitor per country must take part in the Parade of Nations.

Judges

All National Federations are reminded that their nominations for judges and test judges must be forwarded to Mr. Pawel Filleborn, Chairman, IFBB Judges Committee, and IFBB Head Office in Madrid no later than October 15, 2007 by fax (34 91) 535 0320 or by e-mail: internacional@santonja.com
All IFBB International Amateur Judges must be in possession of a valid Judging Card, failing which they will not be allowed to judge.

Judges / Team Managers Meeting

Each National Federation must ensure that it's nominated judges, including test judges, and its chief official and/or team manager attends the Judges/Team Managers Meeting. If your National Federation has a competitor or competitors and no delegates, judges or other officials, a competitor must attend the meeting. All Judges must attend the Judges/Team Managers Meeting, failing which they will not be allowed to judge.

Media Accreditation

All media accreditation, accept local media, shall be controlled by the IFBB. All persons wishing to obtain media accreditation for this event must register with the IFBB by completing and signing an IFBB Media Accreditation Form, said form which must be remitted to the IFBB by e-mail at internacional@santonja.com no later than May 01, 2008.
Click here to download Media Accreditation Form

Competitor Information Form

This form must be completed by each competitor BEFORE the weigh-in/height measurement and must be given to the IFBB Registrar at the weigh-in/height measurement. This information is used to promote the competitor in the press, on TV, the website and other media.
Click here to download Competitor Information Form

Green Cards

Green cards, used to limit access to the Weigh-in/Height Measurement and backstage area during the Prejudging and Finals, will be distributed at the Judges/Team Managers Meeting as follows: five (5) or more competitors - two (2) green cards less than five (5) competitors - one (1) green card.
IF A NATIONAL FEDERATION DOES NOT ATTEND THE JUDGES/TEAM MANAGERS MEETING, IT WILL NOT BE ISSUED A GREEN CARD.

Backstage Access/ Dressing Room Access

Pursuant to IFBB Rules, access to the backstage area and/or dressing room area is strictly limited to essential personnel only. Coaches and trainers who assist athletes in the dressing room area must be of the same sex as the athlete they are assisting.

Camera / Videotape equipment

Camera and videotape equipment is strictly prohibited in the backstage area and/or dressing room area except when used by duly recognized press personnel and, in any event, these devices are strictly prohibited in the dressing room area.

Useful Information

The electrical outlets are 220 volts.

The Euro is the Spanish currency. Hotels, restaurants and shops accept all major credit cards.

Spanish and Catalan are the official languages although English is widely spoken. It is not necessary to speak Spanish or Catalan to visit Catalonia. English is spoken in hotels, travel agencies, shops, etc.

The time difference is GMT + 1 hour.

Athletes without delegates

All Athletes competing at IFBB World Championships must be Members in Good Standing of their National Federations. Any Athlete who arrives without a Delegate must carry an Official Letter of Authorization of Participation from his National Federation, failing which the Athlete will not be allowed to participate.

Failure to honor Final Entry Form deadline

Deadlines are set to assist the Organizer with arranging accommodations, meals, onsite transportation and other Championship activities. A failure to respect these deadlines is a breach of IFBB Rules. The IFBB reserves the right to deny participation to any National Federation that does not respect the deadlines for submitting the Final Entry Form.

If a National Federation fails to respect the deadline written on the Final Entry Form, each “Official Participant” from that federation will be required to pay all of his or her own expenses, including accommodations, meals, onsite transportation, and access to the Prejudging, Finals and Farewell Banquet.

Misrepresentation

Misrepresentation is a serious breach of the IFBB Code of Ethics and occurs when an “official” of a National Federation deliberately misrepresents the number of Athletes and Delegates so as to obtain free-of-charge accommodations, meals, onsite transportation, access to the Prejudging, Finals and Farewell Banquet, and other amenities at the expense of the Organizer.

Part of this misrepresentation may be a false claim that a person is an Athlete only to have that so-called Athlete fail to officially register as a competitor at the Weigh-in or, once having officially registered, fail to compete.

Any National Federation found guilty of misrepresentation will be immediately disqualified from the Championships and will be fined an amount equal to the Special Package Rate for each person involved.

Medical withdrawal

Once officially registered, no Athlete may withdraw from competition without the prior approval of the IFBB Chief Judge. It is not acceptable for a National Federation to unilaterally withdraw an Athlete without the prior approval of the IFBB Chief Judge, who has the right to verify the reason for the withdrawal.
Any National Federation that fails to seek the prior approval of the IFBB Chief Judge before withdrawing an Athlete shall, for that Athlete’s non-participation, be fined an amount equal to the Special Package Rate.

Attendance at the EBFF International

It is a duty and responsibility of each National Federation to ensure that it is represented at the EBFF International Congress meeting. All National Federations officially participating in the Championships must also attend the Congress, including National Federations with athletes and no delegates. In this case, the athlete must attend and represent his country at the Congress.

Failure to cooperate

Failure to cooperate with the Organizing Committee is contrary to the IFBB Code of Ethics and may result in disciplinary measures being taken by the IFBB against the offending National Federation.

Preliminary & Final Entry Forms

The deadline date for the Preliminary Entry Form is April 1, 2008. National Federations must return the Preliminary Entry Form to the Organizing Committee as soon as possible but not later than deadline date, confirming your federation’s intent to participate. If at this time you do not know the actual names of the Official Participants (Athletes and Delegates, including judges), please indicate the total number of individuals from your National Federation who will participate in the Championships.
The deadline date for the Final Entry Form is May 1, 2008. National Federations must submit the actual names of all Official Participants (Athletes by weight category and Delegates, including judges). You must also include flight arrival and departure information. In order to guarantee hotel accommodations for your team, the Final Entry Form must be returned not later than the deadline date. Your co-operation is essential to ensuring your accommodations at the hotel and adequate transportation for your team.

Download the Preliminary Entry Form in PDF format

Download the Final Entry Form in PDF format

Contact Information

Preliminary and Final Entry Forms must be sent to the Organizer:
Spanish Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness
Mr. José Ramos
PRESIDENT
Mrs. Marianna Gallova
OFFICE MANAGER
C/ Pirineos, 22 Bajos
08397 Pineda de Mar (Barcelona) Spain
Tel: +34 93 766 40 58
Fax: +34 93 766 40 59

E-mail: secretaria@ifbb-spain.com
E-mail: nss@arrakis.es
Web: www.ifbb-spain.com

Please copy all correspondence to:
International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness (IFBB)
Dr. Rafael Santonja
IFBB PRESIDENT
Tel: +34 91 535 2819
Fax: +34 91 535 0320
E-mail: internacional@santonja.com
Web: www.ifbb.com

Tentative Schedule