IFBB JUNIORS & MASTERS WORLD AMATEUR BODYBUILDING, FITNESS & BODY FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIPS and SCITEC International Men's Bodybuilding Cup

INSPECTION REPORT

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

NOVEMBER 18-21, 2005

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WELCOME

The Organizing Committee of the Hungarian Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation extends a warm welcome to all IFBB National Federations to participate in the IFBB Juniors & Masters World Amateur Bodybuilding, Fitness & Body Fitness Championships in Budapest, Hungary, November 18-21, 2005.

ABOUT BUDAPEST

The phrase "Central European" is not nearly a geographical definition; it refers to the fact that the Hungarian capital, Budapest, is more than just a capital of a small country with 10.5 million inhabitants. It is also the product of a larger area, of a particular European region: Central Europe. Located in central Europe’s Carpathian basin, Hungary has been the link in the chain connecting east and west for thousands of years. The ancestors of Hungarians, or Magyars, lived in the Ural Mountains. They had close linguistic ties with other Finno-Ugrian peoples and shared certain anthropological and cultural traits with the Turks.

OFFICIAL HOTEL

The four-star Hotel Stadion is situated within a few minutes drive by car or public transport from the centre of Budapest, in the immediate vicinity of Budapest’s largest sport, event and fair centre, the Puskás Ferenc Stadium, the Budapest Arena and the Budapest Fair Centre (BNV). Due to its excellent potentials (which is reflected in the slogan of the hotel "Official Sponsor of Hungarian Sport"), Hotel Stadion offers the best solution for accommodating participants of sporting events or congresses and exhibitions, which are often held in their neighborhood.

Hotel Stadion was opened in 1982. As part of the Danubius wellness and fitness program, a Danubius Premier Fitness Club was opened at the hotel in 2001, which further established the historic sporting links between the hotel and its great location. The complete refurbishment of the hotel, including the lobby, the Coffee Shop & Lobby Bar, the rooms and the common areas was finished in 2002. The hotel, with its pleasant warm colors and comfortable furniture, has an instantly captivating atmosphere.

The address of the hotel:

Hotel Stadion
Ifjúság útja 1-3
H-Budapest, 1148
Tel: + 36 1 889 52 00
Fax: + 36 1 889 52 52
E-mail: stadion.reservation@danubiusgroup.com
Web: www.danubiushotels.com/stadion

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Organizer will cover the cost of accommodations and three meals per day, starting with lunch on Friday, November 18, 2005 for all Official Participants pursuant to IFBB rules:

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

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

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

VENUE SITE

The Budapest Congress Centre is the official venue site of the Championships. The Budapest Congress Centre is located near the centre of Budapest; the address is:

Jagello út 1-3
H-1123 Budapest
Tel: +36 1 372 54 00
Fax: +36 1 372 57 35
E-mail: bcc@accor-hotels.com
Web: www.bcc.hu

Inside the Congress Centre, there is the patria hall, which accommodates up to 1,755 theatre-style seats; a superb venue with excellent acoustics. Lights and sound are of a professional quality.

AIRPORTS

The official Airport for the Championships is Ferihegy, the Hungarian International Airport. Flights from foreign airlines arrive and depart from Ferihegy 2b (Terminal 2b)

The Organizer will provide transportation for official athletes and delegates and registered extra delegates, free of charge, on the Official Arrival Date of November 18, 2005 and on the Official Departure Date of November 21, 2005. Teams with earlier arrivals and later departures will have to make their own transportation arrangements. In order to provide an efficient transportation service, it is necessary to have the exact information about the date, flight number and arrival time well in advance of the event.

EARLY ARRIVALS/LATE DEPARTURES

The Official Arrival Date for all official participants is Friday, November 18, 2005.

The Official Departure Date for all official participants is Monday, November 21, 2005.

Delegates and athletes arriving before the Official Arrival Date of November 18, 2005 and/or departing after the Official Departure Date of November 21, 2005 will be responsible for all of their expenses, including transportation to and from the airport.

VISAS

A valid passport is required to enter the territory of the European Union. EU-country citizens do not need a visa. All other countries should consult the Hungarian Embassy in their country to determine if they need a visa.

WEIGHT/HEIGHT CATEGORIES

Each National Federation may send up to a maximum of twenty (20) athletes to participate and may enter up to a maximum of 2 athletes in any weight/height category.

2 junior women bodybuilders
3 junior men bodybuilders
1 master woman bodybuilder
3 master men bodybuilders
3 junior women fitness
2 junior women body fitness
2 master woman body fitness
2 men´s fitness (World Cup)

2 men´s bodyfitness (World Cup)

SCITEC INTERNATIONAL MEN'S BODYBUILDING CUP

The SCITEC International Men's Bodybuilding Cup is an open competition for men's bodybuilding. All National Federations may bring one (1) athlete to compete in this event.

Athletes competing in the IFBB Juniors & Masters World Amateur Bodybuilding, Fitness & Body Fitness Championship cannot compete in the SCITEC International Men's Bodybuilding Cup.

The winner of the SCITEC International Men's Bodybuilding Cup will receive USD 1,000.

The event will be organized according to IFBB rules.

The registration fee for this event will be Euro 100.

Please send the name and particulars of your competitor for this event to:

Mrs. Zita Osiyemi
Tel: 00-36-20-9457-679
Fax: 00-36-1-261-08-45
E-mail: zitaosiyemi@yahoo.com

SECRETARIAT

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

HOTEL SECURITY DEPOSIT

An initial deposit of Euro 100.00 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 (delegates and athletes) will be required to pay a Euro $100.00 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.

DRUG TESTING

All National Federations are reminded that this is a drug-tested event for the top three (3) finalists in each category.  The tests will be carried out under the control and supervision of the IFBB Medical Commission.  The analysis will be conducted at the Vienna laboratory, which is accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

	ATHLETE CONSENT & WAIVER FORM
	DOPING CONTROL PROCEDURES: THE ATHLETE'S GUIDE

PASSPORT/MUSIC

All competitors must provide their PASSPORT and MUSIC at weigh-in, failing which the competitor will not be registered. The music may be on cassette or CD. The athlete's name must be affixed on the cassette or CD.

PARADE OF NATIONS

All delegates are reminded that the dress code for the Parade of Nations is the official IFBB uniform.

JUDGES

All National Federations are reminded that their nominations for judges and test judges must be forwarded to Rafael Santonja, Chairman, IFBB Judges Committee, no later than October 18, 2005, either 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.

MEDIA

All media persons wishing to obtain press accreditation for this event must register with the Organizer by October 18, 2005.

	IFBB PRESS ACCREDITATION FORM
	IFBB PRESS ACCREDITATION FORM

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 temperature in Budapest in November averages 0-2 degrees Celsius.

The electrical outlets are 220 volts.

The official language is Hungarian.

The time difference is GMT + 1 hour.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

The following schedule of activities is tentative and is therefore subject to change.  Please check regularly for updates:

PRELIMINARY & FINAL ENTRY FORMS

The PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM must be returned to the Organizer no later than
October 1, 2005.

The FINAL ENTRY FORM must be returned to the Organizer no later than
November 1, 2005.

	PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM
	FINAL ENTRY FORM
	PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM
	FINAL ENTRY FORM

CONTACT INFORMATION

Preliminary and Final Entry Forms must be sent to the Organizer:

Please copy all correspondence to:

Rafael Santonja
IFBB Executive Assistant to the President
Chairman, IFBB Judges Committee
Tel: +34 91 535 2819
Fax: +34 91 535 0320
E-mail: internacional@santonja.com

All correspondence regarding this event should be directed to Mrs. Zita Osiyemi.

The address of the Hungarian Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation is:

Istvánmezei út 1-3
1146 Budapest
Hungary
Tel/Fax: +36 1 460 69 02
E-mail: mtfsz@axelero.hu
Web: www.ifbb.hu