INSPECTION REPORT
SANTA SUSANNA, SPAIN SEPTEMBER 22-26, 2005
WELCOME The Organizing Committee of the FEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA FISICONSTRUCTIVISMO Y FITNESS - FEFF (IFBB-ESPAÑA) and the Tourist Foundation of Santa Susanna extend a warm welcome to all IFBB National Federations to participate in the IFBB Women's World Amateur Bodybuilding, Fitness & Body Fitness Championships in Santa Susanna, Spain, September 22-26, 2005. ABOUT SANTA SUSANNA Santa Susanna is in Catalonia, a popular international destination. Its capital city is the dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Barcelona which has turned into one of the main European destinations. Catalonia offers its visitors a wide variety of cultural products, which reflect upon this great ancient civilization. Catalonia counts amongst its universal geniuses the likes of Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí and Antonio Tàpies, in the field of painting; Pau Casals in music and Antonio Gaudí in the field of architecture. Santa Susanna’s privileged location allows officials, athletes, delegates, supporters and all participants to enjoy some highly cultural and interesting visits during their stay. Competition, leisure and relaxation are all possible in Santa Susana thanks to superb beaches which cover a surface of more than 100,000 square meters. Santa Susanna, as an international tourist centre, has gained a renowned reputation in the field of promotion, management and implementation of international sports and cultural events. Santa Susanna is located in the centre of the Maresme coast, on a quiet spot surrounded by a splendid garden, at the foot of Montnegre’s hill. It is easily accessible through the N-II road, C32 motorway, and train. As well, it is close to Gerona and Barcelona airports - an easy reach from any arrival or departure point. It is located between the sea and the mountain and here we can find a new holiday place with the possibility to stay at comfortable hotels, apartments or campsites. Surrounded by the greenness of its mountains and the blue of its waters, Santa Susanna has become an important holiday centre. OFFICIAL HOTEL Hotel Caprici Verd
ACCOMMODATIONS The Organizer will cover the cost of accommodations and three meals per day for all Official Participants (IFBB Executive Council members, EBFF executive committee members, 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 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. The Official Arrival Date for IFBB Executive Council members and EBFF executive committee members is Thursday, September 22, 2005. The Official Arrival Date for all other Official Participants (e.g. athletes and delegates) is Friday, September 23, 2005. The Official Departure Date for all Official Participants is Monday, September 26, 2005. IFBB Executive Council members and EBFF executive committee members will be accommodated in single-bedded rooms. Athletes and delegates will be accommodated in double-bedded rooms.
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 & GROUP PACKAGES For extra delegates, supporters, press, photographers and others ... The Organizer has established a Special Package that includes:
Price for the Special Package:
The Organizer has also established a Special Group Package for individuals who wish to vacation is Santa Susanna.
VENUE SITE Parc Colomer Sports Centre, Santa Susanna. AIRPORT “El Prat” international airport is 65 km (39 miles) from Santa Susanna and 5 km (3 miles) from Barcelona. Please notify the Organizing Committee of your arrival time no later than 15 days before the Championships so that suitable transportation can be arranged for your National Team members. EARLY ARRIVALS/LATE DEPARTURES The Official Arrival Date for IFBB Executive Council members and EBFF executive committee members is Thursday, September 22, 2005. The Official Arrival Date for all other Official Participants (e.g. athletes and delegates) is Friday, September 23, 2005. The Official Departure Date for all Official Participants is Monday, September 26, 2005. Delegates and athletes arriving before the Official Arrival Date of September 23, 2005 and/or departing after the Official Departure Date of September 26, 2005 will be responsible for all of their expenses, including transportation to and from the airport.
FLIGHT RECONFIRMATION Please ask the Secretariat to reconfirm your return flight within 24-36 hours after your arrival in Santa Susanna. VISAS A valid passport is required to enter the territory of the European Union. EU-country citizens do not need a visa (only and Identity Card). All other countries should consult the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in their country to determine if they need a visa. WEIGHT/HEIGHT CATEGORIES Except as noted in the IFBB Advisory Notice regarding the “B” team, each National Federation may send up to a maximum of nine (9) athletes to participate (8 female athletes and 1 male athlete) and may enter up to a maximum of 2 athletes in any weight/height category.
SECRETARIAT During the official dates of the Championships, the Organizer will maintain a Secretariat at the Santa Susanna Tourism Office, which is located on the promenade across from the train station. HOTEL SECURITY DEPOSIT An initial deposit of Euro 100.00 (or $120.00 USD) 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 (or $120.00 USD) 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 four (4) finalists in each category. The tests will be carried out under the control and supervision of the IFBB Medical Commission, with the assistance of medical doctors from the Medical & Doping Committee of the Spanish federation. The analysis will be conducted at the Institut Municipal d’Investigació Mèdica (IMIN) laboratory in Barcelona, which is accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
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 may be on cassette or CD. The athlete's name must be affixed on the cassette or CD. NATIONAL ANTHEM All participating National Federations must bring with them a cassette tape or CD with their national anthem. The national anthem must be the only music on the tape or 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. 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 August 23, 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 August 23, 2005.
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 September is hot and it may rain. Mediterranean weather is warm and the average temperature in September is 20-25 degrees Centigrade. The electrical outlets are 220 volts. The Euro is the Spanish currency. Hotels, restaurants and shops accept all major credit cards. 1.00 Euro is approximately equal to $1.20 USD. 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. Arrangements will be made each day to transport athletes to a training facility, which is located near the hotels. 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 as soon as possible but no later than July 21, 2005. The FINAL ENTRY FORM must be returned to the Organizer no later than
CONTACT INFORMATION Preliminary and Final Entry Forms must be sent to the Organizer: Spanish Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Other e-mail addresses: Please copy all correspondence to:
International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness (IFBB)
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