INSPECTION REPORT
SHANGHAI, CHINA The Organizing Committee of the Chinese Bodybuilding Association (CBBA), the Shanghai Bodybuilding Association and the Shanghai Sports Development & Service Center extends a warm welcome to all IFBB National Federations to participate in the 59th IFBB Men's World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships and IFBB International Congress in Shanghai, China, November 23-28, 2005. ABOUT SHANGHAI The city of Shanghai has a rich history. Archaeological evidence indicates that human settlement began here about 6,000 years ago. Shanghai has a written history of over 4,000 years. After the mid-Qing Dynasty, Shanghai became an important port for domestic and foreign trade. Shanghai is a city with a rich cultural heritage. The magnificent Longhua Pagoda dates from AD 242; the elegant Mao Pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907); the Square Pagoda and Huzhu Pagoda, which leans even more than the Tower of Pisa, were both Song Dynasty (AD 960-1279) structures. Shanghai boasts a number of Ming- and Qing-style gardens. The most famous is the Yuyuan Garden, a picturesque compound of pavilions, zigzag corridors, rocky formations, trees, bridges and lotus ponds, built in AD 1559. In recent years, Shanghai has scored great achievements in its endeavor to become one of the world's economic, financial and trade centers. Shanghai is full of vitality, with its tall buildings and modern shopping centers. There are several western- and eastern-style restaurants surrounding the hotel area. To many IFBB officials, Shanghai is well known to them because this city hosted the IFBB Men's World Amateur Bodybuilding Championships and IFBB International Congress in 1994. Eleven years later, these same officials will now be amazed at the tremendous growth and progress of Shanghai. OFFICIAL HOTELS RAINBOW HOTEL All IFBB Executive Council members, supporters and media will be accommodated at the Rainbow Hotel. OASIS TOWER HOTEL All delegates and athletes will be accommodated at the Oasis Tower Hotel. ACCOMMODATIONS Three (3) or more athletes - two (2) delegates permitted. Less than three (3) athletes - one (1) delegate permitted. National Federations with no athletes may send one (1) delegate; however, this delegate will be responsible for all of his or her expenses. Any judge, coach or trainer who is not an official delegate will be responsible for all of his or her expenses. SPECIAL PACKAGE SPECIAL PACKAGE RATES FOR EXTRA DELEGATES, SUPPORTERS AND MEDIA AT THE RAINBOW HOTEL
The Prejudging and Finals will take place at the Shanghai International Gymnastics Center (SIGC). The SIGC is a newly-built indoor Gymnastic Center with a seating capacity of 4,000. The SIGC is situated across the street from the Oasis Tower Hotel. From the Rainbow Hotel, the SIGC is about a 15-minute walk; however, transportation will be made available for those who wish to travel by bus. AIRPORTS There are two international airports in Shanghai:
EARLY ARRIVALS/LATE DEPARTURES The Official Arrival Date for members of the IFBB Executive Council is Wednesday, November 23, 2005. The Official Arrival Date for all other participants (delegates, athletes, and others) is Thursday, November 24, 2005. The Official Departure Date for all participants is Monday, November 28, 2005. Delegates and athletes arriving before the Official Arrival Date of November 24, 2005 and/or departing after the Official Departure Date of November 28, 2005 (5:00pm) will be responsible for all of their expenses, including transportation to and from the airport. IFBB Executive Council members will be accommodated for five (5) nights in single-bedded rooms. Delegates and athletes will be accommodated for four (4) nights in double-bedded rooms. *Note: IFBB Executive Council members who intend to bring their spouses must notify the Organizing Committee 45 days in advance to properly arrange hotel accommodations.
VISAS Please consult the nearest Embassy of the People's Republic of China for visa requirements. Participating National Federations will receive an Official Letter of Invitation from the Organizing Committee to assist in acquiring visas.
MEDIA PERSONNEL The government of the People's Republic of China has restrictions for reporters, journalists and other media personnel covering these Championships. All media persons must submit to the Organizing Committee their full particulars - name, passport number and country, including the dates of arrival and departure. This information must be provided 60 days prior to the date of arrival in Shanghai.
BODYWEIGHT CATEGORIES Each National Federation may send up to a maximum of eight (8) athletes to participate and may enter up to a maximum of 2 athletes in any bodyweight category.
SECRETARIAT During the official dates of the Championships, the Organizing Committee will maintain a Secretariat at the Official Hotels from 12:00 PM on the Official Arrival Date for Executive Council members to 4:00 PM on the Official Departure Date for all participants. HOTEL SECURITY DEPOSIT At the check-in counter, each person will be required to pay a US $100.00 Hotel Security Deposit to cover incidental expenses. This payment can be made either by cash or credit card, from each participant, whether athlete, delegate, extra delegate, press, supporter or guest. The unused portion of the Hotel Security Deposit will be returned to the individual at check-out. In order to facilitate the check-in process, the Chief Delegate of each National Federation shall be responsible for submitting the required deposit for the entire team. IFBB REGISTRATION FEE All official participants (delegates and athletes) will be required to pay a US $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 five (5) finalists in each category. The tests will be carried out under the control and supervision of the IFBB Medical Commission and the Chinese Bodybuilding Association's medical team. The analysis will be conducted at the Beijing Doping Laboratory, which is accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
PASSPORT/MUSIC All competitors must provide their PASSPORT and MUSIC at weigh-in, failing which the competitor will not be registered. 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 24, 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.
NATIONAL FLAGS All National Federations are reminded to bring their National Flag for use in the Victory Ceremony. The flags must be manufactured of dense silk and must measure 2.5 meters x 1.5 meters. USEFUL INFORMATION The temperature in Shanghai in November averages 16-18 degrees Centigrade. The electrical outlets are 220 volts. The currency is the Chinese Renminbi (RMB). The exchange rate is approximately:
US $1.00 = 8.20 RMB
Euro $1.00 = 11.00 RMB The national language is Putonghua (Mandarin Chinese). The time difference is GMT + 8 hours. 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 Pursuant to IFBB Rules, 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. TRAINING CENTRE A state-of-the-art gymnasium will be set up next to the Oasis Tower for all athletes to train. 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 Organizing Committee no later than September 24, 2005. The FINAL ENTRY FORM must be returned to the Organizing Committee no later than October 24, 2005.
PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS All official participants (IFBB Executive Council members, delegates and athletes) must submit a color passport-style photograph to the Organizing Committee no later than October 24, 2005. If sending by mail, you must include two (2) color passport-style photographs and you must clearly print your first and last name (as it appears in your passport) and your country on the back side of each photograph. If sending by e-mail, you must ensure the photograph is scanned at 300 pixels per inch (print quality) and that it meets the following additional specifications: color CONTACT INFORMATION Chinese Bodybuilding Association Attn: Ms. Gou Jialu
Shanghai Bodybuilding Association
No. 150, Nanjingxi Road,
Shanghai City - Postal Code 20003
People's Republic of China
Tel: (8621) 64395105
Fax: (8621) 64396295
E-mail: shise@online.sh.cn
Please copy all correspondence to: Datuk Paul Chua
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