2010 IFBB North American General Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY DEADLINE

All entries (applications) must be postmarked no later than, Friday, August 13, 2010.

Canadian competitors may enter late after competing in the CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

ENTRY FEES

Money Order made payable to GMU PRODUCTIONS. No checks will be accepted.

Bodybuilding, Figure, Fitness, Bikini - $100.00 for each division entered.

CROSSOVERS

Competitors are permitted to crossover into multiple Age Groups within the same Division by paying an extra Entry Fee.

Competitors cannot crossover into a different Division.

CONTEST VENUE AND HOST HOTEL

The host hotel and the contest venue is the RENAISSANCE CLEVELAND HOTEL.

Call 216-696-5600 for reservations. Mention the “IFBB North American Championships” to get the Special Contest Rate.

The Host Hotel provides a special Microwave Room equipped with microwaves for your use. Competitors are not permitted to have cooking devices in their rooms.

The Host Hotel also provides a Special Bodybuilding Menu that is available in the hotel restaurant and through Room Service.

The deadline for the Special Contest Rate is Friday, July 30, 2010. Rooms will not be available after this date. Please reserve your rooms early!

CHECK-IN/WEIGH-IN: RENAISSANCE CLEVELAND HOTEL

Thursday, September 2, 2010 - Optional Early Weigh-In/Check-In:
All competitors -- 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Friday, September 3, 2010 - Late Weigh-In/Check-In:
All competitors -- 9:00 am - 11:00 am

** PLEASE NOTE! – All Bodybuilding/Fitness CDs will be collected at the competitors Check-Ins/Weigh-Ins.

PROFESSIONAL SPRAY TANNING

The tanning experts at JAN TANA will spray-tan you, in the convenience of the host hotel, using state-of-the-art full body airbrush spray.

Go to www.jantana.com to make your appointment.

TICKETS

A ticket order form can be downloaded so that you can order tickets in advance for your family and friends.

Tickets can be ordered by completing the order form and mailing it to Gary Udit, PO Box 16424, Pittsburgh, PA 15242 with a money order payable to GMU PRODUCTIONS. Please place your order as soon as possible to reserve the best seats.

No checks will be accepted. Ticket orders received after August 19, 2010 will be held at Will Call.

TRAVEL FROM THE AIRPORT

You will not need a rental car during your stay. The Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is attached to the Tower City Center which includes everything you will require as a competitor and also everything to provide entertainment for your friends and family.

IFBB PRO QUALIFIER

IFBB Pro cards are awarded to the following placings:

• The top 2 placers in the Overalls of Open Men, Open Figure and Open Bikini.
• The Overall winners of the Over 40 Men, Over 50 Men, Open Women Bodybuilding and Over 35 Women Bodybuilding, Open Fitness, Over 35 Figure and Over 35 Bikini.

MUSIC

Music must be on a CD. All contestants MUST supply their own music.

** PLEASE NOTE! – All Bodybuilding/Fitness CDs will be collected at the competitors Check-Ins/Weigh-Ins.

MICROWAVES

The Host Hotel provides a special Microwave Room equipped with microwaves for your use. Competitors are not permitted to have cooking devices in their rooms.

The Host Hotel also provides a Special Bodybuilding Menu that is available in the hotel restaurant and through Room Service.

NO DUMBBELLS BACKSTAGE

Dumbbells are not permitted in the Pump-Up Area.

Competitors are advised to bring exercise bands to pump up.

TEENS AND MASTERS DIVISIONS

The age requirement for the Teen Mens Division is that the competitors must be under the age of 20 on the day of the competition.

The age limits for the Masters Divisions are Men Over 40, Men Over 50, Women Bodybuilding Over 35, Figure Over 35 and Bikini Over 35.

MEDIA PASSES

If you need a media pass, please contact the NPC National office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 412-276-5027.

TRAINERS PASS

You can now have your Trainer with you at all times! The OFFICIAL TRAINERS PASS allows the bearer full access to the backstage area.

The fee is $50 and the Trainer Pass may be purchased at the Weigh-Ins or at the door.

The bearer of the Trainer Pass must have a ticket to the event.

COMPETITION DIVISIONS

MEN - Open

MEN - Over 40 and Over 50

MEN - Teen

WOMEN BODYBUILDING – Open and Over 35

FIGURE – Open and Over 35

FITNESS - Open

BIKINI – Open and Over 35