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Weekend Schedule: https://www.arnoldsports.com/schedule/
Pro Wheelchair Athletes Meeting
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location:
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Room: Tower 2; Pheoris West A and B 3rd Floor
402 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
IFBB Pro League Meet & Greet
Date: Thursday, March 2, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location:
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Room: Aminah Robinson Ballroom
402 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
REQUIREMENTS
Must attend Athletes Meeting on Thursday
Must attend Athletes Meet and Greet on Thursday
Sign the 11 x 17 & 24×36 Posters on Thursday
COMPETITION
PREJUDGING & FINALS
Date: Saturday, March 4, 2023
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location:
Columbus Convention Center
Arnold Expo Stage
400 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
*Note: Date, Time & Location is at the Bottom of the Poster and Graphics.
60 Minute Time Schedule from 10:00 am -11:00 am
0:00 – 3:00 – Opener
3:00 – 13:00 – Judging (Quarter Turns & Mandatory Poses)
13:00 – 40:00 – Individual Routines (Max: 2 Mins 30 Secs per athlete)
40:00 – 42:00 – Posedown
42:00 – 45:00 – Jen’s Award & Speech
45:00 – 51:00 – Awards
51:00 – 53:00 – Group Pics
53:00 – 56:00 – Winner’s Speech
56:00 – 58:00 – Closing Speech
Vaccinated (for International Athletes)
Do Internation Athletes have to be fully vaccinated to enter the USA?
Yes below is from the CDC website:
Non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrants: You must show proof of being fully vaccinated with the primary series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine before you board your flight to the United States. Only limited exceptions apply.
Airport
Columbus, Ohio – Airport Code: CMH
Hotels
https://www.arnoldsports.com/hotels/
Recommendation #1:
Hyatt Regency Columbus
350 North High Street
Columbus OH 43215
Recommendation #2:
Hilton Columbus Downtown
402 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
Need Help with a Hotel, email: arnoldsportsfestival@connectionshousing.com
Transportation
Athletes will receive $100 USD for transportation, this will be given at the Athletes Meeting.
Per Diem
Athletes will receive $150 USD for Per Diem ($50 USD for Thursday, $50 for Friday, and $50 for Saturday), this will be given at the Athletes Meeting.
Tanning
ProTan is the Official Sponsor. They are giving the Wheelchair Division a discount, you MUST book online to get a discount. Showing up in person, the athlete will be paying full price.
https://protanusa.com/collections/spray-tan-events/products/arnold-sports-festival
Music
Length: Max Length 2 mins & 30 Seconds
No Profanity
Upload Music to Link: Rename Song File to:
Pro Wheelchair – Athlete’s Name (Your Name) & Play On Stage or Off Stage:
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/6A4aw312uLhXTB3w20RI
Note:
On Stage: When the athlete is in the Center of the Stage, then the music starts
Off Stage: The athlete is behind the curtain, music starts and then the athlete rolls out on stage
Athlete’s Competition Number/Button
Each athlete will receive their number/button at the athlete’s meeting. The button is worn on the left side of the sweatpants during the competition on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Backstage
Each athlete is allowed to have one person with them backstage to help them out.
Awards
1st Place: $6,000 USD, Arnold Statue, Champion Ring with Box & Medal
2nd Place: $4,000 USD & Medal
3rd Place: $2,000 USD & Medal
4th Place: Medal
5th Place: Medal