2009 Arnold Classic, Ms. International, Fitness International & Figure International

[NYCStrongFox]

2009 Arnold Sports Festival EXPO Ticket
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 6-8, 2009

Admission to events at:
• Greater Columbus Convention Center
• Veterans Memorial Auditorium North Hall
• Ohio EXPO Center - Lausche Building
• Nationwide Arena

Arnold VIP tickets, Arnold Fitness EXPO One-Day tickets and Three Day-Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. Arnold Fitness EXPO One-Day tickets and Three Day-Tickets will be available each day at the Arnold EXPO. We recommend purchasing them before the weekend to save yourself a wait in line.

VIP Ticket Package - (March 6-8, 2009)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 6-8, 2009

• EXPO ticket for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (three tickets)
• Tickets to Arnold Amateur Prejudging
• Ms. International, Fitness International and Figure Internation finals Friday at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Prejudging on Arnold EXPO stage.
• Arnold Classic Pre-Judging and Arnold Classic Finals at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
• Arnold Party with the Pros Saturday night after Arnold Classic Finals at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
• Arnold Training Seminar Sunday Morning at Veterans Memorial Auditorium.

Arnold Amateur IFBB Fitness & Figure Championships Prejudging and Finals
Thursday, March 5, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Auditorium & Brehm Room

Friday, March 6, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Saturday, March 7, 2009 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Finals for Arnold Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Championships
On the EXPO stage at the Greater Columbus Convention Center

Arnold Classic Prejudging and Finals
Prejudging Arnold Classic
Saturday, March 7, 2009 - 12 Noon
2009 Arnold Classic: Men's Bodybuilding Prejudging
Veterans Memorial Auditorium – Columbus

Finals Arnold Classic
Saturday, March 7, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
2009 Arnold Classic: Men's Bodybuilding Finals
Veterans Memorial Auditorium – Columbus

Ms. International, Fitness International and Figure International
Prejudging - Arnold EXPO Stage
Friday, March 6, 200 - 12 Noon
Prejudging for Ms. International, Fitness International and Figure International
Arnold EXPO Stage at Greater Columbus Convention Center

Finals
Friday, March 6, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
Finals for Ms. International, Fitness International and Figure International
Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Arnold Party With The Pros
Saturday, March 7, 2009, 9:30 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Auditorium North Hall following Arnold Classic Finals

2009 Arnold Fitness Training Seminar
Sunday, March 8, 2009, 9:00 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Auditorium


You can search Ticketmaster for all the tickets, but here is the link to some for the VIP package and expo tickets.

For VIP Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/050040BE94A0404E?artistid=821851&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=206

For Fitness Expo One Day tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/050040B3124E69A3?artistid=821851&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=206

For Three Day Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/050040B4F9A86117?artistid=821851&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=206

[tkokayde]

Verrrrry exciting! Julie and I decided last week that this will be my first show of 2009. I can't wait! :awesome:

[KP DIVA]

I'll be there!!!

[LadyZ]

I'll be there!!!

Me too... :D

[sue upson]

I'll be there!!!

on stage or watching? I'm going to try and get an invite myself. So maybe we can represent NC together!

[Siouxcountry]

on stage or watching? I'm going to try and get an invite myself. So maybe we can represent NC together!

Hopefully they will release the invite list before Christmas this year.

Last year competitors waited tell one or two days after Christmas to discover if they were invited or not.

[Ronster]

Verrrrry exciting! Julie and I decided last week that this will be my first show of 2009. I can't wait! :awesome:

Be sure to get your application in early as there is a limit to the number of competitors that can compete. it's first come first served for the NPC show.

Thanks,
Ronster-Proud Hubby of IFBB Figure Pro Melody Clere

[KP DIVA]

on stage or watching? I'm going to try and get an invite myself. So maybe we can represent NC together!

You know, I've actually thought about competing @ the Arnold...but I wouldn't want to be dieting on Xmas..but then I thought about it some more and could start my diet the weekend after Nats which would be 14 weeks out from the Arnold, and make my final cheat meal Xmas dinner w/ the family...still haven't decided anything for sure! Wanted to enjoy a long offseason...but to be honest seems like I do better when training for something..now I'm do'n a mini prep (clean diet/1 hr. cardio). Genetically, I'm just not the chick that can eat like normal ppl and not gain weight!!!

I hope you get the invite....do you just send in a letter of intent and they make the selections from that? B/c it seemed like some ppl knew they were going and others were waiting on the response.

[MsGuns]

Ill be there...workin, photshootin and cheerin on everybody...

[Siouxcountry]

I hope you get the invite....do you just send in a letter of intent and they make the selections from that? B/c it seemed like some ppl knew they were going and others were waiting on the response.

May be because they placed well at the past Arnold or Olympia. Also if you won the biggest amateur show in the country, you're pretty much guaranteed an invite (such as Nita Marquez winning the Fitness Nationals).

[KP DIVA]

May be because they placed well at the past Arnold or Olympia. Also if you won the biggest amateur show in the country, you're pretty much guaranteed an invite (such as Nita Marquez winning the Fitness Nationals).

Oh ok....I think Nita should def do the Arnold! Chris is her biggest fan and he and I were talking about it!

The Arnold was Christy Hawkins and Nicole Wilkins ( i think it's Wilkins) first pro show.

[KP DIVA]

May be because they placed well at the past Arnold or Olympia. Also if you won the biggest amateur show in the country, you're pretty much guaranteed an invite (such as Nita Marquez winning the Fitness Nationals).

Just that fast Amanda Savell popped up in my head...does any1 know if they did any type of tribute to her at the Olympia. I don't recall seeing anything.

[Siouxcountry]

Just that fast Amanda Savell popped up in my head...does any1 know if they did any type of tribute to her at the Olympia. I don't recall seeing anything.

I don't recall seeing any tribute for her either at the Olympia. :(

[2hot4u]

I wonder if the tragic death of Steve Stone made them possibly forget to address that about Amanda?

[KP DIVA]

I don't recall seeing any tribute for her either at the Olympia. :(

I wonder if the tragic death of Steve Stone made them possibly forget to address that about Amanda?

Maybe so!!! I mean she did make Top 6 in '07 so I would have expected something.

[fitlei]

I'll be there cheering everyone on! :awesome:

[Ronster]

The Arnold is soooooo much fun. Melody and I have been several times and I HIGHLY recommend it. If you are able get the VIP package grab it because all of the tickets are included PLUS tickets to the after dinner with the athletes. In 04' Melody and I were sitting at the table eating with Elaine Goodlad, Jenny Lynn, and Adela Garcia. it was cool hanging out with them and chatting about anything and everything! I was even able to sit and hang with Jay Cutler also which was uber cool.

Also if you have never been before I highly suggest you book your hotel early AND bring an extra suitcase because you will have tons of goodies given to you by every booth out there. FUN TIMES!!!!!

Ronster-Proud Hubby of IFBB Figure Pro Melody Clere

[NYCStrongFox]

I hope you get the invite....do you just send in a letter of intent and they make the selections from that? B/c it seemed like some ppl knew they were going and others were waiting on the response.

Mike sends the official letter in the mail :D

[NYCStrongFox]

Who is eligible to compete?
Any Fitness, Figure or Bodybuilding athlete residing in the United States who is registered as a member of the National Physique Committee and has placed in the top five in an N.P.C. National qualifying event; and the top international I.F.B.B. amateur competitors from throughout Europe, Asia, and Canada who are qualified or have been recommended by their respective national I.F.B.B. affiliates. The Arnold Amateur Championships reserves the right to decline entry to any athlete who does not meet these requirements.

Number of athletes/ competitors that will be accepted
Due to the scope of the Arnold Sports Festival and time restrictions in the facilities we are utilizing, the number of athletes accepted will be limited. Applications are being received at this time. We strongly encourage you to register early. No registrations will be accepted after January 15, 2009.

Registration Deadline is January 15 , 2009.
No registrations will be accepted after this date.
No Refunds On Accepted Applications. There Will Only Be Refunds On Denied Applications

Competitor Notification
Once your registration has been received and accepted, an official letter will be sent to you confirming your participation in the 2009 Arnold Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Championships. Those athletes who have not met the established requirements, who missed the deadline for registration, or who registered in a division that has already been closed out, will also be notified that they will be unable to participate in this competition.

We strongly encourage you to register early and make the appropriate arrangements to compete here in Columbus.


Men's & Women's Bodybuilding and Women's Fitness and Figure overall winners will receive two tickets to attend the Saturday evening "Arnold Classic Bodybuilding Finals".

Overall winners will have their photo taken with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

[NYCStrongFox]

Classes:

Men's Bodybuilding Classes
Bantamweight: up to and including 143 1/4 lbs
Lightweight: over 143 1/4 lbs. and up to 154 1/4 lbs.
Welterweight: over 154 1/4 lbs. and up to 165 1/4 lbs.
Middleweight: over 165 1/4 lbs. and up to 176 1/4 lbs.
Light-Heavyweight: over 176 1/4 lbs. and up to 198 1/4 lbs.
Heavyweight: over 198 1/4 lbs. and up to 225 1/4 lbs.
Super Heavyweight: over 225 1/4 lbs.

Women's Bodybuilding Classes
Lightweight: up to and including 125 lbs
Middleweight: over 125 and up to 140 lbs
Heavyweight: over 140 lbs

Women's Fitness Classes
Short - Up to and including 5'-4"
Medium - Over 5'-4" and up to and including 5'-6"
Tall - Over 5'-6"

Women's Figure Classes
A - Up to and including 5'-1"
B - Over 5'-1" up to and including 5'-2 1/2"
C - Over 5'-2 1/2" up to and including 5'-4"
D - Over 5'-4" up to and including 5'-5 1/2"
E - Over 5'-5 1/2" up to and including 5'-7"
F - Over 5'-7"

Entry Fee :$100 USD (non-refundable) - Registration deadline January 15, 2009
Competitor Check-In
Fitness & Figure 2-6pm Thursday, March 5, 2009
Men's & Women's Bodybuilding 2-5pm Thursday March 5, 2009
Men's & Women's Bodybuilding 6-8am Friday, March 6, 2009

Prejudging
Fitness & Figure 7pm Thursday March 5, 2009
Men's & Women's Bodybuilding 9am Friday March 6, 2009
Finals
Saturday, March 7, 2009 10a - 1pm
Spectator tickets
www.ticketmaster.com

For More Information:
Call Bob Lorimer
(614) 430-5962 ext. 103

Mike Davies
(614) 521-3510

Weekend information: arnoldsportsfestival.com

Entry form: http://www.arnoldclassicamateurbodybuilding.com/pdf/entryform.pdf

[NYCStrongFox]

The 2009 Arnold Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness, and Figure Championships

HOTEL HEADQUARTERS (Amateur Athletes)
Courtyard by Marriott / Downtown Columbus
35 West Spring Street (corner of Spring & Front Streets)
Columbus, OH 43215

Hotel Phone: 614-228-3200 or toll free 800-321-2211
Reservations: Mention the Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding Event when making reservation.
See website for detailed hotel information. AAA rated.


Courtyard by Marriott / Columbus Airport
2901 Airport Drive, Columbus OH 43219
Hotel Phone: 614-475-8530
Reservations: Instruct to ask for Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding block
Transportation to Convention Center arranged
Rate: $139 + tax
Cut-off date: 1/31/08—after date (if rooms are left) general attendees for the Weekend will be allowed to secure

Other Hotel Options
Visit arnoldsportsfestival.com for other hotel options

Fitness & Figure athletes should arrive in Columbus, Ohio by Thursday, February 28, 2008.
Mandatory athlete check-in 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Veterans Memorial / Wayne Brehm Room

Regularly scheduled Arnold Weekend shuttles will be available starting Friday, February 29 at 6:00 am making stops at the downtown hotels, Veterans Memorial, Nationwide Arena and the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

[Siouxcountry]

Thanks for all the great info Melody! :waving:

[NYCStrongFox]

My pleasure :D

[ISABELLE TURELL]

Thanks Melody for putting up the information. The Arnold is right around the corner. :D

[DAUGTHEROFGOD]

MR. SIOUX, U MEAN THEY HAVE TO ASK U TO COMPETE IN THE SHOW, U JUST CAN'T REG. BECAUSE THIS YEAR I WAS GOIN' TO DO THE AM A SHOW, YET TIME AND SOMETHING ELSE CAME UP. SO I COULDN'T DO IT. I UNDERSTAND THE IFBB PROS, MUST HAVE AN INVITE, BUT THE AMS. DON'T MAKE SENSE TO ME:waving:




Hopefully they will release the invite list before Christmas this year.

Last year competitors waited tell one or two days after Christmas to discover if they were invited or not.

[dvsness]

I am actually hoping I don't go this year!

[KP DIVA]

I am actually hoping I don't go this year!

Really? What didn't you like...I thought the expo got old after the first day but enjoyed watching the am and pro shows.

[dvsness]

Really? What didn't you like...I thought the expo got old after the first day but enjoyed watching the am and pro shows.

Where shall I begin.... working the expo in not as chill as the O. The people who attend the Arnold are animals and if you turn your head for a moment they will try to steal from your samples. I don't want to diet in February when it's my offseason. I don't want to use my vacation days to work in Ohio in the winter. [/rant]

:o

[Shelly]

i agree it was FUN but if were gonna choose one to go to next yr its gonna be the O!

[KP DIVA]

Where shall I begin.... working the expo in not as chill as the O. The people who attend the Arnold are animals and if you turn your head for a moment they will try to steal from your samples. I don't want to diet in February when it's my offseason. I don't want to use my vacation days to work in Ohio in the winter. [/rant]

:o

LOL!! I did notice that ppl were a little agressive when it came to the samples...that's why I really wasn't feeling the expo after I did the 1st walk through. I just really enjoyed the show...maybe b/c that was my 1st time seeing a PRO show. I've heard some ppl prefer the Arnold and others the "O".

[roeperson]

We will be there again this year Lisa will be competing and we will both be working the Booth and Taking pictures. Hope to see so many of you guys .

Yeah Ness Prolab could have been in the worst place as far as crowds go last year you guys were swamped and there was no barrier to stop people from just bombarding you.
Well we all hope that you are there.
Roe
Here you are having a good time last year

rDih3K-f3wo

[dvsness]

Roe you jerk. Rich kills me with his Blair Witch interviews.

[Siouxcountry]

MR. SIOUX, U MEAN THEY HAVE TO ASK U TO COMPETE IN THE SHOW, U JUST CAN'T REG. BECAUSE THIS YEAR I WAS GOIN' TO DO THE AM A SHOW, YET TIME AND SOMETHING ELSE CAME UP. SO I COULDN'T DO IT. I UNDERSTAND THE IFBB PROS, MUST HAVE AN INVITE, BUT THE AMS. DON'T MAKE SENSE TO ME:waving:

Here you go..............

http://www.arnoldclassicamateurbodybuilding.com/entry.html

[TameMe]

Does anyone know if the top 5 placement in a qualifying show has to be within the past two years like some shows?

And why are they asking for that when there are no cards being given away? The only time I see that requirement is when cards are at stake???

[NYCStrongFox]

Does anyone know if the top 5 placement in a qualifying show has to be within the past two years like some shows?

And why are they asking for that when there are no cards being given away? The only time I see that requirement is when cards are at stake???

Tamee, check your pm in a few...

[NYCStrongFox]

MR. SIOUX, U MEAN THEY HAVE TO ASK U TO COMPETE IN THE SHOW, U JUST CAN'T REG. BECAUSE THIS YEAR I WAS GOIN' TO DO THE AM A SHOW, YET TIME AND SOMETHING ELSE CAME UP. SO I COULDN'T DO IT. I UNDERSTAND THE IFBB PROS, MUST HAVE AN INVITE, BUT THE AMS. DON'T MAKE SENSE TO ME:waving:

Just as you stated, the pro's need to receive an invitation to compete. All amateurs need to apply, meet qualifications and wait to see if their application is accepted or not. Just the way it goes.

[lil mama]

We will be there again this year Lisa will be competing and we will both be working the Booth and Taking pictures. Hope to see so many of you guys .

Yeah Ness Prolab could have been in the worst place as far as crowds go last year you guys were swamped and there was no barrier to stop people from just bombarding you.
Well we all hope that you are there.
Roe
Here you are having a good time last year

rDih3K-f3wo

Hey Diva u are so cute with that accent....:cool:

[debbiebramwell]

I will be there all weekend.....you can find me at the Iron Asylum booth with iris Kyle..I wont be competing(getting ready for NyPro show then)but I will have my pom poms ready for all my brothers and sisters!:awesome: The arnold is huge and alot of fun...yes it gets crowded! Come say hi.:waving:..oh, I give away free hugs too! hehehe;):D:kiss:

[roeperson]

Roe you jerk. Rich kills me with his Blair Witch interviews.

I thought it was cute :waving:

[Siouxcountry]

I will be there all weekend.....you can find me at the Iron Asylum booth with iris Kyle..I wont be competing(getting ready for NyPro show then)but I will have my pom poms ready for all my brothers and sisters!:awesome: The arnold is huge and alot of fun...yes it gets crowded! Come say hi.:waving:..oh, I give away free hugs too! hehehe;):D:kiss:

How cool. :cool: How long have you been working with Iron Asylum?

I thought it was cute :waving:

Me too. :)

[debbiebramwell]

How cool. :cool: How long have you been working with Iron Asylum?



Me too. :)

actually Jerry Beck is a friend....this year I was at the Md booth and this mean lady(no one liked her) told a few of us we couldnt sell my photos/videos....I was helping at the booth for free and had fans wanting to buy my things...I was there to make them happy and make money...I ended up leaving the booth(with Lauren Powers) and we found another spot that worked out perfect....well next year Jerry wants to give me room at his booth .....:D

[Siouxcountry]

actually Jerry Beck is a friend....this year I was at the Md booth and this mean lady(no one liked her) told a few of us we couldnt sell my photos/videos....I was helping at the booth for free and had fans wanting to buy my things...I was there to make them happy and make money...I ended up leaving the booth(with Lauren Powers) and we found another spot that worked out perfect....well next year Jerry wants to give me room at his booth .....:D

I am disappointed to read MD not paying you. You are a top pro and should be payed or at the very least be allowed to sell photos.

Kudos to Jerry!

[lil mama]

I am disappointed to read MD not paying you. You are a top pro and should be payed or at the very least be allowed to sell photos.

Kudos to Jerry!

:headache:oh my that wasn't nice of that lady....but at least she's gonna get a spot next year....the best of luck to her. Hey why do you think they would b so mean and treat her like that if she was being helpful and offering to help for free, whats the big deal she wasn't harming no one.mayb the mean lady shoulda been the one to leave and her ugly demeanor right along wit her.

[Siouxcountry]

mayb the mean lady shoulda been the one to leave and her ugly demeanor right along wit her.

Exactly.

[debbiebramwell]

:headache:oh my that wasn't nice of that lady....but at least she's gonna get a spot next year....the best of luck to her. Hey why do you think they would b so mean and treat her like that if she was being helpful and offering to help for free, whats the big deal she wasn't harming no one.mayb the mean lady shoulda been the one to leave and her ugly demeanor right along wit her.

from what I hear this lady is mean to everyone...people at the booth were all complaining about her........thats ok I found another perfect spot for the rest of the weekend and it worked out great! :D

[DANISH DYNAMITE]

I was helping at the booth for free

Are the women never paid to work at the booths at expo's? I would think your celebrity factor would draw a lot of people to the booth. You are their "promotional package" so to speak. Dont you think?

[dvsness]

Are the women never paid to work at the booths at expo's? I would think your celebrity factor would draw a lot of people to the booth. You are their "promotional package" so to speak. Dont you think?

In my experience, yes, athletes are paid for booth work.

[debbiebramwell]

Are the women never paid to work at the booths at expo's? I would think your celebrity factor would draw a lot of people to the booth. You are their "promotional package" so to speak. Dont you think?

yes they pay you to work at most booths! I wanted a spot to sell pics/videos etc and dave invited me ...but then this lady was telling me, melissa d , arina and a few of us that we couldnt sell our pics...at that point I felt it was not neccesary for me to be there so I found another spot..thank you fans....because you guys really supported me that weekend!:awesome: I have worked at other booths where I got paid.......

[lisaperson]

I will be there. I am going to compete and work it. I can't wait. Dieting starts soon. :D

[DANISH DYNAMITE]

yes they pay you to work at most booths! I wanted a spot to sell pics/videos etc and dave invited me ...but then this lady was telling me, melissa d , arina and a few of us that we couldnt sell our pics...at that point I felt it was not neccesary for me to be there so I found another spot..thank you fans....because you guys really supported me that weekend!:awesome: I have worked at other booths where I got paid.......

Im glad you at least found another spot where you could sell your items!:)

[Femphysiquefan]

For those who are attending the Arnold and are also wanting to stay on track in terms of diet during contest prep, I would recommend checking out the Extended Stay America hotels in the Columbus area. All of them are on the outskirts of the city, so you'll either have to get a cab, drive yourself or find someone to carpool to the venue. However, all of them feature fully equipped kitchens (complete with fridge, microwave and stovetop) and all of them have very good prices (range is from $53/night to $120/night for the Arnold weekend). Check it out!! Here is the website:

http://www.extendedstayamerica.com

[ambydawn]

For those who are attending the Arnold and are also wanting to stay on track in terms of diet during contest prep, I would recommend checking out the Extended Stay America hotels in the Columbus area. All of them are on the outskirts of the city, so you'll either have to get a cab, drive yourself or find someone to carpool to the venue. However, all of them feature fully equipped kitchens (complete with fridge, microwave and stovetop) and all of them have very good prices (range is from $53/night to $120/night for the Arnold weekend). Check it out!! Here is the website:

http://www.extendedstayamerica.com

Yes! We always stay a little farther out to avoid having to pay $$$$ for rooms with nothing but a short walking distance to the show. Of course, I have never competed there, so many may find the short walking distance a necessity. But if there is someone around to drop you off at the door, I would heed Jeremy's advice! But book very early.

[NYCStrongFox]

We stayed out in Worthington last year at TownePlace Suites. It wasn't bad at all. A 20 min drive to and from. The highway is just down the road. This place is set with fully equipped kitchens too and there are many restaurants in the area and Metro Fitness Gym just down the road. This hotel also had a little gym that only had a treadmill and bike in it :( Fine if all you need to do is cardio.

TownePlace Suites Columbus Worthington
7272 Huntington Park Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43235
Phone: 1-614-885-1557

[NYCStrongFox]

The following is a tentative schedule of events for the 2009 Arnold Amateur IFBB International Championships. Exact times will be provided in confirmation materials you will receive once your registration has been accepted and all entries are finalized.

Each competitor will be provided with a wrist band at the competitor check in, good for admission into the Arnold Fitness Expo from March 5 - March 8, 2009. Be sure to have this wrist band if you are in the finals on Saturday morning March 7, 2009. Expo officials will not permit you into the Expo area without your wrist band.

For those of you with tanning or makeup needs, contact Jan Tana at www.jantana.com to book an appointment. We'll have competitor staff back stage to assist you with all your competition needs. No spray tanning will be done at the venue, so be sure to book your appointments accordingly.

NO TRAINERS will be permitted in the back stage area. Non compliance with this rule will result in your disqualification and possible suspension.

We hope your preparations for this years event are going well and look forward to seeing you here in Columbus

NO LATE CHECK-IN! In the event that you miss the required check-in time, without prior notification to the event promoters, you will forfeit your right to compete.

Thursday, March 5, 2009
FITNESS & FIGURE COMPETITIONS

2 - 6pm Competitor Check-In - Wayne Brehm Room (Veterans Memorial)
FITNESS & FIGURE COMPETITORS are required to check in with competition officials Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Veterans Memorial, Wayne Brehm Room, from 2:00pm to 6:00 pm. U.S. competitors (N.P.C.) will need to provide their confirmation for registration and their NPC card at that time. NPC officials will be on hand in the event that competitors are in need of purchasing their NPC Membership. International Amateur Athletes must provide confirmation for registration with an official letter of approval from their National Federation with proof of membership.
All Fitness & Figure competitors will be provided with numbers and schedule of events. Fitness competitors required to submit music at this time on CD only.

7:00 pm Prejudging for all womens's fitness and figure competitors in the Auditorium
Fitness Routine Round - Auditorium (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)

Short -Up to and including 5'-4"
Medium - Over 5'-4" and up to and including 5'-6"
Tall - Over 5'-6"

Figure One Piece Round- Auditorium (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)
No competitor will do an individual presentation. Competitors will come out in small groups of six or seven at one time and go through the mandatory poses. At the conclusion of that assessment they will again take the stage as a group and be separated for comparisons. (Note from Melody: This is posted on the site, however, with the decision to discontinue the one peice going forward into the new season, I will post updates regarding this portion of the competition...please check back)
A - Up to and including 5'-1"
B - Over 5'-1" and up to and including 5'-2 1/2"
C - Over 5'-2 1/2" and up to and including 5'-4"
D - Over 5'-4" and up to and including 5'-5 1/2"
E - Over 5'-5 1/2" and up to and including 5'-7"
F - Over 5'-7"

Fitness Two Piece Round- Auditorium (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)
No competitor will do an individual presentation. Competitors will come out in small groups of six or seven at one time and go through the mandatory poses. At the conclusion of that assessment they will again take the stage as a group and be separated for comparisons.

Short -Up to and including 5'-4"
Medium - Over 5'-4" and up to and including 5'-6"
Tall - Over 5'-6"

Figure Two Piece Round- Auditorium (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)
No competitor will do an individual presentation. Competitors will come out in small groups of six or seven at one time and go through the mandatory poses. At the conclusion of that assessment they will again take the stage as a group and be separated for comparisons.

A - Up to and including 5'-1"
B - Over 5'-1" and up to and including 5'-2 1/2"
C - Over 5'-2 1/2" and up to and including 5'-4"
D - Over 5'-4" and up to and including 5'-5 1/2"
E - Over 5'-5 1/2" and up to and including 5'-7"
F - Over 5'-7"

Fitness One Piece Round- Auditorium (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)
No competitor will do an individual presentation. Competitors will come out in small groups of six or seven at one time and go through the mandatory poses. At the conclusion of that assessment they will again take the stage as a group and be separated for comparisons. (Note from Melody: This is posted on the site, however, with the decision to discontinue the one peice going forward into the new season, I will post updates regarding this portion of the competition...please check back)
Short -Up to and including 5'-4"
Medium - Over 5'-4" and up to and including 5'-6"
Tall - Over 5'-6"

Announcement of the top ten competitors in each class at the conclusion of prejudging in the main auditorium at Veterans Memorial..

Friday, March 6, 2009
MEN'S & WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING

7 - 8am Competitor Check-In - Wayne Brehm Room (Veterans Memorial)
MEN'S & WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING FINAL CHECK-IN AND WEIGH-INEarly check-in and weigh-ins are available to all male and female bodybuilders starting at 2:00 p.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the Veterans Memorial Hall, Wayne Brehm Room. FINAL WEIGH-INS will be held Friday, March 6, 2009 in the same location from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. with the competitors meeting to follow.

9:00 am Women's Bodybuilding Prejudging - Main Stage (Veterans Memorial)
No competitor will do 60 free posing round. Competitors will come out in small groups of six or seven at one time and go through the symmetry round then move right to the comparison round.

Lightweight: up to and including 125 lbs
Middleweight: over 125 and up to 140 lbs
Heavyweight: over 140 lbs

Men's Bodybuilding Prejudging - Main Stage (Veterans Memorial)

Bantamweight: up to and including 143 1/4 lbs
Lightweight: over 143 1/4 lbs. and up to 154 1/4 lbs.
Welterweight: over 154 1/4 lbs. and up to 165 1/4 lbs.
Middleweight: over 165 1/4 lbs. and up to 176 1/4 lbs.
Light-Heavyweight: over 176 1/4 lbs. and up to 198 1/4 lbs.
Heavyweight: over 198 1/4 lbs. and up to 225 1/4 lbs.
Super Heavyweight: over 225 1/4 lbs.

Announcement of the top five competitors in each class at the conclusion of the women and mens prejudging in the main auditorium at Veterans Memorial..

The finals and awards for Male and Female bodybuilding fitness and figure competitions will take place on the main Expo stage in the Columbus Convention Center on Saturday, March 7, 2009. The top 5 athletes in each class will need to be present with routine music by 8:30 a.m at the main Expo stage inside the Columbus Convention Center

Saturday, March 7, 2009
FINALS FOR ALL MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING, FITNESS & FIGURE CLASSES

8:00 am The top five in each men's and women's bodybuilding classes and the top ten in each fitness and figure class must be in attendance room D130 inside the Columbus Convention Center. Women and men bodybuilders must bring their music.

10:00 am Greater Columbus Convention Center- (EXPO Stage)

Schedule of Events

-Introduction of Fitness top ten in one-piece swimsuit, all classes

-Introduction of Figure top ten in one-piece swimsuit, all classes

-Women's bodybuilding top five routines for each class

-Men's bodybuilding top five routines for each class

-Introduction of Fitness top five in two-piece swimsuit

-Introduction of Figure top five in two-piece swimsuit

-Awards For All Fitness, Figure, and Body Building Classes

-Women's overall pose down followed by awards

-Fitness overall pose down followed by awards

-Figure overall pose down followed by awards

-Men's overall pose down followed by awards

* All athletes will be given a wrist band for entrance into the Columbus Convention Center Main Expo Hall for the duration of the weekend. This wrist band will need to be displayed for you to gain access to the event hall for the finals on Saturday morning

[NYCStrongFox]

Competitors List

Competitors for 2009 will be announced January 15, 2009

REMINDER:
Registration Deadline is January 15 , 2009.
No registrations will be accepted after this date.
No Refunds On Accepted Applications. There Will Only Be Refunds On Denied Applications

Click here for the entry form:
http://www.arnoldclassicamateurbodybuilding.com/pdf/entryform.pdf

Ticket Information
$25 General Admission for Fitness and Figure PREJUDGING 7:00 pm Thursday, March 5th at Veterans Memorial. On sale now!
$25 General admission for Men’s and Women’s Bodybuilding PREJUDGING 9:00 am Friday, March 6th at Veterans Memorial. On sale now!
FINALS for Arnold Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Championships on the EXPO stage at the Greater Columbus Convention Center Saturday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. $10 EXPO ticket required.
ticketmaster.com/arnold or call 614-431-3600

[Ms.Yak]

Has anyone heard yet whether there is going to be a one piece round at the Figure Amateur?:shrug:

[Stacy Wright]

How do you get chosen to work a booth at the Arnold? just need to know the right people.. or is there any group that might still be looking for some help this year?

[dallas3]

As far as hotels, I saw the list and they're so many. Any recommendations from past experience going to the Arnold?

[Trish]

As far as hotels, I saw the list and they're so many. Any recommendations from past experience going to the Arnold?

I stayed here 2008 year and had a good experience.
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/cmhet?_requestid=2808686

I am going to stay there again for 2009. Rates are resonable, just make sure to ask for the Arnold Rate, they also offer transportation and its only a mile away from the Expo. If you need to train they give you a pass to Gold Gym and they even offered transportation from airport to hotel and hotel to airport.

[KP DIVA]

As far as hotels, I saw the list and they're so many. Any recommendations from past experience going to the Arnold?

I like the Courtyard Marriott on Spring St. You can walk to the convention center faster than the shuttle can get you there b/c of all the other stops. There's a nice restaurant on the corner (can't remember the name) that's not even 2 mins. and then there's a breakfast joint (can't remember that name either) that's a 10 min. walk. It's about a $25 taxi ride from the Airport.

[Iron Amazon]

I stayed at Candlewood suites last year, but this year we have made our reservations at the Residence Inn that is brand new Downtown !!!

[NYCStrongFox]

How do you get chosen to work a booth at the Arnold? just need to know the right people.. or is there any group that might still be looking for some help this year?

The people who work at the booths are usually sponsored by the supplement company or are hired fitness models to work the booths that weekend.

[NYCStrongFox]

Has anyone heard yet whether there is going to be a one piece round at the Figure Amateur?:shrug:

An update will be out soon mentioning there will be no one peice.

[Ms.Yak]

An update will be out soon mentioning there will be no one piece.

Thanks for the info girl! I appreciate it! I just about ordered a new one piece over the weekend :eek:

[Siouxcountry]

Does anyone have Jim Lorimer's email address?

[NYCStrongFox]

Thanks for the info girl! I appreciate it! I just about ordered a new one piece over the weekend :eek:

Well, you'll need if for your pro debut :D

Does anyone have Jim Lorimer's email address?

Sioux, check your PM.

[Siouxcountry]

Sioux, check your PM.

You make such a great moderator! :kiss:

[NYCStrongFox]

You make such a great moderator! :kiss:

Thanks :D One for you too :kiss:

[Ms.Yak]

Well, you'll need if for your pro debut

All I need is your confidence, LOL! You are too sweet!

You make such a great moderator!

And your right Souix! She does make an awesome moderater :awesome:

[dallas3]

I stayed here 2008 year and had a good experience.
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/cmhet?_requestid=2808686

I am going to stay there again for 2009. Rates are resonable, just make sure to ask for the Arnold Rate, they also offer transportation and its only a mile away from the Expo. If you need to train they give you a pass to Gold Gym and they even offered transportation from airport to hotel and hotel to airport.

I like the Courtyard Marriott on Spring St. You can walk to the convention center faster than the shuttle can get you there b/c of all the other stops. There's a nice restaurant on the corner (can't remember the name) that's not even 2 mins. and then there's a breakfast joint (can't remember that name either) that's a 10 min. walk. It's about a $25 taxi ride from the Airport.

I stayed at Candlewood suites last year, but this year we have made our reservations at the Residence Inn that is brand new Downtown !!!


Thanks for the feedback ladies:), I'm looking into all of those suggestions.

[NYCStrongFox]

Thanks for the feedback ladies:), I'm looking into all of those suggestions.

Look at mine too a few pages back.

[dallas3]

Look at mine too a few pages back.

Ah, just saw that:) Thanks Melody, will look into that also :respect:

[Ms.Yak]

I checked out www.arnoldclassic.com and it still states that there will be a one piece round in the Figure Amateur. Maybe they are still keeping it in for this show? Just paranoid and thinking I should order a suit?????? :confused:

[NYCStrongFox]

I checked out www.arnoldclassic.com and it still states that there will be a one piece round in the Figure Amateur. Maybe they are still keeping it in for this show? Just paranoid and thinking I should order a suit?????? :confused:

Nope. I contacted them. The one peice round will not be a part of the Arnold Amateur Competition. Give them time to post the updated agenda.

[AnneP]

Ou, I guess many European competitors think they need one piece. Wups, need to spread the word.

[NYCStrongFox]

When I get a chance, I will contact them again to see when an updated notice will be posted. However, it's a good idea to look on the thread about the new 2009 NPC Figure, Fitness and Bodybuilding Rule Changes.

[NYCStrongFox]

The following is a tentative schedule of events for the 2009 Arnold Amateur IFBB International Championships. Exact times will be provided in confirmation materials you will receive once your registration has been accepted and all entries are finalized.

Each competitor will be provided with a wrist band at the competitor check in, good for admission into the Arnold Fitness Expo from March 5 - March 8, 2009. Be sure to have this wrist band if you are in the finals on Saturday morning March 7, 2009. Expo officials will not permit you into the Expo area without your wrist band.

For those of you with tanning or makeup needs, contact Jan Tana at www.jantana.com to book an appointment. We'll have competitor staff back stage to assist you with all your competition needs. No spray tanning will be done at the venue, so be sure to book your appointments accordingly.

NO TRAINERS will be permitted in the back stage area. Non compliance with this rule will result in your disqualification and possible suspension.

We hope your preparations for this years event are going well and look forward to seeing you here in Columbus

NO LATE CHECK-IN! In the event that you miss the required check-in time, without prior notification to the event promoters, you will forfeit your right to compete.

Thursday, March 5, 2009
FITNESS & FIGURE COMPETITIONS

2 - 6pm Competitor Check-In - Wayne Brehm Room (Veterans Memorial)
FITNES, FIGURE & BIKINI COMPETITORS are required to check in with competition officials Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Veterans Memorial, Wayne Brehm Room, from 2:00pm to 6:00 pm. U.S. competitors (N.P.C.) will need to provide their confirmation for registration and their NPC card at that time. NPC officials will be on hand in the event that competitors are in need of purchasing their NPC Membership. International Amateur Athletes must provide confirmation for registration with an official letter of approval from their National Federation with proof of membership.
All Fitness & Figure competitors will be provided with numbers and schedule of events. Fitness competitors required to submit music at this time on CD only.

7:00 pm Prejudging for all womens's fitness, figure and bikini competitors in the Auditorium Fitness Routine Round - Auditorium (Veteranuditoris Memorial Main Stage)

Short -Up to and including 5'-4"
Medium - Over 5'-4" and up to and including 5'-6"
Tall - Over 5'-6"

Bikini Comparison Round- Auditorium (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)

Competitors will come out in small groups of six or seven at one time and go through the mandatory poses. Each competitor will then take the stage for their individual presentation. At the conclusion of that assessment they will again take the stage as a group and be separated for comparisons. NOTE: BIKINI COMPETITORS ONLY HAVE A FRONT AND BACK POSE.

Short - Up to and including 5'-4"
Tall - Over 5'-4"

Figure Two Piece Round- Auditorium (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)

Competitors will come out in small groups of six or seven at one time and go through the mandatory poses. Each competitor will then take the stage for their individual presentation. At the conclusion of that assessment they will again take the stage as a group and be separated for comparisons.

A - Up to and including 5'-1"
B - Over 5'-1" and up to and including 5'-2 1/2"
C - Over 5'-2 1/2" and up to and including 5'-4"

D - Over 5'-4" and up to and including 5'-5 1/2"
E - Over 5'-5 1/2" and up to and including 5'-7"
F - Over 5'-7"

Fitness Two Piece Round- Auditorium (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)

Competitors will come out in small groups of six or seven at one time and go through the mandatory poses. Each competitor will then take the stage for their individual presentation. At the conclusion of that assessment they will again take the stage as a group and be separated for comparisons.

Short -Up to and including 5'-4"
Medium - Over 5'-4" and up to and including 5'-6"
Tall - Over 5'-6"

Announcement of the top ten competitors in each class at the conclusion of prejudging in the main auditorium at Veterans Memorial.

BIKINI AWARDS: (Veterans Memorial Main Stage)

Awards for both divisions will be presented following the announcement of the fitness and figure class finalist Awards given to top 10 placing in each division

Friday, March 6, 2009
MEN'S & WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING

7 - 8am Competitor Check-In - Wayne Brehm Room (Veterans Memorial)
MEN'S & WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING FINAL CHECK-IN AND WEIGH-IN

Early check-in and weigh-ins are available to all male and female bodybuilders starting at 2:00 p.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the Veterans Memorial Hall, Wayne Brehm Room. FINAL WEIGH-INS will be held Friday, March 6, 2009 in the same location from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. with the competitors meeting to follow.

9:00 am Women's Bodybuilding Prejudging - Main Stage (Veterans Memorial)

No competitor will do 60 free posing round. Competitors will come out in small groups of six or seven at one time and go through the symmetry round then move right to the comparison round.

Lightweight: up to and including 125 lbs
Middleweight: over 125 and up to 140 lbs
Heavyweight: over 140 lbs

Men's Bodybuilding Prejudging - Main Stage (Veterans Memorial)

Bantamweight: up to and including 143 1/4 lbs
Lightweight: over 143 1/4 lbs. and up to 154 1/4 lbs.
Welterweight: over 154 1/4 lbs. and up to 165 1/4 lbs.
Middleweight: over 165 1/4 lbs. and up to 176 1/4 lbs.
Light-Heavyweight: over 176 1/4 lbs. and up to 198 1/4 lbs.
Heavyweight: over 198 1/4 lbs. and up to 225 1/4 lbs.
Super Heavyweight: over 225 1/4 lbs.

Announcement of the top five competitors in each class at the conclusion of the women and mens prejudging in the main auditorium at Veterans Memorial..

The finals and awards for Male and Female bodybuilding fitness and figure competitions will take place on the main Expo stage in the Columbus Convention Center on Saturday, March 7, 2009. The top 5 athletes in each class will need to be present with routine music by 8:30 a.m in attendance rooms D143, D144, & D145 inside the Columbus Convention Center

Saturday, March 7, 2009
FINALS FOR ALL MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BODYBUILDING, FITNESS & FIGURE CLASSES

8:00 am The top five in each men's and women's bodybuilding classes and the top ten in each fitness and figure class must be in attendance rooms D143, D144, & D145 inside the Columbus Convention Center. Women and men bodybuilders must bring their music.

10:00 am Greater Columbus Convention Center- (EXPO Stage)

Schedule of Events

Introduction of Fitness top ten in two-piece swimsuit, all classes

Introduction of Figure top ten in two-piece swimsuit, all classes

Women's bodybuilding top five routines for each class

Men's bodybuilding top five routines for each class

Introduction of Fitness top five in two-piece swimsuit

Introduction of Figure top five in two-piece swimsuit

Awards For All Fitness, Figure, and Body Building Classes

Women's overall pose down followed by awards

Fitness overall pose down followed by awards

Figure overall pose down followed by awards

Men's overall pose down followed by awards

* All athletes will be given a wrist band for entrance into the Columbus Convention Center Main Expo Hall for the duration of the weekend. This wrist band will need to be displayed for you to gain access to the event hall for the finals on Saturday morning

[TomNine]

I checked out www.arnoldclassic.com and it still states that there will be a one piece round in the Figure Amateur. Maybe they are still keeping it in for this show? Just paranoid and thinking I should order a suit?Shelly, it's a sign that you should compete as a bodybuilder.:showoff:

[NYCStrongFox]

ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL
DAY 1 FRIDAY, MARCH 6
GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER


8:00 am – 6:00 pm Arnold Strength Training Summit
ALL DAY REGISTRATION
C210-216 (2ND FLOOR)

8:00 am – 7:00 pm USA Powerlifting Championships
UNEQUIPPED COMPETITION
GRAND BALLROOM

8:00 am – 8:00 pm Boxing Championships/Martial Arts Festival/Arnold Grappling Championships
MARTIAL ARTS REGISTRATION NOON – 10:00 PM HOLIDAY INN DOWNTON
BOXING REGISTRATION 5:00 – 9:00 PM HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN
GRAPPLING REGISTRATION 5:00 – 10:00 PM C-122 CONVENTION CENTER

12:30 – 3:00 RANDY COUTURE/DANA WHITE TRAINING SEMINAR
HALL C

8:00 am – 10:00 pm Gymnastics Challenge
COMPULSORY and OPTIONAL
HALLS E and F

9:00 am - 7:00 pm Table Tennis Challenge
TERRACE BALLROOM (2ND FLOOR) and E160’s & E170’s

9:00 am – 10:00 pm Active Aging Festival
CEU Seminar – DELAWARE ROOM – 8:00 am–5:00pm
Senior Olympic Table Tennis Finals
Friday Night Dance Party – 7:00pm – 10:00pm
HYATT REGENCY BALLROOM (DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 AM)

10:00 am – 8:00 pm Weightlifting Championships
ARNOLD INTERNATIONAL WEIGHTLIFTING INVITATIONAL
MASTERS (ALL SESSIONS) & OPEN DIVISION (INITIAL SESSIONS)
C110-C115

10:30 am – 6:00 pm Arnold Fitness EXPO**
OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC
ENTERTAINMENT/CONTESTS BEGINS AND
CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE DAY
HALL D EXPO STAGE
Armwrestling Preliminaries
ALL CLASSES 10:30 AM -12:00 NOON
Ms. International, Fitness International, and Figure International
PREJUDGING 12:00 NOON-3:00 PM
Strongman Contest
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

OHIO EXPO CENTER

9:00 am – 9:00 pm Archery Competition ++
OHIO NASP STATE TOURNAMENT
OHIO EXPO CENTER-LAUSCHE BUILDING

VETERANS MEMORIAL

THUR 3/5 AUDITORIUM 7:00 PM Amateur Fitness & Figure Prejudging, Bikini Finals (GENERAL ADMISSION - $25)*

9:00 am – 2:00 pm Amateur Bodybuilding Men’s and Women’s Championships
PREJUDGING
AUDITORIUM
(GENERAL ADMISSION - $25)*

12:00 noon - 7:00 pm Cheerleading and Dance
COMPETITOR REGISTRATION NOON- 3:00 PM;
COMPETITION 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
NORTH HALL

7:00 pm FINALS 2008
Ms. International, Fitness International
and Figure International
AUDITORIUM (RESERVED SEATING - $50 and $75)*
For more information: www.arnoldsportsfestival.com
TICKETS : ** EXPO Tickets. Adults: $10 per day. 10yrs and under FREE if accompanied by an adult. Admission includes total access to the Arnold
Fitness EXPO. For tickets: www.ticketmaster.com/arnold Also available at Convention Center Fri-Sat-Sun
NO BABY STROLLERS ALLOWED
* Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000 Also available at Veterans Memorial days of events
+ Tickets also available at Nationwide Arena Box Office (Sunday, March 8TH only)
++ Tickets also available at Ohio Expo Center – Lausche Bldg (Friday, March 6th only)

ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL
DAY 2 SATURDAY, MARCH 7
GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER

7:30 am – 8:00 pm Weightlifting Championships
ARNOLD’S CHAMPIONS OF TOMORROW – SCHOOL AGE AND JUNIOR DIVISIONS(INITIAL
SESSIONS)
ARNOLD’S INTERNATIONAL WEIGHTLIFTING INVITATIONAL (FINALS)
C110-115
Boxing Championships/Martial Arts Festival/Arnold Grappling Championships
(Adults)
BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS REGISTRATION 7:30 AM ROOM C120 COMPETITION 9:00 AM
GRAPPLING REGISTRATION 8:00 AM ROOM C122, RULES MEETING 10:00 AM
HALL C

8:00 am – 4:00 pm USA Powerlifting Championships
QUEST AMERICAN PRO INVITATIONAL
GRAND BALLROOM
Arnold Fencing Classic
REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT – FOIL AND SABRE
FIE SATELLITE WORLD CUP – MEN’S EPEE
9:00 AM “TOURNAMENT-PROPER” ROUNDS
HYATT REGENCY – DELAWARE/FRANKLIN/UNION

8:00 am – 6:00 pm Arnold Strength Training Summit
MORNING REGISTRATION
C210-216 (2ND FLOOR)
Youth DanceSport Classic Featuring:
COMPETITION BETWEEN U.S. AND CANADIAN DANCE COUPLES
HYATT REGENCY BALLROOM

8:00 am – 10:00 pm Gymnastics Challenge
COMPULSORY and OPTIONAL; INTERNATIONAL
ATHLETE EXHIBITION and OPENING
CELEBRATION 12:00 NOON
HALLS E and F

9:00 am – 6:00 pm Arnold Fitness EXPO**
OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC
ENTERTAINMENT/CONTESTS BEGINS AND
CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE DAY
HALL D EXPO STAGE

Armwrestling FINALS
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Amateur Men’s and Women’s Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure FINALS
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

German Olympic Weightlifting Team
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Strongman Contest
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

International Pro Deadlift
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

9:00 am – 9:00 pm Table Tennis Challenge
TERRACE BALLROOM (2ND FLOOR) and E160’s & E170’s

VETERANS MEMORIAL

8:00 am – 6:00 pm Cheerleading and Dance
COMPETITOR REGISTRATION 8:00 AM - 12 NOON;
COMPETITION 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM;
NORTH HALL

12:00 noon – 2:00 pm 21st Arnold Classic Prejudging
AUDITORIUM (RESERVED SEATING - $50)*

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm 21st Arnold Classic FINALS
AUDITORIUM (RESERVED SEATING $50 and $75)*

9:30 pm – 10:00 pm Arnold Strongman Contest FINALS
AUDITORIUM (following Arnold Classic Finals)

LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES PAVILION

9:00 pm – 2:00 am Arnold Party With The Pros
GENERAL ADMISSION ($25)*

ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL
DAY 3 SUNDAY, MARCH 8
GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER

6:30 am – 10:30 am 5K Racewalk
REGISTRATION 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
TERRACE BALLROOM (2ND FLOOR)
5K Pump & Run HALL F
REGISTRATION, ATHLETES WEIGH IN AND BENCH
PRESS 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
5K Run HALL F
REGISTRATION 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
5K Racewalk begins 8:30 am
5K Run begins 9:30 am (corner of Goodale St and High St)
5K Pump & Run Race begins 10:30 am

7:30 am – 5:00 pm Gymnastics Challenge HALLS E and F
COMPULSORY and OPTIONAL;
MEN’S/WOMEN’S FINALS 2:30 PM
Boxing Championships/Martial Arts Festival/Arnold Grappling Championship
(Youth)
BOXING AND MARTIAL ARTS REGISTRATION 7:30 AM C-120
GRAPPLING REGISTRATION 8:00 AM C-122, RULES MEETING 10:00 AM
HALL C

8:00 am – 1:00 pm Arnold Strength Training Summit
C213-216 (2nd FLOOR)

8:00 am – 4:00 pm Arnold Fencing Classic
REGIONAL YOUTH CIRCUIT –YOUTH EPEE FENCING
HYATT REGENCY–DELAWARE, FRANKLIN, UNION ROOMS
FIE SATELLITE WORLD CUP
8:00 AM OPENING CEREMONY
11:00 AM FINALS
11:30 CLOSING CEREMONY
GRAND BALLROOM

9:00 am – 3:00 pm Table Tennis Challenge
TERRACE BALLROOM (2ND FLOOR) AND E160’s & E170’s

10:00 am – 4:00pm Arnold Fitness EXPO**
OPEN TO GENERAL PUBLIC
ENTERTAINMENT/CONTESTS BEGINS AND
CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE DAY
HALL D EXPO STAGE

International Pro Bench Press
10:00 AM -12:00 NOON

Fitness Fashion Show
12:00 NOON – 1:00 PM

Irish Dance (Richens/Timms Dancers)
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Table Tennis
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Olympic Fencing Demonstrations
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Dance Team Performances
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

10:00 am – 6:00 pm Weightlifting

ARNOLD’S CHAMPIONS OF TOMORROW – SCHOOL AGE & JUNIOR DIVISIONS (FINALS)
WERK SAN HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALS TEAM CHALLENGE (FINALS)
C110-115
Youth DanceSport Classic
HYATT-REGENCY BALLROOM

VETERANS MEMORIAL

8:00 am – 6:00 pm Cheerleading and Dance
COMPETITOR REGISTRATION 8:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
COMPETITION 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM
NORTH HALL

9:00 am – 12:00 noon Arnold Fitness Training Seminar
AUDITORIUM (GENERAL ADMISSION - $50)*

NATIONWIDE ARENA

8:00 am – 8:00 pm Wrestling Challenge
NATIONWIDE ARENA