IFBB DIAMOND CUP OSTRAVA
IFBB ELITE PRO
IFBB Professional and Amateur International Competition
07th– 08th, JUN 2019
The Czech Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation offers IFBB-affiliated National Federations from Europe to participate in the Czechia-pro IFBB Diamond Cup Ostrava and IFBB ELITE PRO. The event will include Men’s Bodybuilding, Classic Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, Women’s Physique, Bodyfitness, Bikini-Fitness, Welness Fitness, Fitness and Masters, Juniors & Juniors (16- 19 years).
ELITE PRO categories Bodybuilding, Bikini Fitness and Bodyfitness.
INFORMATION
Welcome
The Organizing Committee of the IFBB Diamond Cup Czechia-Pro, Ostrava, the City of Ostrava and Mr. Stanislav Pesat and Mr. Jan Kubik take this opportunity to invite all IFBB National Federations to participate in the IFBB Diamond Cup Ostrava international competition to be held in Ostrava, Czech Republic, on Jun 07th – 08th, 2019.
Location
Ostrava, the third largest city in the Czech Republic, is situated in the northeast of the country and forms the heart of the Moravian-Silesian region. It is located close to the Slovak and Polish borders on the banks of Ostravice River and offers beautiful views of the Beskydy Mountains. The first written documentation about the founding of a village under the ownership of the Bishop Bruno originates from 1267. The city was established along the so-called Amber Trail, used by traders as the main route connecting the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean Sea since time immemorial. The discovery of coal in the 2nd half of the 18th century was to be a turning point in the history of the area, which would become an important European centre for the production of steel. Ostrava lost its heavy industrial appearance long ago. Coal mining in the city came to an end in 1994.
The Official Athlete Registration, Prejudging and Finals of the IFBB physique sports will take place at The OSTRAVAR ARENA in Ostrava, Ruská Str. 3077/135.
Venue Site
OSTRAVAR ARENA (formerly Culture and Sports Palace)
Modern multi-purpose arena, the most significant cultural, social events, corporate ebene, concert, 2004 and 2015 Ice Hockey World Championships stadium, 1992 European Bodybuilding Championships 2006 60.World Bodybuilding and Classic Bodybuilding Championships. One of the dominating features of Ostrava was completed and officially opened in 1986. Home stadium of the ice-hockey team HC VITKOVICE STEEL. Between 2003 and 2004 the Arena underwent reconstruction and modernization works and since 2004 it has been called OSTRAVAR ARENA. Currently, the OSTRAVAR ARENA is one of the sports facilities owned by VITKOVICE ARENA, a.s. With a capacity of up to 12,500 spectators, it is one of the biggest multi-purpose arenas in the Czech Republic.
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel reservation must be done by direct communication between the National Federation and the hotels (list of recommended hotels below).
Official Hotel
The Official Hotel of the IFBB Diamond Cup Ostrava is the CLARION HOTEL.
Clarion Congress Hotel **** – cca 200 m
The Clarion Congress Hotel ****Ostrava is a four-star , hotel which offers the largest hotel congress centre in Ostrava and in northern Moravia.
Clarion Hotel offers its quests the confort of four-star standard in 169
modernly funished rooms and suites.
The hotel is located in a quiet part of Ostrava with excellent transport access to the city centre ( 4 km). From the nearby bus stop you can easily get to the train or bus station or to Ostrava-Mošnov International Airport ( 20 km ).
Clarion Congress Hotel lies in close proximity to the Ostravar Arena.
OTHER HOTELS
However there are many other hotels in the in surroundings.
Hotel PULS*** was opened on 2008 and offers comfortable and cost-effective accommodation directly adjoining the OSTRAVAR ARENA. The hotel has a capacity of 71 beds.
Hotels nearby
BEST WESTERN Hotel Vista – cca 1.5 km
Kpt. Vajdy 3046/2, 700 30 Ostrava-Zábřeh
www. hotelvista.cz
LOWCOST Hotel Ostrava -cca 1.5 km
Plzeňská 2622/2, 700 30 Ostrava-Zábřeh
www.lc-hotel.cz
PLEASE NOTE: Reservation, booking and all costs for hotel accommodation, travelling, transport from and to the airport and meals, are the responsibilities of National Federations or individual athletes. Check with your National Federation for more information
Arrivals and Airport
Friday, Jun 07th, 2019, is an official arrival day.
LEOS JANACEK International Airport Ostrava (Czech Republic).
More information at: www.airport-ostrava.cz
Participation
The contest is open for IFBB-affilated National Federations. The number of competitors participating in these championships is unlimited
Registration
Official Athlete Registration will take place in the Ostravar Aréna, Ostrava , on Friday, Jun 07th, 2019, from 14:00 till 18:00 hrs.
Registration of athletes will only be considered if they are entered by the National Federation of the athlete by sending the Final Entry Form with their names directly to the promoter Czechia-pro, to the IFBB Technical Committee and IFBB Head Office in Madrid. The final decision to allow an athlete to compete in this event rests with the IFBB.
All athletes will have to produce their Passports and IFBB International Cards at the Registration.
Any athlete who has not yet purchased or renewed his/her IFBB International Card will have to buy one at registration. IFBB Cards are EUR € 30 and are mandatory.
All posing music resentment in MP3 format along with the Final Entry Form.
CD will not be accepted.
The use of profane, vulgar and offensive language is strictly prohibited in the posing music.
All Athletes must wear their posing attire during weigh-in for inspection. Female competitors must also bring their shoes for inspection. Posing attire and tanning must be in accordance to IFBB rules. Any tannning which can be wiped off is not allowed.
You will receive your tags for athletes and coaches at the registration.
Registration Fee
Registration fee for athletes to enter this competition is as folows:
– EUR € 200 – for all categories
– EUR € 100 – for all junior and masters categories
– EUR € 50 – for younger junior categiories (16 – 19 years old)
The Registration Fee is to be paid in advance by credit/debit card or PayPal at IFBB webpage http://www.ifbb.com/competition-registration/ for your best comfort and convenience. Please add your name during online payment and bring a copy of your payment confirmation to the registration.
If paying at the Registration in Ostrava on May 30th, 2019, an extra fee EUR € 100 per participant ( youth category – EUR € 50 ) will be charged.
If an athlete wants to participate in the second category (like master or junior in a the senior open class also), the registration fee for this second category is EUR € 50.
Along with the application form send to e-mail: stanislav.pesat@czechia-pro.cz his whole body photos, the best of success in competitions and posing music.
Judges
To be taken into consideration during selection of judges panels at the competition, IFBB International Judges must be included in the Final Entry Forms sent by National Federations, according to the IFBB Rules. For more information, please contact
Mr. Pawel Filleborn, Chairman of the IFBB Judges Committee, under address: pawelfilleborn@gmail.com
All international judges must bring their International Judge’s Cards to Ostrava.
IFBB International Judges must have a valid IFBB Judge’s Card with the IFBB yearly judges fee of EUR € 50 paid for 2019. This fee may also be paid at the Championships in Czech Republic.
Categories open at these Championships:
YOUNGER JUNOR MEN’S BODYBUILDING 16-19 YEARS – 1 open category
JUNIOR MEN’S BODYBUILDING 16-23 YEARS:
Up to & including 75 kg,
Over 75 kg
MASTER MEN’S BODYBUILDING 40-49 YEARS – 1 open category
MASTER MEN’S BODYBUILDING 50-59 YEARS – 1 open category
MASTER MEN’S BODYBUILDING OVER 60 YEARS – 1 open category
MEN’S BODYBUILDING:
Up to & including 70 kg
Up to & including 75 kg
Up to & including 80 kg
Up to & including 85 kg
Up to & including 90 kg
Up to & including 95 kg
Up to & including 100 kg
Over 100 kg
IFBB ELITE Pro Card for two overall winner
JUNIOR MEN’S CLASSIC BODYBUILDING 16-23 YEARS – 1 open category
MASTER MEN’S CLASSIC BODYBUILDING OVER 40 YEARS – 1 open category
MEN’S CLASSIC BODYBUILDING
Up to & including 170 cm
Up to & including 175 cm
Up to & including 180 cm
Over 180 cm
IFBB ELITE Pro Card for two overall winner
YOUNGER JUNIOR MEN’S PHYSIQUE 16-19 YEARS – 1 open category
JUNIOR MEN’S PHYSIQUE 16-23 YEARS:
Up to & including 175 cm,
Over 175 cm
MASTER MEN’S PHYSIQUE OVER 40 YEARS – 1 open category
MEN’S PHYSIQUE:
Up to & including 170 cm
Up to & including 173 cm
Up to & including 176 cm
Up to & including 179 cm
Up to & including 182 cm
Over 182 cm
IFBB ELITE Pro Card for two overall winner
MEN‘S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
Up to & including 75 kg,
Over 75 kg
IFBB ELITE Pro Card for overall winner
GAMES CLASSIC BODYBUILDING – 1 open category
MUSCULAR MEN’S PHYSIQUE – 1 open category
FITNESS MEN´S – 1 open category
JUNIOR WOMEN’S BODYFITNESS 16-23 YEARS – 1 open category
MASTER WOMEN’S BODYFITNESS OVER 35 YEARS – 1 open category
WOMEN’S BODYFITNESS:
Up to & including 158 cm
Up to & including 163 cm
Up to & including 168 cm
Over 168 cm
IFBB ELITE Pro Card for two overall winner
YOUNGER JUNOR‘S BIKINI 16-19 YEARS – 1 open category
JUNIOR BIKINI-FITNESS 16-23 YEARS
Up to & including 163 cm,
Over 163 cm
MASTER BIKINI-FITNESS OVER 35 YEARS – 1 open category
WOMEN’S BIKINI-FITNESS:
Up to & including 158 cm
Up to & including 160 cm
Up to & including 166 cm
Up to & including 169 cm
Up to & including 172 cm
Over 172 cm
IFBB ELITE Pro Card for two overall winner
WOMEN’S WELNESS FITNESS
Up to & including 165 cm,
Over 165 cm
WOMEN’S FITNESS – 1 open category
WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE – 1 open category
MIXED PAIRS – 1 open category
Important note: If less than 6 athletes in a category, categories will be combined, wherever possible.
IFBB ELITE Pro Cards
The overall winners in Men’s Bodybuilding, Classic Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, Bikini Fitness, Body Fitness are eligible to apply for the Pro Card.
Backstage Access
Green Cards for Backstage Access will be distributed at the Team Managers and Judges Meeting.
Visas
EU-country citizens do not need to obtain a visa. All other countries should consult the Czech Republic’s diplomatic missions in their countries to determine if they need a visa. Detailed information at: http://www.mzv.cz/jnp/en/information_for_aliens/general_visa_information/
An Official Letter of Invitation will be made available if required.
Tanning
The IFBB has banned all tans that can be wiped off. An official will check the tan of all athletes backstage and if the tan comes off by simply wiping, the athlete will be told to remove the tan before going on stage.
Spray paint on competition makes Pro Tan.
Language
Czech language is an offcial language in the Czech Republic.
Time Difference
UTC/GMT +1 hour (CET – Central European Time Zone)
Currency
The official currency in Czech Republic is Czech Koruna (CZK). In some shops, restaurants and services can pay with euros (EUR).
EUR 1.0 = CZK 26.00 (as for January 29th, 2919). Current rates avaoalable at:
http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=EUR&To=CZK
Electrical Current
230 V, 50 Hz. Plugs and sockets of type C and E.
Better to check at: http://www.worldstandards.eu
Correspondence and Information
Further information can be requested by email addressed to the promoter Mr. Stanislav Pesat: stanislav.pesat@czechia-pro.cz
Final Entry Forms Sending Details
Along with the Final Entry Form, please send your picture, best success in competitions and posing music (MP3 format).
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Please send your Entry Form no later than Czechia-PRO Promoter: Mr. Stanislav Pesat: E-mail: stanislav.pesat@czechia-pro.cz IFBB Technical Committee Eng. Andrew Michalak E-mail : amichalak5@gmail.com |
Please Send a copy to: International Federation of Bodybuilding Head Office:
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Tentative Program
Friday, Jun 07, 2019
14:00-18:00 – Official Athletes Registration (Weigh-in) at
the Ostravar Arena
18:30 – Team Managers and Judges Meeting at the
Ostravar Arena
19:00 – Official Meeating ELITE PRO Athletes and
Judges
Saturday, Jun 08, 2019
09:00 – Prejudging and Finals at The Ostravar
Arena, detailed schedule will be released
closer to the event.
