The International Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (IFBB) and PFBB - IFBB-Portugal welcome all the IFBB-affiliated National Federations of the World to the IFBB Elite PRO Portugal, Sunday, June 11 th 2018. It will be the first time that Portugal will hold an IFBB Elite PRO competition, it will be supporting the great amateur competition of the "IFBB Diamond Cup" Series and our sport fair: EXPO FITNESS.
For the second time, Espinho will host this event, welcoming IFBB federations around the world. Espinho is a modern city, a high-level tourist resort that welcomes thousands of national and foreign visitors throughout the year. This city has one of the best climates in Europe (low thermal amplitude: 23º, C in summer) and is located just a few km from Sá Carneiro Airport in Oporto, thanks to easy road and rail routes.
In very back times, a small boat that sailed along the coast was caught in bad sea and shipwrecked. Two men, Spanish from Galiza, survived the tragedy, says the legend that thanks to a promise made to Nossa Senhora to build a Chapel in Her honor if She enabled them to be saved. When they felt a firm ground beneath their feet, the two mens - Eugénio and Márcio Esteves, stopped their attention on the wooden plank they had been saved in: one said that it was made of nut-brown, but the other guaranteed: "No! És Piño!" (No! Is Pino!) And from here there will be the name of Espinho. Just 30 minutes by car from the Airport of Sá Carneiro, Porto; Espinho have the service assure by car or train. Train travel of approximately 15 minutes; Car transport of PFBB (10 per person).
The Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport also called Aeroporto do Porto is located in the Greater Porto. It was inaugurated in 1945, on December 3, as Pedras Rubras Airport and, in 1990, it went to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, honoring the Prime Minister Francisco Sá Carneiro. In 2007, the Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport was awarded as the best in Europe in the category of airports up to 5 million passengers. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport Espinho
To those who visit it, the city of Espinho has to offer, besides its beautiful beaches, full of light and color, many other attractions: it has the oldest Golf Course of the Iberian Peninsula, an Aerodrome, Casino, Multipurpose Ship, Complex of Tennis, Horse Riding, Swimming Pools, Multimedia Center, Art and Culture Forum integrating the Municipal Museum, High Quality Hotels, Youth Hostel, Camping, the largest Weekly Country Fair in Portugal and a Thalassotherapy Marine Spa, unique in Portugal.
With a stunning view of Bahia Beach and the Atlantic Ocean, Hotel Apartamento Solverde enjoys a central location in Espinho, next to the Casino and with several cultural and leisure attractions nearby. It offers spacious and comfortable apartments with wellequipped kitchens and private balconies. Due to the various accommodation configurations and the autonomy due to its characteristics, it is especially suitable for family holidays, work stays, sports groups and, in general, long stays. Site: www.solverde.pt PraiaGolfe Hotel is located in the center of Espinho City, facing the ocean, with Espinho Station just 500 meters away. Next door is the Casino de Espinho. 4-star hotel unit with Meeting Rooms, 1 Panoramic Restaurant, Bar and Spa (indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Massages, Turkish Bath, cardio-fitness room and Ocean Lounge - Outdoor Terrace). Site: http://www.praiagolfe.com/
For business or pleasure, the M Hotels Group offers you very attractive prices, combined with the maximum comfort to make your stay truly enjoyable. Each of our hotels has its own design and as soon as you enter it is possible to feel a warm atmosphere, during your stay you can still enjoy a delicious breakfast and a set of services so that you can benefit from a longer stay as comfortable as possible. Site: geral@grupomhoteis.pt With an exceptional location, in the city of Espinho near the sea, Monte Lírio Hotel will be the first of the units to be born in Portugal, which will represent the real model of the strategy designed for this hotel chain with the health and nature concept. Also at the services level, the objective is excellence, for this, the selection and hiring of its team was strong and thorough, culminating in the union of a group of professionals, highly qualified, who will seek to exceed the expectations of their clients. Site: geral@monteliriohotel.pt
The place of the competition, once again, will be the Polivalente Nave, is located at: Place de Sales - Silvalde - 4500-474, Espinho, Portugal. The Expo Fitness 2018 is a Fitness Fair and will take place on 09 and 10 June. There will be various activities, from Bodybuilding, Strongman, Strongwomen, Powerlifing and Jiu- Jitsu. In the immensity of space, you can find brands and national and international supplementation stores, such as BiotechUSA; Fit foods to not give up on the diet; and comfortable sports clothes and for all seasons of the year. When you need a break, rest on one of the benches of our interior garden - Central Park, before moving on to the next activity. The entry price will be 6. For IFBB athletes and delegates is free!
For the first time, Portugal will hold an ELITE PRO! The competition will be on June 10, at 6:00 pm, in the Nave. The prize will be 28.000, more than $33.000 (USA), and will be divided by the categories of: WOMEN S BIKINI FITNESS 5.000 MEN S PHYSIQUE 5.000 WOMEN S BODYFITNESS 5.000 WOMEN S WELLNESS FITNESS 5.000 MEN S BODYBUILDING 8.000 5º 4º 3º 2º 1º
The IFBB ELITE PRO Portugal Championship is only available to ELITE PRO athletes from National Federations of the World that are affiliated with the IFBB. You need send an email to: Organizing Committee office at: ifbb@ifbb-portugal.com or info.ifbbportugal@gmail.com IFBB Head Office at: info@ifbb.com IFBB Technical Committe at: elitepro@ifbb.com Registration will be made at the Nave Polivalente: Lugar de Sales - Silvalde, Espinho, Portugal; Friday, June 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (https://goo.gl/maps/h31fw2rfkge2). The athletes must have the annual ELITE PRO (150 ) paid.!!! THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE PAID BEFOREHAND ONLINE!!! https://eliteproifbb.com/annual-membership/
Any image / video capturing on backstage or in changing areas is prohibited except with the permission of the IFBB. For accreditations, contact the PFBB by email: info.ifbbportugal@gmail.com. The songs used in the individual routine can only be on CD. Each athlete must identify their CD with the readable name. CDs are delivered at weigh-ins. IMPORTANT: THE USE OF MUSICS WITH IMPROPER OR PROFANA LANGUAGE IS PROHIBITED. CHOREOGRAPHIES CAN NOT HAVE ANY STYLES. The IFBB banned all tones that can be removed. A designated IFBB official will check the tanning of all athletes behind the scenes and, if the tan is left simply by running the finger, the athlete will be advised to remove the tan before taking the stage. There will be an IFBB partner in weighing, making markings. Regarding Make-up/Hair, the PFBB partner will be on weighing, receiving markings. Fitness. athletes. Green cards are used to access backstage. They also give access to Expo The value is 30 and will be on sale at the weighing and reception of Team managers and judges are due to attend a meeting on Friday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m. All judges and delegates are required to attend the meeting.
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 IFBB international judges must bring their International Judge s Cards to Espinho.!!IFBB International Judges must have a valid IFBB Judge s Card with the IFBB yearly judges fee of EUR 50 paid for 2018. This fee may also be paid at the Championships in Espinho!! A valid passport is required to enter Portugal (Schengen Zone). Citizens of 55 countries don t need a visa coming for a short period (up to 90 days). Detailed information at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/visa_policy_of_the_schengen_area!!!please contact the Portuguese Embassy in your country to determine if you need a visa!!! It is the National Federations responsibility to obtain an entry visa for the country organizing the championship. All National Federations could ask for an Invitation letter either to the Championship Organizer or IFBB. The invitation letter does not mean you are granted your visa. IFBB and Championship organizer are not responsible of attendants visas. To receive invitation letter, the applicant should forward the following information to the IFBB or Championship organizer: A copy of passport; Where the attendant will have his or her accommodation. If the visa is not granted, the Cancellation Policies for the championship will still apply. An athlete, who requested and received an invitation from the IFBB Head Office or the Organizing Committee of an IFBB sanctioned event for visa purposes and used this visa to unlawful stay in the host country or any other country, will be subjected to the disciplinary proceedings and measures.
The official currency of Portugal is the Euro ( ). Approx 1,00 = 1,23 US Dollar. Current rates at: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/ International credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted at most major hotels, stores & restaurants. You may be requested to show your passport. 0 GMT/UTC. In June the average daily temperature is 17ºC. 220 Volts, 50 Hz, socket / plug of type C, plug with two round prongs. Detailed info at: http://www. worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/ The official language is Portuguese but English is widely spoken & understood.
18:00-20:00 FRIDAY, JUNE 08th 2018 Official Registration and Weigh-in of athletes from IFBB ELITE PRO, PORTUGAL. Each competitor must provide his passport, IFBB International Card and Music. Nave Polivalente, Espinho 19:00 Judges Meeting Nave Polivalente, Espinho 09:30-20:30 09:30-20:30 15:00 SATURDAY, JUNE 09th 2018 EXPO FITNESS 2018 SUNDAY, JUNE 10th 2018 EXPO FITNESS 2018 Eliminations, semifinals, finals and overall of all modalities of IFBB ELITE PRO PORTUGAL. Nave Polivalente, Espinho Nave Polivalente, Espinho Nave Polivalente, Espinho