www.alicantepro.com INSPECTION OCTOBER 20 th TO 21 th, 2018 REPORT BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 20188 - INSPECTION REPORT 1
Ben Weider WWC SPAIN ALICANTE 2018 PRO QUALIFIER CONTEST INSPECTION REPORT The Ben Weider Worldwide Classic is considered one of the most important event of Fitness and Bodybuilding in Europe. 2 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 2018 - INSPECTION REPORT
CONTENT WELCOME LOCATION VENUE ARRIVAL/AIRPORTS PARTNER HOTELS PARTICIPATION REGISTRATION POSING MUSIC REGISTRATION FEE TANNING COMPETITORS INFORMATION CATEGORIES AND EXIT ORDER CATEGORIES AND EXIT ORDER CATEGORIES AND EXIT ORDER 8 PRO CARDS COMPETITORS RULES > MEN S BODYBUILDING > MEN S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE > MEN S PHYSIQUE > WOMEN S BIKINI > WOMEN S PHYSIQUE > WOMEN S FITNESS > WOMEN S FIGURE > WOMEN S BODYBUILDING 04 05 06 06 08 09 09 09 10 10 10 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 JUDGES VISAS MEDIA ACCREDITATION CAMERA/VIDEOTAPE EQUIPMENT USEFUL INFORMATION TIME DIFFERENCE CURRENCY CLIMATE ELECTRICAL CURRENT LANGUAGE PROMOTER TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 26 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 20188 - INSPECTION REPORT 3
WELCOME Emilio Martínez Promoter is proud to announce the first edition of the Ben Weider WWC Spain - Alicante 2018. The 2018 IFBB Professional League Alicante Pro will take place the same weekend as the IFBB Professional Pro Qualifier, Ben Weider Worldwide Classic Spain on October 20-21. Ben Weider WWC Spain is considered one of the most important event of Fitness and Bodybuilding in Europe. Beside traditional men s bodybuilding, our amateur version will also include men s classic bodybuilding, men s physique as well as Figure, women s physique, women s bodybuilding, Fitness and bikini and now 15 Novice new categories full spectrum of the spectacular physique sports performed in the amateur nowadays. This time, the 2018 Ben Weider WWC Spain will be held in Alicante It will be an amazing weekend, where the best athletes will meet with the aim to achieve the such desired professional card awarded by the IFBB PRO LEAGUE. This Pro Qualifier Contest will be open to ALL amateur athletes worldwide regardless of their federation affiliations. The only contests the IFBB Professional League will recognize for Professional Status are the Pro Qualifiers associated with the IFBB Professional League; no other contests will be acknowledged. The IFBB Pro League Pro Qualifiers are the ONLY way to compete on the IFBB Professional League stage, including the OLYMPIA. In addition, the most outstanding companies in the sector will have the opportunity to present all their novelties at the EXPO that will take place in the Alicante Trade Fair Institution (IFA) complex, at the same time as the competition. 4 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 2018 - INSPECTION REPORT
LOCATION youtu.be/tfmyn-okonm Alicante. Alicante, or Alacant, both the Spanish and Valencian being official names, is a city and port in Spain on the Costa Blanca, the capital of the province of Alicante and of the comarca of Alacantí, in the south of the Valencian Community. It is also a historic Mediterranean port. The population of the city of Alicante proper was 330,525, estimated as of 2016, ranking as the second-largest Valencian city. Including nearby municipalities, the Alicante conurbation had 452,462 residents. The population of the metropolitan area (including Elche and satellite towns) was 757,085 as of 2014estimates, ranking as the eighth-largest metropolitan area of Spain. Amongst the most notable features of the city are the Castle of Santa Bárbara, which sits high above the city, and the port of Alicante. The latter was the subject of bitter controversy in 2006 2007 as residents battled, successfully, to keep it from being changed into an industrial estate.the Santa Bárbara castle is situated on Mount Benacantil, overlooking the city. The tower (La Torreta) at the top, is the oldest part of the castle, while part of the lowest zone and the walls were constructed later in the 18 th century. The promenade Explanada de España, lined by palm trees, is paved with 6.5 million marble floor tiles creating a wavy form and is one of the most lovely promenades in Spain. BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 20188 - INSPECTION REPORT 5
VENUE www.feria-alicante.com 25.000 m 2 All the sports you can imagine Find the latest developments in the sector. For three days, the best companies of fitness, sports nutrition and food, machinary and training equipment, all kinds of sports accessories, clothing... will be present at the EXPO. Address: N-340, Km 731 03320 Elche (Alicante). Latitude 38 17 46 N \ Length 0 34 30 0 Phone: (+34) 96 665 7600 Province: Alicante E-mail: ifa@ifavirtual.com ARRIVAL/AIRPORTS AEROPUERTO DE ALICANTE-ELCHE http://www.aeropuertoalicante-elche.com/eng/ Address: El Altet - 03195 El Altet (Alacant). Phone: (+34) 966 919 444 E-mail: info@alicante-airport.net Alicante (Spain) 16 km away from Venue. 6 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 2018 - INSPECTION REPORT
MADRID-BARAJAS AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT http://www.aeropuertomadrid-barajas.com/eng/ Madrid (Spain) 426 km away from the Alicante. Address: Av de la Hispanidad, s/n, 28042 Madrid. Phone: (+34) 902 404 704 E-mail: clientesmad@aena.es BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT http://www.aeropuertobarcelona-elprat.com/ingl/ aeropuerto_de_barcelona.htm Address: Carretera del Aeropuerto, S/N. Phone: (+34) 91 321 10 00 E-mail: bcnprensa@aena.es Barcelona (Spain), 525 km away from the Alicante. IMPORTANT INFORMATION All the costs of traveling, hotel accommodations, transport from and to the airport and meals are the responsibilities of the individual athletes. BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 20188 - INSPECTION REPORT 7
PARTNER HOTELS Hotel Areca. www.hotelareca.es Special prices for the event. Please indicate: EXPO FITNESS WEEKEND when doing the reservation. In order to enjoy this offer, YOU MUST INDICATE YOUR ARE COMING TO EXPO FITNESS WEEKEND. RESERVATION BY: Address: C/ Limón, 2. 03320 - Torrellano. Elche - Alicante (Spain) Phone: + 34 965 685 477 Mail: reservas@hotelareca.es Hotel Spa Porta Maris. www.hotelspaportamaris.com Sercotel Spa Porta Maris is a luxurious 4-star hotel in Alicante, located between the Postiguet beach and the Alicante marina, with excellent panoramic views of the sea and right in front of the new Mediterranean Casino. Reference: ALICANTE PRO RESERVATION BY: Address: Plaza Puerta del Mar 3, Alicante (Spain) Phone: + 34 965 147 021 Mail: reservas@hotelspaportamaris.com 8 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 2018 - INSPECTION REPORT
Hotel ABBA Centrum Alicante. www.abbacentrumalicante.com/en/ Abba Centrum Alicante Hotel is a four star hotel, which has an excellent location. 10% discount over existing prices on booking.com or www.abbahoteles.com * If places are available. Referral: ALICANTE PRO RESERVATION BY: Address: C/ Pintor Lorenzo Casanova, 33-35 03003 - Alicante (Spain) Phone: +34 965 130 440 Mail: centrumalicante@abbahoteles.com To get special price let them know it is for ALICANTE PRO Hotel Maya Alicante. www.hotelalicantemaya.com The Hotel Maya Alicante is at the foot of Mount Benacantil and the famous Castle of Santa Barbara, from which you can enjoy a fantastic and complete view of the bay of Alicante. REFERRAL: ALICANTE PRO RESERVATION BY: Address: Canónigo Manuel Penalva N.º 2, 03002 - Alicante (Spain) Phone: + 34 965 261 211 Mail: maya@hotelalicantemaya.com BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 20188 - INSPECTION REPORT 9
PARTICIPATION Ben Weider WWC - Alicante 2018. REGISTRATION The Official Athlete Registration will be conducted on Friday, October 19 th, 2018 in Expo IFA. This Competition is open to all athletes and federations worldwide. Ben Weider WWC is an open contest. The number of athletes to participate is unlimited. Friday, October 19 th, 2018-10:00 am - 14:00 pm 15:00 am- 18.00 pm Remember that all athletes will have to produce their payment at the registration. IMPORTANT INFORMATION POSING MUSIC Presentation: PRO QUALIFIER CONTESTS do permit competitors to crossover into all classes. All posing music must be on an audio CD only. The posing music must also be at the start of the CD. Each competitor must affix his name on the CD for easy identification. The use of profane, vulgar and offensive language is strictly prohibited in the posing music. 10 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 2018 - INSPECTION REPORT
TANNING IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Open Contest 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. NEW CATEGORY https://www.empronutrition.com/en/home/41-top-tan.html REGISTRATION FEE The Ben Weider WWC Spain Registration Fee of EUR 200 (Euros) will have to be paid in advance online through at PAYPAL: www.alicantepro.com/enen/athletes/ben-weider-wwc-en/registration Your coach can attend for a fee of 50. This fee can be paid through the Backstage Coach acces form. *Please make sure you include the name of the athlete in the NOTE FIELD. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Registrations payments made after October 01th 2018 or at the registration will be 250. This is special category for all competitors who have NOT won their class in any IFBB PRO Competition (IFBB Pro League Arnold Classic, IFBB Pro League Olympia amateur, IFBB Pro League Ben Weider Classic, IFBB Pro Qualifier). All competitors from other federations are admitted. The novice registration fee of 100 must be paid in advance through the link http.//www.alicantepro.com. In this category only those athletes who cross over with the Ben Weider WWC Pro qualifier (200 ) will be able to choose the pro card. The coach pass for the locker room area is 50 extra. The registration will be made in the specific form Backstage Coach acces.* IMPORTANT INFORMATION Registration payments made from August 1, 2018 to September 30 will cost 100 and registration paymen ts made from October 1 will cost 150. BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 20188 - INSPECTION REPORT 11
CATEGORIES AND EXIT ORDER Ben Weider WWC Spain - Alicante 2018. DIVISION SATURDAY, 20 OCTOBER Women s BodyBuilding CATEGORY 9:00 am Prejudging - Final Open Class AWARD CEREMONY - PRO CARD CEREMONY NOVICE - Women s Physique BW - Women s Physique BW - Women s Physique BW - Women s Physique One Class Up to and incl. 5 4 / 163 cm Over 5 4 / 163 cm, up to and incl. 5 6 / 168 cm Over 5 6 / 168 cm NOVICE - AWARD CEREMONY / BW - AWARD CEREMONY / BW - OVERALL WOMEN S PHYSIQUE - PRO CARD CEREMONY NOVICE - Men s Bodybuilding Up to and incl. 80 kg NOVICE -Men s Bodybuilding Over 80 kg BW - Men s Bodybuilding - Junior Open Class (1) BW - Men s Bodybuilding - Over 40 years Up to including 176 ¼ lbs (80 kg) (1) BW - Men s Bodybuilding - Over 40 years Over 176 ¼ lbs (80 kg) up to and including 198 ¼ lbs (90 kg) (1) BW - Men s Bodybuilding - Over 40 years Over 198 ¼ lbs (90 kg) (1) BW - Men s Bodybuilding - Over 50 years Open Class (1) BW - Men s Bodybuilding - Over 60 years Open Class (1) BW - Men s Bodybuilding - Lightweight Up to including 154 ¼ lbs (70 kg) BW - Men s Bodybuilding - Middleweight over 154 ¼ lbs (70 kg) up to and including 176 ¼ lbs (80 kg) BW - Men s Bodybuilding - Light-Heavyweight over 176 ¼ lbs (80 kg) up to and including 198 ¼ lbs (90 kg) BW - Men s Bodybuilding - Heavyweight over 198 ¼ lbs (90 kg) up to and including 225 ¼ lbs (102 kg) BW - Men s Bodybuilding - Super Heavyweight Over 225 ¼ lbs / 102 kg NOVICE - AWARD CEREMONY / BW - AWARD CEREMONY / BW - OVERALL MEN S BODYBUILDING - PRO CARD CEREMONY 12 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 2018 - INSPECTION REPORT
CATEGORIES AND EXIT ORDER Ben Weider WWC Spain - Alicante 2018. DIVISION SATURDAY, 20 OCTOBER BW - Fitness CATEGORY 16:00 am Prejudging - Final Open Class AWARD CEREMONY - PRO CARD CEREMONY NOVICE - Figure One Class BW - Figure - Over 35 years Open Class (1) BW - Figure - Class A Up to and including 5 2 (157 cm) BW - Figure - Class B Over 5 2 /157 cm up to and including 5 4 (163 cm) BW - Figure - Class C Over 5 4 (163 cm) NOVICE - AWARD CEREMONY / BW - AWARD CEREMONY / BW - OVERALL FIGURE - PRO CARD CEREMONY NOVICE - Men s Physique Junior One Class (1) NOVICE - Men s Physique - Over 35 years One Class (1) NOVICE - Men s Physique Up to inc. 5`8"/174 cm NOVICE - Men s Physique Over 5`88"1/2 (174 cm) up to and incl 5`10`1/2 (179 cm) NOVICE - Men s Physique Over 5`10 1/2 (179 cm) BW - Men s Physique Junior Open Class (1) BW - Men s Physique -Over 35 years Up to and including 5 10 / 178 cm (1) BW - Men s Physique - Over 35 years Over 5 10 / 178 cm (1) BW - Men s Physique Up to and incluiding 5 7"/ 170 cm BW - Men s Physique Over 5 7 / 170 cm, up to and incl. 5 8 / 173 cm BW - Men s Physique Over 5 8 / 173 cm, up to and incl. 5 9 / 175 cm BW - Men s Physique Over 5 9 / 175 cm, up to and incl. 5 11 / 180 cm BW - Men s Physique Over 5 11 / 180 cm, up to and incl. 6 0 / 183 cm BW - Men s Physique Over 6 0 / 183 cm NOVICE - AWARD CEREMONY / BW - AWARD CEREMONY / BW - OVERALL MEN S PHYSIQUE - PRO CARD CEREMONY BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 20188 - INSPECTION REPORT 13
CATEGORIES AND EXIT ORDER Ben Weider WWC Spain - Alicante 2018. DIVISION SUNDAY, 21 OCTOBER CATEGORY 10:00 am Prejudging - Final NOVICE - Womens s Bikini Junior One Class (1) NOVICE - Women s Bikini Over 35 years One Class (1) NOVICE - Women s Bikini Up to and incl. 5`33"(160 cm) NOVICE - Women s Bikini Over 5`3"(160cm) up to and incl. 5`5``(165 cm) NOVICE - Women s Bikini Over 5 5"(165 cm) BW - Women s Bikini Junior Open Class (1) BW - Women s Bikini Over over 35 years Up to and including 5 4 (163 cm) (1) BW - Women s Bikini Over over 35 years Over 5 4 (163 cm) (1) BW - Women s Bikini - Class A Up to and including 5 1 (155 cm) BW - Women s Bikini - Class B Over 5 1 and up to and including 5 2 (157 cm) BW - Women s Bikini - Class C Over 5 2 and up to and including 5 3 (160 cm) BW - Women s Bikini - Class D Over 5 3 and up to and including 5 4 (163 cm) BW - Women s Bikini - Class E Over 5 4 and up to and including 5 5 (165 cm) BW -Women s Bikini - Class F Over 5 5 and up to and including 5 6 (168 cm) BW - Women s Bikini - Class G Over 5 6 and up to and including 5 7 (170 cm) BW - Women s Bikini - Class H Over 5 7 (170 cm) NOVICE - AWARDS CEREMONY / BW - AWARDS CEREMONY /BW - OVERALL BIKINI - PRO CARD CEREMONY IMPORTANT INFORMATION Master\Junior Men winner will be not eligible to apply for the IFBB Professional League Card.. Note: if less than 6 athletes in aclass, classes will be combined, wherever possible. ** Maximum bodyweight limits for Men sclassic Physique Can be reviewed. (1) Age requierements. 14 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 2018 - INSPECTION REPORT
CATEGORIES AND EXIT ORDER Ben Weider WWC Spain - Alicante 2018. DIVISION SUNDAY, 21 OCTOBER CATEGORY NOVICE - Men s Classic Physique One Class ** BW - Men s Classic Physique - Over 40 years Open Class ** (1) BW - Men s Classic Physique - Class A Up to and incl. 5 7 / 170 cm** BW - Men s Classic Physique - Class B Over5 7 /170cm,up to and incl. 5 10 /178cm** BW - Men s Classic Physique - Class C Over 5 10 /178cm,up to and incl. 6 0 /183 cm** BW - Men s Classic Physique - Class D Over 6 0 / 183** NOVICE - AWARDS CEREMONY / BW - AWARDS CEREMONY /BW - OVERALL MEN S CLASSIC - PRO CARD CEREMONY 8 PRO CARDS DIVISION PRO CARD IMPORTANT INFORMATION MEN S BODYBUILDING OVERALL 1 MEN S PHYSIQUE OVERALL 1 MEN S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE OVERALL 1 WOMEN S FIGURE OVERALL 1 WOMEN S BIKINI OVERALL 1 WOMEN S PHYSIQUE OVERALL 1 WOMEN S FITNESS OVERALL 1 WOMEN S BODYBUILDING OVERALL 1 Sunday, October 21th, 2018, the Overall Winners of the Ben Weider WWC Spain may compete in the 2018 IFBB Professional League ALICANTE PRO 2018 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 20188 - INSPECTION REPORT 15
COMPETITORS RULES > MEN S BODYBUILDING Posing suits must be standard men s swimsuit with at least ½ rear coverage. Suits must meet acceptable standards of taste and decency. Thongs are prohibited. Posing suits must be one color. Fringe, wording, sparkle or fluorescents is prohibited. Competitors must not alter the fit of the posing suit by hiking it up in the back or by pulling up the sides during Front and Rear Lat Spreads. The following is prohibited while onstage: a. Props b. Chewing gum c. Moon Pose (any competitor performing this pose will be disqualified) d. Lying on the stage. e. Bumping and shoving (the first and second person involved will be disqualified). Competitor numbers must be worn on the left side of the posing suit during the Judging and Finals. MANDATORY POSES: a. Front Double Biceps b. Front Lat Spread c. Side Chest d. Back Double Biceps e. Back Lat Spread f. Side Triceps g. Abdominals and Thighs *Judges will score competitors according to the total package, which is a balance of size, symmetry and muscularity. LINK TO IFBBPRO Qualifier RULES: http://www.ifbbpro.com/proqualifierrules_mbb.pdf 16 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 2018 - INSPECTION REPORT
> MEN S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE Competitors are required to wear posing shorts (see image below). Board shorts or bodybuilding posing trunks are prohibited. Competitors are required to wear the same type of cut and all shorts that are worn in competition must be black. The Judging is scored 100% and will consist of comparisons of the quarter turns and the following 5 mandatory poses: MANDATORY POSES: a. Front Double Biceps b. Side Chest c. Back Double Biceps d. Abdominal and Thighs e. Favorite Classic Pose (No most muscular) Judges will score competitors according to the total package, which is a balance of size, symmetry and muscularity. LINK TO IFBBPRO Qualifier RULES: http://www.ifbbpro.com/proqualifierrules_cp.pdf BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 20188 - INSPECTION REPORT 17
> MEN S PHYSIQUE ATTIRE 1. Competitors compete in Board Shorts. 2. The shorts must be above the knee in length and can be 1 below the belly button. ONSTAGE Competitor numbers must be worn on the left side of the shorts at all times while onstage. The Moon Pose is prohibited. Gymnastic moves are prohibited. MUSCULARITY AND BODY CONDITION Judges will be looking for fit competitors who display proper shape and symmetry combined with muscularity and overall condition. This is not a bodybuilding contest so extreme muscularity should be marked down. STAGE PRESENCE AND PERSONALITY Judges are looking for the competitor with the best stage presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality to the audience. LINK TO IFBBPRO Qualifier RULES: http://www.ifbbpro.com/proqualifierrules_mp.pdf 18
> WOMEN S BIKINI ATTIRE 1. Competitors compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. Thongs are prohibited. Competitors can compete in an off-the-rack suit. All suits must meet acceptable standards of taste and decency. 2. Competitors must wear high heels. 3. Competitors may wear jewelry. PRESENTATION Competitor numbers must be worn on the left side of the suit bottom at all times while onstage Each competitor, in numerical order, walks onstage and performs their Model Walk (personal preference). The Model Walk is described as follows: Walk to the center of the stage, stop and do a front stance, then a full turn and do a back stance, then turn to the front again and face the judges. Length of time allowed is 30 seconds. JUDGING AND SCORE The Presentation and Comparisons are scored 100% using the following criteria: 1. Balance and shape 2. Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and presentation. LINK TO IFBBPRO Qualifier RULES: http://www.ifbbpro.com/proqualifierrules_bik.pdf 19
> WOMEN S PHYSIQUE 1. Competitors compete in a two-piece bikini. 2. The bikini bottom must be v-shaped. Thongs are prohibited. 3. The bikini must meet acceptable standards of taste and decency. 4. Competitors can compete in an off-the-rack bikini. 5. The bikini does not have to be solid in color Competitor numbers must be worn on the left side of the bikini bottom at all times while onstage. Competitors compete barefoot. The Moon Pose is prohibited. Lying on the stage is prohibited. Gymnastic moves are prohibited. MANDATORY POSES: a.front double biceps/open hands (no flat footed full front pose some sort of front twisting pose) b. Back double biceps/open hands c. Side triceps with leg extended d. Side chest with arms extended e. Front abdominals and thighs LINK TO IFBBPRO Qualifier RULES: http://www.ifbbpro.com/proqualifierrules_wp.pdf 20
> WOMEN S FITNESS ATTIRE 1. Competitors may dress as they deem appropriate to perform their fitness routines, except that: a. Fitness routine attire must meet acceptable standards of taste and decency. b. Thongs are prohibited. 2. Athletic footwear may be worn at the discretion of the competitor. MUSIC 1. Routine music must be on a CD or USB stick. 2. Routine music must be the only music on the CD or USB stick. 3. Routine music must not contain vulgar lyrics. Competitors using music containing vulgar lyrics will be disqualified. The fitness routine is scored 100% based on the following criteria: > Strength The amount and types of strength moves. The degree of difficulty of these moves. The ease and correctness of the moves. > Flexibility The number and types of flexibility moves. The degree of difficulty of these moves. The ease and correctness of the moves. > Cardiovascular The tempo of the routine. > Overall Package: Full general assessment including but not limited to creativity, stage presence, outfits, hair and make-up LINK TO IFBBPRO Qualifier RULES: http://www.ifbbpro.com/proqualifierrules_fit.pdf 21
> WOMEN S FIGURE ATTIRE 1. Competitors compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. Thongs are prohibited. Competitors can compete in an off-the-rack suit. All suits must meet acceptable standards of taste and decency. 2. Competitors must wear high heels. 3. Competitors may wear jewelry. PRESENTATION Each competitor, in numerical order, walks to the center of the stage and performs the quarter turns. Length of time allowed is 30 seconds. SCORING The Presentation and Comparisons are scored 100% using the following criteria: 1. Small degree of muscularity with separation, no visible striations 2. Overall muscle tone with shapely lines, overall firmness and not excessively lean 3. Full general assessment 4. Healthy appearance 5. Skin tone and make-up LINK TO IFBBPRO Qualifier RULES: http://www.ifbbpro.com/proqualifierrules_fig.pdf 22 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 2018 - INSPECTION REPORT
> WOMEN S BODYBUILDING ATTIRE 1. Posing suit bottoms must be V-shaped with at least ½ rear coverage. Suits must meet acceptable standards of taste and decency. Thongs are prohibited. 2. Posing suits may include a printed design with fringes, lace, sparkle or fluorescents. 3. Competitors must not alter the fit of the posing suit by hiking it up in the back or by pulling up the sides during Front and Rear Lat Spreads. MUSIC 1. Posing music must be on a CD or USB stick. 2. Posing music must be the only music on the CD or USB stick. 3. Posing music must not contain vulgar lyrics. Competitors using music containing vulgar lyrics will be disqualified. PRESENTATION 1. Each competitor proceeds to center-stage individually in numerical order and automatically performs the mandatory poses. No signal from the Head Judge is required. 2. Each competitor has a maximum of 60 seconds to perform the poses. A warning will be given when 10 seconds remain. 3. Competitors are not required to use the full 60 seconds. MANDATORY POSES: a. Front Double Biceps b. Front Lat Spread c. Side Chest d. Back Double Biceps e. Back Lat Spread f. Side Triceps g. Abdominals and Thighs LINK TO IFBBPRO Qualifier RULES: http://www.ifbbpro.com/proqualifierrules_wbb.pdf SCORING 1. The Judging is scored 100%. 2. Ties are broken using the Relative Placement method. BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 20188 - INSPECTION REPORT 23
> JUDGES > MEDIA ACCREDITATION The judging panel is determined by the IFBB Professional League. > VISAS EU-country citizens do not need to obtain a visa. All other countries should consult the Spanish Embassy in their country to determine if they need a visa. All National Federations could ask for an Invitation letter either to the Championship Organizer or IFBB Professional League. The invitation letter does not mean you are granted your visa. IFBB Professional League and Championship organizer are not responsible of attendants visas. An athlete, who requested and received an invitation from the IFBB Professional League Head Office or the Organizing, Committee of an IFBB Professional League 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. VISA request sent email to: admin@emiliomartinez.com All media must submit your request to admin@emiliomartinez.com no later than October 15 th, 2018. > CAMERA/VIDEOTAPE EQUIPMENT Camera and/or videotape equipment shall be strictly prohibited in the backstage and/or dressing room areas except when used by IFBB Professional League-authorized media persons and, in any event, these devices shall be strictly prohibited in the dressing room area. > CURRENCY The national currency in Spain is EURO. All major credit cards are widely accepted at most major hotels, department stores and restaurants. You may be requested to show your passport. > USEFUL INFORMATION DIFFERENCE: UTC/GMT +1 hour (CET) 24 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 2018 - INSPECTION REPORT
> CLIMATE > LANGUAGE This section covers Spain s east coast on the Mediterranean Sea and include Alicante. During the month of June, the daily temperature is minimum 17 C (63 F) and maximum 27 C (81 F). > ELECTRICAL CURRENT In Spain the standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can use your electric appliances if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 240 V (as in the UK. Europe, Australia and most of Asia and Africa). The official language in Alicante is Spanish. English is widely spoken in hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and tourist areas. For additional information, please visit: http://www.spain.info/en/ > PROMOTER Socket / plug of type C, F or L. Emilio Martínez IFBB Professional League Promoter Email: admin@emiliomartinez.com Detailed information at: http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/ Phone : +34 608 918174 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 20188 - INSPECTION REPORT 25
> TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES (we recommend you to visit it regularly to be update on the last included activitles) Friday, October 19, 2018 10:00-14:00 REGISTRATION BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC 15:00-18:00 REGISTRATION BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC 19:00 20:00 MEETING IFBB ALICANTE PRO 2018 Saturday, October 20, 2018 09:00 PREJUDGING - FINALS (Women s BodyBuilding, Women s Physique, Men s Bodybuilding) 16:00 PREJUDGING - FINALS (Fitness, Figure, Men s Physique ) Sunday, October 21, 2018 10:00 PREJUDGING - FINALS (Womens s Bikini, Men s Classic Physique) 17:00 SHOW IFBB ALICANTE PRO 2018 (Bikini, Men s Classic Physique) 26 BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC SPAIN ALICANTE 2018 - INSPECTION REPORT
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BEN WEIDER WORLDWIDE CLASSIC Spain 20-21 OCTUBRE 2018 IFA Institución Ferial Alicantina N 340. Km 731 03320 Elche (Alicante) www.alicantepro.com