REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO

REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO November 24 th to 26 th, 2017 1

OLYMPIA AMATEUR SAN MARINO Republic of San Marino (Italy) PRO QUALIFIER CONTEST INSPECTION REPORT 2

WELCOME Promoter Gian Enrico Pica, introduces to the second edition of the Olympia Amateur San Marino. Starting with the 2017 IFBB Professional League San Marino Pro on November 24-26, IFBB Professional League promoter will include Pro Qualifier in their countries. These Pro Qualifier Contest will be open to ALL amateur athletes worldwide regardless of their federation affiliations and will be the ONLY WAY TO PROFESSIONAL STATUS WITH THE IFBB PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE. The only contest the IFBB Professional League will recognize for Professional Status are the Pro Qualifier 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 Mr. Olympia Amateur is a prestigious international Open Contest, an amateur version of the famous Mr. Olympia Pro competition, started by the inspirational concept of bodybuilding pioneer and promoter Joe Weider in 1965. 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, and bikini full spectrum of the spectacular physique sports performed in the amateur nowadays. 3

LOCATION The Republic of San Marino was founded in 301 A.D. and is the most ancient European Republic. An enclave situated in central Italy, 15 km from the Romagna Riviera, the Republic sits at 700 meters above sea level on Mount Titano, a prominence which gives the first hint of the presence of the Central Apennine Mountains. Each year the Republic of San Marino is visited by millions of tourists from Italy and from all over the world. Most visitors stay in hotels on the nearby Riviera: Rimini, Riccione, Catholica, Milano Marittima and Cesenatico. San Marino is an extraordinary example of independence and intense international activity. Recognized by all the principal world organizations, the Republic of San Marino can boast an undisputed preeminence on themes regarding peace, freedom and the universal rights of man. Its legal and administrative systems form the basis of the most wide-spread form of government worldwide; namely, a democracy. San Marino is well worth the visit! There are many attractions once you cross the border! Shopping, scenery, gastronomy, philately numismatics, celebrations, events, monuments, museums, works of art and typical tourist spots. Entering into the Country is simple since, for tourism purposes, NO PASSAPORT ARE REQUIRED. In the territory of the antique white and azure flag of the Republic of San Marino shopping is easy with the utilization of the euro, the currency of the 27 Member States of the European Union. 4

VENUE Olympia Amateur San Marino will be held at the Multieventi Sport Domus Via Rancaglia, 47890 Republic of San Marino http://www.multieventi.sm/on-line/home.html 5

OFFICIAL HOTEL The official hotel is : Grand Hotel Primavera **** VIA XXVIII Luglio 196-47893 Borgo Maggiore (Repubblica di San Marino) info@grandhotelprimavera.com http://www.grandhotelprimavera.com/en/ Info: (+378) 0549.902007 WhatsApp: (+378) 3345288269 * To receive discounts and in order to book a room at our affiliated hotels, just communicate the code SAN MARINO PRO. If you won t forward this code, the hotel won t be able to proceed with the booking. OTHER OFFICIAL HOTEL http://www.sanmarinopro.com/the-hotel/ 6

ARRIVAL/AIRPORTS FEDERICO FELLINI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Rimini (Italy) 16 km away from City of San Marino. http://www.riminiairport.com/ Phone: 0541 715755 E-mail: info@riminiairport.com GUGLIELMO MARCONI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Bologna (Italy) 120 km away from the Republic of San Marino. http://www.bologna-airport.it/en/corporate.aspx?idc=61677&ln=en-us Phone: +39 051 6479615 E-mail: aeroporto.marconi@pec.bologna-airport.it MILANO MALPENSA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Milan (Italy), 330 km away from the Republic of San Marino. http://www.milanomalpensa-airport.com/en Phone: +39 02 232323 LEONARDO DA VINCI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Rome (Italy), 390 km away from the Republic of San Marino https://www.adrassistance.it/en/web/adr-assistance/home Phone: +39 06 65951 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All the costs of traveling, hotel accommodations, transport from and to the airport and meals are the responsibilities of the individual athletes. 7

PARTICIPATION This competition IS OPEN FOR ALL ATHLETES AND FEDERATIONS from Worldwide. Olympia Open Contest are informed that participation in to this championship is UNLIMITED. Registration of athletes is unnominated. Entry Forms should be e-mailed to the Athlete Manager Olympia San Marino, with a copy to the Open Contest Office in Republic of San Marino. REGISTRATION The Official Athlete Registration will be conducted on Friday, November 24 th, 2017-10:00 am - 8:00 pm at the Multieventi Sport Domus, city of San Marino (address: Via Rancaglia, 47899, San Marino). Remember that all athletes will have to produce their payment at the registration. PRO QUALIFIER CONTEST does not permit competitors to crossover into all classes. POSING MUSIC: 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. REGISTRATION FEE 8

The Olympia Amateur Registration Fee of EUR 200 (Euros) will have to be paid in advance online through at: 1)PAYPAL info@v-power.sm 2)BANK PAYMENT V-POWER SPA BANCA POPOLARE DELL EMILIA ROMAGNA AG.RIMINI IBAN IT 29 L 05387 24201 000 002281253 SWIFTBIC: BPMOIT22XXX (only international country) for your best comfort and convenience. Please add your name during online payment and bring a copy of your payment confirmation to the registration. Registrations payments made after Nov. 15th 2017 or at the registration will be 250. TANNING https://protanusa.com/product/amateur-olympia-italy-2017 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. 9

COMPETITORS INFORMATION Athletes will be given a goodie bag and wristband at the registration on Friday, November 24 th, 2017. This wristband has to be worn during your whole stay and will allow you in and ot of the venue during the week end. There is a special athlete seating area close to the stage and backstage. The athletes coach will be given a backstage pass. PLEASE NOTE: There will be a limited amount of extra coach passes available at the registration and they can be purchased for EUR 50,00. Those passes will allow the official to go in and out of the venue during the weekend and will give access backstage and the athlete allocated seating area and the Ticket in TRIBUNA AREA (A-B-C). The wristband has to be worn during your whole stay. 10

WOMEN S CATEGORIES DIVISION Figure Figure Figure Women s Bikini Junior Women s Bikini Class B Women s Bikini Class C Women s Bikini Class D Women s Bikini Class E Women s Bikini Class F Women s Bikini Class G Women s Bikini Class H Women s Bikini over 35 years Women s Bikini over 35 years Women s Physique Women s Physique Women s Physique Fitness Fitness Fitness CATEGORY Up to and incl. 5'2-1/2 159 cm Over 5 2-1/2 / 159 cm, up to and incl. 5 4 / 163 cm Over 5'4" / 163 cm Open Up to and including 5 2 / 158 cm Over 5 2 / 158 cm, up to and incl. 5 3 / 160 cm Over 5 3 / 160 cm, up to and incl. 5 4 / 163 cm Over 5 4 / 163 cm, up to and incl. 5 5 / 165 cm Over 5 5 / 165 cm, up to and incl. 5 6 / 168 cm Over 5 6 / 168 cm, up to and incl. 5 7 / 170 cm Over 5 7 / 170 cm Up to and incl. 5'4" / 163 cm Over 5'4" / 163 cm Up to and incl. 5'3" / 160 cm Over 5 3 / 160 cm, up to and incl. 5 5 / 165 cm Over 5'5 / 165 cm Up to and incl. 5'2" / 158 cm Over 5 2 / 158 cm, up to and incl. 5 4 / 163 cm Over 5'4" / 163 cm *Master\Junior Women winner will be not eligible to apply for the IFBB Professional League Card. Note: if less than 6 athletes in a class, classes will be combined, wherever possible. 11

MEN S CATEGORIES DIVISION Men s Bodybuilding Junior Men s Bodybuilding Men s Bodybuilding Men s Bodybuilding Men s Bodybuilding Men s Bodybuilding Men s Bodybuilding Masters Men's Bodybuilding Masters Men's Bodybuilding Masters Men's Bodybuilding CATEGORY Open Up to & incl. 70 kg Up to & incl. 80 kg Up to & incl. 85 kg Up to & incl. 90 kg Up to & incl. 100 kg Over 100 kg Up to & incl. 80 kg* Up to & incl. 90 kg* Over 90 kg* Men s Classic Physique Class A Up to and including 5 7 / 170 cm** Men s Classic Physique Class B Over 5 7" /170cm, up to and incl. 5 9 /175cm** Men s Classic Physique Class C Over 5 9"/175cm,up to and incl. 5 10 /178 cm** Men s Classic Physique Class D Over 5 10 / 178** Men s Physique Junior Men s Physique Men s Physique Men s Physique Men s Physique Men s Physique Men s Physique Master Men s Physique Master Men s Physique Open Up to and including 5 7 / 170 cm Over 5 7 / 170cm, up to incl. 5 8 / 173cm Over 5 8 / 173cm, up to incl. 5 9 / 176cm Over 5 9 / 176cm, up to incl. 5 11 /180cm Over 5 11 / 180cm, up to incl. 6 0 / 183cm Over 5 7" / 183 cm Up to and including 5 9 / 176 cm Over 5 9" / 176 cm *Master\Junior Men winner will be not eligible to apply for the IFBB Professional League Card. Note: if less than 6 athletes in a class, classes will be combined, wherever possible. 12

** Maximum bodyweight limits for Men sclassic Physique 13

14

21 PRO CARDS MEN S BODYBUILDING OVERALL 3 PRO CARD MEN S PHYSIQUE OVERALL 3 PRO CARD MEN S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE OVERALL 3 PRO CARD WOMEN S FIGURE OVERALL 3 PRO CARD WOMEN S BIKINI OVERALL 3 PRO CARD WOMEN S PHYSIQUE OVERALL 3 PRO CARD WOMEN S FITNESS OVERALL 3 PRO CARD NOTE: Sunday, November 26 th 2017, The Overall Winners Olympia Amateur, could to compete SanMarinoPro 15

COMPETITORS RULES MEN S BODYBUILDING Suits worn by male competitors at the prejudging and finals must be plain in color with no fringe, wording, sparkle or fluorescents. All Prejudging suits will be checked at the morning check-in. Competitors are not permitted to 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. During the Prejudging male competitors are not permitted to wear any jewelry onstage other than a wedding band. No glasses, props or gum are permitted onstage. Any competitor doing the Moon Pose will be disqualified. Lying on the floor is prohibited. Bumping and shoving is prohibited. First and second persons involved will be disqualified. Competitors numbers will be worn on the left side of the suit bottom. Mandatory Round Poses: Front Double Bicep Front Lat Spread Side Chest Side Tricep Rear Double Bicep Rear Lat Spread Abdominals with one thigh NO Gymnastic Moves Are Allowed 16

MEN S CLASSIC The Judging is scored 100% and will consist of comparisons of the quarter turns and the following 5 mandatory poses: Front Double Biceps Side Chest Back Double Biceps Abdominal and Thighs Favorite Classic Pose (Not Most Muscular) Competition wear: Competitors are required to wear posing shorts. You are NOT to wear board shorts or Bodybuilding posing trunks. We have provided an image of the Pro Qualifier Competition Classic shorts below. Competitors are required to wear the same type of cut and all shorts that are worn in competition must be black. Athlete can buy online: http://www.npc-wear.com/product_detail.cfm?id=344 17

MEN S PHYSIQUE 1)Muscularity and Body Condition: Judges will be looking for fit contestants 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. 2)Stage Presence and Personality: Contestants will be asked to walk in board shorts (shorts must be just above the knee in length and can be one inch below the belly button, no spandex and no logos are permitted on the board shorts however a manufacturer s logo such as Nike symbol or Billabongs are acceptable.) Competitors will enter the stage without a shirt and barefoot. No lewd acts allowed for example the moon pose. No Gymnastics Moves are Allowed. Judges are looking for the contestant with the best stage presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality to the audience. 3)Presentation: Competitors will walk to the center of the stage alone and perform front and back turns with optional pose of hand on hip or hand in pocket, finishing facing the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage. 4)Comparison Round: The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do turns. Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in turns. 18

BIKINI Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs are permitted. C Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are advised to bring two (2) suits to check in. The fronts of the suits are too low and must be constructed higher. Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standard. Competitors must wear high heels. Competitors may wear jewelry. Presentation: Competitors will walk onstage alone and perform their Model Walk (personal preference) The Model Walk consists of the following: 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 as directed then proceed to the side of the stage. No lewd acts are permitted. Length of time allowed is 10 seconds. Judges will be scoring competitors using the following criteria: Balance and Shape Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and overall presentation 19

WOMEN S PHYSIQUE Symmetry, shape, proportion, muscle tone, poise and beauty flow. Physique assessment and comparison will take place during prejudging Women s Physique Division has been created to give a platform for women who enjoy weight training, competing, contest preparation. Competitors should display a toned, athletic physique showcasing femininity, muscle tone, beauty/flow of physique. The following are examples of common terms used in the bodybuilding industry. These words can be helpful to assess what should not be descriptive to the physiques being judged in women s physique: Ripped, shredded, peeled, striated, dry, diced, hard, vascular, grainy, massive, thick, dense, etc. While all types of physiques will be considered when it comes to height, weight, structure, etc. Excessive muscularity should be scored down accordingly. Women s physique competitors should have the overall aesthetics and look that is found in figure with a little more overall muscularity. 20

FITNESS Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped. No thongs are permitted. Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste. Competitors must wear high heels. Competitors may wear jewelry. Round two (2) is maximum two minute routine. The contestants should have shape to their muscles but not size, definition or vascularity as in bodybuilding physique. If these are present the contestant will be scored down. Round 1: Judges will score the degree of athleticism using the following criteria: Firmness Symmetry Proportion Overall physical appearance including Round 2: trength Flexibility Cardiovascular Overall Package The amount and types of strength moves. The degree of difficulty of these moves. The ease and correctness of the moves. The number and types of flexibility moves. The degree of difficulty of these moves. The ease and correctness of the moves. The tempo of the routine. Full general assessment including but not limited to creativity, stage presence, outfits, hair and make-up 21

Final: All athletes will be introduced in their two-piece swimsuits. The finalists will perform their routines. After all classes are completed the trophies will be awarded. At competitions where there is more than one class the class winners will be brought back in their two-piece swimsuits. Quarter turns will be done. The judges will then decide on the overall winner based on their physique and routine. In regards to ties, after highs and lows are removed if there is still a tie, then the athlete who has won the routine round is the winner. FIGURE Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v- shaped. No thongs are permitted. Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste. Figure will not have a routine round. Competitors must wear high heels. Competitors may wear jewelry. Competitors will walk to the center of the stage alone and perform quarter (1/4) turns, face the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage. COMPARISON ROUND: Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and high heels The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do quarter turns Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in quarter turns. 22

SUITS AND ACCESSORIES Official suits and accessories for fitness and bodybuilding contact more information: info@angelsuits.com - www.angelsuits.com HAIRS AND MAKE-UP Email: serena@truccare.com Whatsapp: +39 347 8652373 JUDGES IFBB Professional League is reminded nominations of the judge panel. VISAS A valid passport is required to enter Italy. There are no border formalities. Anyone visiting Italy with a visa can enter San Marino. EU-country citizens do not need to obtain a visa. All other countries should consult the Italian 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: mteatini@sanmarinopro.com 23

MEDIA ACCREDITATION All media accreditation, accept local media, shall be controlled by the IFBB Professional League. All persons wishing to obtain media accreditation for this event must register with the IFBB Professional League by completing and signing an IFBB Professional League Media Accreditation Form, said form which must be remitted to the IFBB Professional League by e- mail at dbologna@v-power.sm no later than November 15 th, 2017. 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. USEFULL INFORMATION TIME DIFFERENCE: UTC/GMT +1 hour (CET) CURRENCY : The national currency in San Marino 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. 24

CLIMATE: During the month of December, the daily mean temperature is 5.5 C. ELECTRICAL CURRENT : The electrical outlets are 220 V, 50 Hz. Socket / plug of type C, F or L. Detailed information at: http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/ LANGUAGE: The official language in San Marino is Italian. English is widely spoken in hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and tourist areas. 25

FINAL ENTRY FORMS SENDING DETAILS Download EntryForm: https://s26.postimg.org/qufte03o9/2017_pro_qualifier_rregistrtion_card2.jpg Please send the Athlete Entry Form no later than November 15 th, 2017 to: Pro Qualifier Contest Athlete Manager mteatini@sanmarinopro.com Please send a copy to: Pro Qualifier San Marino Office dbologna@v-power.sm For additional information, registration and tickets, please visit: www.sanmarinopro.com 26

AMATEUR OLYMPIA WOMEN S WEIGH IN The following schedule of activities is tentative and is therefore subject to change. Please check Thursday, November 23 th, 2017 12:00-19:00 WOMEN S PHYSIQUE 3 CLASSES FIGURE 3 CLASSES FITNESS 3 CLASSES BIKINI JUNIOR 1 CLASS BIKINI MASTER 2 CLASSES BIKINI 7 CLASSES AMATEUR OLYMPIA MEN S WEIGH IN The following schedule of activities is tentative and is therefore subject to change. Please check Friday, November 24 th, 2017 12:00-19:00 MEN S CLASSIC 4 CLASSES MEN S MASTER\JUNIOR BB 4 CLASSES MEN S BB 6 CLASSES MEN S PHYSIQUE MASTER\JUNIOR 3 CLASSES MEN S PHYSIQUE 6 CLASSES 19:00 20:00 PRO ATHLETES MEETING 27

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES The following schedule of activities is tentative and is therefore subject to change. Please check Thursday, November 23 th, 2017 12:00 19:00 OFFICIAL WOMEN ATHLETES REGISTRATION Friday, November 24 th, 2017 12:00-19:00 OFFICIAL MEN ATHLETES REGISTRATION 19:00 20:00 PRO ATHLETES MEETING Saturday, November 25 th, 2017 08:30 FITNESS EXPO OPENS 09:00 OLYMPIA SAN MARINO AMATEUR PRO QUALIFIER CONTEST Sunday, November 26 th, 2017 08:30 FITNESS EXPO OPENS 13:00-15:00 OLYMPIA SAN MARINO AMATEUR PRO QUALIFIER OVERALLS 16:00 SAN MARINO PRO Monday, November 27 th, 2017 DEPARTURES OF ATHLETES 28

PROMOTER PRO LEAGUE CONTEST PROMOTER: Gian Enrico Pica IFBB Professional League Executive Member IFBB Promoter Professional League Email: gpica@v-power.sm INFORMATION Pro Qualifier Contest Athlete Manager: Marco Teatini Please send all correspondence to: IFBB Professional Qualifier Organizing Committee IFBB Professional League Judge Email: mteatini@sanmarinopro.com 29 Inspection Report Edit: Marco Teatini