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ben weider legacy cup edmonton, canada
september 10th
, 2016
official site: www.weiderlegacycup.com
Canadian brothers, Ben and Joe Weider, founded the IFBB
in 1946. Joe became a publisher and trainer of the champions,
while his brother Ben made the IFBB a worldwide sports
organization. We are proud to keep up Ben Weider legacy by organizing
a new competition concept under his name. Ben Weider Legacy Cup has
been created by the IFBB President Dr. Rafael Santonja. Ben Weider
Legacy Cup will provide bodybuilding, body fitness, bikini fitness and men’s
physique competitions, and classic bodybuilding. For the first time ever,
The Ben Weider Legacy Cup will be held Edmonton, Canada on September 10th.
The competition is open for Amateur Competitors from across North America.
All overall winners in the open classes will receive their Pro Cards except
classic bodybuilding and women’s physique.
LOCATION
Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta and is well known
for its scenic river valley and a thriving music and art
community. Located 294 km (183 mi) north of Calgary,
Edmonton is home to North America’s largest shopping
and entertainment complex, West Edmonton Mall.
VENUE
The 2016 Ben Weider Legacy Cup will be held at the Northland Expo, one of the Top venues in all of Alberta.
OFFICIAL DATES
The Ben Weider Legacy Cup will be held on Saturday, September 10th, 2016.
OFFICIAL HOTEL
The Westin Edmonton Situated in the heart of downtown and connected to the Shaw Conference Center, The Westin
Edmonton is only a few steps from the best shopping, dining, arts and entertainment Edmonton has to offer.
HOTEL INFO
The Westin edmonton
Address: 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N7, Canada
Hotel Reservations: 888-627-8530
Website: http://www.thewestinedmonton.com/
Book your room
OFFICIAL AIRPORT
Edmonton International Airport is the primary air passenger and air cargo facility in the Edmonton region of the
Canadian province of Alberta. It is a hub facility for Northern Alberta and Northern Canada.
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Bus and taxi service will be available for use to transport to/from venue & hotel. Transportation must be arranged
by regular service ie taxi or hotel shuttle service
Currency
The national currency is the Canadian dollar (CAN) All major credit cards are widely accepted at most major hotels,
department stores and restaurants.
Competitor eligibility
For the USA, All NPC members must be nationally qualified to compete and are NPC members.
For Canada Top 15 from the current year at the Canadian Nationals and Canadian world qualifier and the top 5 from
the above events in 2015 are qualified, All Canadian competitors must provide a current Provincial Association
membership, along with their qualification.
contact the CBBF President at Georgina [email protected] for confirmation.
Members of the Mexican Federation are eligible to compete upon approval of the Mexican Federation (FMFF).
All athletes will have to produce their IFBB International Card (passport) at the registration. Any athlete who has
not yet purchased the IFBB International Card (passport) will have to buy one at registration. IFBB International
Cards are EUR 30 (CAD 45, USD 35) per year and are mandatory. all payments done at registration is cash only.
All competitors will need to have their current membership in hand at registration. – current NPC membership for
the USA, Current provincial membership for Canada and current FMFF membership for Mexico.
OFFICIAL ATHLETE REGISTRATION
Official athlete registration (weigh-in, measurements) will take place Friday (SEPTEMBER 9th) from 1:00 pm till 9:00
pm at the Westin Hotel and is mandatory for all competitors. Athletes not registered before 9:00 pm on September
9th will not be allowed to compete. 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/her name on the CD for easy identification. The use of profane,
vulgar and offensive language is strictly prohibited in the posing music.
Registration fee for Categories is $200 (USD), which will be collected at the time of registration.
Categories open for competition
BODYBUILDING
Up to & including 70 kg (154lbs and under)
Up to & including 80 kg (176lbs and under)
Up to & including 85 kg (187lbs and under)
Up to & including 90 kg (198lbs and under)
Up to & including 100 kg (220 lbs and under)
Over 100 kg Men’s (over220 lbs)
Overall winners will be eligible to apply for the IFBB PRO Card
BODYBUILDING masters 40 – 49 years
Up to & including 80 kg (176lbs and under)
over 80 kg (176lbs and under)
BODYBUILDING masters 50 – 59 years (open)
BODYBUILDING masters over 60 years (open)
overalls
CLASSICS BODYBUILDING (* Height/weight limits)
Up to & including 171 cm (5’7”)
Up to & including 175 cm (5’9”)
Up to & including 180 cm (5’11”)
Over 180 cm (5’11”)
Overall winner eligible to compete at the Elite Classic Bodybuilding in Europe
MEN´S PHYSIQUE
Up to & including 170 cm ( 5’7’’)
Up to & including 174 cm (5’81/2”)
Up to & including 178 cm (5’10”)
Over 178 cm (5’10”)
Overall winner will be eligible to apply for the IFBB PRO Card.
MEN´S PHYSIQUE Masters 40 – 44 years
Up to & including 174 cm (5’81/2”)
Over 174cm 5’81/2’’
MEN´S PHYSIQUE Masters 45 – 49 years (open)
MEN´S PHYSIQUE Masters over 50 years (open)
Overall
BODYFITNESS (figure)
Up to & including 158 cm
Over 158 cm Up to & including 163cm
Over 163 cm Up to & including 168cm
Over 168 cm
Overall winner will be eligible to apply for the IFBB PRO Card.
BODYFITNESS (figure) masters 35-44 years old
Up to & including 163 cm (5’4”)
Over 163 cm (5’4”)
BODYFITNESS (figure) masters over 45 years (open)
Overall winner
BIKINI-FITNESS
Up to & including 160 cm 5’3”
Up to & including 163 cm 5’4”
Up to & including 166 cm 5’5”
Up to & including 169 cm 5’61/2”
Up to & including 172 cm 5’8”
Over 172 cm 5’8”
Overall winner will be eligible to apply for the IFBB PRO Card.
Bikini-Fitness Masters 35-44 years old
Up to & including 163 cm (5’4”)
Over 163 cm (5’4”)
Bikini-Fitness Masters over 45 years old (open)
Overall winner
Women’s Physique
Women’s physique short class Up to & including 163 cm (5’4”)
Women’s physique Tall class Over 163 cm (5’4”)
Overall winner will be eligible to apply for the IFBB PRO Card
Women’s Physique Masters 35-44 years (open)
Women’s Physique Masters over 45 years (open)
Overall
The weight/height limits tolerance of the Men’s Classic Bodybuilding has the following criteria:
Body Height: Bodyweight limit [kg]:
Up to168 cm Max. bodyweight = Height [cm] – 100
Up to171 cm Max. bodyweight = (Height [cm] – 100) + 2
Up to175 cm Max. bodyweight = (Height [cm] – 100) + 4
Up to180 cm Max. bodyweight = (Height [cm] – 100) + 6
Up to190 cm Max. bodyweight = (Height [cm] – 100) + 8
Up to 198 cm Max. bodyweight = (Height [cm] – 100) + 9
Over 198 cm Max. bodyweight = (Height [cm] – 100) + 10
JUDGES
Each of the participating National Federations may nominate IFBB International Judges. All National Federations
are reminded that their nominations of judges for the competition must be also included in the Final Entry Forms,
failing which the individual will not be allowed to judge. All IFBB International Judges must be in possession of a
valid IFBB Judge’s Card. For more information, please contact IFBB Judges Committee Chairman Mr. Pawel Filleborn
Awards
medals will be awarded to top 3 in each category.
VISAS
A valid passport is required to enter Canada. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months following your
departure date from Canada and should have at least one blank page for visas.
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. Eclypse
Tanning is the official spray tan provider for this contest. You can contact them directly for the perfect contest
tan. They provide spray tans prior to the event and touch-ups & oil before you go on stage. Get more info at www.
eclypsetanning.com email: [email protected] 231-499-9767.
BACKSTAGE / DRESSING ROOM ACCESS
Back stage passes will be approved by the promoter, executive members. Judges will be exempt from back stage
fees, all trainers and support personnel will need to purchase a backstage pass from the promoter
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-authorized media persons and, in any event, these devices shall be strictly prohibited in
the dressing room area.
MEDIA ACCREDITATION
Will be approved by official representative of the IFBB and the promoter.
LANGUAGE
The official language is English.
time difference
UTC Offset: UTC-6 (DST)
Electrical current
120v 60hz using plug type a/b.
CONTACT AND ENTRY FORM SENDING DETAILS
For further information, please see below, alternatively the IFBB official website.
Darcy: 780-203-1712 ([email protected] ) Remi: 734-730-0351 ([email protected])
www.weiderlegacycup.com
Please send Entry Form no later than August 29th, 2016 to:
Canada [email protected]
Darcy: [email protected] 780-203-1712
USA
Remi: [email protected] 734-730-0351
Please Send a copy to: IFBB Head Office Manager:
Mr. Ernesto Perez Lobo: E-mail: [email protected]
IFBB Technical Committee: Mr. Andrew Michalak, M.Sc.:
E-mail: [email protected]
Tentative schedule
FRIDAY, September 9th
Arrival date for all National Teams:12:00 p
Technical staff and Judges Meeting: 1:00p - 9:00p
Registration / Weigh-In at the Westin Edmonton Hotel
SATURDAY, September 10th
Prejudging at the Edmonton Expo Centre: 9:00a
Men’s Physique
Men’s Classic Bodybuilding
Men’s Bodybuilding
Women’s Bodyfitness
Women’s Bikini-Fitness
Women’s Physique
12:00 – 1:00p - Lunch break
5:00p – Finals at the Edmonton Expo Centre
SUNDAY, September 11th
Departures