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Joe Weider’s Olympia Amateur 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 8 Novice and 8 True Beginners new categories– full spectrum of the spectacular physique sports performed in the amateur nowadays.
This time, the 2024 Joe Weider’s Olympia Amateur Spain will be held in Alicante again.
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 VB Spaces Center, at the same time as the competition.
Alicante. Spain
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 18th 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.
VENUE
Find the latest developments in the sector. For two 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: Avenida de Elche, 186 Alicante.
Latitude 38 ° 17’ 46 ‘’ N
Length 0 ° 34’ 30 ‘’ 0
Phone: (+34) 965 779 732
Province: Alicante
E-mail: info@vbspaces.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All the costs of traveling, hotel accommodations, transport from and to the airport and meals are the responsibilities of the individual athletes.
This Competition is open to all athletes and federations worldwide. Joe Weider’s Olympia amateur is an open contest. The number of athletes to participate is unlimited.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PRO QUALIFIER CONTESTS do permit competitors to crossover into all classes.
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.
REGISTRATION FEE
The Joe Weider’s Olympia Spain Registration Fee of EUR 300 (Euros) will have to be paid in advance online through at Stripe in Muscleware Platform.
Your coach can attend for a fee of 100€. This fee can be paid through the “Backstage Coach-VIP access” form. *Please make sure you include the name of the athlete in the NOTE FIELD.
Registrations payments made after may 20 2024 or at the registration will be € 350
NEW CATEGORY
This both specials 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 200€ must be paid in advance through the link
The true beginner registration fee of 200€ must be paid in advance through the link
The REGIONAL registration fee of 200€ must be paid in advance through the link
In this category only those athletes who cross over with the Olympia Amateur Pro qualifier (300€ ) will be able to choose the pro card.
The coach pass for the locker room area is 100€ extra. The registration will be made in the specific form “Backstage Coach acces”.*
Registration payments made from Januray 1, to may 20, 2024, will cost 200€ and registration payments made from may 21 will cost 250€
CATEGORIES AND EXIT ORDER
DIVISION | CATEGORY | |
Fitness – NOVICE | Open Class | |
Fitness | Open Class | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
AWARD CEREMONY – PRO CARD FITNESS | ||
Figure – Open Regional | Open Class REGIONAL | |
Figure – True Beginners | Open Class | |
Figure – NOVICE | Open Class | |
Master Figure – Over 35 years | Open Class | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
Figure – Class A | Up to and including 5’ 42” (157 cm) | |
Figure – Class B | Over 5’ 2”/157 cm up to and including 5’ 4” (163 cm) | |
Figure – Class C | Over 5’ 4” (163 cm) | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
OVERALL FIGURE PRO QUALIFIER | ||
Men´s Physique – Open Regional | Open Class REGIONAL | |
Men´s Physique – True Beginners | Open Class | |
Men´s Physique – NOVICE | Open Class | |
Men´s Physique – Junior | Open Class | |
Master Men´s Physique – Over 35 years | Up to and including 5´10´´/ 178 cm | |
Master Men´s Physique – Over 35 years | Over 5´10´´/ 178 cm | |
Master Men´s Physique + 40 years | Open Class | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
Men´s Physique – Class A | Up to and incluiding 5´7´´/ 170 cm | |
Men´s Physique – Class B | Over 5’7” / 170 cm, up to and incl. 5’8” / 173 cm | |
Men´s Physique – Class C | Over 5’8” / 173 cm, up to and incl. 5’9” / 176 cm | |
Men´s Physique – Class D | Over 5’9” / 176 cm, up to and incl. 5’11” / 180 cm | |
Men´s Physique – Class E | Over 5’9” / 176 cm, up to and incl. 6’00” / 183 cm | |
Men´s Physique – Class F | Over 6’0 / 183 cm | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
OVERALL MEN´S PHYSIQUE PRO QUALIFIER | ||
16:00 APROX. | ||
Women´s Bikini – Open Regional | Open Class REGIONAL | |
Women´s Bikini – True Beginner | Open Class | |
Women´s Bikini – NOVICE | Open Class | |
Women´s Bikini – JUNIOR | Open Class | |
Master Women´s Bikini – Over 35 year | Up to and including 5´4´´/163 cm | |
Master Women´s Bikini – Over 35 year | Over 5´4´´/163 cm | |
Master Women´s Bikini – Over 40 year | Open Class | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
Women´s Bikini – Class A | Up to and including 5’ 1” (155 cm) | |
Women´s Bikini – Class B | Over 5’ 1” and up to and including 5’ 2” (157 cm) | |
Women´s Bikini – Class C | Over 5’ 2” and up to and including 5’ 3” (160 cm) | |
Women´s Bikini – Class D | Over 5’ 3” and up to and including 5’ 4” (163 cm) | |
Women´s Bikini – Class E | Over 5’ 4” and up to and including 5’ 5” (165 cm) | |
Women´s Bikini – Class F | Over 5’ 5” and up to and including 5’ 6” (168 cm) | |
Women´s Bikini – Class G | Over 5’ 6” and up to and including 5’ 7” (170 cm) | |
Women´s Bikini – Class H | Over 5’ 7” (170 cm) | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
OVERALL BIKINI PRO QUALIFIER |
DIVISION | CATEGORY | |
Men’s BodyBuilding – WEELCHAIR | Open Class | |
Men’s BodyBuilding – Open Regional | Open Class REGIONAL | |
Men’s BodyBuilding – True Beginner | Open Class | |
Men’s BodyBuilding – NOVICE | Open Class | |
Men’s BodyBuilding -JUNIOR | Open Class | |
Men’s BodyBuilding – Over 40 year | Up to and including 176 1/4 lbs (80kg) | |
Men’s BodyBuilding – Over 40 year | Over to 176 1/4 lbs (80kg) up to and including 198 1/4 lbs (90 kg) | |
Men’s BodyBuilding – Over 50 year | Up to including 176 1/4 lbs (80 kg) | |
Men’s BodyBuilding – Over 50 year | Over 178 1/4 lbs (80 kg) | |
Men’s BodyBuilding – Over 60 year | Open Class | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
Men’s BodyBuilding – Lightweight | over 143 ¼ lbs (65 kg) up to and including 154 ¼ lbs (70 kg) | |
Men’s BodyBuilding – Middleweight | over 154 ¼ lbs (70 kg) up to and including 176 ¼ lbs (80 kg) | |
Men’s BodyBuilding – Light-Heavyweight | over 176 ¼ lbs (80 kg) up to and including 198 ¼ lbs (90 kg) | |
Men’s BodyBuilding – Heavyweight | over 198 ¼ lbs (90 kg) up to and including 225 ¼ lbs (102 kg) | |
Men’s BodyBuilding – Super Heavyweight | Over 225 ¼ lbs / 102 kg | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
OVERALL MEN´S BODYBUILDING – PRO QUALIFIER | ||
Women’s BodyBuilding – Open Regional | Open Class REGIONAL | |
Women’s BodyBuilding -NOVICE | Open Class | |
Women’s BodyBuilding | Open Class | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
OVERALL WOMEN’S BB – PRO QUALIFIER | ||
Women’s Physique – Open Regional | Open Class REGIONAL | |
Women’s Physique – True Beginner | Open Class | |
Women’s Physique – NOVICE | Open Class | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
Women’s Physique – Class A | Up to and incl. 5’4” / 163 cm | |
Women’s Physique – Class B | Over 5’4” / 163 cm, up to and incl. 5’6” / 168 cm | |
Women’s Physique – Class C | Over 5’6” / 168 cm | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
OVERALL WOMEN´S PHYSIQUE – PRO QUALIFIER | ||
16:00 H. APROX | ||
Men’s Classic Physique – Open Regional | Open Class REGIONAL | |
Men’s Classic Physique – True Beginner | Open Class | |
Men’s Classic Physique – NOVICE | Open Class | |
Men’s Classic Physique – Junior | Open Class | |
Men’s Classic Physique – Over 35+ years | Open Class | |
Men’s Classic Physique – Over 40 years | Open Class | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
Men’s Classic Physique – Class A | Up to and incluiding 5´7´´/ 170 cm | |
Men’s Classic Physique – Class B | Over 5’7” / 170 cm, up to and incl. 5’10” / 178 cm | |
Men’s Classic Physique – Class C | Over 5’8” / 178 cm, up to and incl. 5’10” / 178 cm | |
Men’s Classic Physique – Class D | Over 5’9” / 178 cm, up to and incl. 6’00” / 183 cm | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
OVERALL MEN´S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE – PRO QUALIFIER | ||
Women’s Wellness Open Regional | Open Class REGIONAL | |
Women’s Wellness – True Beginner | Open Class | |
Women’s Wellness – NOVICE | Open Class | |
Master Women’s Wellness | Open Class | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
Women’s Wellness – Class A | Up to and including 5’ 4” (163 cm) | |
Women’s Wellness – Class B | Over 5’ 4” (163 cm), up to including 5’ 6” (168 cm) | |
Women’s Wellness – Class C | Over 5’ 6” (168 cm) | |
AWARD CEREMONY | ||
OVERALL WOMEN´S WELLNESS – PRO QUALIFIER |
*Judges will score competitors according to the “total package”, which is a balance of size, symmetry and muscularity.
ATTIRE
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.
ATTIRE
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.
ATTIRE
MUSIC
The fitness routine is scored 100% based on the following criteria:
ATTIRE
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:
WOMEN’S BODYBUILDING
ATTIRE
MUSIC
PRESENTATION
SCORING
The judging panel is determined by the IFBB Professional League.
All media must submit your request to admin@Emiliomartinez.com no later than may 15th, 2022.
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.
DIFFERENCE: UTC/GMT +1 hour (CET)
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
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.
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).
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).
Socket / plug of type C, F or L.
The official language in Alicante is Spanish. English is widely spoken in hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and tourist areas.
Friday 31th May 2024 | Location: VB SPACE | |
FROM 10:00 TO 17:00 | MR OLYMPIA PRO QUALIFIER ATHLETES REGISTRATION |
Saturday 1th June 2024 | Location: VB SPACES | |
8:30 | EXPO FITNESS EXPO OPEN DOORS | |
True Beginners/ Novice/ Juniors/ Masters/ Regional/ Pro Qualifiers Category | ||
FROM 9:00 | PREJUDGING/FINALS |
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FROM 16:00 | PREJUDGING/FINALS |
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Sunday 2th June 2024 | Location: VB SPACES | |
8:30 | EXPO FITNESS EXPO OPEN DOORS | |
True Beginners/ Novice/ Juniors/ Masters/ Regional/ Pro Qualifiers Category | ||
FROM 9:00 | PREJUDGING/FINALS |
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FROM 16:00 | PREJUDGING/FINALS |
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