Invitation Letters: CLICK HERE
Weekend Schedule: https://www.arnoldsports.com/schedule/
Pro Wheelchair Athletes Meeting
Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Location:
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Room: Tower 2; Pheoris West A and B 3rd Floor
402 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
IFBB Pro League Meet & Greet
Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location:
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Room: Aminah Robinson Ballroom
402 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
COMPETITION
PREJUDGING & FINALS
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location:
Columbus Convention Center
Arnold Expo Stage
400 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
*Winner will be highlighted and acknowledged Saturday Night, March 2 2024
Details: https://www.arnoldsports.com/sports-and-events/ifbb-pro-league/pro-wheelchair/
60 Minute Time Schedule from 10:00 am -11:00 am
0:00 – 3:00 – Opener
3:00 – 13:00 – Judging (Quarter Turns & Mandatory Poses)
13:00 – 40:00 – Individual Routines (Max: 2 Mins 30 Secs per athlete)
40:00 – 42:00 – Posedown
42:00 – 48:00 – Awards
48:00 – 50:00 – Group Pics
50:00 – 53:00 – Winner’s Speech
53:00 – 55:00 – Closing Speech
Airport
Columbus, Ohio – Airport Code: CMH
Hotels
https://www.arnoldsports.com/hotels/
Need Help with a Hotel, email: arnoldsportsfestival@connectionshousing.com
Recommendation #1:
Hyatt Regency Columbus
350 North High Street
Columbus OH 43215
Recommendation #2:
Hilton Columbus Downtown
402 N High St
Columbus, OH 43215
Transportation
Athletes will receive $100 USD for transportation, this will be given at the Athletes Meeting.
Per Diem
Athletes will receive $150 USD for Per Diem ($50 USD for Thursday, $50 for Friday, and $50 for Saturday), this will be given at the Athletes Meeting.
Tanning
They are giving the Wheelchair Division a discount, you MUST book online to get a discount. Showing up in person, the athlete will be paying full price.
Link: https://protanusa.com/collections/spray-tan-events/products/arnold-sports-festival
Music
Length: Max Length 2 mins & 30 Seconds
No Profanity
Upload Music to Link: Rename Song File to:
Athlete’s Name (Your Name) – Pro Wheelchair – Play On Stage or Off Stage
Link: Emailed to Athletes
Note:
On Stage: When the athlete is in the Center of the Stage, then the music starts
Off Stage: The athlete is behind the curtain, music starts and then the athlete rolls out on stage
Athlete’s Competition Number/Button
Each athlete will receive their number/button at the athlete’s meeting. The button is worn on the left side of the sweatpants during the competition on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Backstage
Each athlete is allowed to have one person with them backstage to help them out.
Awards
1st Place: $6,000 USD, Arnold Statue, Champion Ring with Box & Medal
2nd Place: $4,000 USD & Medal
3rd Place: $2,000 USD & Medal
4th Place: Medal
5th Place: Medal