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The Sandton Convention Centre is one of South Africa’s most prestigious andtechnologically advanced business, conference and event centres. Situated in northernJohannesburg, in the heart of Sandton’s business, hotel and entertainment district, Sandton Convention Centre offers easy access to over 5 000 hotel rooms, is adjacent to thecountry’s top shopping and entertainment complexes and provides nearly 11 000 secure parking bays.
The centre is less than 5 minute walk from Sandton City Shopping Centre and the Sandton Gautrain Station.
This provides easy and safe travelling from Pretoria, Midrand, OR Tambo International Airport and Rosebank. Additionally, guests have easy access from the Gau-train Station into the SCC through Nelson Mandela Square.
SOUTH AFRICA WELCOMEWe are proud to present the 4th ARNOLD CLASSIC AFRICA, 2019 in South Africa
The biggest multi-sport event on the African Continent. This signature event is completely moulded, designed and delivered in conjunction with the ARNOLD CLASSIC INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP EVENTS in South America, Asia and Europe.
Athletes, spectators, fans both young and old can enjoy a complete multi-sport program involving more than 70+ sporting disciplines, exhibitions and championships as well as a FITNESS AND LIFESTYLE EXPO dedicated to promise healthy lifestyles.
This all takes place under one roof with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the incredible Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Arnold Classic Africa is to be held in the City of Gold, Johannesburg, the preferred location. The Gauteng Province is a PRIME DESTINATION and theofficial host province with one of the best climates in the world. Come summer or winter, the province generally experiences sunny, windless days that are perfect springboard for showcasing the pulse of South Africa’s sporting hub.
LOCATION
EVENT VENUE
Imagine a place where the likes of Hugo Boss and Louis Vuitton, Carrol Boyes and Apple showcase their very best ranges; a place where you can sip on the world’s finest coffee or enjoy a French croissant or a slice of local milk tart - all under one roof.
If you can imagine it, then you’ve pictured Sandton City, one of Africa’s leading and most pres-tigious shopping centres. Sandton City offers an unparalleled shopping experience that com-bines the world’s most desirable brands with everyday leisure and entertainment.
Situated in the prestigious Sandton Central Management District in northern Johannesburg, Sandton City is conveniently located within walking distance of the Sandton Gautrain station and within easy access from highways and main roads within Sandton CBD.
With more than 300 leading local and international retailers, Sandton City is a one-of-a-kind premier fashion and leisure destination. It’s an energetic hub of Afro-cosmopolitan glamour - international shopping with South African flair.
Sandton City is owned by Liberty Group and Pareto Ltd and managed by JHI Retail.
SANDTON CITY MALL VIEW STORE DIRECTORYVIEW MALL MAP
WELCOME IFBB ELITE PRO’S
ACCOMMODATION AND FOODAll the Elite Pro Athletes will be staying at one of the two following hotels - the InterContinental Hotel in Sandton - the Sandton Sun Hotel Both hotels, adjoining the Sandton Convention Centre (venue) and Sandton City Shopping Mall, which will make access to the venue and shops very convenient.
We will provide 4 nights’ accommodation (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) which include breakfast to the first 6 Elite Pro Athletes per line up that register. The hotel will only be confirmed and booked once we receive your confirmed flight details, copy of your passport, home address, email and contact number. All other meals and additional nights’ accommodation will be for your own account and need to be settled on arrival.
Special arrangements regard food preparation and microwaves will be available for your convenience, but the hotel restaurant will do their best to accommodate your dietary needs on request and as per the special athlete menu.
Please let us know if your partner/friend/coach will be travelling with you so we can arrange theaccommodation accordingly. Person sharing with athlete accommodation free.
We are looking forward to welcome you in Sunny South Africa. This will be the fourth Arnold Classic Africa but the second IFBB Elite Pro show and we are very excited to have you part of this event.
Glen Levinson will be available Friday to Sunday (event weekend) to assist you with any questions you might have or if you need help or information. We will make his contact details available to you closer to the event date.
Info point for all IFBB Elite Pro Athletes is in die Sandton Convention Centre, on Level 0 at the IFBB stand.
TRANSPORT, GYM AND ASSISTANCEThe ACA VIP Welcome Hosts will welcome you in the arrival hall of OR Tambo as per your flight information send to us. There will be free transport to and from the airport for Elite Pro Athletes.
Transport will only be to the two hosts hotels - Sandton Sun Hotel and - Intercontinental Sandon
Please make sure you book at either one of the two hotels for your convenience. Transport will be available Thursday 16 May and Monday 20 MayNo transport will be provided on any other days than the official arrival and departure days. PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR FLIGHT INFORMATION AND HOTEL BOOKING BEFORE DEPARTING FOR SOUTH AFRICA TO ENSURE WE HAVE THE CORRECTINFORMATION.
Facilities available:• There is a gym in the hotel with basic equipment at no extra cost.• There is a spa in the hotel – additional cost payable directly.• Transport for personal use is available in reception at the hotel - for an additional charge. (Or ask your host Glen to assist you.)
PUBLIC TRANSPORTThe Gautrain is a state-of-the-art rapid rail network in Gauteng. The rail connection comprises of two links, namely a link between Pretoria and Johannesburg and a link between OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton. This modern train will offer international standard of public transport with high levels of safety, reliability, predictability and comfort. Besides the commuter service, air passengers have a dedicated service between OR Tambo International Airport and Sandton. Detailed information on Gautrain as well as Gautrain bus schedules and prices can be found on www.gautrain.co.za.
Fiona Pieters can assist you with flight bookings if needed. She will invoice you directly for payments.Fiona will be able to assist you with information on Vaccines and visa information if necessary. Fiona Pieters, [email protected] if you want to extend your stay and travel through the friendly SA or enjoy safari, please contact her for different packages.
For Visa application letters – please contact Wayne – [email protected] your flight information and copy of passport for us to confirm your accommodation.Forward your partner/friend/coach name and surname with copy of passport if they are sharing andtravelling with you.
FLIGHT BOOKINGS, EXTENDED TRAVEL
VISA LETTERS AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
• Many options for daily excursions are available and can be booked in the hotel reception with our VIP Welcome Hosts.
You will be responsible for payment of the excursions and transport.a) Elephant experience (need 5 hours)b) 1 Day Safari (need full day)c) Visit the lion park / Walk with the lions (need 5 hours)d) Cradle of Human Kind (need a day)
Any questions you might have prior arriving in SA please contact Wayne – [email protected]
DAILY EXCURSIONS
PARTICIPATIONAll IFBB ELITE PRO competitors from ALL OVER THE WORLD, who have the Elite Pro Crads, are
eligible to compete in this IFBB Elite Pro Competitions by sending request of approval to the IFBB Elite Pro Office in Madrid: [email protected] (Ms. Diana Moses) or [email protected] (Mr.
Wayne Price)
The Declaration should include:• Name, date and place of the contest• 1 given name + 1 family name of a competitor• Represented Country (passport drawer)• Category• Date of birth•Email address• Mobile phone numberThe deadline date for submitting the request is May 7th, 2019.The number of participating athletes is unlimited. The final decision to allow an athlete to compete in this event rests with the IFBB Elite Pro.
We hold the right to cancel a line up if there are less than 5 athletes by closing of registration date.
We strongly encourage you to register early and make the appropriate arrangements to compete in this 4th ARNOLD CLASSIC AFRICA.
THE OFFICIAL ARRIVAL DAY IS FRIDAY MAY 17th, 2019Registration, weigh-in and measurements will take place at the SANDTON SUN HOTEL, Johannesburg, on Friday, May 17th, 2019, from 17:00.
There is no Registration fee for IFBB Elite Pro athletesEach athlete should have at the Registration:•ID Document or Passport•IFBB Elite Pro Card•Music on audio CD. Only 1 song on the CD or the 1st song will be played.•USB - Clearly marked with name + divisionIMPORTANT NOTICE: The use of profane, vulgar or offensive language is strictly prohibited in posingmusic, otherwise you will be asked to leave the stage.
Please let us know if your partner/friend/coach will be travelling with you so we can arrange the accom-modation accordingly. Accommodation can be shared. Please email copy of passport.Your partner/friend/coach will receive:• 1 ticket to the Elite Pro Bodybuilding event • 1 backstage pass• 1 weekend general access which include expo and all sports and pre-judging
OFFICIAL ATHLETE REGISTRATION
EVENT + ENTRY TICKETS FOR PARTNERS
No Tanning will be allowed anywhere in the building except backstage.
No spray & cook or deep heat may be used at this event (Competitors may use services of the official tan-ning company (but it is not mandatory)
•Jan Tana will be the Exclusive Tanning, Hair & Makeup company Back Stage. They will provide Profes-sional Airbrush Tanning, Hair & Makeup Services to insure you Look Your Best. Jan Tana is the Official Tanning, Hair & Makeup Sponsor for the IFBB Elite Pro.
TANNING, HAIR & MAKE-UPThe IFBB reserves the right to refuse any athlete onto the stage that has tans and bronzers that can be wiped off. If the tan comes off by simply wiping, the athlete will be told to remove it before stepping on stage.
IFBB Elite Pro Judges should declare their readiness to work at this Elite Pro event by sending a request to the IFBB Elite Pro Head Office e-mail address: [email protected] (Ms. Diana Mozos) or [email protected] (Mr. Wayne Price) not later than 7th May 2019.
Please send us the following information via email:• Contest name, date and place, judge would like to work at• The name and surname of a judge (according to his/her passport or ID)• Represented country (passport drawer)• Passport or ID number• Current place of stay (address)• Email address• Mobile phone number
After the deadline,the Elite Pro Head Office will analyze submitted request and will compose the panel,taking into account the place of the contest and location of judges. Then, the Elite Pro Head Office willinform selected judges on the final decision and participating conditions. All IFBB Elite Pro judges must have a valid IFBB Elite Pro Judge’s Cards with the IFBB Elite Pro yearly judges fee of EUR €150 for 2018 to be paid through the Elite Pro website by PayPal: https//eliteproifbb.com/annual-membership/All IFBB Elite Pro judges must be present at the Team Managers and Judges Meeting and hand over their Elite Pro Judge’s Cards to the IFBB ELITE PRO Judges Committee representative present there. Any judg-es absents at this Meeting, will not be allowed to judge at this Elite Pro event.
THE TOTAL PRIZE MONEY FOR THIS COMPETITION IS USD $90, 000 AND WILL BEDISTRIBUTED BETWEEN THE TOP 6 OF EACH LINE UP:
• Elite Pro Men’s Bodybuilding up to 90kg - USD $10, 000• Elite Pro Men’s Bodybuilding over 90kg - USD $10, 000• Elite Pro Men’s Classic Physique - USD $10, 000• Elite Pro Men’s Athletic Physique - USD $10, 000• Elite Pro Women’s Fitness - USD $10, 000• Elite Pro Women’s Physique - USD $10, 000• Elite Pro Women’s Body Fitness - USD $10, 000• Elite Pro Women’s Bikini Fitness - USD $10, 000• Elite Pro Women’s Wellness Fitness - USD $10, 000
Top 6 - Money & MedalsWinner - Trophy
We hold the right to cancel a line up if there are less than 5 athletes in the line up.Each athlete will be responsible for their personal tax on prize money
JUDGES
AWARDS
INFORMATION ON THIS DOCUMENT MAY CHANGE.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE REGULARLY.
WWW.ARNOLDCLASSICAFRICA.COM
THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2019Official Arrival day
FRIDAY, 17 MAY 201917:00 - Athletes meeting (Sandton Sun Hotel)
SATURDAY, 18 MAY 2019Time TBA - Pre-judging for IFBB Elite Pro (Expo stage, Level 0)Time TBA - IFBB Elite Pro Meet and Greet at Expo stand (Level 0)Time TBA - Finals for IFBB Elite Pro (Auditorium stage, Level 5)
SUNDAY, 19 MAY 2019Time TBA - Arnold Seminar and Pro winners Time TBA - IFBB Elite Pro Meet and Greet at Expo stand (Level 0)
MONDAY, 20 MAY 2019Official Departure day
* Running order will be released closer to the event* Updated time schedule will be received upon arrival
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
EXPERIENCEARNOLDCLASSIC
AFRICA 2019WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED ON
THE WEEKEND?
VISIT THE BIGGEST FITNESSTRADE EXPO
• 3 Day Trade Expo• National and International brands• Stock up on the latest Health and Fitness• Expo-only Specials
• 3 DAYS• 5 VENUES• TRADE EXPO• MULTI SPORT FESTIVAL
CRAWFORD COLLEGE SANDTONAerobics MarathonArts FestivalBasketballCanoepoloCourt TennisCricketDanceSport
Futsal (5 a side Football)Roller SportRugby 7’sTag RugbyUnderwater Hockey
SANDTON CONVENTION CENTREACA Model SearchACA Got TalentAcrobatic GymnasticsAerial FitnessArm WrestlingArnold SeminarArt CompetitionArts and Culture TalentBadmintonBaseball & SoftballBattle Heritage SABeach PartyBeach TennisBeach VolleyballBeauty PageantBody PaintingBodybuilding AmateurBodybuilding ProBoxing ProCardio TennisChessCue SportDarts SADeaf SportE-sportFamily Fun RunFencingFigure SkatingFutsal (5 a side Football)Group Training AerobicsGym for AllIce HockeyIndigenous GamesKarate SAMartial Arts x 9 stylesPiloxingPole FitnessPowerliftingRC DriftingTrailingRingballRingtennis / Tenniquoits
ATHLETES OR PARTICIPANTS - FREE ACCESS
RopeskippingSpeed CubesStrongman AmateurStrongman ProTable TennisTeam ChessTeen ChallengeThrowdownWeightliftingWrestlingZumba Kids
COUNTRY CLUB JOHANNESBURG
NORTHCLIFF BOWL
VENUES FOR 2019SPORTING CODES AND EVENTS AT EACH VENUE
INANDA CLUB
Golf Classic
Tenpin bowling
Equestrian
Tickets will be sold Online at Web Tickets and atSandton Convention Centre, on Maud Street and Alice Lane.
Tickets on sale at Crawford College.
Pick up and Drop off on Alice Lane
TICKETS
TICKET OPTIONSGENERAL ACCESS
TICKETS
Access to SCC, expo, sportAND
Other venues
(Not auditorium access)
Access to Auditorium ONLYLevel 5 Pavilion
Events in Auditorium:• Bodybuilding
• Arnold Seminar• Pro Boxing (TBC)
ADDITIONALAUDITORIUM
TICKETS
FREE TRANSPORTBETWEEN VENUES
(with wristband)
AUDITORIUM EVENTS (Require an additional ticket)- Amateur Bodybuilding- Bodybuilding Pro Finals- Arnold Seminar- Boxing
VENUES ENTRANCE EXIT TICKET SALES POINT
ON BUS ROUTE
Sandton Convention Centre - Maud StreetSandton Convention Centre - Alice LaneCrawford CollegeCountry Club JohannesburgNorthcliff BowlInanda Club
086 111 0005Helpline number
GENERAL ACCESS TICKET
ADDITIONAL AUDITORIUM
TICKET
OTHER EVENTS- Beach PartyWill be held on Friday night on Alice Lane, everyone is welcome.General Access ticket is required.
- Amateur BodybuildingAmateur Bodybuilding and Fitness is affiliated to IFBB. The 3 day event with different line ups each day will include Pre-judging and Finals.
Will be held during the day, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, in the Auditorium.Auditorium ticket is required.
- IFBB Elite Pro Bodybuilding andFitness CompetitionThe ultimate Bodybuilding and Fitness line ups to see in SA. Well known international heroes compete for R1.4million prize money.
Pre-judging and finals will be on Expo Stage Level 0 and Auditorium.General access or Auditorium ticket will be required. Program will be available on webpage.
- Meet and Greet the Elite Pro’sMeet your favourite IFBB Elite ProBodybuilding and Fitness heroes. Don’t forget to take a picture and get their autograph.
Meet the Pro’s at the IFBB Elite Pro Expo stand on Level 0General Access ticket is required.
- Arnold SeminarSee Arnold live on stage being interviewed about his life, movie experiences and his love for fitness. The Elite Pro winners will be inter-viewed sharing their experience on stage.In Auditorium on Sunday.Auditroium ticket is required.
PARKING & OTHER TRANSPORT OPTIONS
PICK UP & DROP OFF POINTS
We are aware that parking in Sandton, around our main venue is limited. We have an additional allocated area where the public can make use of our Park and Ride option. Mushroom Park - PARKING It is FREE of charge to park your car @ Mushroom Park. Security also available but Parking at own risk. Parking hours: 07:00am - 10:00pm Parking will be made available the entire weekend of the Arnold Classic Africa Multi Sport Festival event. We have a shuttle servic-es between Mushroom Park and the various venues which you can make use of.
Sandton City Mall - PARKING Have additional parking available. Space is limited.
Parking Hours: According to Mall hours. Not FREE of charge. Shesha Tucks - OTHER TRANSPORT For a FUN experience around Sandton area, feel free to make use of our great service offer by Shesha Tucks.Additional fees payable to driver.
Contact us if you need a lift: 011 784 3970
UBER SERVICE:Uber Services everywhere available in South Africa
There will be FREE Transport available between the various venues and hotels.Need WRISTBAND for access on the bus.
BLUE and RED route.
Sandton Convention Centre:• Pick up and Drop off (- c/o Alice Lane and West Street)• Ticket Sales Country Club Johannesburg:• Pick up and Drop off
Crawford College:• Pick up and Drop off• Ticket Sales
Northcliff Bowl:• Pick up and Drop off
Mushroom Park: (Parking)• Pick up and Drop off
MAP AND BUS ROUTES
VISAS
CLIMATE
Holders of passports of many countries do not need visas to enter South Africa. See the list available at: http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/exempt-countries. Citizens of other countries need to apply for the visitor’s visa.An athlete, included in an official National Federation team, who request and receive an invitation from the IFBB Head Office or the Organizing Committee of an IFBB sanctioned event for visa purposes, and uses that visa to unlawfully stay in the host country or any other country, will be subjected to the discipli-nary proceedings and measures. The relevant National Federation is responsible to carefully control the proper, legal use of the visa by his/her athlete and it will be subjected to a fine and/or a suspension, in case or any misuse and/or unlawful utilization of the same visa.
During the month of May, the average daily temperature is 12.6°C (54.70F). Average high: 18.9°C (66.00F), average low: 7.2°C (45.00F). Average rainy days: 2.9 and relative humidity: 56%.
TIME DIFFERENCEStandard Time Zone for Johannesburg: UTC/GMT + 2 hours. More info at: http://24timezones.com/
ELECTRICAL CURRENT230 V / 50 Hz, plug / socket type C / D / M / N. For more information visit: http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plug-voltage-by-country
South Africa has eleven official languages: Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, and Zulu. English is recognised as the language of commerce and science and remains the de facto lingua franca of the nation (used to make communication possible between peo-ple who do not share a native language).
The national currency in South Africa is SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR).1.00 USD = 13.66 ZAR (as for Dec. 01st, 2017)1.00 EUR = 16.20 ZAR (as for Dec. 01st, 2017)Current rates at: http://www.x-rates.com/table/?from=ZAR&amount=1
All major credit cards are accepted at most major hotels, department stores and restaurants.
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