ATHLETE AND SPECTATOR GENERAL INFO

2024 IFBB FLORIDA PRO & NPC FLORIDA TOC SCHEDULE AND INFO

THE NPC EVENT IS A NATIONAL QUALIFIER AND QUALIFIES YOU FOR 2024 THROUGH DEC 2025! IFBB PRO EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2024 MR. OLYMPIA!

*TRAINERS WITH BACKSTAGE PASSES MUST BE CURRENT NPC MEMBERS

(EVEN IF THEY ARE AN IFBB PRO) WITH AN ACTIVE PAID NPC CARD FOR THE

CURRENT YEAR TO BE ALLOWED BACK STAGE. IFBB PRO TRAINERS MUST

ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE AND CURRENT NPC CARD. This is in addition to purchasing

a Trainers Pass and is not included in the cost of that pass. NPC cards MUST be purchased online through the NPCNEWSONLINE.com website. A link to join the NPC has been provided on the IFBBFLPRO.com page. Trainers passes must be purchased either online through the “TICKETING” section or can be purchased Friday evening at athlete check-ins or Saturday morning at the

venue. If purchased at the venue all sales are CASH ONLY. The price is $200 plus

applicable fees and includes both the full Pro and NPC events. This includes Pre-

judging and the Finals as well. If a trainer chooses to only attend a portion of the event

the price for the pass is still $200.00.

GENERAL EVENT INFO:

DATE: September 7th, 2024.

LOCATION: Sarasota Opera House, 61 North Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL. 34236

HOST HOTEL: ART OVATION MARRIOTT 1255 N. Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL. 34236

You must use the link provided to book your hotel in order to receive the discounted

rate.The hotel discount cutoff date is August 19, 2024. After this date the

discounted rate will no longer be available and room availability will no longer be

guaranteed.

TIME: See posted timeline on the front page of the event website IFBBFLPRO.com.

Times are subject to change based upon athlete registration totals. The final schedule

will be set by Friday, September 6th, 2024. There will be a mandatory athlete meeting at

the venue at 7 AM. All athletes MUST attend this meeting to compete. This includes

IFBB Pros as well as NPC athletes. Athlete access begins at 7am. Athlete access to the

venue begins at 6:30 a.m. Access before 6:30 AM is unavailable to athlete due to venue

restrictions.

PARKING: Complimentary Valet Parking will be available for this event starting at 4 PM. Parking is also available in the parking garage next to Art Ovation Hotel on the same city block. Parking

fees may apply.

TICKETS: No tickets will be sold at Friday check-ins. ALL tickets will be sold online

through the website until midnight Wednesday September 4th. Tickets and Trainer

Passes can also be purchased Saturday morning for both Pre-judging and the Finals AT

THE DOOR of the venue. Saturday morning and are CASH ONLY.

WHEN AND WHERE DO I REGISTER?

FOR NPC ATHLETES: Athletes can register online on this website by clicking the

“Register Now” link on the front page. You may also register for the show at check-ins

on the Friday night prior to the event between 5PM and 7PM at the Host Hotel. Credit

cards and cash will be accepted for registration. No Checks will be accepted. You are

also required to obtain your 2024 NPC card. NPC Cards will not be sold at check-in. If

you need an NPC card you can follow the link on the event website, IFBBFLPRO.COM.

FOR IFBB PROS: All pros must register directly with the IFBB Pro League by clicking

the link on the front page of the event website IFBBFLPRO.com.

WHEN ARE CHECK-INS?

Check-ins for your hotel room are different than athlete check-ins for the show. Athlete

check-ins for the show are located at the same host hotel in the conference room. The

schedule for check-in is located on the first page of the event website with Times given.

Check-ins for the event are at the host hotel.

WHAT DO I WEAR AT CHECK-INS?

Bodybuilders, Classic Physique competitors and Bikini competitors are required to wear

their suits at check-ins. It is a good idea for all competitors to wear the suit they will be

competing in.

WHAT ABOUT TANING AND MAKEUP?

Tanning and make up will be available through Hot Spot Tanning. Tanning times are by

appointment and can be scheduled via the link on the front page of the

IFBBFLPRO.com website labeled “BOOK TANNING/MAKEUP”. HOT SPOT will be set

up to tan at the host hotel Friday evening. They will also be doing touchups Saturday

morning very early (Typically 5-6am) at the hotel and starting at 7am at the venue.

Please check directly with HOT SPOT to verify these times and any other times that

they will be available. They are a separate company from us and set their own

schedule.

WHAT IS THE SHOW SCHEDULE? WHEN WILL I GO ON STAGE?

The show schedule will be posted at check-ins on Friday. The exact time you will go on

stage cannot be determined as we do not know how many competitors will be in your

class or the classes before you at this time.

WHAT ABOUT MUSIC FOR MY ROUTINE?

You can upload your music on this website under the “register now” Tab. After you go

through the registration process you will receive an email link to upload your music. You

may also bring your music to check-ins the Friday evening before the event. If you do

not have music then the DJ will select music for your routine.ARE KIDS FREE?

Children five years old and under are free. Please note that if seating is sold out the

child must sit on the parents lap.

SOME REMINDERS…

*The host hotel and show venue are very close within a 1-2 minute walk.

*The event is in Downtown Sarasota so there are lots of places to eat within a 2-3

minute walk.

*Make sure you have your NPC card. You can get yours online at

www.NPCNEWSONLINE.com or use the link on the front page of this website.

*Please be sure to bring an extra set of sheets with you to the hotel. The hotel will

charge you $150 for every item damaged by spray tan or otherwise.

*Check with the tanning company to find out where tanning will be on Friday evening

before the event. You can book your tanning and makeup by clicking “BOOK TANNING /

MAKEUP” on the front page.

*ALL Athletes must check in Friday at the posted times to be able to compete on

Saturday.

*There will be a mandatory competitor meeting at 7AM on Saturday morning at the

venue. ALL ATHLETES MUST ATTEND in order to compete.

*Athletes will be responsible for any color/spray tan left on any seating area in the

Opera House. Please make sure you wear clothing that completely covers your body if

you choose to sit in any seating at the venue.

*It is your responsibility as a competitor to make sure you are ready to go on stage at

the appropriate time. No one will come looking for you if you are not ready for your

class.

*Tickets for any portion of the event are non-refundable. This includes any and all entry

fees for Athletes.