2024 IFBB FLORIDA PRO & NPC FLORIDA TOC SCHEDULE AND INFO
*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 $160 plus applicable fees and
includes the NPC Prejudging and NPC Night Show only. If a trainer chooses to only attend either
the AM or PM events the price for the pass is still $160.00.
GENERAL EVENT INFO:
DATE: September 7th, 2024.
WILL THIS EVENT BE LIVE STREAMED?
YES! A live stream link will be active the day of the event for each respective event. prices will be posted here in the coming weeks as details are finalized. The live streamed events will include:
NPC Pre-judging
IFBB Pro Pre-judging
IFBB Pro Finals
NPC Finals
There may also be a "One Price For All" selection which is still being determined.
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 will be posted on the hotel link button. After this date the
discounted rate will no longer be available and room availability will no longer be guaranteed.
OVERFLOW HOST HOTEL: TO BE ANNOUNCED
EVENT TIMELINE: 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. Athlete access begins at 7am. No earlier due to venue restrictions.
PARKING: Valet parking will be available for this event. Parking is also available in the parking
garage next to Art Ovation Hotel on the same city block. Valet Parking is free to spectators however garage parking fees may apply.
TICKETS: No tickets will be sold at Friday check-ins except TRainers Passes. 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.
NPC EVENT IS A NATIONAL QUALIFIER & QUALIFIES YOU FOR 2024 THROUGH DEC 2025!
IFBB PRO EVENT IS A QUALIFIER FOR THE 2024 MR. OLYMPIA!
WHERE AND WHEN 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.
All amateur competitors must be NPC members. NPC cards must be purchased online at
NPCNEWSONLINE.com. You may also obtain your NPC Card by clicking the “JOIN THE NPC” link
on this website.
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. Check-ins begin
Friday at 3PM for Mens Pros, 4PM for Female Pros and 5PM for all NPC athletes. Check-ins close
at 7pm. After check-ins there will be a MANDATORY meeting for ALL NPC and IFBB athletes at
the host hotel. Check-ins are MANDATORY for the show. You must check-in at the posted times
to be able to compete on Saturday.
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 TANNING 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.
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.
WHAT AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN?
Keep your eye on our instagram pages for info and pictures of the awards for this event! As past competitors will tell you... You will be quite pleased!
@IFBBFLORIDAPRO
@NPCFLORIDATOC
Competitors will also receive a FLORIDA PRO COMPETITOR SHIRT (While Supplies Last) as well as other items as furnished by event sponsors.
This event is well regarded for the level of awards given each year. The promoters spend on
average over $20,000 in material awards such as sculptures, rings, cups and many other items
for there athletes each year. Pros will also receive prize money as listed below and Open Pro
Overall Winners will receive the coveted FLORIDA PRO CUP!
The FLORIDA PRO TRAINERS CUP will also be awarded during the NPC event.
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. These events cost many tens of thousands of dollars to produce and ticket sales for every seat sold are the main source of revenue so each seat must have the ability to be purchased.
SOME REMINDERS….
*The 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.
*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 above to be able to compete on
Saturday.
*There will be a mandatory competitor meeting at 7PM on Friday evening after check-ins at the
host hotel. 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.
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